My simple Logitech optical mouse is flaking out and disappointing me (it misses cursor movements, etc). I'm looking for recommendations for a new mouse, especially one that will be easier on the tendon of my index or "mouse-click" finger? Suggestions?
Ask HN: What Mouse Do You Use/Suggest?
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Re: Ask HN: What Mouse Do You Use/Suggest?
#2I'm an Apple fanboy, but I use this MS Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 with my Macbook Pro:
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Wireless-Laser-Mouse-8000/dp...
I like it because I can switch to my right and left hand (I'm right handed). I used to get the sore finger and shoulders, so I switch sides often (every hour).
The Bluetooth works without using the USB dongle but it's a bit flaky connecting sometimes. So I use the dongle now and I rarely have any connection problems or lagging.
The rechargeable cradle works great and stays out of the way.
Since I'm on OSX, I have to use SteerMouse to be able to customize all the extra buttons. http://www.plentycom.jp/en/steermouse/
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#3I actually try very hard to do everything with the keyboard. I'm an emacs zombie, though I'm sure the vim-o-nauts would agree: mousing is just really inefficient.
BUT! It depends on what you do. Occasionally I have to break out the graphic design “skills” and for that, I have my Mighty Mouse. I don't know that I would recommend it, it's pricey, some people like having a tactile right click (me, I just disable the shit because it's a fucking farce on the mighty mouse anyway, getting it to work reliably is impossible and I have no problem with holding down an extra key for context menus). It depends on what you plan on mousing around on. My advice is to just keep getting the cheap $7 Logitech opticals and try more keyboard, less mouse.
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#4For my main desktop PC, I have for some time now had a Logitech G5, which I love. Coupled with my fUnc Surface 1030 mouse pad, it's awesome. Super light buttons and super smooth movement.
I also have a Logitech G15 keyboard to go with, which is equally as awesome, mainly due to the feel of the keys, they too are very light and easy to use.
All these products were originally bought by me for gaming reasons, but I have not had time to game for a very long while now, and have found that these products, while billed as gaming centric (which they are), are also excellent for general purpose use.
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#5I use both the new G5 and the G9, alternating when I get tired of one or the other. However, all the new Logitech mice have inferior rigid cords (non-plastic), and it's fairly hard to middle click on either mouse.
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#6For my main desktop PC, I have for some time now had a Logitech G5, which I love. Coupled with my fUnc Surface 1030 mouse pad, it's awesome. Super light buttons and super smooth movement. I also have a Logitech G15 keyboard to go with, which is equally as awesome, mainly due to the feel of the keys, they too are very light and easy to use. All these products were originally bought by me for gaming reasons, but I have…
Wow, I used to have own a fUnc Surface 1030 back in the proverbial day when I had time (an a machine that was able) to game. That was the best mousing surface I've ever used, hands down. I'd actually recommend it if you're doing graphic design, the surface really is super smooth allowing for precise and accurate motion (which makes sense, it was designed for headshots).
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#7IBM Trackpoint. I'd use a Trackpoint keyboard with a desktop if I regularly used a desktop.
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#8I always prefer those wired optical mice. They light and very responsive. I never liked those wireless ones. SO heavy :-(
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#9I'm an Apple fanboy, but I use this MS Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 with my Macbook Pro: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Wireless-Laser-Mouse-8000/dp... I like it because I can switch to my right and left hand (I'm right handed). I used to get the sore finger and shoulders, so I switch sides often (every hour). The Bluetooth works without using the USB dongle but it's a bit flaky connecting sometimes. So I use the dongl…
for my macbook pro, i am used to using the trackpad - even while Photoshoping ^_^ i dont have the multi-touch though...
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#10Call me crazy but I like my bluetooth mighty mouse.