The Best Mouse?
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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.
After trying various make and models, none could match the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0a model I had. This has a distinct 'ratchet notch' scroll wheel which works perfectly when using SketchUp. I hated the 'spongy' response that came with most other models. I have been holding on to my old mouse for quite some time now hoping it didn't die on me.
So, I was pleased to discover that Microsoft have released a new version of this mouse. If you would like more info, Visit: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/ProductDetails.aspx?active_tab=systemRequirements&pid=087I'm also curious, does anyone like the 'spongy' scroll wheels.
PS. Just to provide more evidence of my 'sad' status I had a very interesting debate with family and friends about Chocolate Digestive biscuits (Don't ask!).
I maintain that the right way up (or top) of the biscuit is the chocolate coated side. Others stated that the plain side is the right way up. Ridiculous I say!
Now I know this isn't on a par with, say, the future of Western civilisation, but, what do you think?
(Sorry, if any of my American cousins don't know what I'm on about!)Regards
Mr S
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@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.
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
Mike
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I prefer the fidelity of a non-notched wheel myself.
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i use a USB apple mighty mouse and have no qualms about it.
when i recently ordered a new macbook pro i wondered as to which mouse to buy. i ended up getting apple's wireless mighty mouse but also considered buying logitech's V450 laser cordless notebook mouse (which is the one used by the guys at go-2-school, who gave me the tip).
cheers
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I havn't got much trust in wireless computer peripherals, thus I'm using a wired mouse, the Logitech MX 518. It's commonly seen as a gaming mouse, but the precision is great, has programmable buttons and the scroll wheel works very well, somewhat "ratchety" yet quite smooth.
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Personally I don't like the 'spongy' scrollwheels either, and have to agree the intellimouse models seem to be good - still have an oldish optical version at work which is still going strong.
As for the digestives: If it was a plain digestive I would say that the top is the side with the writing on (I presume they are made on a flat surface in the factory with the writing side up), it would follow that since on a chocolate digestive the chocolate is on the opposite side to the writing, the chocolate side is therefore the bottom.
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Logitech mx revolution is my favorite.
Al
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In this other thread I noted how my new Microsoft 'Comfort Optical Mouse 3000' has a small thumb button that I set as a 'middle-click'. Now when I want to orbit I use that thumb button rather than holding down the still rather spongy mouse wheel. The little thumb button is very ergonomic and easy to keep held down while maintaining precise control of the mouse.
The big advantage of this setup is that it becomes very easy and intuitive to orbit, pan, and zoom all at the same time ---> much easier than when the wheel button is used as the orbit initiator.
Any mouse that has a thumb button should be able to be set up that way --- try it and I think you'll see it is better than using the wheel button. I have both a 3dConnexion Space Traveler and a Space Navigator but this thumb button approach is more intuitive and achieves many of the same advantages.
Regards, Ross
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hi ross,
i had a look around and found here in brasil both the 3000 and the 4000, its wireless brother. i kinda like the cordless. any info on how well it works?
cheers.
edson
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At home I use the Logitech MX510. It's a nice comfortable mouse with a good feel of buutons and scroll, but it has one annoying problem.
No matter which software/driver version I have tried, there is no option to setup program specific buttons. This is something I find very useful.On the other hand, at work I have a Microsoft Intellimouse Cordless. This comes with the software options to setup program specific keys, It is extremely comfortable, and looks nice. It just has the middle/scroll button which is so stiff and has a tendancy to operate left and right scroll instead of centre press.
If I could just take my Logitech scroll wheel and fit it in my Microsoft mouse!
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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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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. -
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.
ha haAlan.
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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.
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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.
cheers
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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...
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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
Mike
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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!Regards
Mr S -
Hi Mr S
Looks like Juju AND myself are blind.
I will pm you with details when I have them.
cheers
Alan -
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
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