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What mouse for me?

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I used to have an Intellimouse and loved it, but ran into a driver conflict situation and had to buy a Logitech (I don't even remember what the conflict was). I've stuck with Logitechs and I'm due for a new mouse.
(The conflict was on a previous PC and shouldn't be a problem anymore)

I've read good and bad comments about the new Logitechs, I haven't seen much about the Intellimouse.

must haves:
optical
comfortable/ergonomic
wheel/4+ buttons

like to haves:
cordless
high resolution
pizzazz (bells & whistles)

I web surf, photoshop, some design and some gaming (FPS).

Any recommendations? I'm concerned the cordless mice might be a PITA, what if the battery goes dead while I'm using it? I tend to keep a mouse through several systems so I don't mind paying for a nice one, but I'd like to keep it under $60.

I currently have a Logitech Mouseman Optical that I like less and less over the years. It just doesn't feel confortable anymore. The pads are wearing out and it's going batshit crazy, occasionally skittering around the desktop on it's own, it wanders when I try to do anything precise. Heck, it's sometimes a chore just to highlight text.
 
For $60 or less, you will be just fine with anything out there on the market. The only concern you should have is *comfortability*. If you wanted wireless, you should be glad to know that the battery dying issue is well, not an issue anymore. There's a dock there that lets you recharge it as you don't use it anymore. The MX1000 is recommended for your daily needs but not really for gaming. The cheapest alternative you can get is the MX310 which is a cute small mouse that has the accuracy of an MX510. The MX510 can be used for anything, including gaming. There is basically no mouse you won't like out there. Just look for comfortability.

-J.
 
GeForceX said:
Just look for comfortability.
Click to expand...
Best advice. Most mice don't suck. You're not going to buy a mouse that stutters for no real reason (unless its a dirty ball mouse) so just buy the most comfy mice you find.
 
I took a look at the MX310 and MX510 and the differences aren't obvious from the ad.

The MX310 is a physically smaller version?

Also the 510 has cruise control and right hand grip. On my Mouseman, I can click the wheel and scroll up and down by moving the mouse, is that the same as cruise control?

Maybe I can find a local store with both that will let me try them out.

Last question... my Mouseman optical is not as good for gaming as the ball mice I used to use. I don't know why, but are the new opticals better at gaming than the first opticals that came out?
 
I've got a Logitech Cordless Click Plus, and I love it. It did take me a day to get use to it, but I find it very comfortable. The only issue is with it's size, it's a little larger than most mice.
 
My vote is for the Intellimouse Explorer 3.0

Those Logitech MX510 and MX710's just bug me to hold. Maybe if I got used to them but, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
 
you might be able to find a MX1000 for less than $60. I think its way better than my MX500. it weighs more, and is much more comfortable.
 
I can recomend MX510, it's a very good gaming mouse.
I use MX510 and Icemat black, IMHO it's the "Mouse+Mousepad" combo. I've used lots of pads but theese two are the best!
 
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