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geekhack Community => Input Devices => Topic started by: ideus on Thu, 13 March 2014, 15:02:55

Title: Help me to choose a wireless mouse under $40.
Post by: ideus on Thu, 13 March 2014, 15:02:55

I will appreaciate your feedback on the selection of a nice wireless mouse for general computing, nothing fancy, no gaming, no graphics or 3D design either. One characteristic I need the most is fast scrolling for GH browsing, and the likes. I do not have special requirements on ergonomy. I use a Fellowes keyboard tray that has its own right hand mouse pad, so no need for a sensor that runs on glass for example. I do not need rechargable batteries, but I'd like to change them as few as possible.


Any advice will be very welcome.

Title: Re: Help me to choose a wireless mouse under $40.
Post by: IPT on Thu, 13 March 2014, 15:50:02

Logitech Marathon Mouse M705
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104390

Costing in the $80 dollar range would be the Logitech Performance Mouse MX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104321

Title: Re: Help me to choose a wireless mouse under $40.
Post by: ideus on Thu, 13 March 2014, 17:57:45

The Marathon looks cool and its batteries last very long. I'd be my first choice.

Title: Re: Help me to choose a wireless mouse under $40.
Post by: davkol on Thu, 13 March 2014, 18:09:59

A friend has just complained that M705 has ridiculous lag and he doesn't even play games with it.

If I had to go with something wireless, it'd be Logitech M570. I love trackballs for scrolling (hold a button + rotate the ball).

Title: Re: Help me to choose a wireless mouse under $40.
Post by: ideus on Thu, 13 March 2014, 21:15:06

I have not considered a trackball. I will check that out.