Author Topic: Anker Vertical Mouse - In stock $13.99 Amazon.com w/free prime shipping (Read 6514 times)

Binge · « **on:** Mon, 23 September 2013, 15:32:23 »

A guy at work let me know these are back up! ~~$15~~ $26 and free shipping w/prime. Get em while they're hot. Wireless versions available as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Vertical-Ergonomic-Optical-VerticalMouse/dp/B00C9X9RWI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1379968267&sr=8-3&keywords=anker+vertical+mouse

uzoc · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 23 September 2013, 15:49:58 »

Thanks for the tip!

lcs · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 23 September 2013, 16:14:56 »

Got one Binge!

I've been meaning to get one since you mentioned it on IRC

Thanks!

TheFlyingRaccoon · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 24 September 2013, 10:52:07 »

These are amazing mice. For $15, they are well worth picking up. You can also easily mod them. I added a rainbow LED and Omron switches to mine as well as modding the cable. Here is a disassemble guide if you are interested in modding yours. http://imgur.com/a/8HBRT

Pacifist · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 27 September 2013, 16:18:55 »

Going to buy this after my current mouse breaks (which is pretty soon)

SNF · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 02 October 2013, 19:48:43 »

whoa what a interesting design, anybody know what sensor it uses and whether it has acceleration/prediction?

Pacifist · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 02 October 2013, 20:27:21 »

Quote from: SNF on Wed, 02 October 2013, 19:48:43

whoa what a interesting design, anybody know what sensor it uses and whether it has acceleration/prediction?

You aren't going to game with it are you?

uzoc · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 02 October 2013, 20:29:59 »

Quote from: Pacifist on Wed, 02 October 2013, 20:27:21

Quote from: SNF on Wed, 02 October 2013, 19:48:43
whoa what a interesting design, anybody know what sensor it uses and whether it has acceleration/prediction?

You aren't going to game with it are you?

Good question...
I am interested, on gaming with it...
Any opinions here (or elsewhere online)?

TheFlyingRaccoon · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 02 October 2013, 21:00:33 »

Quote from: uzoc on Wed, 02 October 2013, 20:29:59

Good question...
I am interested, on gaming with it...
Any opinions here (or elsewhere online)?

I have found it great for gaming. I mostly play FPSs and RPGs. For me, 1600dpi is not really enough. I have my G500 set at 2000, 2400, and 2600dpi. If you're fine with the sensitivity, the Anker is great. It has the side buttons which I have programmed to kneel and crotch in FPSs, or knife. My only other compaint was that the switches were a bit heavy for my tastes, but I replaced them with Omrons. The main thing is the form factor. I took me a day until I was contempt with using it for gaming, but some people may never get used to it. For $16, I recommend just buying one and trying it out. I can tell you my personal experience, but you are the only one that can decide if it works for you.

uzoc · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 02 October 2013, 21:37:18 »

Quote from: TheFlyingRaccoon on Wed, 02 October 2013, 21:00:33

Quote from: uzoc on Wed, 02 October 2013, 20:29:59
Good question...
I am interested, on gaming with it...
Any opinions here (or elsewhere online)?

I have found it great for gaming. I mostly play FPSs and RPGs. For me, 1600dpi is not really enough. I have my G500 set at 2000, 2400, and 2600dpi. If you're fine with the sensitivity, the Anker is great. It has the side buttons which I have programmed to kneel and crotch in FPSs, or knife. My only other compaint was that the switches were a bit heavy for my tastes, but I replaced them with Omrons. The main thing is the form factor. I took me a day until I was contempt with using it for gaming, but some people may never get used to it. For $16, I recommend just buying one and trying it out. I can tell you my personal experience, but you are the only one that can decide if it works for you.

Thanks, I also play FPS's, like BF3, BTW BF4 is in beta right now, until the 15th (I believe).
I have my Logitech G5 at 1000 DPI but if I leave it there, I turn crazy fast and cannot control my turns or movement!
I just lowered it to 750DPI. I think I have the mouse settings in BF3 to 50% (just in case).
I wanna try it anyways, what are the differences pros/cons (when playing FPS's), compared to a regular mouse?

Psybin · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 02 October 2013, 21:50:09 »

Interesting, ordered one to use at work, thanks.

Pacifist · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 04 October 2013, 19:55:59 »

Well ****.

Right when I get my money and about to buy it, it goes back up to $25

Binge · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 06 October 2013, 09:51:55 »

Quote from: Pacifist on Wed, 02 October 2013, 20:27:21

Quote from: SNF on Wed, 02 October 2013, 19:48:43
whoa what a interesting design, anybody know what sensor it uses and whether it has acceleration/prediction?

You aren't going to game with it are you?

I do

MTManiac · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 07 October 2013, 15:52:47 »

I missed out on this, but ended up liking the mouse I went for the wireless version for my portable work station

thanks binge for pointing these out, so much cheaper than the Evoluent's

Binge · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 07 October 2013, 19:53:36 »

Quote from: MTManiac on Mon, 07 October 2013, 15:52:47

I missed out on this, but ended up liking the mouse I went for the wireless version for my portable work station

thanks binge for pointing these out, so much cheaper than the Evoluent's

They're great devices. Changed thread title due to the price hike

TheFlyingRaccoon · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 07 October 2013, 20:04:29 »

Quote from: Binge on Mon, 07 October 2013, 19:53:36

Quote from: MTManiac on Mon, 07 October 2013, 15:52:47
I missed out on this, but ended up liking the mouse I went for the wireless version for my portable work station

thanks binge for pointing these out, so much cheaper than the Evoluent's

They're great devices. Changed thread title due to the price hike

Next time the price drops again (if it ever does), someone needs to pick up a ton of these and distribute them to Geekhackers.

TheFlyingRaccoon · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 29 October 2013, 15:09:33 »

They are on sale for $14! It's a must-buy at this price.

uzoc · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 29 October 2013, 15:56:24 »

Quote from: TheFlyingRaccoon on Tue, 29 October 2013, 15:09:33

They are on sale for $14! It's a must-buy at this price.

Thanks for the update!

Pacifist · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 29 October 2013, 17:32:19 »

OOOOOOO

YESSSSS

uzoc · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 29 October 2013, 18:01:34 »

Had it in my cart, but didn't notice...
P.S. Amazon is now $35 for free shipping!

Neal · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 29 October 2013, 18:05:18 »

Picked two up for a bit more expensive on the other side of the pond, my mom is loving hers and im loving mine.

She has RSI issues or something, this actually helped quite a bit, still trying to get her to use a trackball.

Pacifist · « **Reply #21 on:** Tue, 29 October 2013, 18:11:29 »

Quote from: uzoc on Tue, 29 October 2013, 18:01:34

Had it in my cart, but didn't notice...
P.S. Amazon is now $35 for free shipping!

Really? Dam bad move amazon, a **** ton of other companies ship free over $25, and newegg has free shipping on pretty much all the items

Hellmark · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 30 October 2013, 10:56:48 »

Just another reason to go to Prime, besides the video streaming.

Plus, if you're a student, you can get Amazon Prime Student for free ($40 if you want the video), and still get the free shipping for all your orders.

frvrngn · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 30 October 2013, 11:17:36 »

Its down to $13.99 with free Prime Shipping now! I may have to try one at that price.

Pacifist · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 30 October 2013, 15:05:42 »

Already ordered one

Binge · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 31 October 2013, 10:09:38 »

updated

wasabah · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 07 November 2013, 05:44:13 »

On German Amazon, many many customers complain about the scroll wheel, which seems to break extremely fast. Often in the first weeks.
Can you confirm this? If so, any remedies?

fohat.digs · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 07 November 2013, 06:42:18 »

What does "Prime Shipping" mean? I have to spend $35 to get it, or can I order just one?

thanks

Hellmark · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 07 November 2013, 06:49:28 »

Prime shipping means free shipping. If you're an amazon prime member (free to students, $80 a year), you get free 2 day shipping. If you're not a prime member, you have to have a minimum order of $35 in order to get free shipping.

Being a prime member is worth it, because you also get access to a bunch of free stuff on Amazon Instant Video.

uzoc · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 07 November 2013, 15:05:36 »

Quote from: wasabah on Thu, 07 November 2013, 05:44:13

On German Amazon, many many customers complain about the scroll wheel, which seems to break extremely fast. Often in the first weeks.
Can you confirm this? If so, any remedies?

Probably why they lowered it to $14...
I would also like to know if anyone has used it for many weeks.

TheFlyingRaccoon · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 07 November 2013, 15:24:51 »

Quote from: uzoc on Thu, 07 November 2013, 15:05:36

Quote from: wasabah on Thu, 07 November 2013, 05:44:13
On German Amazon, many many customers complain about the scroll wheel, which seems to break extremely fast. Often in the first weeks.
Can you confirm this? If so, any remedies?

Probably why they lowered it to $14...
I would also like to know if anyone has used it for many weeks.

I have used mine for quite awhile now and it's been fine. I've taken apart the entire mouse and the scroll wheel assembly appears to be constructed fine.

Pacifist · « **Reply #31 on:** Tue, 12 November 2013, 18:56:01 »

Got mine today. A little bit wierd to learn, but I like it. Its a bit big for my tiny hands

Psybin · « **Reply #32 on:** Tue, 12 November 2013, 18:58:15 »

Quote from: wasabah on Thu, 07 November 2013, 05:44:13

On German Amazon, many many customers complain about the scroll wheel, which seems to break extremely fast. Often in the first weeks.
Can you confirm this? If so, any remedies?

I used it for about a week at work and the scrolling started acting all wonky, like 2 lines down and 1 up. Unplugged it and threw it in a drawer. I need to bring it home and test it, it could be something weird with our standard desktop config at work, but unlikely. Its a neat design but the scrolling killed it for me.

It didn't act mechanically broken, but more like a driver issue.

Binge · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 13 November 2013, 11:07:38 »

Quote from: Psybin on Tue, 12 November 2013, 18:58:15

Quote from: wasabah on Thu, 07 November 2013, 05:44:13
On German Amazon, many many customers complain about the scroll wheel, which seems to break extremely fast. Often in the first weeks.
Can you confirm this? If so, any remedies?

I used it for about a week at work and the scrolling started acting all wonky, like 2 lines down and 1 up. Unplugged it and threw it in a drawer. I need to bring it home and test it, it could be something weird with our standard desktop config at work, but unlikely. Its a neat design but the scrolling killed it for me.

It didn't act mechanically broken, but more like a driver issue.

Contact Anker- they will replace defective units very quickly.

osi · « **Reply #34 on:** Wed, 13 November 2013, 11:11:37 »

Never could get use to a vertical mouse. Feels so odd for me.

fohat.digs · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 13 November 2013, 14:55:38 »

Quote from: osi on Wed, 13 November 2013, 11:11:37

Never could get use to a vertical mouse. Feels so odd for me.

If you tried a truly upright one like the Evoluent that is true - it is the most horrible mouse of all time for several reasons.

I love the Wow Pen Joy and I suspect that this one will be good as well. I just wish I could get a left-hand one.

uzoc · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 13 November 2013, 15:07:14 »

Messed up... just ordered one...
OK, I'll confirm the bad/good?, post a review and return if needed.

Hellmark · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 13 November 2013, 16:08:56 »

Do these use special drivers are are they HID compliant? I am curious since I am not a Windows user, and didn't know how easy it would be to get these going on another OS. Also, I am kinda wondering if the scroll wheel problem wouldnt be a problem under Linux.

Pacifist · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 13 November 2013, 16:20:33 »

Quote from: Hellmark on Wed, 13 November 2013, 16:08:56

Do these use special drivers are are they HID compliant? I am curious since I am not a Windows user, and didn't know how easy it would be to get these going on another OS. Also, I am kinda wondering if the scroll wheel problem wouldnt be a problem under Linux.

No drivers

If there are, someone please tell me. I want to bind the page forward last buttons to something else

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Author Topic: Anker Vertical Mouse - In stock $13.99 Amazon.com w/free prime shipping (Read 6514 times)