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Michael Schirmer
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Sat Dec 11, 2004 1:54 am Post subject:
the best mouse |
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Does anyone have any recommendations for a mouse? Which give you the most
bang for the buck?
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Anne Brown
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RickW
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Sat Dec 11, 2004 2:36 am Post subject:
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I've been using a Micorsoft Intellimouse "Explorer" optical (PS-2 or USB) mouse for a l-o-n-g time and never had an ounce of trouble with it.
Recently tried a Logitech on another computer and had a lot of trouble with hiccups (mouse jumping to odd places on the screen).
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Dean Saadallah
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Sat Dec 11, 2004 3:29 am Post subject:
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The one that fits your hand, your style of 'mousing', and your budget.
Otherwise, the rest of us can only tell you which ones we like that only
work for us, and work perfectly. For me, Wacom tablet with pen/mouse option.
Enjoy.
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Dean Saadallah
Add-on products for LT
http://www.pendean.com/lt
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Brad Yarger
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Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:40 pm Post subject:
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Several years ago I developed a problem with my first finger on my right
hand. I have gone to a five button mouse where my thumb button is the
traditional click and my ring finger is the traditional right click. The
two traditional buttons have been reassigned to forward and back for
Internet Explorer. When my finger problem is bad I wear a brace that
immobilizes my finger. The cause of my finger problems, use of a
traditional mouse for 15 years!
I recommend an optical mouse over one with a ball that gums up and needs
periodic cleaning for smooth operation. Given the lost productivity and the
doctor visit for my finger by using a traditional mouse, I would not go
cheap because it will cost more in the long run.
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Brad Yarger
"Michael Schirmer" <mschirmer@entosdesign.com> wrote in message
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teiarch
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Tue Dec 14, 2004 1:18 am Post subject:
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Microsoft Optical track ball and a chair with a good arm rest.....
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Allen Jessup
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Tue Dec 14, 2004 2:13 am Post subject:
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I like the Microsoft Trackball Explorer. But you have to like trackballs.
The fact that it has a trackball AND a scroll wheel is very helpful. The 4
buttons I've programmed to Left click, F8 (ortho toggle), Right click and
Enter. Being a trackball it allows me to rest my right arm fully on table.
This reduces the strain on the wrist and shoulder.
If you don't like trackballs I'm afraid this won't help much.
Allen
"Michael Schirmer" <mschirmer@entosdesign.com> wrote in message
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Rick Keller
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Tue Dec 14, 2004 6:29 pm Post subject:
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Don't know what to tell you...
Except that I use a Logitech Cordless Click Plus I like Logitech I
personally haven't had any trouble with it.
It eats batteries about every 2-3 weeks so I have rechargeable they work
great.
Like everyone says find one that fits your hand.
Optical seem to be better than ball-type... less moving parts.
Rick
"Allen Jessup" <jessupa@co.rockland.ny.us> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I like the Microsoft Trackball Explorer. But you have to like trackballs.
The fact that it has a trackball AND a scroll wheel is very helpful. The 4
buttons I've programmed to Left click, F8 (ortho toggle), Right click and
Enter. Being a trackball it allows me to rest my right arm fully on table.
This reduces the strain on the wrist and shoulder.
If you don't like trackballs I'm afraid this won't help much.
Allen
"Michael Schirmer" <mschirmer@entosdesign.com> wrote in message
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Does anyone have any recommendations for a mouse? Which give you the
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Leon
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Tue Dec 14, 2004 7:08 pm Post subject:
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"Rick Keller" <rick@NOT.NET> wrote in message news:41beea9d_2@newsprd01...
| Quote: | Don't know what to tell you...
Except that I use a Logitech Cordless Click Plus I like Logitech I
personally haven't had any trouble with it.
It eats batteries about every 2-3 weeks so I have rechargeable they work
great.
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IMHO I would say that if your mouse requires battery changes every 2 or 3
weeks you ARE actually having trouble with it. ;~) |
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CAD Fiend
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Tue Dec 14, 2004 8:23 pm Post subject:
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I use the Logitech 550, which is nice because it has 5 buttons, and it is
optical. But make sure you connect it to the PS2, not the USB port. It will
work much smoother.
HTH.
Michael Schirmer wrote:
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David Thomas
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Tue Dec 14, 2004 8:36 pm Post subject:
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You might want to look at the Logitech MX1000 Laser. I have used one for a
few months now and love the precision. It's laser not optical and the cradle
is also the battery charger.
David
"Rick Keller" <rick@NOT.NET> wrote in message news:41beea9d_2@newsprd01...
| Quote: | Don't know what to tell you...
Except that I use a Logitech Cordless Click Plus I like Logitech I
personally haven't had any trouble with it.
It eats batteries about every 2-3 weeks so I have rechargeable they work
great.
Like everyone says find one that fits your hand.
Optical seem to be better than ball-type... less moving parts.
Rick
"Allen Jessup" <jessupa@co.rockland.ny.us> wrote in message
news:41be0557$1_3@newsprd01...
I like the Microsoft Trackball Explorer. But you have to like trackballs.
The fact that it has a trackball AND a scroll wheel is very helpful. The
4
buttons I've programmed to Left click, F8 (ortho toggle), Right click
and
Enter. Being a trackball it allows me to rest my right arm fully on
table.
This reduces the strain on the wrist and shoulder.
If you don't like trackballs I'm afraid this won't help much.
Allen
"Michael Schirmer" <mschirmer@entosdesign.com> wrote in message
news:41ba0d93$1_2@newsprd01...
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Rick Keller
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Wed Dec 15, 2004 6:33 pm Post subject:
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I saw that one when I bought mine but I dont like getting anything
rechargable that I cannot replace the batteries.
Rick
"David Thomas" <dthomasatecoplast.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | You might want to look at the Logitech MX1000 Laser. I have used one for a
few months now and love the precision. It's laser not optical and the
cradle
is also the battery charger.
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Eli Kay
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Fri Dec 17, 2004 2:22 am Post subject:
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"RickW" <nospam@address.withheld> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I've been using a Micorsoft Intellimouse "Explorer" optical (PS-2 or USB)
mouse for a l-o-n-g time and never had an ounce of trouble with it.
Recently tried a Logitech on another computer and had a lot of trouble
with hiccups (mouse jumping to odd places on the screen).
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I definately agree.
I've been using MS IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 for a few years now. I've got
one at work and at home. The button programming is very extensive and allows
you to assign commands to buttons and these can be different for each
software you have. Also, I like Microsoft's scroll wheel: it has ribbs,
which make it easier to grab onto. I used Logitec scroll wheel mice, but
their button is smooth rubber and my finger just slips right over it.
I have found, that cordless mice, any brand that I tried, is a bit slow. The
response time to a command was over a second in some cases. That's lost
production. I highly recommend getting corded mice.
Overall, see that your next mouse fits your palm really well.
Another thing, make sure you have good padding under your wrist. Mouse pads,
that include jel-filled rests, seem to do a great job at reducing strain. |
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Dave Jones
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Fri Dec 17, 2004 3:00 am Post subject:
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"Eli Kay" <ekay@arbucklecostic.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | "RickW" <nospam@address.withheld> wrote in message
news:16500891.1102714637913.JavaMail.jive@jiveforum2.autodesk.com...
I've been using a Micorsoft Intellimouse "Explorer" optical (PS-2 or
USB)
mouse for a l-o-n-g time and never had an ounce of trouble with it.
Recently tried a Logitech on another computer and had a lot of trouble
with hiccups (mouse jumping to odd places on the screen).
I definately agree.
I've been using MS IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 for a few years now. I've got
one at work and at home. The button programming is very extensive and
allows
you to assign commands to buttons and these can be different for each
software you have. Also, I like Microsoft's scroll wheel: it has ribbs,
which make it easier to grab onto. I used Logitec scroll wheel mice, but
their button is smooth rubber and my finger just slips right over it.
I have found, that cordless mice, any brand that I tried, is a bit slow.
The
response time to a command was over a second in some cases. That's lost
production. I highly recommend getting corded mice.
Overall, see that your next mouse fits your palm really well.
Another thing, make sure you have good padding under your wrist. Mouse
pads,
that include jel-filled rests, seem to do a great job at reducing strain.
just to stick up for Logitech: I've been using a corded multibutton and now |
a cordless multibutton Logitech mouse for 6 or 7 years and have never had
any of the troubles noted above. My current MX700 has 5 buttons and a
wheel/button that are all programmable for any available keyboard function.
Not one lick of problems, ever.
Dave
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teiarch
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Fri Dec 17, 2004 7:30 am Post subject:
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To Allen Jessup: They'll all wish they "liked" trackballs when their wrists and elbows give out. Then it'll be too late.......
Imagine, grownups that can't train their thumb to do anything but assist in gripping a beer! |
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