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    Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse Out today and 25% off!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by nizzy1115, Mar 3, 2009.

  1. nizzy1115

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    hmmmm doesnt look bad, nice find! :D
     
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    And sold out! They might have more come back in stock soon so keep checking!
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 3, 2009
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    This makes my SideWinder feel weak...
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 3, 2009
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  5. Red_Dragon

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    ...what i remember looking a couple months ago at there mouses and dont remember the X8 is it a newer model?
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 4, 2009
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  6. Cin'

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    The deal is back.
    Cin.
     
    Cin', Mar 4, 2009
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  7. nizzy1115

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    Brand new. It was just released when i posted this :) I was on a mailing list waiting for it, but i bought the g9 instead cuz i couldnt wait any longer...which i almost regret...but i dont have it yet so maybe i will love it when it gets here. But maybe ill sell it and buy this instead!
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 4, 2009
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  8. FoxTrot1337

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    Yea, its the newest model, using bluetrack technology.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 4, 2009
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    nice looking!!!


    Lynn
     
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    Lol nizz you are right, you can probably sell your mouse and buy this back without spending a penny of course the G9 is sweet though :D

    Foxtrot, Yeah i figured it was a new model. Now im gonna go reserach what "bluetrack" is :D

    Lynn, Hello :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 4, 2009
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    Wow, is that a mouse or a spaceship?! Nice deal though.
     
    xenon2k9, Mar 4, 2009
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    It's a combo...it's a mouse in disguise as a spaceship! :rolleyes: :p :)

    It's not a bad price...could prob's be a bit lower...maybe after being on the market for a little while it will.


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 4, 2009
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    all of the above :p

    This is a cool looking mouse the best thing about it though is it has RED!!!!!!!
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 4, 2009
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    umm yea amazon has it for $60 now
    Sidewinder X8
    and they have a video review <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/grEx8sYSieRU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width='630' height='450' allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>

    Thank crunchgear for the review
     
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    Great deal once again! Nice find! :D

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 15, 2009
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    I really want to buy this mouse...
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 15, 2009
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    If you can get that, you should..$59.99 is a really good price! :D

    I checked buy.com, and they are not even close, and are even *temp. sold out* ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 15, 2009
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    I too wanted this mouse but got the G9 instead. I was regreting my decision on not waiting for the launch longer, but after reading this on amazon im pleased with my decision:

     
    nizzy1115, Mar 15, 2009
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    I am not PC Gamer, expect i am die-hard gaming console.

    anyway, I bought this mouse about few weeks ago at Frys, and its a pretty decent mouse. It has nice DPI on the fly buttons that you can set in the mouse drivers.
     
    GAMER360, Sep 5, 2009
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