What mouse do you use and why?

This might be a dump question but why do you guys play with low sensitivity?
 
Low sensitivity = more accuracy.

I used a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 until it died a few months ago. I got nearly 6 years of use out it and it served me well. I hear the new ones suck, so I replaced it with a Logitech MX518 and couldn't be happier. It's much more accurate and tracks smoother.
 
I don't use a mouse at all.

I use a Logitech Trackman Optical Wheel Trackball.

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Works excellent in every game I've played, especially 1st Person Shooters.

It doesn't strain/cramp my wrist & I'll never use anything else... :cool:
 
I've got a friend who uses a trackball and everytime I go over to his house to work on his computer it just feels too weird. He swears by it but I could never get used to using one.
 
Angus66 said:
I don't use a mouse at all.

I use a Logitech Trackman Optical Wheel Trackball.

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Works excellent in every game I've played, especially 1st Person Shooters.

It doesn't strain/cramp my wrist & I'll never use anything else... :cool:
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I love the Trackman. The cordless one is nice, too. It does give you hand cramps at first, since you aren't accustomed to all the thumb movement. You get used to it quick, and it works well.
 
That's...2 buttons and a scroll wheel? Not going to work too hot for MMO-type PvP such as WoW, CoH/V, WAR, etc.

I actually like trackballs too, but I gave them up when I started PvPing in anything more serious than Diablo II.

-S
 
To each his own. ;)

I couldn't play many PC games worth a shat until I tried my 1st Logitech Trackman (the old PS2 beige one without the wheel).

I actually became quite good at Quake2/Quake3 Arena/Unreal Tournament after getting used to the Trackman.

Even won my fair share of Tournaments & Trophies at large (100+ attendees) LAN parties when I lived in the Mid-West, all using my trusty Trackman.

I almost cried when Logitech (seemingly) stopped making them.

With that said, I do wish for more buttons sometimes, especially back when I was playing games like Homeworld. :(
 
dark_reign said:
Low sensitivity = more accuracy.

I used a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 until it died a few months ago. I got nearly 6 years of use out it and it served me well. I hear the new ones suck, so I replaced it with a Logitech MX518 and couldn't be happier. It's much more accurate and tracks smoother.
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Help a staph infected drugged up brother out.

Where's the offset to the low sensitivity? If your crosshairs move along the screen at half the speed as mind, there's no way you can live.
 
G7 here, i'd go to a G5 for the extra side button if I could find one cheap (dirt cheap).
I had a Razer Copperhead and before that I had a MX518, i'm a big fan of the logitech shape except when it comes to their G9 how anyone can use that is beyond me!

I want to upgrade to a Deathaddr though, doesn't quite give me aches/cramps after extended when compared to the G7.
 
Microsoft Wheel mouse optical 1.1a. Started out with the white one years ago. Switched to black last year. Sounds Military and only have to wash it once a year!
 
G9... I like the wide soft grip. And the best feature of all is all your settings are stored on mouse so after setup you can uninstall and ditch the Setpoint 5 processes.
 
semisonic9 said:
That's...2 buttons and a scroll wheel? Not going to work too hot for MMO-type PvP such as WoW, CoH/V, WAR, etc.

I actually like trackballs too, but I gave them up when I started PvPing in anything more serious than Diablo II.

-S
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I use a simple two button scroll wheel mouse and do fine in wow pvp... I just have my KB bound to hell.

Dallows said:
Help a staph infected drugged up brother out.

Where's the offset to the low sensitivity? If your crosshairs move along the screen at half the speed as mind, there's no way you can live.
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Lets take for example counterstrike:

I used to use 20 sensitivity at 800 x 600, i could spin around like 10 times on a normal sized work mousepad, i was pretty good with it until i really tried getting into sniping.

Low sensitivities work better than higher ones for longer range shooting, it allows for more precise shots at a longer distance, lets say your aiming for the head.

When someone is far enough away for example (only about 10 or so pixels for the head hitbox) a super high sensitivity will move over too many pixels at a time, causing you to either A: completely miss, or B: have to strafe a little to compensate for the high sensitivity over shooting your intended target.

With a lower sensitivity you dont have that problem, you simply get used to moving your arm faster and have more precision, especially at a longer distance.

EDIT: I use logitech G1, i like ultra light mice. Plus its not sold in the US so it makes me feel unique.
 
I've had my MX1000 for like three years and I do love it but for two exceptions... A) It's gotten pretty gunky around the sides on the rubber surface, bleh. Tried using rubbing alcohol to clean it up but it didnt' help much... I don't know if the rubber's peeling or what (doesn't look like it, but it can't have that much gunk either... I've scraped and scraped) B) the contacts on the recharge station are getting worn and it's a bit finicky to drop in to recharge. I've been looking for a replacement but Logitech seems to have shied away from wireless gaming mouse (if only they'd have made a G7 with two thumb buttons and/or better battery life!)... :(

I've never had lag issues with it or problems waking it from sleep after long pauses, BUT, I did have to exchange it when I originally bought it... I'm not sure if this is widely known but Logitech actually shipped a ton of them with faulty bases that wouldn't work properly on a USB port (they'd work okay on a PS/2 port).

This happened not too long after it was released. Mine would even skip randomly and stuff... After some research online I took it back to CompUSA and saw that they actually had two different box designs in stock, and they had tons of either... The original box design allowed you to see the bottom of the mice (by the serial number you could tell which had the faulty base station), the newer boxes all had fixed/updated stations I think. I actually like the side-scrolling thing with the wheel too... And I love the placement of the rocker front/back button.

The only slight ergonomic issue I have with it is I wish it were a lil' longer or wider at top right. I'd enjoy more room for ring finger or back end of my wrist. Sensitivity switching on the fly would be nice to have with my next mouse....

Anyway, so I'm looking for a replacement, I guess I don't really need it to be wireless, but I remember fighting the cord a lot back in the day with my Mouseman Optical... I guess some of these braided cords I've seen on the G5/Ikari might be more docile. The MX1100 looks intriguing, though I've yet to see it at a store, I'd love to hold both it and the Steelseries Ikari in my hand... I think for prolonged use I'd actually prefer the shape of the G5 a lil' bit more to that of my MX1000... It's a lil' longer isn't it?

The Ikari looks pretty wide, I wonder if that would actually fit me just right, hrm. I haven't seen that one locally anywhere either, what a drag. I guess the G5's rough surface probably gets less dirty than the rubberized surfaces of the MX/Ikari huh?
 
Impulse said:
I've had my MX1000 for like three years and I do love it but for two exceptions... A) It's gotten pretty gunky around the sides on the rubber surface, bleh. Tried using rubbing alcohol to clean it up but it didnt' help much... I don't know if the rubber's peeling or what (doesn't look like it, but it can't have that much gunk either... I've scraped and scraped) B) the contacts on the recharge station are getting worn and it's a bit finicky to drop in to recharge. I've been looking for a replacement but Logitech seems to have shied away from wireless gaming mouse (if only they'd have made a G7 with two thumb buttons and/or better battery life!)... :(

I've never had lag issues with it or problems waking it from sleep after long pauses, BUT, I did have to exchange it when I originally bought it... I'm not sure if this is widely known but Logitech actually shipped a ton of them with faulty bases that wouldn't work properly on a USB port (they'd work okay on a PS/2 port).

This happened not too long after it was released. Mine would even skip randomly and stuff... After some research online I took it back to CompUSA and saw that they actually had two different box designs in stock, and they had tons of either... The original box design allowed you to see the bottom of the mice (by the serial number you could tell which had the faulty base station), the newer boxes all had fixed/updated stations I think. I actually like the side-scrolling thing with the wheel too... And I love the placement of the rocker front/back button.

The only slight ergonomic issue I have with it is I wish it were a lil' longer or wider at top right. I'd enjoy more room for ring finger or back end of my wrist. Sensitivity switching on the fly would be nice to have with my next mouse....

Anyway, so I'm looking for a replacement, I guess I don't really need it to be wireless, but I remember fighting the cord a lot back in the day with my Mouseman Optical... I guess some of these braided cords I've seen on the G5/Ikari might be more docile. The MX1100 looks intriguing, though I've yet to see it at a store, I'd love to hold both it and the Steelseries Ikari in my hand... I think for prolonged use I'd actually prefer the shape of the G5 a lil' bit more to that of my MX1000... It's a lil' longer isn't it?

The Ikari looks pretty wide, I wonder if that would actually fit me just right, hrm. I haven't seen that one locally anywhere either, what a drag. I guess the G5's rough surface probably gets less dirty than the rubberized surfaces of the MX/Ikari huh?
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Hah! I love the MX1000, and just got a "new" one today. My wife's family was all gathered up for Labor Day/G-ma's birthday and one of her aunts asked me if I wanted a kb/mouse. I said sure, figuring I'd add it to my parts bin for when one of the family calls for help. She came up with a very good MX3100 desktop set. Her daughter's ex-boyfriend had left it and she'd stuck it in a box. Damn thing works fantastic. :D:D
 
Went from my Logitech G7 to a Microsoft Sidewinder....definitely thumbs up. Custom weights ftw.
 
Mx518

Well i don't really know why, i haven't tried a better one yet, so i'm stickin with one i feel comfortable with.
 
Using an mx518 currently, fits my hands well, very responsive and i LOVE the two side buttons.

Unfortunately its dying, i keep hearing the BUBOOP BOOBEEP noise as if a usb device was just plugged / unplugged. Something obviously wrong with it, thats why im browsing this thread looking for shopping advice.
Have had it for 5 years at most.
 
Inu said:
Using an mx518 currently, fits my hands well, very responsive and i LOVE the two side buttons.

Unfortunately its dying, i keep hearing the BUBOOP BOOBEEP noise as if a usb device was just plugged / unplugged. Something obviously wrong with it, thats why im browsing this thread looking for shopping advice.
Have had it for 5 years at most.
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Get the G5 rev2, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
 
Inu said:
Using an mx518 currently, fits my hands well, very responsive and i LOVE the two side buttons.

Unfortunately its dying, i keep hearing the BUBOOP BOOBEEP noise as if a usb device was just plugged / unplugged. Something obviously wrong with it, thats why im browsing this thread looking for shopping advice.
Have had it for 5 years at most.
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The MX518 hasn't even been out for 5 years. Call up Logitech and tell them your mouse is broken. Their warranty support is supposed to be excellent, so chances are you can get your mouse replaced.
 
So has anyone tried the new Logi MX1100? I don't necessarily have large hands, but I've got pretty long fingers... I wish my MX1000 was a lil' bit larger, anyone know if the G5 or the Ikari are slightly longer than the MX1000? I think the Ikari is from what I read at ExtremeTech, well it's larger in general, some people seemed to complain that it's too wide and hard to pick up not having a deep indentation around the sides.
 
I am using Logitech G7, I love that carbon fiber style look.

But I have been looking at the DeathAdder recently, that mouse looks very slick as well.
 
Inu said:
Using an mx518 currently, fits my hands well, very responsive and i LOVE the two side buttons.

Unfortunately its dying, i keep hearing the BUBOOP BOOBEEP noise as if a usb device was just plugged / unplugged. Something obviously wrong with it, thats why im browsing this thread looking for shopping advice.
Have had it for 5 years at most.
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Mine just started doing this also. I called them up Friday and gave them all the info and they are shipping me a new one. It was extremely easy. I love the mouse also.
 
I use a Logitech VX Nano. :D I'm looking to replace it with a bluetooth mouse to save a usb port.
 
I stated earlier that my Razer Copperhead freaks when I do fast movements. does this have to do with my mousepad???

My friend said that the black color mousepad messes with the laser? Does anyone have experience with this>
 
Surface can matter a lot.
Easiest way to find out is use different surfaces.
 
Kil4Thril said:
I love the Trackman. The cordless one is nice, too. It does give you hand cramps at first, since you aren't accustomed to all the thumb movement. You get used to it quick, and it works well.
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I used one for years and never got used to the thumb cramp. so I moved onto a Kensington http://www.shoplet.com/office/db/g15875.html expert mouse pro. then after that I got the Kensington http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826125017. that trackball is bad ass. I love the scroll wheel on it too.
 
Syndicated_Death said:
I used one for years and never got used to the thumb cramp. so I moved onto a Kensington http://www.shoplet.com/office/db/g15875.html expert mouse pro. then after that I got the Kensington http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826125017. that trackball is bad ass. I love the scroll wheel on it too.
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I can't stand that type of track ball. I don't even know how anyone can use one of those. Yet I know a guy who flys helicopters in Battlefield 2 and is actually quite good at it. One of the best I've seen.
 
I think it has something to do with how much you played (or didn't play) Missile Command and Centipede as a kid... :p
 
I use a Microsoft Habu. I like it because it retains a similar shape to the IntelliMouse Explorer but incorporates the advances in tracking. Not to mention switching DPI on the fly helps. The only con is that the cabling is too thin and often starts disconnecting the mouse at random.
 
Well, my MX518 died. So I decided to try something different and bought a Razer Copperhead. It took me a while to get used to it.
But I must say its alot better than my previous MX518.
 
SPARTAN VI said:
Have the G5 rev. 2 because I had an MX-510 before that and a MX-300 before that. Pin point accurate, 2 thumb buttons, non-sweaty surface, cool blue cracky design, weights, perfect fit for my massive palm.
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Same. Well, I went from an MX310 to the MX518 to the G5
 
I just realized this thread said "and why". I'll start by saying I hate wires and I'm somewhat of a minimalist. I was attracted to the VX Nano because of it's free spinning scroll wheel feature. That feature doesn't work as good after a while. :mad: I would rather have a regular scroll wheel. The separate button for a middle click is uncomfortable and interferes with gaming. I was also attracted to the small usb receiver, the small form factor of the mouse, and the design of the mouse. I think it's one of the nicer looking mouses out there. Just wish it was bluetooth and had a regular scroll wheel. A different location for the back and forward buttons would be nice too. I almost never use them.
 
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