Recommendations for a new mouse please?

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technicaljoe

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Topic # 66122 12-Aug-2010 23:17

Hello everyone :)

My Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 seems to be generating multiple left clicks...... Second one in a row... Very annoying...

Thinking about getting a new mouse, any recommendations?

Something that would fit a relatively big hand would be quite handy...

Thanks!

Joseph

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Reply # 367000 13-Aug-2010 01:34

For a PC mouse, nothing to me beats my Logitech G5

They make a few of the same shape/ergonomics to if your looking for different options with the same style.

G5 v1 (the one i have) - http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=261579
G5 v2 (no ergonomic change) - http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=383986

Logitech also do some good cheaper ones too like the

M500 - http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=443426

Either way, logitech all the way, never had such a good mouse.

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Reply # 367007 13-Aug-2010 07:33

ArcticSilver: For a PC mouse, nothing to me beats my Logitech G5

They make a few of the same shape/ergonomics to if your looking for different options with the same style.

G5 v1 (the one i have) - http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=261579
G5 v2 (no ergonomic change) - http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=383986

Logitech also do some good cheaper ones too like the

M500 - http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=443426

Either way, logitech all the way, never had such a good mouse.

+1 I use a G5 at home and everyone in the office has either a G5 or M500

xpd

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Reply # 367018 13-Aug-2010 08:21

+1 on both models mentioned

Have the original G5 copper at home and a M500 at work. Love them both.

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technicaljoe

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Reply # 367086 13-Aug-2010 11:04

Thanks everyone :)

I'll now go find a store to try G5 out!

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Reply # 367425 14-Aug-2010 00:36

Logitech MX518 perfect balance between price and performance, it's half the price of a G5.

http://www.gearbot.co.nz/store_products/search/MX518/

technicaljoe

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Reply # 369926 19-Aug-2010 17:53

My hunt for a new mouse ended today :)

A big thanks to everyone who replied to my post!

Here's what I did in the end: I have always been a Microsoft guy - mouse, keyboard, webcam, etc. But... I couldn't find a mouse from Microsoft that fit my hand... Anyway, I bought a Logitech Performance Mouse M950 from PB. The mouse fitted my hand perfectly, and it's really comfortable! The tracking appears to be quite good. And it came with all sorts of re-charging accessories.

Again, thanks everyone!

- Joseph

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Reply # 369929 19-Aug-2010 18:08

I am using the Logitech Performance MX950 - expensive but I can't put my hand around other mouse now...

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Reply # 369964 19-Aug-2010 19:20

Yeah, it's really really comfortable! Definitely don't want to go back to the old mouse now! :)

I also saw one of Logitech's gaming mouse has a space that let you customize the weight of the mouse, that's quite thoughtful.

I wonder, should input devices come in different sizes like shoes or clothes? Does anyone struggle with their smartphone keypad? Definitely not big hand friendly!