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    Best Gaming Mouse + Wrist Pads at $70 ? Also speakers

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by goldenhk, Sep 30, 2008.

  1. goldenhk

    goldenhk Notebook Consultant

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    As I stated.
    Best Gaming Mouse + Wrist Pads at $70
    I hope it will work for vista-64bit (I heard some of the razers wont)
    cos I am getting the Gateway P-7811.

    And considering that notebook speakers are quite weak
    any good suggestions? (2.1 will be cool)
    around $70 will be fine
     
    goldenhk, Sep 30, 2008
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  2. Meetloaf13

    Meetloaf13 fear the MONKEY!!!

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    I have a Razer DeathAdder...it's awesome.

    I did have to upgrade mouse firmware in XP, but the driver worked just fine for me in x64.

    Go blast some heads!

    Re: Speakers
    I have 2 sets of fairly old Logitechs, I purchased both for under $30 after rebate (I think x-220 & Z-3). I am MOST pleased with the sound/$ that I paid. If I ever buy another PC speaker, it will be a Logitech.
     
    Meetloaf13, Sep 30, 2008
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  3. James

    James Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I have the Razer Exactmat and it came with a Gel wristpad. Can be had at amazon.com for ~$30 here. I've been using it for roughly 1.5 years and it has served me well.

    [​IMG]

    And for a good mouse you might want to check out Razer's lineup of products. I've been using my Razer diamandback for 1.5 years with the exactmat, and it is by far the best mouse I've used. I have a Logitech G5 thats still in the box because it didn't even compare in my opinion.
     
    James, Sep 30, 2008
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  4. HyBry

    HyBry Notebook Enthusiast

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    I personally use Logitech G2 v2 and I am very happy with it.
    A minor annoyance with it is the scroll button as it is a bit hard to press but I'm used to it by now.. ;)
     
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  5. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    Check out Logitech Z4 for speakers
     
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  6. goldenhk

    goldenhk Notebook Consultant

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    i think i will get the Z4 and the deathadder

    are there mousepad that are a bit smaller?
    (even without a wrist will be fine)
     
    goldenhk, Sep 30, 2008
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  7. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The razer Goliathus comes in 3 different sizes, i have the smallest one (which really is standard sized mouse pad). Works perfectly with my deathadder. As for wrist rest, I put the razer mouse pad on top of my old 3M mouse pad+gell wrist rest. :p Improvisation.
     
    Johnny T, Sep 30, 2008
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  8. vuong05

    vuong05 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the Logitech G7 and it has serve me well.
     
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  9. RdWing

    RdWing Notebook Consultant

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    Another in for the Logitech G7
     
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  10. lord_shar

    lord_shar Notebook Consultant

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    I'd recommend the Ikari Steel Series Laser mouse. Unlike most other mice, the Ikari can operate completely driverless -- this is a huge plus for OS compatibility purposes. All of the CPI/DPI settings are handled by the mouse hardware at 1-digit increments, making it extremely tunable. Excellent ergonomics as well to complete the package.
     
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  11. Crimson Roses

    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    I would second that. SteelSeries also makes excellent mouse pads. I don't have one, but if I had $30 to blow on a mouse, that's what I would buy.
     
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  12. nu_D

    nu_D Notebook Deity

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    If you can find the Logitech Z-2300 for around $85, I would go for them. They are WAY more powerful than the
    Z4s. I used to have the Z-2200s, and they just rocked the house man, and a few other houses for good measure. I own the Z4s now, while they too are loud and banging, they don't have the sheer power and bass of the Z-2200s.

    http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=SP...341d1a325920644f5ecb98d32cd0f8b84ccbfa5ff0fb3


    Don't get me wrong, the Z4s are great, hell I am using them myself. But if you can spare a few extra bucks and you think you might be able to make use of the extra power, I would definitely go for them.
     
    nu_D, Oct 2, 2008
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