Looking for a good gaming mouse

Tommie Hu$tle said:
Hey I need a good gaming mouse with a good deal of buttons. Shoot me a PM or something thanks.
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The Logitech MX510 is, in my always humble opinion, still the best gaming mouse on the market. It has an incredible refresh rate, a ton of buttons, looks pretty damn cool, and you can find it for less than $40 these days. Yeah, some people swear by the Razer, but I don't like its lack of buttons. I use this at home on my gaming rig and the good 'ole wireless MX700 at work. I'm in mousing Xanadu!

Logitech MX510
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The Logitech is definitely a good choice. Don't play with a Wireless mouse

EDIT: The R&B mice are the same, I have both ;)
 
Sumasshu said:
Why does the blue one cost $10 more that the red one at Amazon? They are identical other than color, right?
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Yeah, I guess the red one is in less demand or something. They're exactly the same apart from the color...although the blue one is cooler. :p
 
suikodan said:
The Logitech is definitely a good choice. Don't play with a Wireless mouse

EDIT: The R&B mice are the same, I have both ;)
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Yeah, I've had a few friends that have made the mistake of bringing wireless mice to all-night-geek-a-thon LAN parties. They crap out far too quickly and they just don't have the same response, short of the MX1000 I imagine...
 
I hate spending $10 more for a cooler color...

*Goes and buys the blue one anyways*

Darn you GAF, I wasn't even planning on getting a new mouse. :)
 
suikodan said:
The Logitech is definitely a good choice. Don't play with a Wireless mouse

EDIT: The R&B mice are the same, I have both ;)
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Naw I wouldn't use a Wireless mouse. Besides they don't take to kindly to wireless products around here.
 
It works, it takes the strain off your forearms and neck, read the info sections.

I've actually been "cured" from RSI by the technique that the guy developed (active release therapy). It removes myofascial tissue. If you think you have RSI, either hit up activerelease.com or get second-opinions from doctors until you find one that knows of quick methods without surgery. I don't want to be considered a salesman for them so I'll stop there. ART was nice because it works quickly and cheaply and risk-free.... compared to surgery. It sucks because most providers don't know how to do it, and even if they do, they like to spread things out over multiple sessions. Just as you wouldn't go to the lowest rated cancer specialist to remove cancer, don't blindly listen to just anyone about pain problems. I actually had Lyme Disease simultaneously and my Lyme specialist found me a great guy who charges a bloody fortune, but resolves your whole frickin body within 2 sessions using a different technique. You DO have to restrengthen your body afterwards though, else all will be for naught. Bottom line: myofascial tissue causes RSI and you have to remove it somehow.

Good luck, Ghost.
 
Does the blue have a blue optic? Blue optics are actually rare and more expensive... or they were at some point last year.

So... yah... does it have a blue optic?
 
I've been using a wireless mouse for 5 months now and there is no difference between wired and wireless. Don't let people scare you. I've actually had more problems with my wireless keyboard than mouse. So I resort to a wired keyboard and wireless mouse for games. Works great.
 
I also have the MX510, I actually got it while visiting Canada and I saw it for sale for $29 Canadian, the blue one too :)

Great mouse.
 
SKluck said:
I've been using a wireless mouse for 5 months now and there is no difference between wired and wireless. Don't let people scare you. I've actually had more problems with my wireless keyboard than mouse. So I resort to a wired keyboard and wireless mouse for games. Works great.
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Well, there's one fairly big difference - obviously a wireless mouse has to use batteries, and you'd be surprised how quickly those batteries can give out in a decent-length gaming marathon. That and batteries tend to add quite abit more weight to a mouse, which can impact precision. I'm not really nitpicky enough to normally care and I think my MX700 is great, but I certainly prefer the MX510 more for gaming.
 
Apple Jax said:
Does the blue have a blue optic? Blue optics are actually rare and more expensive... or they were at some point last year.

So... yah... does it have a blue optic?
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I'm sure you could mod a ultra-bright-ass-l33t blue LED into the mouse to replace the existing red one without too much work. And then the girls will come...oh yes, they will come...(and laugh)
 
I have the Logitech MX Cordless Duo keyboard and mouse (MX700) set, works fine for me =)

I like the convenience of no wires, and performance-wise it's great and very comfy.

I'm sure the Bluetooth MX900 and laser MX1000 mice are very good as well if you want to jump into even newer tech.
 
I'm having a little trouble adjusting to the mousewheel button. I use maya at work, and the mousewheel is a little tough to click. My middlefinger was hurting a bit after a few minutes...hopefully i'll get used to it.
 
I also have a blue MX510, and I LOVE it. Couple it with a Xtrac HS Pro mousepad, and you're in business!

By the way -- swapping the red LED with a blue LED in a mouse would probably ruin it. Since the light is a different frequency, I suspect that the tracking mechanism wouldn't work correctly.
 
-jinx- said:
I also have a blue MX510, and I LOVE it. Couple it with a Xtrac HS Pro mousepad, and you're in business!

By the way -- swapping the red LED with a blue LED in a mouse would probably ruin it. Since the light is a different frequency, I suspect that the tracking mechanism wouldn't work correctly.
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Well, the idea was intended to be sarcastic, but it never occured to me that there's probably a reason why all optical mice seem to use a red LED to illuminate the mousing surface. Interesting.
 
I have the MX510 and it is definately the best mouse I've ever used for gaming. I am however planning on switching to the MX1000 (wireless) as it is one of the gifts I requested from my wife for Christmas, in fact it was #1 on my list so it's a for sure deal.

I hope it is good for gaming which I read it was. It is supposed to be a lot more accurate than the MX510 and is supposedly lag free. Plus the bonus of not having a wire will be nice. I hope it's as great as the reviews suggest.
 
I currently own the MX 1000 and it is excellent. Wireless and it uses a laser as opposed to optics to track movement and it IS noticeable, the difference in tracking. It actually felt odd initially, sort of like loose, but after a couple of hours with it just clicked.
 
IJoel said:
I currently own the MX 1000 and it is excellent. Wireless and it uses a laser as opposed to optics to track movement and it IS noticeable, the difference in tracking. It actually felt odd initially, sort of like loose, but after a couple of hours with it just clicked.
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Mouse. Clicked. Get it, eh, eh?
 
IJoel said:
I currently own the MX 1000 and it is excellent. Wireless and it uses a laser as opposed to optics to track movement and it IS noticeable, the difference in tracking. It actually felt odd initially, sort of like loose, but after a couple of hours with it just clicked.
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hmm... can you be more specific with what you mean in "loose". i am getting this mouse soon and that scares me a little. i like "tight" i always have and i have always hated anything "loose" in life.
 
shpankey said:
hmm... can you be more specific with what you mean in "loose". i am getting this mouse soon and that scares me a little. i like "tight" i always have and i have always hated anything "loose" in life.
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Very responsive is a better description.

It's not a negative at all. It feels different initially, due to the fast and accurate response, but you get used to it quickly. I'm just remarking on how the difference is noticeable, but of course it's for the better.

The wireless response has been excellent so far and the recharging dock r0x. It probably takes an hour and half to fully charge, and it lasts for probably 6 hours.

Oh, and you can always adjust the response to better fit your needs as well (I know I did.)
 
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As rediculous as it looks, this thing would prevent carpel tunnel since your have to keep you hand vertical to use it. Mice are carpel tunnel prone since your hands are in a horizontal position, and alot of repetitive side to side movements put unnatural pressures on your wrist sideways (wrist was designed to flex up and down, not side to side).
 
The Logitech MX1000. The improved precision is immediately noticeable, which may throw you a little, but once you get used to it, YOU WILL BE AS A GOD AMONG LESSER GAMERS.
 
joshschw said:
I also have the MX510, I actually got it while visiting Canada and I saw it for sale for $29 Canadian, the blue one too :)

Great mouse.
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I got the same mouse, maybe the same sale, for $30 Canadian. And it kicks ass...I've yet to do any gaming with it, mind you. I got back, told a friend about the mouse and he's like "Dude, that's the best gaming mouse on the market!" and I'm like...ok.

Can't work without it now, my laptop seems incomplete when I don't have it.
 
As rediculous as it looks, this thing would prevent carpel tunnel since your have to keep you hand vertical to use it. Mice are carpel tunnel prone since your hands are in a horizontal position, and alot of repetitive side to side movements put unnatural pressures on your wrist sideways (wrist was designed to flex up and down, not side to side).
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Prevent? No. Increase the time it takes to get, and reduce the complexity of RSI/CTS, yes.

The wrist was designed to flex anyway it can, it's just that the muscle fibers were not made to be switched ON constantly, as gamers and PC users do. This wear causes myofascial tissue to develop. Muscles need breaks, and to be stretched. Injured back/neck muscles and unused chest muscles become underdeveloped which causes the nerd hunch. That mouse and mine are good because they allow the wrist to be in a neutral position, however a good amount of muscles are still permanently switched ON while doing this since you obviously still have to move the mouse around. The only prevention is to take breaks, stretch, and exercise properly with weights.. that is unless you already have RSI in which case working out will eventually cause joint-like pain.
 
Drinky Crow said:
The Logitech MX1000. The improved precision is immediately noticeable, which may throw you a little, but once you get used to it, YOU WILL BE AS A GOD AMONG LESSER GAMERS.
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Exact same reaction here, as I mentioned above.
 
junkster said:
Prevent? No. Increase the time it takes to get, and reduce the complexity of RSI/CTS, yes.

The wrist was designed to flex anyway it can, it's just that the muscle fibers were not made to be switched ON constantly, as gamers and PC users do. This wear causes myofascial tissue to develop. Muscles need breaks, and to be stretched. Injured back/neck muscles and unused chest muscles become underdeveloped which causes the nerd hunch. That mouse and mine are good because they allow the wrist to be in a neutral position, however a good amount of muscles are still permanently switched ON while doing this since you obviously still have to move the mouse around. The only prevention is to take breaks, stretch, and exercise properly with weights.. that is unless you already have RSI in which case working out will eventually cause joint-like pain.
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For most people, it should prevent it, athough if you go at it for 12 hours at a time, everyday, all bets are off. :P
 
MX1000 is the best mouse I've used. The only complaints I have is the scroll wheel is a bit loose. The clickiness of the scroll needs to be better defined. The up arrow could be positioned better. Kinda hard to reach. Lastly, it doesn't feel as contoured as the MX700 but I'm sure other people may have a different opinion on that one.

Everything else is awesome. It feels more corded than the MX700, the lithium battery lasts much longer, there's no more annoying red light and it just looks better. Well worth the $70 CAD.
 
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