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geekhack Community => Input Devices => Topic started by: Khenra on Wed, 26 October 2011, 18:58:32
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Hi everyone,
I've spent a lot of time looking for the perfect mouse, but I can't seem to find it. Maybe some of you guys know the perfect mouse for me? Here's what I'm looking for, in order of importance:
1. Sensor with no accelleration or prediction
Based on this first criterium, that's already 80% of all shiny 'gaming' mice out of the window. I don't understand why manufacturers do not put more emphasis on this (most important) part of the mouse (*cough* Steelseries *cough*)
2. At least 2500 dpi with adjustable sensitivity/DPI in drivers
No, I do not want to change my Windows sensitivity or my in-game sensitivity. I want to set my own sensitivity both along X and Y axes without skipping pixels, thanks! Why CoolerMaster Storm has decided this was unneccesary is beyond me.
3. Lightweight and small
Between 80 and 90 grams would be perfect. I tried the Logitech G9x which was nice and small but weighed like 150 grams. And then they supply extra weights to 'tune it for optimal weight'...
4. Flexible cable
No, I don't want an extra-thick extra-durable triple-braided cable. I want a cable that doesn't interfere with my mouse movement.
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Are there any mice out there still in the race? Razer Abyssus maybe? Moving on...
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5. Ability to store sensitivity settings on the mouse itself
This is a feature we are seeing more often, and this is a good thing. Most tournaments do not allow you to use the drivers, so your settings need to be stored on the mouse if you want to use your own sensitivity.
6. Low/adjustable lift-off distance
I like a low lift-off distance, and an adjustable lift-off distance would be nice so I can use it with whatever mousepad I like.
That's basically it. Do you have any tips on mice I should try out? I currently own and have tried:
- Razer Deathadder (too big/heavy)
- Razer Abyssus (using currently, don't really like the shape, no storing profiles)
- Logitech G9x (too heavy)
- CM Storm Spawn (no adjustable sensitivity wtf)
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Sorry but you won't really find that unless it was a kinzuadder or abyssus. You might want to think about not messing with the x & y axis to make your life easier.
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I suggest waiting for the Steelseries Kana
Since I am basically on the same boat as you
But I am not sure about the acceleration thingy~
Since the Kinzu I use has slight acceleration
Gotta wait till the mouse gets in my hand to really test it~
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Why are you using tilde?
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wow... good luck.
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Yeah I'd wait for the Kana but I do not have much faith in Steelseries mice as they always use that terrible sensor with accelleration...
I know, I'm a picky guy.
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i suggest een razer salmosa from ebay the eu edition low weight 1000hz switch 1800/800 dpi toggle and no gimmicky lights and not to much buttons
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I've considered the Salmosa, but I went for the Abyssus instead. The mice are kind of similar. However, I'd really like to have a mouse that can store the sensitivity profiles on the mouse. The Logitech G9x and the Steelseries sensei can do this, for example.
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the lachesis stores profiles but it has the abyssus' shape.
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I think maybe the Zowie Mico would be the closest to what you want?
It is driverless/small/low liftoff distance/light
The only problem is that it has lower dpi than what you are looking for (400/800/1600) and I heard that the highest sensitivity setting (1600) might have prediction/acceleration. Since it's driverless I don't know how X and Y settings would be adjusted also.