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Old September 22nd 03, 04:06 PM
Graeme
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Hi
I'm looking for a recommendation of a wireless optical mouse, and what makes
the difference between a £30 Microsoft one and an uknown (to me) £15 mouse.
A recharging station would be nice too.
TIA


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Old September 22nd 03, 07:55 PM
ric
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Graeme wrote:

I'm looking for a recommendation of a wireless optical mouse, and what makes
the difference between a £30 Microsoft one and an uknown (to me) £15 mouse.
A recharging station would be nice too.


Logitech MX 700.
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Old September 22nd 03, 09:12 PM
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the difference between a £30 Microsoft one and an uknown (to me) £15
mouse.

Quality? I will say, Microsoft mice are very well made and don't exhibit
the cheapness of lower-cost nice. I had a BTC mouse a year ago and the
buttons felt like they would press right through the thing.

I like the MS mice as they are a little larger than the Logitech mice and
fill the palm of your hand better - in my opinion.

@drian.


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Old September 22nd 03, 10:18 PM
Nic O'Demus
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"@drian" wrote in message
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the difference between a £30 Microsoft one and an uknown (to me) £15

mouse.

Quality? I will say, Microsoft mice are very well made and don't exhibit
the cheapness of lower-cost nice. I had a BTC mouse a year ago and the
buttons felt like they would press right through the thing.

I like the MS mice as they are a little larger than the Logitech mice and
fill the palm of your hand better - in my opinion.

@drian.


I have used an MS cordless optical mouse for some months. Really like it,
but the bloody thing eats AA batteries (2/week). Haven't yet found a good
workable alternative. Any suggestions?
Nic.


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Old September 22nd 03, 10:23 PM
Jim
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Hi
I'm looking for a recommendation of a wireless optical mouse, and what

makes
the difference between a =A330 Microsoft one and an uknown (to me) =A31=

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mouse.
A recharging station would be nice too.
TIA



I would recommend the Logitech MX700. It has the highest resolution
going and is 'As smooth as silk' in operation. A little bit more than
=A330 (around =A345 maybe a little lower now) but IMHO worth every penny.
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That looks like a nice mouse. Does it work on most surfaces?
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Just about, as long as the surface is not too reflective. It also feels=3D
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solidly built unlike my MS optical on my laptop which always feels like=3D
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it is going to fall apart
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was pretty good, but after nearly a year of almost daily use, the MX700=3D
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beats it in every department.

Jim
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Old September 22nd 03, 11:15 PM
@drian
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"Nic O'Demus" wrote in message
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I have used an MS cordless optical mouse for some months. Really like it,
but the bloody thing eats AA batteries (2/week). Haven't yet found a good
workable alternative. Any suggestions?


Very good point. I experienced the same thing. That's why I switched to
the corded version. That, and the mouse was too heavy for the hand. I want
a mouse that was easy to move. What about some sort of Nicad setup? Just
re-charge them when they're done and hopefully Nicads will last a little
longer.

@drian.


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Old September 23rd 03, 12:22 AM
Nic O'Demus
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"@drian" wrote in message
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"Nic O'Demus" wrote in message
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I have used an MS cordless optical mouse for some months. Really like

it,
but the bloody thing eats AA batteries (2/week). Haven't yet found a

good
workable alternative. Any suggestions?


Very good point. I experienced the same thing. That's why I switched to
the corded version. That, and the mouse was too heavy for the hand. I

want
a mouse that was easy to move. What about some sort of Nicad setup? Just
re-charge them when they're done and hopefully Nicads will last a little
longer.

@drian.

S'pose I've grown used to the size of the mouse and now find it very
comfortable and easy to use. Just the battery consumption bothers me. Have
tried nicads and nimh - wretched thing won't work with them.
My better half uses a corded ms optical rodent on her pc, and that is a
delight to use. Just wish it didn't have a cord. My desk is such a mess I'd
never find the thing again!
Nic


 




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