New Mouse ???
 

Hi all

I am after a 'new mouse' to replace my old MS one.

Like the idea of having one with a scroll wheel....................any recommendations for a supplier and make.

Thanks

Mike

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I've got a Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical. It is USB but comes with a convertor. I've never had any problems with it, infact each of my systems have got one (3).

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Masses to choose from these days.

Probably a good idea to go down to PCWorld and see how they fit in your hand!

I have several but my current favourite is a simple Logitech Optical Scroll mouse that was about £20 a few months ago. I don't think you'ld go far wrong with a Logitech.

If you want to go wireless, I would suggest one with a recharging station - my last wireless didn't and it ate AAA batteries https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2005/11/7.gif

You will probably find good prices at your local Tesco, otherwise www.Novatech.co.uk or www.Savastore.com.

HTH

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I use one of these

http://www.a4tech.com/en/product2.as...D=8&MNO=WOP-35

brilliant, when you get used to all the buttons (7).

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I have one of these.

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mo...s.aspx?pid=002

It's very nice :)

I got mine with a wireless natural keyboard as well....

MMMmmm

I got mine from overclockers.co.uk

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http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mo...s.aspx?pid=004 - been using mine for about 2 years now, never let me down, and apparently it's only about £20 in PC World now.

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aldi are doing what looks to be a damned fine wireless keyboard and mouse ( 5 buttons and scroll ) for £15 :tu: :)

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Personally I'm using a MS Optical 4 Button Wheel Mouse.......

And am less than impressed, spontanious scroll which is not handy when playing first person shooters. having to reseat the usb connection occasionally on boot-up as the mouse disappears.

Next time I build, I'll not be buying any MS hardware.....

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I purchased a MS optical one, and I hated it!! - the wheel doesn't click as you turn it like my others do - so It's in the garage now!

the feeling was just so awful.

PS. If you do have optical don't use an image of the london underground as a mousemat!

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Microsoft Intellimouse Optical
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...ProductID=6347

IMHO mice are one product that Microsoft does well. Good shape, feel and reliable. My last Intellimouse (with a ball) must have lasted since 1997. It still works but the scroll wheel is a little stiff so I have just replaced it with the one above. :)

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I like my standard logitech mouse.... two buttons and a scroll in the middle :) i know logitech are renouned for being quite expensive though

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My recommendation would be a Logitech MX1000 ... best wireless mouse available IMHO.

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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...ue_Mice_3.html

mouse city ;)

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I'd be careful... with your current avatar as it is, you could easily be accused of spamming.

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LOL I know about my avatar it was a quick thing building a nice new one in morning on psp9.

Edit: Will change it now so no offense is caused.

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I've got a itsy-bitsy Fellowes optical one that goes with my laptop. I've got pretty small hands, so it suits me, but some people find it too small and fiddly to use.

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Had one of those tiny mice ages ago was a wicked one to use, prefer the gaming high DPI ones now myself and laptop sized keyboards.

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i am used to using an optical mouse having had one for 2 years or more , the other day it started acting up so i borrowed a ball mouse from work to make sure it wasnt the pc's port , i was amazed at how poor a ball mouse is compared to an optical one :disturbd: :disturbd: :disturbd: , after a deft bit of rewiring of my optical mouse it works again :tu: , i would never consider anything else now , in fact i might buy one for work because the tight *******s wont spend any money if they can avoid it :mad:

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Using the Logitech MX1000 laser at the moment. Feels much more smother and responsive than my old Microsoft IntelliMouse 2.

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At home, I have a rather old Logitech Cordless Optical mouse and keyboard. Both keyboard and mouse take double A batteries, and they last ages.

Plus, they are less prone to radio interferance than the Microsoft Cordless mouse/keyboard I use at work..

I can't recommend Logitech stuff highly enough.

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http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=64490
Wow! - looks like a Chinese copy of the Logitech
Check the reviews though - some problems with the docking contact noted.


http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=42133 - Avoid any that look like this!
This model has an EU plugged adapter, and the last one I had like this had a UK plug adapter that failed - a serious problem on that style under several names.

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I got a new corded Microsoft Intellimouse Optical from Dabs the other day.

OEM version, and a pretty cheap £11.91. Tis a fab piece of kit - very smooth compared to any balled mouse I've ever used either at home or somewhere else. My previous 2 mice have been Microsoft ones as well - Wheel Mouse Opticals. They have been reliable but died fairly quickly after about 3 years of computer rage, caused probably by the fact that as time wore on, the performance would become increasingly erratic.

And always go for wired ones where possible. I hate cordless stuff - not because of the fact that the batteries die every so often and need replacing or charging, but they seem to be (IMO) more slower at response than their wired counterparts.

The scroll wheel is a bit 'stiff' but I'm sure a bit of breaking in will sort it out pretty quickly. ;)