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    Does a good wireless mouse for big hands exist?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by PlagueDoctor, Jul 17, 2011.

  1. PlagueDoctor

    PlagueDoctor Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm looking for a wireless mouse for my laptop. I have big hands so it's hard to find the right mouse sometimes.

    I have the G9x for my desktop if that helps. It fits nice but my pinky awkwardly slaps on with my ring finger. Also, I am right handed.
    I will be using it for gaming and browsing, but it doesn't really have to be a gaming mouse, as long as it fits nicely.
     
  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    im using a G700 which is quite big compared to previous mice but i havnt got big hands so im not sure if thats any good for you.
     
  3. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The Microsoft Sidewinder X8 is wireless and designed for huge hands.
     
  4. Simplified

    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    I would say Razer Mamba. It has the same dimensions as a Razer Deathadder which is a really huge mouse.
     
  5. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    The Mamba definitely fits quite nicely in my bear paws. I haven't tried the G700 personally, but it seems like it has a good shape for larger hands as well.
     
  6. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    The Tron Razor mouse is also quite big
     
  7. PlagueDoctor

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    I think I might go for the X8 or the G700. I can't really shell out 130$ for a mouse, but I will check if I can get a used Razer.
     
  8. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    FWIW, I bought my Mamba for $70 refurbished from Woot, it was a one-day deal thing. It only came with 90 days of warranty instead of the usual 2 years and it lacked the fancy packaging, but it's been looking and performing outstandingly for the past year and a half I've had it.
     
  9. PlagueDoctor

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    Newegg.com - RAZER Orochi Black Bluetooth Notebook Gaming Mouse
    Is this good?
    Looking for something in 50-60$ range with a dongle that I could just keep in the USB at times. Dunno if bluetooth is better than USB wireless, but it's worth a shot.
    Also, I'm not looking for something that will like perfectly fit my hands (which the G9x does!), but I just don't want to be stuck with like one of those mini mice, because my hands are way too big for those!
     
  10. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Then the Orochi is not what you want. It's a very small mouse, and Bluetooth is not designed for gaming. Based on the criteria in your above post, the only mouse that fits is the Logitech G700.
     
  11. PlagueDoctor

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    Alright, thank you! I will get the G700 when I purchase my laptop!
     
  12. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    The Orochi is a fine laptop mouse, but it has its drawbacks.

    For one, it's designed for portability, so it's quite small compared to most full-size gaming mice. In addition, Bluetooth is inherently laggy. For a general office use scenario, it doesn't make a difference, and it's quite convenient, but it's not for gaming. The Orochi comes with a detachable 3-foot USB cable to take advantage of its full power.

    So, it's a decent gaming mouse when wired and a good "normal" mouse when connected via Bluetooth.
     
  13. PlagueDoctor

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    I'm using the laptop in school, and when I have time in between classes, or on lunch I will probably playing a game or something. I wanted like a small dongle or something to keep in a USB port at all times, so I could just take out my laptop and turn it on and play an RPG or something for 20-30 minutes. It's not necessary but it would be nice.
     
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    And that's exactly what the G700 has. :)
     
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    Have you checked out the RAT 9?
     
  16. PlagueDoctor

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    130$? No thank you.