Time To Get A New Mouse

VerthandiVerthandi Join Date: 2002-12-12 Member: 10687Members, NS1 Playtester
edited May 2004 in Off-Topic
<div class="IPBDescription">not the rodent 'mouse'</div> Well, the optical mouse I've been using for three years has finally kicked the bucket, and a successor must be chosen to rule the desktop, alongside the keyboard.

The mouse I was previously using was a Logitech Optical Mouse, and I'm currently considering getting one from the MX series to replace it. I'd like to hear some opinions from current users, so... any suggestions?
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  • 2iDCaptainGeN2iDCaptainGeN Join Date: 2004-02-26 Member: 26905Members, Constellation
    You need to get mx-510 thats all i have to sa. Comes in red and blue
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  • ZaggyZaggy NullPointerException The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-12-10 Member: 24214Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Onos, Subnautica Playtester
    edited May 2004
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    <a href='http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=3,CONTENTID=8070' target='_blank'>Link to MX 510 on logitech site</a>

    Meh, if I didn't already have 3 mice I would buy it for sure...
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  • Marik_SteeleMarik_Steele To rule in hell... Join Date: 2002-11-20 Member: 9466Members
    edited May 2004
    Verthandi, chances are your previous mouse was just like mine. I was using <a href='http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=3,CONTENTID=4992' target='_blank'>this mouse</a>, which still works after 3 years of use. When I decided to move that to another computer, I got <a href='http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=3,CONTENTID=8070' target='_blank'>the MX510</a> to replace it, and thus far it's been worth every penny.

    Try to get a good look at both the red and blue versions in person. Pictures don't do it justice because they don't show the way it reflects. Back when I bought mine only the red was being made, and even now blue is much harder to find [read: no computer store within a drive-able radius of my house has it in stock]
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  • MonkfishMonkfish Sonic-boom-inducing buttcheeks of terrifying speed&#33; Join Date: 2003-06-03 Member: 16972Members
    <a href='http://www.razerzone.com/viper.html' target='_blank'>Meh mouse </a> <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu Anememone Join Date: 2002-03-23 Member: 345Members
    I'd go for the MX700 or the 510. I use the 700 and it's peachy keen.
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  • CyndaneCyndane Join Date: 2003-11-15 Member: 22913Members
    Hehe I still use the trackball one that came with my computer.

    I must admit the blue one is really pretty I may have to go and pick it up and it will match my computer case/keyboard/monitor :-)
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  • RuByRuBy Join Date: 2002-12-12 Member: 10732Members
    heh what a coincidence I just purchased a MX510 today after using the same mouse Marik had for about 3-4 years. I should recieve it pretty soon but it looks nice!
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  • MouseMouse The Lighter Side of Pessimism Join Date: 2002-03-02 Member: 263Members, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow
    <!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Time To Get A New Mouse, not the rodent 'mouse'<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    /me lowers his stick
    Just as well, you almost earnt yourself a beating there. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • ElectricSheepElectricSheep Join Date: 2003-04-21 Member: 15716Members
    What is the differense between the 510 and 500? Is it worth 50 dollars to upgrade?
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  • Marik_SteeleMarik_Steele To rule in hell... Join Date: 2002-11-20 Member: 9466Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-ElectricSheep+May 26 2004, 09:37 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (ElectricSheep @ May 26 2004, 09:37 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> What is the differense between the 510 and 500? Is it worth 50 dollars to upgrade? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    The short answer: it's not worth a $50 upgrade for current MX500 owners, but it is worth the $10 difference between the models for gamers/avid computer users who are deciding between a new 500 or 510.

    The long answer about feature differences (all taken from their official website):
    Image precessing:
    MX510: 5.8 megapixels per second
    MX500: 4.7 megapixels per second

    Acceleration tolerance:
    MX510: 15G's
    MX500: 10G's

    Color:
    MX510: reflective finish in red or blue, unique to each mouse
    MX500: whatever solid color you find it in, probably grey.

    Warranty:
    MX510: 3 years
    MX500: 5 years

    Their resolution is equal (800dpi) and their speed is equal (40 inches/second). Out of the above listed features, the MX500's only edge is the warranty, which makes me think that Logitech either has a typo on their website, or has a low opinion about frustrated gamers using them as weaponry against teamkillers at LAN parties.
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  • raz0rraz0r Join Date: 2003-07-24 Member: 18395Members
    edited May 2004
    Is the MX900 worth the extra over the MX700
    and don't suggest the MX500/510 to me, i can't stand cords
    cordless keyboard+mouse for the win(and they were FREE)
    and they were actually decent


    [EDIT:]
    <a href='http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=3,CONTENTID=4979' target='_blank'>My mouse</a> (its darker, not that lame blue)
    <a href='http://http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=1,CONTENTID=5061' target='_blank'>My keyboard(with mouse pic)</a>
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  • MedHeadMedHead Join Date: 2002-12-19 Member: 11115Members, Constellation
    If you can find it, buy a Logitech iFeel mouse. It <i>moves</i>.
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  • Marik_SteeleMarik_Steele To rule in hell... Join Date: 2002-11-20 Member: 9466Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-MedHead+May 26 2004, 11:18 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MedHead @ May 26 2004, 11:18 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> If you can find it, buy a Logitech iFeel mouse. It <i>moves</i>. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    You've got a good point there, but what games take advantage of it besides Tribes2 and Black & White?
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  • MedHeadMedHead Join Date: 2002-12-19 Member: 11115Members, Constellation
    Unreal Tournament 2004 does.

    But with the Immersion Touchware Gaming program ($40), you can customize movement for any game.
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