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    • R Offline
      Ross Macintosh
      last edited by

      I use Logitech and Microsoft mice on different computers. I agree with Dylan that Logitech mouse wheels have a better feel than the Microsoft ones. For me the Logitech 'ratchet' effect gives relatively nice level of tactile feedback missing in Microsoft mice that often have a 'greasy' wheel feel. The wheel-button click pressure required on Microsoft mice also seems quite a bit higher than is typical for Logitech models. I also find my Microsoft '3000' with its 'tilt-wheel' feature has a bit too much sloppiness in the wheel but using the thumb button, as I suggested above, has gone a long way in making it a very positive input device for me.

      I do have a complaint about Logitech mice: Their little Teflon slider pads seem to fall off way too prematurely. Its then literally 'a drag' to move them around.

      Regards, Ross

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        dylan
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        Good point with the thumb button Ross. I also have my works Microsoft mouse thumb button configured to centre button, which works extremely well.
        Downside with this is when I work at home with my Logitech, especially when using ACAD, I always find myself going to the thumb button to pan.

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          alan wood
          last edited by

          Mrs S,
          Chocolate biscuits. Well Mrs S, if you are a chocoholic I could have some very interesting information for you soon. We, sorry, Barbara the boss, found a wonderful site on the web, and they make amazing chocolates.

          We have a box of hand made chocolates delivered once a month, and they are just, well, very very tasty. Best ones we have ever tasted.

          She is returning from a jolly jaunt soon and I'll pass on the info on here return.

          Oh., I think I will have one now. O yes, very nice.
          πŸ˜‰
          ha ha

          Alan. πŸ˜†

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            juju
            last edited by

            Alan, it seems like you're overdosing on chocolate mousse dude.

            I have no idea what your post has to do with the topic above.

            Save the Earth, it's the only planet with chocolate.

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              alan wood
              last edited by

              Hi Juju,
              If you go back to the first posting by Mrs S.
              An indepth posting on the mouse.
              A light hearted gab about chocolate biscuits.
              You must have missed that bit. πŸ˜‰
              cheers
              Alan πŸ˜†

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              • GaieusG Offline
                Gaieus
                last edited by

                Guys,

                If you don't mind, I have moved this thread to the "Hardware Forum".

                Enjoyed the discussion and learnt a lot at the same time...
                πŸ˜„

                Gai...

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                  utiler
                  last edited by

                  Hey Mike, i bought one of these a few weeks ago for my notebook but couldn't get the middle button to orbit within SU. in mouse setup it identified the link to Su and its specific button configuration but still didn't work so i took it back. i have since bought a Logitech cordless V320 and it is sweet!! Doesn't even feel like it is in your hand......
                  desktop mouse is a logitech V510 i think or something like it...

                  A

                  @mr s said:

                  Hi,

                  I hope I don't come across as too sad a person but I am really fussy about what mouse I use with my computer.


                  @mike lucey said:

                  Not sad at all ! I also think the mouse is a very important
                  piece of equipment.

                  I have a collection of them and my current favourite is the
                  MS Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000. The wheel has a very
                  smooth action and its mid size so it also works well on a laptop
                  surface. There is also a handy 'under thumb' 4th button which
                  can be activated in Windows, I have not figured out, yet, how
                  to use it with the Mac.

                  The link is, http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=045

                  At least MS is useful for something πŸ˜†

                  Mike

                  purpose/expression/purpose/....

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                    Mr S
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                    @unknownuser said:

                    If you go back to the first posting by Mrs S.

                    Hi Alan,

                    Yep, I'll be interested in your chocolate info as long as it doesn't lead people in to thinking I've changed sex!
                    It's Mr S not Mrs S.

                    Actually, it's Mrs S who will be very interested in the chocolate.
                    I was more concerned with the socio/economic/political effects of people eating their biscuits the wrong way up! πŸ˜‰

                    Regards
                    Mr S

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                      alan wood
                      last edited by

                      Hi Mr S
                      Looks like Juju AND myself are blind. πŸ˜‰
                      I will pm you with details when I have them.
                      cheers
                      Alan πŸ˜†

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                        sorgesu
                        last edited by

                        I do so much mousing that I developed a very bad case of golfer's elbow. I was in pain all the time. Fealt as though I had bumpmed the inside of my elbow and it was badly bruised. Pins and needles too. My fingers also began to feel clawlike.

                        This mouse saved my arm, my hand. I can rest my hand on this in a very open positon and very lightly. And of course, as indicated in the picture, there is no twist to the elbow. There is also a double click button so I never mis-time double clicks any more.
                        http://evoluent.com/vm3.html

                        http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/sas/CornerBar/vm3_buttons.jpg

                        http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/sas/CornerBar/twisted_silver.jpg

                        Susan Sorger
                        Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                        Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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                          Edson
                          last edited by

                          very interesting tip, susan. i am right now trying to overcome a light numbing of my little finger, caused by so much mousing, i suppose. i may consider getting one of these mice myself.

                          edson mahfuz, architect| porto alegre β€’ brasil
                          http://www.mahfuz.arq.br

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                            sorgesu
                            last edited by

                            Edson, yes, I had that too. This really did fix it up.

                            Susan Sorger
                            Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                            Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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                              jeff jacobs
                              last edited by

                              Saw this in Wired last night.

                              http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_ ... 3&cl=us,en

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                                sorgesu
                                last edited by

                                That's so cool!!!
                                My son has a Wii and he says we could probably hook up his Wii remote to do the same thing.

                                Susan Sorger
                                Former Seller Hand Rendered Entourage
                                Former Canadian Authorized Training Centre, SketchUp

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