Wireless Mouse

Hello everyone as you can see kinda new here got an Alienware m11x r2 I have been using a logitech MX620 wireless laser mouse since I built my custom rig 2-4 years ago. The mouse's left click is starting to go outta whack double clicking with a single click and all. I have found fixes but to no avail. So I wanted to ask what kinda of mice do the user here use. Prefer wireless laser mice but am open to others thanks

 

logitech g700 it is amazing!

 

I'm using the Logitech Anywhere MX. Small, many buttons, works great.

 

If you like the size of the MX620, you'll probably want to go with a full size mouse like the G700 or Performance MX.

For what it's worth, I'm using a Razer Orochi and very pleased with it. It's a bit smaller than my previous mouse (VX Revolution), however, and took a little getting used to but it's great for gaming.

 

logitech anywhere mouse; i use while in bed and it works beautifully even on my sheets.

 

i have the microsoft 6000 mouse... it has a nano-receiver (which is a must for me), blue track technology (works on "almost" any surface), has the middle wheel (turns easily, isn't too hard to click in if you use that function - which i do occasionally), has the left click, right click, and 2 side buttons (which i LOVE, especially while browsing the web)... the price isn't too bad for it, i love the size and feel (it's designed for both left and right-handed people), not too large or too small (so not really a hardcore gaming mouse, but for moderate gaming and everyday use it's great). maybe runs you about $35-60 (saw it at walmart for the cheapest so far).

 

Another vote for the Logitech Anywhere MX. Small, portable, tiny wireless receiver and I haven't even had to change the battery yet - after 5 months!

It also feels really nice in the hand.

 

The Razer Orochi has a closely matching style to the black M11x, it's portable (includes carrying pouch), works cord- and dongle-free if you have internal Bluetooth, and still delivers the gaming goods (<1ms response; Razer Synapse) in corded mode with a durable and laptop-appropriate short braided cord.

 

Just bear in mind the downsides of bluetooth, Orochi is limited to 2000 dpi while in bluetooth mode and will also drain laptop battery faster. Some people report that the Orochi goes to sleep to quickly and will lag when you wake it up.

I will add a recommendation for the Logitech Anywhere MX mouse. Around the same size as the Orochi, tiny usb receiver, and Darkfield laser which I believe runs at 1600 dpi and can be used on almost any surface including glass.

 

I am currently using the Logitech M205 mouse, which is pretty rubbish for most things as the laser only seems to only work on certain surfaces and the ergonomics are not good (rant over). If you have the money and only need the mouse for everyday use, get one with Microsoft Bluetrack or Logitech Darkfield, like the Anywhere MX as you will notice a difference.

 

Another vote for the Razer Orochi. I use it's corded full-time and it's nearly the perfect laptop mouse, especially when gaming.

 

Wow thanks for all the feedback really appreciate it and kovboi you got it right I'm really liking the full size mouse. My brother has the M505 and I found it too small for me (since I already had my MX620 for some time) and the M205 seems the same to me. I do quite a bit of gaming mostly old titles though stalker for example is the one I spend the most time on. I didn't opt for the bluetooth in my laptop mostly because I had it in my previous laptop and never used it. I did like the Orochi a couple people mentioned but bluetooth is my downfall. The Microsoft 6000 does look nice as well as the Logitech G700 and Performance MX. I will look into those three. Thank you all for your opinions and suggestions I greatly appreciate it. Happy holidays everyone

 

Don't forget to let us know what you decide to get!

 

Yeah, I also considered the Orochi, but bluetooth drains a lot of battery, personally, I'm using a Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000 for about over a year now, excellent precision, durable, and the battery seem to last like an eternity, I only had to changed it like 3 times in over a year.

 

I have the Razor Orochi. The side buttons are a bit small, but I'm still lovin it since I wrote this post just after I received it http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/527640-lovin-my-new-razer-orochi.html#post6818348.

In a nutshell it's a bluetooth gaming mouse that has a detachable usb cable for when you want high performance to game. Not that you can't game in BT mode, but there is a tiny lag when you first touch the mouse after letting it sit. I don't notice any lag while using it though. For full custom profiles (which can be stored in the mouse using onboard memory) and the best performance, you have to use the cable. What really made me notice this mouse though was the lack of a wireless receiver dongle, of which I had lost 2 and broke 1 from my Logitech mouse. The tiny dongles are great, but they can break as well as get lost. This Orochi gives me the best of both worlds.

Well, there's my $.02... good luck with your decision!

p.s. aside from the other good suggestions you got also check out the Mad Catz R.A.T. 7 or 9. This was my next choice- insane mouse!

 

MS 5000 Bluetooth mouse.

I kinda like it, because it doesn't sap an USB port away (it's sapping an internal USB port, lol), but I do have one gripe with it:

Stinkin' input latency. I noticed it the moment I started a match in SC2, I used to have a wired mouse, and my entire opening split was thrown off because of the slight lag it has, compared to my old wired mouse. It was okay in Halo 2 Vista, but that may be because I was already used to controller lag on the console (Killzone 2 really sucked it bad ).

 

previously had the MS 5000 and I hated it. There were annoying lags when I left it alone for too long. And the buttons are clumsy; there's a 'back' button on the right side by the thumb but the thing was so small it was a hassle to use it. finally sold it and the rest you already know.

 

Arg... that back button... I hit it way too often while editing posts on NBR!

The skipping around, I resolved by keeping it near my laptop (within 6-8 inches). Too far away, and it skips like crazy. My Dad's N10j didn't have this issue with my mouse, though


I also hate how MS doesn't have the intellipoint software working for this mouse At least the software could of disabled the back button!


Well, at any rate, my Sister bought a MS 4000 mouse, with a teeny USB adaptor. I like it, so I already know what I am buying next...

 

Just because the Razer Orochi uses Bluetooth, and Bluetooth is the "newest" wireless technology, does not automatically make it better. In fact, Bluetooth technology is one of the WORST mouse connectivity technologies.

If you're talking about mice in general, then wired mice are by far the best mice in terms of pure performance and convenience. They always operate at full performance, and never have batteries that need recharging / replacing.

After wired mice, you have 2.4Ghz wireless. On the high-end of 2.4Ghz wireless, you have some high polling rate mice. The Logitech G700 (which is easily one of the best mice out, wired or wireless) falls into this camp, with polling rates as high as 1000Hz (1ms response time). Low-end 2.4Ghz wireless mice operate at default polling rates of 125Hz (8ms response time).

And at the very bottom of the connectivity technologies is Bluetooth. Just like low-end 2.4Ghz wireless, Bluetooth operates at 125Hz (8ms response times). The Razer Orochi is probably the "best" mouse in this category, but "best" is relative. There is the annoying 3-second sleep timer, the 8ms lag time, and the relatively low 2000dpi engine when running in Bluetooth mode. Just about the only reason to ever buy a Bluetooth mouse is if you don't want to give up a USB port. Or, you are a total Razer fanboy who has bought into their marketing, and are absolutely convinced that paying for their absolutely useless "1337 g4M3rZ features" like gold-plated USB connectors or the ability to turn your wired Orochi mouse into a half-assed wireless Bluetooth mouse somehow makes a better mouse.

In short, nobody who is serious about mice buys a Bluetooth mouse. They either go with wired, or high-performance 2.4Ghz wireless. Even Razer Orochi apologists and fanboys will tell you that they use wired mode when they need serious mouse performance, because the Bluetooth mode sucks for anything that requires your mouse to operate at peak performance.

 

logitech M305

 

i use the alienware TactX mouse.. its huge, i dont care. i like it alot!

 

In regards to your mentioning the M505 being too small for you, I actually just got the M510, which is basically the larger version of it. Got it for under 30, and think it's well worth the price. Seems to work well on almost any surface, though I'm a bit concerned about a bit of a delay when first moving the mouse after not having moved it for a while. Still need to look into that a bit, but otherwise I like it quite a bit.