Recommended optical mouse?

**alman9898** · June 17, 2007, 12:16 PM

Well, I'm looking to get a new mouse and wanted to know what everyone's opinions on this: http://www.razerzone.com/index.php?m...products_id=43 were. Worth the money? I'd hopefully like to hear from someone who actually own(s/ed) one.

**OTZ** · June 18, 2007, 04:55 AM

I have the Diamondback...I did have a MS wireless mouse, but this thing is a beast. I love it (even though it's wired). Smooth as butter, with an adjustable dpi. By far the best mouse I've ever owned.

**Garbarsardar** · June 18, 2007, 05:19 AM

I use a Logitech MX 510. I read that the buttons on the diamondback take some time to get used to. Read this review...

**OTZ** · June 18, 2007, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Garbarsardar

I use a Logitech MX 510. I read that the buttons on the diamondback take some time to get used to. Read this review...

The ones on the right side take a while, but the left ones are intuitively easy with your thumb...It was well worth the 40 CDN I dropped on it

**sapi** · June 18, 2007, 06:33 AM

Would recommend the G5, or, if you're not so much into gaming, the older MX500/510s. I use the former and would recommend it, along with logitech products in general

**Niccolo Machiavelli** · June 18, 2007, 05:10 PM

What do you intend to use it for? I really love my MX revolution, but back in quakeworld days, I would probably have cursed it (used non-optical mice for fast-gaming anyway - wingman gaming mouse (best FPS mouse ever) and the razer boomslang...

**mrmouth** · June 19, 2007, 11:35 PM

If hes looking at Razers its a safe bet he looking for a gaming mouse.

Razers are nice but overpriced. Plus the overall shape can take a bit of getting used to. The DeathAdder is rated 1800dpi, while the top of the line they make, the copperhead is rated at 2000dpi, its also $60-70.

I like the Logitech G5 rated at 2000dpi, and it can often be found in the $30 range with a little searching. Actually Amazon has it through TigerDirect for $36.

I just can spend $70 on a mouse, so I like the G5

Heres a head to head review of the copperhead and the G5:

http://www.techspot.com/reviews/hard...oundup_gaming/

**Arakorn** · June 20, 2007, 02:33 AM

How much money do you want to spend? I'd also recommend the G5. If you are a serious player (especially if you play MP games) then do NOT get a wireless mouse. (No need for me to tell you why not

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**sapi** · June 20, 2007, 03:54 AM

Originally Posted by Arakorn-eir

How much money do you want to spend? I'd also recommend the G5. If you are a serious player (especially if you play MP games) then do NOT get a wireless mouse. (No need for me to tell you why not

)

Actually, the G7 is supposed to be very close to perfect in that regard...but who's got that much to drop on a mouse

**mrmouth** · June 20, 2007, 12:23 PM

Yeah the G7 is nice, but Ive never been a fan of wireless anyhow, and like you say, its $70.

**Erik** · June 20, 2007, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by BarnabyJones

Yeah the G7 is nice, but Ive never been a fan of wireless anyhow, and like you say, its $70.

IMO $70 isn't that much for a good mouse.
The quality of your mouse has a huge impact on your computer experience.
I rather spend some extra on a mouse and save some on the CPU, RAM, HD, etc.

I think the Logitech G7 and G5 are the best mice available today.
But I've heard good things about Razor mice too.
The latest generation from Microsoft is also acceptable.

**boboftl** · June 20, 2007, 08:20 PM

You could also try Microsoft Intellimouse 3.0. it's a great mouse and it's only for 40 bucks.

**alman9898** · June 24, 2007, 01:32 PM

I'd rather not spend too much, which is why I wanted too see everyones opinions on Razers.

**Cyrus the Virus** · June 24, 2007, 01:42 PM

I use a Logitech MX518

**HorseArcher** · June 25, 2007, 07:39 PM

I have a Walmart deal:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mi...s/191&cl=us,en

I have to remind people, there is a big difference between a laser mouse and an optical mouse.

If you don't know what, google it. Optical mice are something I never liked, because I use a black mousepad which has a wrist-rest gel, but I could only get it in plain black color and my optical mouse was extremely innacurate and tiresome to use on it. The laser mouse has no problem on it whatsever. I keep buying the same mousepad over and over again and I refuse to get those flat things with no gel-pad on them.

**spartan_phalanx** · June 25, 2007, 08:23 PM

I have that exact setup but with the MX revolution instead. I can't stand using a mouse without a wrist gel pad, it makes my wrist ache. It's also been said that if you use a lighter colored pad your batteries will last a bit longer. Never tested it so can't confirm that though.