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    Recommendations for a mouse?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by teflonsuck, Jan 25, 2011.

  1. teflonsuck

    teflonsuck Notebook Guru

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    Hi,

    I'm looking for one that has 10/10 looks, easily packed and is relatively cheap. I know the recent microsoft arc touch mouse has all that, but, it's too expensive.

    Are there any alternatives?

    THanks.
     
    teflonsuck, Jan 25, 2011
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  2. teflonsuck

    teflonsuck Notebook Guru

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    subscribing
     
    teflonsuck, Jan 25, 2011
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  3. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    What do you care about when it comes to looks? Is it the shape / color / design of the mouse? Do you care about things like colored LED's?

    If you don't care about colored LED's: Logitech Anywhere MX mouse.
     
    kent1146, Jan 25, 2011
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  4. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What is relatively cheap? Give us a budget to work on, also a few more examples of what qualifies as "10/10" looks would help too.
     
    Johnny T, Jan 25, 2011
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  5. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    I've always liked the looks (and performance) of Razer mice. They're all black with slight LED accents, usually on the scroll wheel or logo, depending on the mouse. Not sure what you define as "easily packed", but for years I would just unplug my DeathAdder, stuff it in a sock and put it in my bag, and that worked just fine for taking all of 10 seconds to do. They also have a more portable model, the Orochi, which connects via USB cable or wireless via Bluetooth, and comes with a carrying case.

    Also, define "relatively cheap".
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    Mastershroom, Jan 25, 2011
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  6. teflonsuck

    teflonsuck Notebook Guru

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    I should look sleek and not be too big?
     
    teflonsuck, Jan 25, 2011
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  7. teflonsuck

    teflonsuck Notebook Guru

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    sleek,aerodynamic,not too bulky.

    around 40 USD?
     
    teflonsuck, Jan 25, 2011
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  8. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What I am trying to ask is, what is your interpretation of "sleek", "not too bulky"...etc. One person's perfect mice can be another's worst fit.
     
    Johnny T, Jan 25, 2011
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    Best looking and performing mice are above $40. In my opinion, worth the money. So up that budget and a whole lot more mice become available that not only fit your requirements, but you preferences.
     
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  10. teflonsuck

    teflonsuck Notebook Guru

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    hmm, sleek as in not many bumps on the mouse, one nice curve. not too bulky as in it should be compact, i'll rather it be small then big
     
    teflonsuck, Jan 25, 2011
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  11. teflonsuck

    teflonsuck Notebook Guru

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    so do you think i should save up for the arc touch mouse?
     
    teflonsuck, Jan 25, 2011
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  12. flynnaz

    flynnaz I am a Night Elf Mohawk!

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    I like the Arc mouse, its great for a laptop, the usb dongle folds inside the mouse for transport, then it folds out for a good sized mouse.

    $29.99
    Microsoft Arc 2.4G Wireless Laser Mouse ZJA-00001 - Retail

    $24.99 (Out of Stock right now)
    Microsoft Arc Mouse 4-Button Wireless Laser Scroll Mouse w/Nano Transceiver (Black/Gray) - Folds for Easy Portability! Microsoft ZJA-00001 ARC Mouse

    $21.99 (RED)
    Microsoft Arc Mouse 4-Button Wireless Notebook Laser Scroll Mouse w/Nano Transceiver (Red) - Folds for Easy Portability! Microsoft ZJA-00020 Arc Mouse

    Video (this one is ugly green, sorry)
    <embed flashVars="" src="http://www.metacafe.com/fplayer/2963475/microsoft_arc_mouse.swf" width='440' height="272" wmode="transparent" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" name="Metacafe_2963475" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed>
    [/div]
    New Model (Arc Touch):$53.99 (more than $40.00, but kinda cool looking)

    Video:
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    eCOST.com - Microsoft Arc Touch Laser Wireless Mouse - RVF-00001
     
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    Get the best mouse you can afford. Go to Staples and/or Best buy to have a look. Look at Logitech and Microsoft mice. Some of the more expensive mice have some really nice features and capabilities that you will come to enjoy. Such as free spin scroll, darkfield laser to use on any surface, horizontal scrolling, programmable buttons.
     
    2.0, Jan 26, 2011
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  14. teflonsuck

    teflonsuck Notebook Guru

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    thank you so much ! I think i'll get the 20dollar arc mouse, i heard that there were reliability problems with the arc touch
     
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    teflonsuck Notebook Guru

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    i'll do that. thank you so much for your help!
     
    teflonsuck, Jan 26, 2011
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  16. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Oh man, I cannot tell you how nice it is to have a free-spin wheel mouse. The G9 I have has it (it can switch between free-spin and indented stop) and I absolutely love it.
     
    garetjax, Jan 26, 2011
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