New mouse

Gumbi

Hi, I'm not sure if this would be the right forum for getting a new mouse, but here goes

Well my cheapo-piece-o-crap mouse gave in after 6 months (cheap cabling snapped, I can still make the mouse work if I hold it in place so I know this is the problem). I can't get a new one on warranty becasue the shop closed down (not that I'd really bother anyway). This is the mouse I had http://www.altex.com/Manhattan-MH3-Classic-Optical-Desktop-Mouse-800-dpi-177016-P146991.aspx

I game a fair bit, mostly SC2. I play this quite fast, and so I need accurate rapid mouse movements. Becasue of the size (small) and probably the shape too of this mouse, coupled with the fact I have to do rapid, accurate movements of the mouse, my hand gets sore after playing, as I have to grasp the mouse very tightly for long periods to get the proper movements.

I'm looking for a good gaming mouse, comfortable to use and good at what it does - but cheap. I don't have a set budget, but I certainly don't want to spend over, say, 40 euro (is that reasonable?). Comfort and practicality is what I want, I don't want to damage my hand ^^

I don't truly need many features. In all honesty this mouse has served me fine, apart from the hand pain. Something that does the same with more comfort would be cool.

Thanks.

Tea_Bag

logitech g400 is pretty much as good as they get. its got a great sensor, low budget, and no angle snap. I own its predecessor, the MX518, and if anything, its actually better, but hard to find and priced accordingly.

Brian is probably the one to talk to about mice if youre really interested, but he'll probably show you this: mouse guide pic that he posted the other day. its a handy guide, though i dont agree with their MX518 notes. it has its own fan club its so good!

Gumbi

Thanks! That looks great. As usual, Hardwareversand crushes the competition in terms of prices. Shipping is 20 euro though Hardwareversand has it for 30 euro, Komplett and Dabs for 39/40. Any other prices nearer to 30 with lower/no shipping costs?

Tea_Bag

Amazon for €35

indough

i thought i was mad for wanting an intellimouse explorer until i looked at that

and damn they are expensive to buy since they were discontinued

Gumbi

Tea_Bag wrote: »

Amazon for €35

Thanks. I think I'll pull the trigger on this tonight pending another thumbs up or two from others.

challengemaster

Tea_Bag wrote: »

logitech g400 is pretty much as good as they get. its got a great sensor, low budget, and no angle snap. I own its predecessor, the MX518, and if anything, its actually better, but hard to find and priced accordingly.

Brian is probably the one to talk to about mice if youre really interested, but he'll probably show you this: mouse guide pic that he posted the other day. its a handy guide, though i dont agree with their MX518 notes. it has its own fan club its so good!

You're not the only one that thought that guide was nonsense when it came to the MX518. I have two of them

smileyj1987

The MX 518 is a great piece of kit , my suggestions would be go to a bricks and mortar store and have a feel for the mice before you buy one . I bought a Razer Diamondback Plasma a few years ago and sold it 5 days later for less then half the money i bought it for .

Tea_Bag

NTMK

G400 is great for that money. Ive used it for SC2 and i had no problems with it (apart from being **** at sc2)

NTMK

Tea_Bag wrote: »

its a handy guide, though i dont agree with their MX518 notes. it has its own fan club its so good!

as does the salmosa which is feckin tiny


Weird mouse to use if you've big hands

Tea_Bag

i hate tiny mice.

Dcully

MX518 user the last 4 years, still going strong.
I bought one of the new corsair ones a few months back and it was horrible, i sent it back and got a refund.

Tea_Bag

just realised, my mx518 is the oldest PC component i own. its been through so many generations of upgrades.

NTMK

Tea_Bag wrote: »

just realised, my mx518 is the oldest PC component i own. its been through so many generations of upgrades.

your keyboard no?

mine is my model m which is 26 years old i think:pac:

tuxy

My mx518 is my oldest component. Have it about 6 years now, I did have to change the mouse feet recently but that's just a sign of how much use it's got. I can't see myself changing it until it finally dies, if it ever does

Tea_Bag

NTMK wrote: »

your keyboard no?

mine is my model m which is 26 years old i think:pac:

nope my keyboard is a month or so younger i think :P

it doesnt count if the component is older than you are


I could plug in my 250mb HDD

Rebel Rebel

Got a Promotional email form logitech this morning, giving access to a VIP Benefit Store with discounts on some products. They were offering the G400 at €31.49 free delivery to Ireland, so check your email spam folder if your are interested.

glynf

Rebel Rebel wrote: »

Got a Promotional email form logitech this morning, giving access to a VIP Benefit Store with discounts on some products. They were offering the G400 at €31.49 free delivery to Ireland, so check your email spam folder if your are interested.

How do I get into the VIP Benefit Store? I signed up for the news letter, but noting yet..is there something else on their site to sign up for?

Rebel Rebel

Not sure, maybe it is because I made a purchase of €100 off them a few weeks back

Genghiz Cohen

Yet another +1 for the G400/MX518.

Beez

Another long term happy mx518 owner here :-)

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

logitech g9x is great for sc2 and it's tiiiiiiiiny without any of the supplied body cases on it

it's the perfect claw grip mouse imo

ShadowHearth

Deathadder.

Best mouse ever. Simple, functional, fair priced.

Gumbi

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Deathadder.

Best mouse ever. Simple, functional, fair priced.

Too expensive

ED E

Have an MS X3 but wouldn't really recommend her. Love it, but the wheel doesn't wear well.

I ordered a g9x off komplett today for 39 delivered.
cant go wrong
I had a g9 for a few years till i wore it out and loved it.

only thing is its branded with COD or or something

http://www.komplett.ie/Komplett/product/gaming_mice/20099810/logitech_g9x_laser_mouse_mouse_laser_wired_/details.aspx

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

only the added bodies are cod branded, I got the same deal on amazon cos it was like 20 pounds cheaper than the unbranded version.

I have the branded bodies in a drawer somewhere, I use the mouse in it's smallest form anyway so I was thrilled with the bargain.


actually I have some unbranded bodies from my last g9x around somewhere, if you want them and will ever be in carlow

Thanks for the offer!
I might just take you up on it someday!

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

just had a look.. cant find them
I may have thrown them out when I got the new mouse. if I find them I'll drop a line in here

ScumLord

Logitech are the only company I'll buy mice off any more. I bought one of those fancy RAT 7 mice the last time and it broke down within 2 months, sent it back, they lost it and told me to go **** myself. It was the second thing I'd bought off that company that broke down within months of purchase.

ah no worries,
It doesn't bother me that much!

challengemaster

ScumLord wrote: »

Logitech are the only company I'll buy mice off any more. I bought one of those fancy RAT 7 mice the last time and it broke down within 2 months, sent it back, they lost it and told me to go **** myself. It was the second thing I'd bought off that company that broke down within months of purchase.

It's fairly rare I get to buy stuff from logitech, as lets face it, their stuff is quality and lasts, but it's limited to things like mice, keyboard and sound for me - no use for the other stuff yet. But, I must say they couldn't be better in quality and PR.

A few years ago at Gamecon, a Logitech rep was there with loads of goodies as prizes and eye candy. It happened to be my birthday a few days before hand and he gave me a load of goodies for free (ipod dock speakers, headphones, other small stuff)