Looking for a new mouse and Keyboard.

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morpheus9394

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I current have a MS Natural keyboard Pro and Intellimouse Explorer 3 and while I am happy with them both, they are bit long in the tooth so it is about time I upgraded.

From what I have read, the Logitec MX1000 and MX518 and the Diamond Razorback Plasma seem to the be the favorites for Mice and the Logitech Elite seems to be the favorite for Keyboards.

What do you guys own? What would you recommend?
I am especially interested in hearing from gamers.

Thanks.
 
I'm in the same boat as you, i'm going to pull the trigger friday and order a new set. I'm going with an MX1000 as my mouse, i'm a casual gamer and its seems plenty good for that and wireless is just something i need to have, will never go back to wired. As for keyboards, i'm torn between just getting the MX3100 set and the wireless keyboard with it or one of the ideazon Zboards, i just can't get use to WASD gaming so i'm ultra old school UDLR and i think that zboard would make life a lot easier on me in CS:S.
 
From what I have read I am torn between the MX1000 and the MX518.
I am a hardcore gamer but I don't get the time to play games alot (due to the missus and 11month baby boy).
I tend to use my PC mainly for browsing.
From the reviews I've read the MX1000 is widely reguarded as the best overall mouse and the MX518 is the best gaming mouse.

I think I will go with the MX518 as I am hoping to find more time for games and my PC is built as a gaming rig.

Keyboard - I am not sure. I touch-type so the split keyboard of the MS natural keyboard works really well for me but everyone seems to be raving about the Logitech Elite so I think I will check it out.

I think the best bet is to go to a store that has keyboards and mice out on the display for you to try.
That's what I will do for my keyboard
 
I have a MX3100 wireless combo. Works and looks great.

I used to have a MX1000 and an Elite but I gave them to my girlfriend since she pretty much uses her laptop as a desktop now.

If you want wireless control of your computer, MX3100 is great. Otherwise, Elite and MX1000 should make a great combo.
 
Another thing to add, Elite and MX1000 cost about $99 while MX3100 sets you back about $114. For $15 more you get a wireless keyboard which looks subjectively better (the color match too).
 
I bought the LX700 wireless keyboard/mouse, mouse wont charge so i use keyboard (so freeking pimp its ungodyly nice) and my mx510 blue, both work nicely, mx510 is wonderfull for gaming, has so many buttoms, nothing like being able to strafe around halo and pop someone with some melee action on my mouse :D

soulsaver_8229
 
I bought an MX1000 a few months back and I'm really impressed with it.

I also wanted a wireless Keyboard so I bought a Logitech Bluetooth DiNovo when I found one on offer (unfortunately you can only get it on a keyboard / mouse combi).
Great keyboard, plus the keypad is like a remote for media player (although some might not like a seperate number pad), and it adds bluetooth connection to my PC for my phone (Sony Ericson P900).

As the MX900 comes with the keyboard I now have the MX900 mouse sitting around doing nothing (well, it's handy as a back-up when I need to charge the MX1000).
Only 2 things I don't like about the MX900:
  • There's no off switch so you can't save the batteries without taking them out and
  • The LED scanner light flashes about every 10 seconds when the power (mains) is switched off (as it's sitting in it's charger cradle it just lights up part of the wall).
 
I bought a MS Natural Elite when I built my first computer back in '99. Last year I decided it would be nice to get a new one. So I bought the new version which has all the media buttons and junk on it. The keyboard is cool, but it has the f-lock key so none of the F keys will work in games, with or without the flock pressed, or even with the reg hack.

So that is now my keyboard at work, and still have my trusty 6 year old MS Natural Elite at home....best...keyboard...ever! :D


Go with an mx518 for the mouse.
 
Thanks for all the replies.
I just came back from PCWorld (I live in the UK) and have bought myself the MX3100 combo.
I am still at work so I haven't test them both yet but from what I have read they are probably the best of the best.
I was tempted to go for the MX518 but as I don't have as much time for gaming as I would like I thought it would be better to go for an all round mouse.

Thanks again for all your advance.
I will post again once I get home and test the new kit.
 
If you tend to pick up your mouse during gaming, get the MX518.

I went from the mx700 to the mx518 + fUnc1030 = mousing sex

Of course a good cable management setup is a requirement (ie Mouse Bungee).

I still have the mx700 hooked up to the same machine...but the mx518 is SO much lighter and easier to make movements.

MX1000 is a good mouse too, it is really up to the individual.

As I am more of an avid gamer (when I don't have work/homework), the mx518 is perfect for me, the same shape and button layout as my mx700, worlds easier to move, and plug-and-playability (dpi adjustments on the fly, no drivers needed to switch between 1600/800/400).

And yes, my scores did noticeably improve immediately.

As for keyboard, whatever wireless dealy came with my MX duo.
 
Thanks for the all the advice.
I bought a MX3100 combo today and I have just finished installing it and I am very happy.
The keyboard will take a little time for me to get used to as I have been using a MS Natural Keyboard at home and work for ages now, so I keep hitting the wrongs keys but I love it still.
The mouse is LOVELY. Very smooh and very responsive and very comfortable.
It is a bit bigger than my old MS explorer but as I have got big hands, it feels perfect.
All I need now is a nice new desk and got with my lovely NEC Multisync 2180UX (21" LCD screen) and nice new mous and keyboard.
Once I get my new desk I will post some pics.
Thanks again for all your help and advice.
 
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