the best mouse

Does anyone have any recommendations for a mouse? Which give you the most
bang for the buck?

 

Michael -

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I've been using a Micorsoft Intellimouse "Explorer" optical (PS-2 or USB) mouse for a l-o-n-g time and never had an ounce of trouble with it.

Recently tried a Logitech on another computer and had a lot of trouble with hiccups (mouse jumping to odd places on the screen).

 

Several years ago I developed a problem with my first finger on my right
hand. I have gone to a five button mouse where my thumb button is the
traditional click and my ring finger is the traditional right click. The
two traditional buttons have been reassigned to forward and back for
Internet Explorer. When my finger problem is bad I wear a brace that
immobilizes my finger. The cause of my finger problems, use of a
traditional mouse for 15 years!

I recommend an optical mouse over one with a ball that gums up and needs
periodic cleaning for smooth operation. Given the lost productivity and the
doctor visit for my finger by using a traditional mouse, I would not go
cheap because it will cost more in the long run.

 

Microsoft Optical track ball and a chair with a good arm rest.....


Message was edited by: teiarch

 

I like the Microsoft Trackball Explorer. But you have to like trackballs.
The fact that it has a trackball AND a scroll wheel is very helpful. The 4
buttons I've programmed to Left click, F8 (ortho toggle), Right click and
Enter. Being a trackball it allows me to rest my right arm fully on table.
This reduces the strain on the wrist and shoulder.

If you don't like trackballs I'm afraid this won't help much.

Allen

 

Don't know what to tell you...

Except that I use a Logitech Cordless Click Plus I like Logitech I
personally haven't had any trouble with it.
It eats batteries about every 2-3 weeks so I have rechargeable they work
great.

Like everyone says find one that fits your hand.
Optical seem to be better than ball-type... less moving parts.

Rick

 

IMHO I would say that if your mouse requires battery changes every 2 or 3
weeks you ARE actually having trouble with it. ;~)

 

I use the Logitech 550, which is nice because it has 5 buttons, and it is
optical. But make sure you connect it to the PS2, not the USB port. It will
work much smoother.

HTH.

 

You might want to look at the Logitech MX1000 Laser. I have used one for a
few months now and love the precision. It's laser not optical and the cradle
is also the battery charger.
David

 

I saw that one when I bought mine but I dont like getting anything
rechargable that I cannot replace the batteries.

Rick

 

I definately agree.

I've been using MS IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 for a few years now. I've got
one at work and at home. The button programming is very extensive and allows
you to assign commands to buttons and these can be different for each
software you have. Also, I like Microsoft's scroll wheel: it has ribbs,
which make it easier to grab onto. I used Logitec scroll wheel mice, but
their button is smooth rubber and my finger just slips right over it.

I have found, that cordless mice, any brand that I tried, is a bit slow. The
response time to a command was over a second in some cases. That's lost
production. I highly recommend getting corded mice.

Overall, see that your next mouse fits your palm really well.
Another thing, make sure you have good padding under your wrist. Mouse pads,
that include jel-filled rests, seem to do a great job at reducing strain.

 

just to stick up for Logitech: I've been using a corded multibutton and now
a cordless multibutton Logitech mouse for 6 or 7 years and have never had
any of the troubles noted above. My current MX700 has 5 buttons and a
wheel/button that are all programmable for any available keyboard function.
Not one lick of problems, ever.
Dave
DDP

 

To Allen Jessup: They'll all wish they "liked" trackballs when their wrists and elbows give out. Then it'll be too late.......

Imagine, grownups that can't train their thumb to do anything but assist in gripping a beer!

 

wrists and elbows give out. Then it'll be too late.......

in gripping a beer!

I've been using a mouse since 1988...8 to 12 hours a day, usually more than
5 days a week. Tried a trackball for a couple of months in '98. It made my
wrist hurt so I went back to my mouse. To each their own, everyone is
different.
Dave
DDP

 

Too true. I went to a trackball for a bad shoulder. Too much cutting line
and pounding stakes when I was in the field.

I personally only like the type of trackball that is operate by rolling the
ball with the index and middle finger. 2 buttons on either side plus a
scroll wheel on the left operated by the thumb. I don't like the center
balls with the buttons in front or the "thumbies".

Have a Happy
Allen

 

Yup to all: To each his own.. My MS Optical track ball is relaible, fast and my thumb is trained. My forearm and wrist never move from the chair arm. Very little thumb effort required to move anywhere on screen......besides, on my littered work area there's no place to put a "mouse operating area"!

'Later....

 

and my thumb is trained. My forearm and wrist never move from the chair
arm. Very little thumb effort required to move anywhere on
screen......besides, on my littered work area there's no place to put a
"mouse operating area"!

your office sounds like mine My Logitech mouse will move the cursor from
one side to the other on my 24" Sony monitor with about 3" of sideways
movement so I just cleared out a 4" square hole in my clutter
Dave

 

I have been using a Cordless Trackman Wheel, by Logitech for several years. It eats
one battery a month, and that is my only criticism of it, other than I have to
operate it since it doesn't know what to do.

It is a thumb wheel of good size, with the smooth wheel between the left and right
buttons. It is only a two button with a wheel. That is ok since I am only capable
of thinking fast enough to use two buttons. Any more would confuse me.

Jack Talsky

 

Try here, I've been using one for a year now and no complaints
http://www.gyration.com/default.asp