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    Looking for a mouse

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by GiSS, May 30, 2010.

  1. GiSS

    GiSS Notebook Geek

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    I've basically settled on a Razer, although I could change my mind if I find a good deal. I like the Orochi just for the fact that it can go wireless for when I'm just browsing, but the price point is a little steep (even Amazon @$70). However I've also heard the Copperhead/Diamondback were great mice, and are a decent bit cheaper.

    So, any suggestions as to what you are using, or what a good choice will be? I know ultimately it comes down to my preference, but suggestions are always good.

    The only other thing I should say is that I have fairly large hands, but don't have any issue with the mouse which came with the Logitech Wave Pro Keyboard + Mouse combo, and I also have a generic wired Logitech mouse which I can only say is "normal" sized, and don't have any real issue there either.

    Thanks!
     
  2. N1GHTRA1N

    N1GHTRA1N Notebook Consultant

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    I have a good Logitec VX Revolution but settled on ordering an Orochi today. My VX is 800dpi but the Orochi is 2000 dpi in wireless mode so it should be a nice improvement. The Roccat Pyra looks good too but I don't like that there isn't two thumb buttons. I bought the Orochi for $60 CAD.
     
  3. mb67

    mb67 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm using a Logitech VX Nano with my M11X.

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  4. jeffreybaks

    jeffreybaks Notebook Deity

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    I like Roccat stuff, they seem like some good stuff, similar to what razer is. Here is where you can buy a few of there mouses, performance-pc. Roccats website is here. I like the kova mouse because it looks like it would fit my play style. I like the smaller mice that wip threw you hands easy. I also like the razer mmo mouse to cause I play alot of mmorpgs. Depends on what type of games you play. Heres some of the other roccat stuff incase any one is interested in roccats other products.
     
  5. jesmith8

    jesmith8 Notebook Consultant

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    Razer Orochi ALL the way.. best portable mouse ever imho
     
  6. virtuehero

    virtuehero Notebook Geek

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    Orochi is good but expensive. I use a china-made nano mouse: Rapoo 6600 with bluetooth 800/1600 dpi and exchangable shell skins for less than 30 usd
     
  7. MrD1sturbed

    MrD1sturbed Notebook Evangelist

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    Orochi is the only way to go. You can get a good deal from Newegg on occasion.
     
  8. Luminair

    Luminair Notebook Consultant

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    Seconding this, really liking mine.
     
  9. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    The Orochi seems to be a great mouse, but yes, very expensive. I don't own one, I wish I did, all the reviews I've read/watched, make the mouse seem bionic. Seems worth it IMO.
     
  10. GiSS

    GiSS Notebook Geek

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    I'll probably wind up getting the Orochi at some point, but it will either have to drop in price, I'll have to find a good deal, or I'll have to wait until I've paid down some of my other important bills/debt. Maybe by the end of summer or something...
     
  11. Wiggy Fuzz

    Wiggy Fuzz Notebook Consultant

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    i've used these - logitech g9, vx nano and orichi.

    the vx nano has plus points because it's small, light, battery lasts pretty much forever, and the adapter is small. however, on a couple of occasions, when gaming, the mouse has stuck a couple of times. quite annoying, but happens rarely. it goes on standby after a suitably long period of time, too. the free scroll is a nice touch, too. the g9 is too big, to be honest, for use with the m11x.
    the orichi is near perfect. the cable is nice and short, so it won't get in the way, the batteries last a very long time, it feels very nice and i love the profile system (just like the g9, though in this it's automatic, so it can change settings depending on what game you're playing/software you're using. i have different settings for fallout 3, bioshock, mw2 and some productivity software

    the only downside is the bluetooth mode has very limited options, and it goes on standby after 3 seconds, which cannot be changed.

    other than that little niggle, though, it's easily my favourite laptop mouse, if not, my fav mouse of all :)

    but that's just my opinion. you could check see if somebody is selling one second hand. or if there are any discount codes and stuff.
     
  12. Vallejo

    Vallejo Notebook Consultant

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    And what if i love to play MMO games, i want razer orochi because i can use it anywhere but i do want the razer naga to play MMO games. (Both cost 79.99 $)(Also i dont care about the size, i had work with mini mouses and ULTRA big mouses and i had love both of them)
    Does the Orochi works well with the m11x bluetooth ?
     
  13. ebondefender

    ebondefender Notebook Evangelist

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    I use a Logitech Trackman Wheel myself, cuz I'm weird like that. :)

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