What kind of mouse do you use?

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I'm on the computer all damn day at work (I'm an Architectural Tech... using AutoCAD 2004), and the mouse they gave me here at the office kinda stinks (its the factory Dell mouse). I want to upgrade... possibly laser, with customizable buttons for common tasks, and it must be ergonomic enough to use for 8 hours a day.

So, what are you all using as a pointing device? Pictures, pros, cons, likes, dislikes...
 
Well, I use a Sony VGP-WMS1 (Wireless Optical WheelMouse)

I do not work on my computer often, so my advice might not be credible.

Pros: Ease of use (no gadgets, just left, right buttons and a wheel)
Comfort (Nicely shaped, suit my hands nicely)
Easy to clean

Cons: Too simple (no gadgets, just left, right buttons and a wheel)
Battery killer (depletes batteries frequently, use two AAs)
Expensive (It needs an USB RF-Receiver to work)
I always loose it! :(

Hope that helps.
 
I also draw an awful lot for a living (AutoCAD and SketchUp). I'm using a relatively plain Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 4. It's an optical, wired mouse with 2 main buttons, a scroll wheel that is also a button (and side-scrolls by tilting left and right) and has 2 additional thumb buttons.

It's comfortably big and well shaped for a right-hander. Although I don't often use the extra thumb buttons, it's nice to have them. I don't seem to get tired or uncomfortable using it, and it's programmable with many programs.
 
I'm not a technical user, so I go with comfort and easy of use first, precision second.

I used to be a diehard Microsoft Pro mouser --the old 'cheese wedge' design that they don't make anymore. So I've switched to the Logitech MX series. I have an MX518 that I use at the office. Works great for general windows use, web design and occasional photoshop. At home I have Logitech G5, which I swear by for gaming. Precise, comfortable for hours on end and I my 28,273 Battlefield 2 kills can vouch for the effectiveness :D

The only thing about mice I have a strong preference for is that they are wired. I can't stand wireless mice --once the battery is half down, it is pure frustration.

I recommend the G5 without hesitation to any technical user. The DPI on the fly feature is very nice for close in work.


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I have a Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse

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Its got the 2 extra thumb buttons that Duke's has, but I haven't bothered programming them to anything. I don't even know what the default does! I do have the wheel button setup as "back" though. Handy for internet use.

EDIT: Cool. Top button does this
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Bottom button does back, so I've got 2 back buttons on my mouse!
 

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Logitech G5. Unbelievable precision, on the fly one-touch DPI changing (sensitivity/resolution), Plenty of extra customizable functions, and the weight set is a great bonus.
 
Those Logitech MXs are crazy... pricey too. I have a Logitech gaming mouse similar to the G5 at home, and I think its great. Maybe I should just bring that guy into work.
Thanks for the input guys.
 
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Well, I use a Sony VGP-WMS1 (Wireless Optical WheelMouse)

I do not work on my computer often, so my advice might not be credible.

Pros: Ease of use (no gadgets, just left, right buttons and a wheel)
Comfort (Nicely shaped, suit my hands nicely)
Easy to clean

Cons: Too simple (no gadgets, just left, right buttons and a wheel)
Battery killer (depletes batteries frequently, use two AAs)
Expensive (It needs an USB RF-Receiver to work)
I always loose it! :(

Hope that helps.
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I have that mouse too, but it eats my batteries so quickly.

I just use a Microsoft optical mouse instead.
 
I use the Microsoft Wireless Optical desktop, which has a (can you guess?) wireless optical mouse. The wheel clicks and horizontally scrolls by tilting. It's fine. No extra buttons - I tend to get annoyed with them anyway.

When I'm editing pictures, I use a WACOM Graphire 4 A5 (8x6) pen tablet. Takes some getting used to, but when you do it's awesome.
 
I'm currently using the mousepad on my Acer laptop, which I don't dislike at all (to some people's astonishment).

Also, I think this forum is for questions GTPlanet members can research together, with definitive answers. Example: Who invented the computer mouse? as to What's your favourite band? So I'm moving this to the Rumble Strip for the time being. :)
 
Dear lord, the stock Dell mouse sucks.

I work in AutoCAD for about 6 hours a day. For the last year or so, I've been using *surprise, surprise* the Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse. the batteries last for around 4-6 months. Not great, but then again, I'm also using rechargeables.

One of the things I'm not a fan of is in AutoCAD, the scroll button is for panning. The scroll button scrolls fine (like for zoom), but to click it for pan is an absolute pain. That is fixed by reassigning one of the side buttons to be
a second Auto Scroll button.

One thing to keep in mind - unless you go Bluetooth, you might have interference with a wireless mouse if others in the office use them as well.
 
Some Microsoft PS2 optic mouse. It works, it has the two main buttons, the scroll whel which also can be clicked down as a third button and two more buttons on the sides which are great because they let you go back anf forwards a page when browsing the internet without moving the mouse. They also come in handy for switching weapons in first person shooters. It's probably nothing special, but the mouse I use at work is a simple two button mouse, not even a scroll wheel. Makes me appreciate mine all the more.
 
Logitech MX 700

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I also have an old Wacom tablet and pen, but I rarely use it.
 
I use an old 2 button wired optical mouse with scroll wheel from Logitech. It's the 2nd one I've had in 4 years. Great mouse.


Duck Tracy
Wireless Apple Mighty Mouse. I'll be posting a review on that soon.
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👎 You are the only person I know that has a Mac and chooses to use a Mighty Mouse. I went to the Apple store today and used one and almost threw that sucker into the iMac I was using it on.
 
I use the stock Dell optical mouse.... :indiff: I wish I had something a little better...
 
I use some mouse that came with my computer.

Left, right buttons with scroll wheel that I can click too.

No frills. Optical, wired. I have a Rosewill Wireless but it blows. Unless you are really far back on the button, it's hard to click.
 
I use the Logitech MX 518 Optical wired Mouse, and it has to still be one of the best mouse’s for all round use, but mainly gaming.
 
Integra Type R
👎 You are the only person I know that has a Mac and chooses to use a Mighty Mouse. I went to the Apple store today and used one and almost threw that sucked into the iMac I was using it on.
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Sometimes it does frustrate me. The scroll ball tends to clog (and it's a total bitch to clean the gunk that jammed it up), the battery life sucks, and the right-click only works half the time. That said, the two side buttons to trigger Exposé (which is super intuitive), the 4-way scroll ball, the Bluetooth compatibility (so I don't need to use some wireless hub to receive the signal), the sheer Mac-ness, and the laser tracking has me forgiving it. Personally, I tried using the mouse daan is using, and while it's as comfortable as a soft blanket and the right-click is great, editing its options is a PITA, and I couldn't figure out how to trigger Exposé with one of its buttons. And it's from Microsoft.

I also tried some super old POS corded Logitech thingy from the Stone Age. Oddly enough, it has the most responsive scroll wheel and decent clickers too, but I need more buttons. And it's optical, which is crap on the surface I'm using.

So, I'm looking for a new mouse (kinda), but I want full Mac compatibility, and easily programable buttons. And good battery life. speedy_2's mouse looks good, but to be honest I don't want a $60 brick.
 

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