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A legend reborn: Microsoft brings back the iconic Classic IntelliMouse

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Re: A legend reborn: Microsoft brings back the iconic Classic IntelliMouse

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Post by pjc50 »

rbanffy wrote: post #51
detaro wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Configure buttons and other functionality the OS doesn't have a standard interface for.

I assume any sensible mouse driver would have the possibility to extend the protocol for more buttons, scroll thingies and, say, rotation, braking, on-mouse output and so on.

The USB HID wire protocol supports all of these things, it's quite flexible.

To translate them into useful mouse/keyboard events requires a driver. Most programs would ignore a "I just pressed button 6 of 3" event otherwise.

Re: A legend reborn: Microsoft brings back the iconic Classic IntelliMouse

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Post by Pica_soO »

sho wrote: post #23

I'm happy to see this, although it's kind of disappointing that "perfect" products are ever retired in the first place in the constant drive for change, often simply for change's sake. I'm not against improvement, of course - the iPhone X is one of the most perfect products I've ever had the pleasure of owning - but at the same time the current Macbook Pro is the first model I've literally not wanted because of how b…

Most horrific atrocities born for this quest for continuous employment- "improved" android menus - like the Samsung S8 - which manage to squeeze a additional click into a perfected gesture and lay buttons like the delete picture button near the "back" button.

I would rather write "was homeless" into my resume for those years as a UI/UX-Designer then admit i worked on that team.

Re: A legend reborn: Microsoft brings back the iconic Classic IntelliMouse

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Post by Crespyl »

robohoe wrote: post #77
whistlerbrk wrote: post #74

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I just bought my 2nd 4000 edition, what do you mean they don't make it? The super updated "surface" one is a bit too much, don't love the keys or the separated number pad so I didn't spring for it.

How about one with mechanical switches?

A mechanical version of that layout would pretty much be an instant buy for me.

The only ergonomic/split layout mechanical keyboards I can find so far are top-end niche products well beyond my price range.

Re: A legend reborn: Microsoft brings back the iconic Classic IntelliMouse

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Post by endemic »

pathartl wrote: post #47

So they took one of the best ambidextrous mice and made it right handed? Thanks! But seriously, I know left handers are only 10% of the population, but I'm sick of being left behind, no pun intended. I've been using the Razer Deathadder for years and it's served me well. Well, the ergonomics for that matter anyway. Some of the choices with the structure are questionable at best. On the inside the mouse is split into…

Came to complain about the same thing. I'm not convinced the slight ergonomics on the mouse justifies making it terrible for left-handed use. I must be using the v2 IntelliMouse, as mine (which I've had for years) is ambidextrous.

Re: A legend reborn: Microsoft brings back the iconic Classic IntelliMouse

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Post by Multicomp »

robbyt wrote: post #43

Has anyone tried this yet? The reviews on Amazon say it's ok, but bad for gaming.

I've used this since last October. It's pretty slick for a Microsoft mouse.

The movement is precise and snappy, but I'm no gamer so I cannot speak to that. For SysAdmin work, it is a joy to use, WAAAY more fun to use than the provided el cheapo computer mice that register your movement just after you stop moving them.

Re: A legend reborn: Microsoft brings back the iconic Classic IntelliMouse

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Post by tonyg »

teslabox wrote: post #13

I wish they'd bring back the Microsoft Trackball Explorer - the button switches on mine eventually wore out. This had five buttons - left, right, scroll-click, forward, back (all programmable). https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=microsoft%20trackball%2... Question for the lefties: what kind of pointing device do you prefer? Mouse? Touchpad? Do you prefer to swap L&R clicks when you use other people's computers?

Symmetric Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse, configured for right-handed use but on the other side of the keyboard. I left-click with my left middle finger, and scroll and right-click with my left index finger.

It's great having the mouse to the left of the keyboard - so much less distance to move my hand when I switch from the keyboard to the mouse!

(I used to just use a mouse right-handed, but then RSI/OOS kicked in and I switched over. I wish I'd done it sooner!)

Re: A legend reborn: Microsoft brings back the iconic Classic IntelliMouse

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Post by mark-r »

noelwelsh wrote: post #25
teslabox wrote: post #13

I wish they'd bring back the Microsoft Trackball Explorer - the button switches on mine eventually wore out. This had five buttons - left, right, scroll-click, forward, back (all programmable). https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=microsoft%20trackball%2... Question for the lefties: what kind of pointing device do you prefer? Mouse? Touchpad? Do you prefer to swap L&R clicks when you use other people's computers?

I use a trackball in my right hand. I use a trackball as it's more ergonomic, and I've had wrist pain in the past from using a mouse. I use my right hand because the oppressive burden of living in a rightie dominated world has made me somewhat ambidextrous. I switch to a mouse in my left-hand for the occasional times I'm gaming. My last two trackballs have been imports from Japan. Apparently somebody claims a patent…

Are you speaking of the Gart lawsuit? https://www.finnegan.com/images/content/3/4/v3/3446/00-1088-...

Apparently they won, but decided to drop the product anyway?

Re: A legend reborn: Microsoft brings back the iconic Classic IntelliMouse

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Post by archagon »

deagle50 wrote: post #27
cwyers wrote: post #19

It took me a while to find a mouse I was happy with, but now that Razer required me to update my _mouse driver_ for GDPR compliance, I am thinking about switching to this. In general, I like my hardware to come with as little software as possible.

I'm happy with the Logitech G203 and G403 and I'm looking at adding a wireless version as well. Good sensor, software doesn't run in the background and can even be uninstalled.

The G403 Wireless is the best mouse I’ve ever used. Very IntelliMouse-like, too!

Re: A legend reborn: Microsoft brings back the iconic Classic IntelliMouse

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Post by [deleted] »

Crespyl wrote: post #83
robohoe wrote: post #77

Earlier quoted context omitted.

How about one with mechanical switches?

A mechanical version of that layout would pretty much be an instant buy for me. The only ergonomic/split layout mechanical keyboards I can find so far are top-end niche products well beyond my price range.

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