Buying a mouse ??? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

muckluck · 06-09-2003, 04:28 AM

I was jus wondering if anyone out there knows of a good mouse to buy that dont cost alot

??

shakran · 06-09-2003, 04:50 AM

anything by logitech will be good.

chodarama · 06-09-2003, 05:38 AM

the mx 500 or the mx 700 mice by Logitech..

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?pa...9&languageid=1

Latch · 06-09-2003, 06:59 AM

Don't get an A-4 Tech one. I've had two. The first one's drivers (for 'advanced middle button features' or something like that) didn't work with Win2K (yes, they were Win2K drivers). The second one I have not (and have had for half a year) is good for the most part.. but the middle scroller button sticks, which really messes with Windows, especially when you want to gain focus in another window. The optical part works.. kinda.. I can't use it on the desk itself (other optical mice work fine on the desk).. I have to use it on a piece of paper or mousepad or something. Kind of stupid, and easy to get used to but whatever...

Long story short (too late): Don't get A-4 Tech

Latch · 06-09-2003, 06:59 AM

hmm, there's a stray 'not' in there.

The_Dude · 06-09-2003, 07:24 AM

use a ms intellimouse explorer 5 button optic which i got for 15 bucks.

Scipio · 06-09-2003, 08:33 AM

You shouldn't need to spend more than $20 unless:

You want a black/off color mouse.
You want more than 2 buttons and a wheel.
You want cordless.
You think there's no way for a $20 mouse to be any good.

rubicon · 06-10-2003, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by muckluck
I was jus wondering if anyone out there knows of a good mouse to buy that dont cost alot ??

Your local pet store sells mice for a good price. They might replicate if you buy two - a definite bargain.

The_Dude · 06-10-2003, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rubicon
Your local pet store sells mice for a good price. They might replicate if you buy two - a definite bargain.

nice humor

Vanquish · 06-10-2003, 02:22 PM

Tell ya what to do, get a friend who just got a good mouse from logitech or microsoft and take advantage of there replacement warenty, you will get a mouse, give your friend a few dollars and he will be happy too. I know a few people who have done this, and most used a IE mouse, or a Logitech Dual Optical.

Also the cheap mice from logitech are VERY nice, there normal wheelmouse seems to be smoother then my Dual optical, or my MX500 and it is so light that it just feels right.

brandon11983 · 06-11-2003, 01:36 PM

I think you can get a Logitech optical for like 20 smackers. Their sensors are very accurate too, more so than a similar Microsoft mouse.

blkdmnd · 06-11-2003, 05:52 PM

Which ever model or manufacturer you choose, go optical. Rollerballs suck. Also, if you can afford it, go wireless.

Elitegibson · 06-11-2003, 05:54 PM

I use a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 and I love it, but you really can't go wrong with anything from logitech or microsoft. Of course don't buy anything but an optical with a scroll wheel. I like having the extra buttons to use as back and forward in internet explorer.

dolemite175 · 06-11-2003, 06:25 PM

Go optical, they aren't that expensive anymore and it's worth the extra cost

AxByC · 06-11-2003, 07:19 PM

I say goto a store like best buy and try out the feel on all there mice. Pick one you are confortable with.

MacGnG · 06-11-2003, 07:24 PM

i went to office depot and bought a Logitech Optical Scroll Mouse for like 20$

since u said cheap, it's a good mouse, been using for a few weeks and its nice, no problems

BUDD206 · 06-12-2003, 02:04 AM

The Logitech cordless, Opitcal scroll works best for me.

Great Scott · 06-12-2003, 02:47 AM

And stay away from a microsoft wireless mouse. I have it and I would pay someone to take it off my hands!

rubicon · 06-12-2003, 06:46 AM

I have a Logitech MX500 (corded optical) and it's very nice. However, I feel the Microsoft IntelliMouse fits my hand much better.

06-09-2003, 04:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
muckluck Psycho	Buying a mouse ??? I was jus wondering if anyone out there knows of a good mouse to buy that dont cost alot ??

06-09-2003, 07:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	use a ms intellimouse explorer 5 button optic which i got for 15 bucks. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

06-09-2003, 08:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Scipio Mencken Location: College	You shouldn't need to spend more than $20 unless: You want a black/off color mouse. You want more than 2 buttons and a wheel. You want cordless. You think there's no way for a $20 mouse to be any good. __________________ "Erections lasting more than 4 hours, though rare, require immediate medical attention."

06-11-2003, 01:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
brandon11983 Stereophonic Location: Chitown!!	I think you can get a Logitech optical for like 20 smackers. Their sensors are very accurate too, more so than a similar Microsoft mouse. __________________ Well behaved women rarely make history.

06-11-2003, 05:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
blkdmnd Addict	Which ever model or manufacturer you choose, go optical. Rollerballs suck. Also, if you can afford it, go wireless. __________________ I blow my nose at you. Now go away before I taunt you a second time.

06-09-2003, 04:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	anything by logitech will be good.

06-09-2003, 05:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
chodarama Insane Location: a van, down by the river	the mx 500 or the mx 700 mice by Logitech.. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?pa...9&languageid=1

06-09-2003, 06:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Latch In Your Dreams Location: City of Lights	Don't get an A-4 Tech one. I've had two. The first one's drivers (for 'advanced middle button features' or something like that) didn't work with Win2K (yes, they were Win2K drivers). The second one I have not (and have had for half a year) is good for the most part.. but the middle scroller button sticks, which really messes with Windows, especially when you want to gain focus in another window. The optical part works.. kinda.. I can't use it on the desk itself (other optical mice work fine on the desk).. I have to use it on a piece of paper or mousepad or something. Kind of stupid, and easy to get used to but whatever... Long story short (too late): Don't get A-4 Tech

06-09-2003, 06:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Latch In Your Dreams Location: City of Lights	hmm, there's a stray 'not' in there.

06-10-2003, 02:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Vanquish Insane Location: Truro, Nova Scotia	Tell ya what to do, get a friend who just got a good mouse from logitech or microsoft and take advantage of there replacement warenty, you will get a mouse, give your friend a few dollars and he will be happy too. I know a few people who have done this, and most used a IE mouse, or a Logitech Dual Optical. Also the cheap mice from logitech are VERY nice, there normal wheelmouse seems to be smoother then my Dual optical, or my MX500 and it is so light that it just feels right.

06-11-2003, 05:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
Elitegibson More Freedom, Less Bullshit Location: Tulsa, OK	I use a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 and I love it, but you really can't go wrong with anything from logitech or microsoft. Of course don't buy anything but an optical with a scroll wheel. I like having the extra buttons to use as back and forward in internet explorer. __________________ -Erik Stupid people shouldn't breed.

06-11-2003, 06:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
dolemite175 Tilted	Go optical, they aren't that expensive anymore and it's worth the extra cost

06-11-2003, 07:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
AxByC Insane	I say goto a store like best buy and try out the feel on all there mice. Pick one you are confortable with. __________________ Not all drugs are good. Some of them are great. -Bill Hicks

06-11-2003, 07:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
MacGnG Know Where!	i went to office depot and bought a Logitech Optical Scroll Mouse for like 20$ since u said cheap, it's a good mouse, been using for a few weeks and its nice, no problems

06-12-2003, 02:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
BUDD206 Upright	The Logitech cordless, Opitcal scroll works best for me.

06-12-2003, 02:47 AM	#18 (permalink)
Great Scott Insane Location: In a huge maze just trying to find my cheese	And stay away from a microsoft wireless mouse. I have it and I would pay someone to take it off my hands!

06-12-2003, 06:46 AM	#19 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	I have a Logitech MX500 (corded optical) and it's very nice. However, I feel the Microsoft IntelliMouse fits my hand much better. __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything.