Which mouse?

SE1Z · Post by **SE1Z** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:48 am

I've been playing a bit of BF2142 lately, among others.
Im finding my cordless mouse isnt really all that great, its far from smooth.

Im after a cordless 'gaming' mouse.

Any clues on a good one?
I know a few of you blokes play FPS's, so I'm after some advice

Nigel · Post by **Nigel** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:19 am

Bah you people and your mice. At least you have choice. Try being a lefty. You get to use "universal" mice or nowt. No ergonomic mice for us.

tehsid · Post by **tehsid** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:33 am

Go ether the Logitech G7 if you want cordless, or the G5 if you don't mind a cord. I've got a G7 and I love it.

kwijibo · Post by **kwijibo** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:49 am

Theres a new one out soon. the Logitech Revolution I think it was called. Could be one to look out for if you dont mind splurging over $100 on a mouse

SE1Z · Post by **SE1Z** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 12:15 pm

as long as its cordless....
I dont mind ~$100 - if its good

A rechargeable 'cradle' would be ideal too, like I have now. Not sure i can be bothered taking batteries in and out to charge them.

tehsid · Post by **tehsid** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 12:36 pm

SE1Z wrote:as long as its cordless....
I dont mind ~$100 - if its good

A rechargeable 'cradle' would be ideal too, like I have now. Not sure i can be bothered taking batteries in and out to charge them.

I find i quite like having the rechargeable batteries separate, It mean, if it runs out while I'm gaming, I can just swap it over, nice and quick.

As for the Revolution.. We got one at work, its shithouse... lol
Its a fancy business mouse.. I don't like gaming with it at all, feels... very uncomfortable

Exar Kun · Post by **Exar Kun** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:09 pm

I've got a G7. Feels good. If I don't turn it off I have to change the battery once every day or 2 - if it's only on for session then it'll last a while.

plastik8 · Post by **plastik8** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:58 pm

SiD wrote:
SE1Z wrote:as long as its cordless....
I dont mind ~$100 - if its good

A rechargeable 'cradle' would be ideal too, like I have now. Not sure i can be bothered taking batteries in and out to charge them.
I find i quite like having the rechargeable batteries separate, It mean, if it runs out while I'm gaming, I can just swap it over, nice and quick.

As for the Revolution.. We got one at work, its shithouse... lol
Its a fancy business mouse.. I don't like gaming with it at all, feels... very uncomfortable

Yep, I think the revolution is more aimed at web browsing, windows apps etc., with a couple of fancy scroll wheels.

Definitely the Logitech G7 (and variations) or one of the Razorback mice are the leaders in wireless gaming.

r8response · Post by **r8response** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:45 pm

G7 user here. as for changing the batteries, after getting used to the way its done i can do it in less than 10seconds. awesome mouse for gaming

Latch · Post by **Latch** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:04 pm

I'm picking up my MX1000 tomorrow morning. I've read they're equivalent to a corded mouse, much like a G7, and great for gaming.

plastik8 · Post by **plastik8** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:42 pm

Latch wrote:I'm picking up my MX1000 tomorrow morning. I've read they're equivalent to a corded mouse, much like a G7, and great for gaming.

I have the MX1000 + keyboard combo. Great combo. Only problem is, recently the MX1000's middle mouse button has sometimes not been working.... trying to get down to the bottom of the problem (could be software, radio interference, hardware...). Mind you I've had it for ~ 18months.

Lesson learnt, keep the receipt for at least the first 12 months.

wild · Post by **wild** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:27 am

I've tried both Microsoft and Logitech laser mice (the Laser Mouse 6000 and MX1000), and I have to say even though both mice cost about the same amount and are pretty much identical in performance/responsiveness/etc, I'd take the Microsoft one over the MX1000 anyday.

I got rid of the MX1000 because the batteries wear out if you use it a lot. I was down from having to charge it once every two weeks, to once a week, to every 2-3 days. It was getting annoying having it run out in the middle of games.

The Microsoft mouse? I run it on only a single AA battery (you don't need 2 to use it, even though it takes 2) to make it lighter, and I'm still on the second Energizer battery it came with. I've had it about 4-6 months.

Buy a pack of 4 AA batteries and keep them handy, and they'll easily last you 18 months.

eMPee · Post by **eMPee** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:42 pm

I have a Logitech Mx700. I dont have any problems with it. Never run out of batteries during a game and the docking station keeps it topped up when ever not in use....maybe a bit old now but it suits me fine

Latch · Post by **Latch** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:50 pm

I had a feel of the MS mouse in the shop this morning. I didn't like the feel. And it doesn't have cruise buttons or the 3rd thumb button. So I bought the MX1000 and I'm very happy with it.

SE1Z · Post by **SE1Z** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:20 pm

Bought myself a G7 at lunch!

Watch out in BF2142, ill be sniping in a game near you very shortly.....