Ideally I'd also like a scroll wheel that only does scrolling (preferably fairly smooth and easy scrolling, like the G500's "non-smooth" setting) and clicking, with no left or right middle-clicking as the G500 has.
The Zowie EC1 looked like the kind of shape and feel I would want, but I heard a lot of complaints about the scroll wheel unfortunately.
Ideally I'd also like a scroll wheel that only does scrolling (preferably fairly smooth and easy scrolling, like the G500's "non-smooth" setting) and clicking, with no left or right middle-clicking as the G500 has.
The Zowie EC1 looked like the kind of shape and feel I would want, but I heard a lot of complaints about the scroll wheel unfortunately.
Then you're looking for a mouse like what I finally settled upon, the latest G502 :thumb: . Have been using it for browsing, buying and banking and it's been superb. The mouse wheel has that "Free-Scroll" goodness that only Logitech has so most of my other rodents are relegated to less used PC's.
The Zowie EC1 is alright but it's scroll wheel is nothing to get excited about. Just a standard scroll wheel, ...........that scrolls.
Oh I see how it is Elrick.
You ditched the Naos for Franky for Logitech.
The Frankenstein Logitech mouse
CM Storm Recon has one with nice clicks and is wide.Looks pretty good, but I prefer non-ambidextrous mice personally. I like it when it's molded to fit my hand.
The Frankenstein Logitech mouse
Oh "Franky" is in the kitchen, next to the Fridge PC. He's now the permanent member of the ordering committee, consisting of all the Coles/Woolworths re-stock supply chain for this house :thumb: .
g400s. best mouse logitech had (g400 newer ver), have and probably will have.
but if you're not bothered by accelaration, prediction, z axis issues, G502 is the best choice since you like the scroll wheel
looks darn cool.
g400s. best mouse logitech had (g400 newer ver), have and probably will have.
but if you're not bothered by accelaration, prediction, z axis issues, G502 is the best choice since you like the scroll wheel
looks darn cool.
Doesn't the G502 have a decent sensor tho?
g400s. best mouse logitech had (g400 newer ver), have and probably will have.
but if you're not bothered by accelaration, prediction, z axis issues, G502 is the best choice since you like the scroll wheel
looks darn cool.
Doesn't the G502 have a decent sensor tho?
yea but why go for a lousier one when a better one is available :-)
New Roccat mice.
Roccat Kone pure user here; I agree completely. I kind of like the scroll wheel on a logitech mouse at school - it tilts left and right to allow you to scroll horizontally.New Roccat mice.
Oh my god this. I just got the Roccat Kone Pure Optical this week and the scroll wheel is like THE scroll wheel.
As you can see maybe from my sig, I've used a lot of mice (I have a problem lol), and the scroll wheel on the Roccat Kone Pure is just amazing.
It's clicky but also smooth, defined steps which aren't too hard to "get across" if you know what I mean, (looking at you Zowie FK 2013).
I was using the g500 because of the hyper scroll but it's just not the same quality as the scroll on the Roccat Kone Pure.
Looks like a good mouse, but I think I'd want something a bit more minimalist. The plus and minus buttons directly below the scroll wheel seem unnecessary and I feel like they could get in the way. At least the G500's buttons are kind of out of the way.New Roccat mice.
Oh my god this. I just got the Roccat Kone Pure Optical this week and the scroll wheel is like THE scroll wheel.
As you can see maybe from my sig, I've used a lot of mice (I have a problem lol), and the scroll wheel on the Roccat Kone Pure is just amazing.
It's clicky but also smooth, defined steps which aren't too hard to "get across" if you know what I mean, (looking at you Zowie FK 2013).
I was using the g500 because of the hyper scroll but it's just not the same quality as the scroll on the Roccat Kone Pure.
New Roccat mice.
Oh my god this. I just got the Roccat Kone Pure Optical this week and the scroll wheel is like THE scroll wheel.
As you can see maybe from my sig, I've used a lot of mice (I have a problem lol), and the scroll wheel on the Roccat Kone Pure is just amazing.
It's clicky but also smooth, defined steps which aren't too hard to "get across" if you know what I mean, (looking at you Zowie FK 2013).
I was using the g500 because of the hyper scroll but it's just not the same quality as the scroll on the Roccat Kone Pure.
Looks like a good mouse, but I think I'd want something a bit more minimalist. The plus and minus buttons directly below the scroll wheel seem unnecessary and I feel like they could get in the way. At least the G500's + and - buttonsLua and Savu ought to be fairly similar (I have both and like them very much). But it's not like you can't disable anything in the mouse's on-board memory.
Honestly, I think I'd like a mouse with few extraneous buttons if possible. Or if there are any, just some unobtrusive ones on the side.
+1 for the Roccat Kone Pure mousewheel here. It has a very pleasant soft rubber coating but still feels solid and precise. Way better than any Logitech or Razer I've used in the past.
Kinda want to get one as a fingertip mouse.+1 for the Roccat Kone Pure mousewheel here. It has a very pleasant soft rubber coating but still feels solid and precise. Way better than any Logitech or Razer I've used in the past.
Have to agree, the Kone Pure Optical scroller is 'industrial' with it's quality and has a nice feel, either using it with your thumb or index finger :thumb: .
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Get the Microsoft mouse.
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Get the Microsoft mouse.
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Get the Microsoft mouse.
I actually think that was the perfect right handed mouse ever created. I still have them boxed downstairs in the basement and I still can't throw them out just yet. The only downside is their horrible mechanical ball which needs daily cleaning and their low dpi sensor, lousy for 30+ inchers.
I was hoping some Chinese Company would buy the plastic molds of these mice and put in a standard optical led sensor giving at least 1600dpi, then these babies might sell like hot cakes :thumb: .
and break in 2 weeks.
and break in 2 weeks.
The unfortunate reality at this moment in time 2014, EVERY single mouse (input device) made now comes from China. I wish someone would provide a link to a current made mouse that is made outside China?
I have kept all my mice over the years and they were made in Mexico, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, UK and one rodent from Taiwan. All of them still work even if it has to be connected to much ancient PC's. The quality that those manufacturers used were phenomenal, imagine buying a current made mouse and waiting till 20 years into the future to use it, I bet they won't even connect or switch on due to the current poor quality issues that are currently plaguing most input devices today.
so...The wheel on G400/s is utter crap. Cheap, loud, narrow, weird to click, not really lasting. Even the cheap RX250 has a much better wheel (although with side scrolling, but done surprisingly right).
g502, g400s, microsoft, anything. buy something you'll love.
I haven't had a modern mouse last for more 1 years without developing some sort of problem.
Modern QC and just overall quality in general.
I don't get it.
planned obsolescence
I haven't had a modern mouse last for more 1 years without developing some sort of problem.
Modern QC and just overall quality in general.
I don't get it.
planned obsolescence
I always end up buying the next so-called great mouse and it may last for a few weeks before I end up going back to some old trusty favourite. I suspect with all the new mice being made and sold today the majority have been styled by designers and not designed by qualified engineers. That is why the older microsoft ball mice were so good in construction, their shell casings were very solid and the switches worked perfectly.
You can use those input devices for years before any wear and tear is shown through everyday usage. I also suspect that years ago before most were born here on Geekhack, having a mouse was unique and not easy to find/buy. You always kept that mouse that came with your first old Dell, HP, Compaq or Apple setup simply because at the time the shops didn't sell any extra PC gear besides cheap-arse mouse pads.
Also all the Beige boxes that were sold then as PC's were designed by engineers because back then industrial designers didn't exist and no one would employ you unless you were a qualified engineer. Plus they (engineers) always designed equipment to be sturdy and highly resistant to breakage and damage in general. I remembered losing grip on my first Microsoft rodent and it bounced on the slate floor but it didn't break. Now if you drop your current Logitech or Razer watch it disintegrate into a dozen pieces like a slow motion car-crash ;D . The quality isn't there anymore with any piece of hardware that's developed and sold in the world nowadays.
I still keep buying more new mice in the vain illusion that someone might release another quality mouse that fits all the requirements of being solid and dependable..........
So what do you currently use? I know you have a billion mouse peripherals lying around your house :)
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Get the Microsoft mouse.
I actually think that was the perfect right handed mouse ever created. I still have them boxed downstairs in the basement and I still can't throw them out just yet. The only downside is their horrible mechanical ball which needs daily cleaning and their low dpi sensor, lousy for 30+ inchers.
I was hoping some Chinese Company would buy the plastic molds of these mice and put in a standard optical led sensor giving at least 1600dpi, then these babies might sell like hot cakes :thumb: .
No need. Microsoft made one - the IntelliEye (not the Explorer, that was bigger)
http://activewin.com/reviews/hardware/mice/intellimouse/intellieye.shtml (http://activewin.com/reviews/hardware/mice/intellimouse/intellieye.shtml)
No need. Microsoft made one - the IntelliEye (not the Explorer, that was bigger)
http://activewin.com/reviews/hardware/mice/intellimouse/intellieye.shtml (http://activewin.com/reviews/hardware/mice/intellimouse/intellieye.shtml)
Still am hunting this model down but unfortunately it's as rare as rocking horse sh1t :'( .
No need. Microsoft made one - the IntelliEye (not the Explorer, that was bigger)
http://activewin.com/reviews/hardware/mice/intellimouse/intellieye.shtml (http://activewin.com/reviews/hardware/mice/intellimouse/intellieye.shtml)
Still am hunting this model down but unfortunately it's as rare as rocking horse sh1t :'( .
Yaahoo.....Finally got this baby.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=291154396415 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=291154396415)
I was so desperate for this I could of eaten any Lawn Pizza to make this buy happen. Just glad someone wanted some money (low amount) for his rare "IntelliEye" :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: .
Currently so happy, dancing outside my donger and my work mates think I'm on ice ;D .
Wait what how come nobody else has heard of this.
Gamers would be creaming themselves to buy this.