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    Gaming Mouse

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by rajuj13, Aug 18, 2011.

  1. rajuj13

    rajuj13 Notebook Consultant

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    Can any one recommend me a good gaming mouse to buy. I play games such as Starcraft 2 and high intense games. I am currently lookig at Razer Mamba's however I am confused which to get, Wired or Wireless. Any other good gaming mouse out there please recommend me and tell me wired or wireless and why?

    Price is not a problem. Ok thanks
     
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  2. Bill Nye

    Bill Nye Know Nothing

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    G400/500/700.
     
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    rajuj13 Notebook Consultant

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    What company is all these mouses from? If you think I should look at a specific one, please send a link.
     
    rajuj13, Aug 18, 2011
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    hockeymass that one guy

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    Logitech makes the G series that he is referring to.

    The reasons for wired vs. wireless should be obvious. If you don't like or want cords, go wireless. If you need the absolute best response times, go wired.
     
    hockeymass, Aug 18, 2011
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    FlipBack Notebook Evangelist

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    What grip style do you use (palm, fingertip or claw)?
     
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    rajuj13 Notebook Consultant

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    I dont now anything about grip styles. I am completely new to gaming mouses. I have been using a regular Asus Eee Seashell mouse for everything. I went to Best Buy and over there they have Razer Naga which I got pretty interested in. Both versions, wireless and wired have the same performance. One of the Naga's is wireless but can be converted to wired via cable. I did see the G700 which was interesting, however as a MMO player I think I will need more hotkey buttons. So I am confused which Razer Naga to buy. Wired, wireless, or wired/wireless combo (purple light one).

    Also what is the difference between grip styles and how do they effect gameplay or/and performance? I can adapt to any mouse so I am fine with whatever.
     
    rajuj13, Aug 19, 2011
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  7. anseio

    anseio All ways are my ways.

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    I've got the Razer Orochi (bluetooth up to 2000dpi, wired up to 4000dpi). It's been pretty good so far. I switch from wired to bluetooth frequently, depending on my needs. Bluetooth is definitely not the mode for gaming though.
     
    anseio, Aug 19, 2011
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    anseio All ways are my ways.

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    Grip styles are basically how big the mouse is in your hand.

    The Orochi, for example, is "claw". It doesn't fit in the palm of your hand, but sets under your fingers. You move the mouse by moving your fingertips while your wrist may set on the mousing surface (or not).

    A "palm" grip style is a larger mouse where it's large enough to fill the space under your palm, depending on your hand size. The mouse is moved by moving your entire hand, as opposed to just your fingertips in the claw style.
     
    anseio, Aug 19, 2011
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