PC hardware forum: POLL: What Mouse Do You Use!?

I will never go back to a mouse. My hand falls naturally over the Trackman and I can move the cursor anywhere with the slightest flick of a finger. My arm and shoulder are completely relaxed. I never run out of space so there's no need for the move-lift-move maneuver. And I have a scroll wheel right alongside the ball. And the six programmable buttons reduce the number of times I need to go to the keyboard. You mousers don't know what you're missing.

Once you go track, you'll never go back.

I use a Logitech MX510 wires optical mouse. I am about to upgrade to the MX 518 model that's also wire and has 1600 dpi. As for the pad ... the one that came with my Dell. Ok so it's low tech!

I use a Logitech T-BB14 Marble Mouse and I love it! No
more carpel tunnel problems, like I had with the regular mouse. Comes with a program CD which covers a wide range of programable options. Fine moves easier to make with the fingers instead of the whole arm.

I use a Logitech MX510
It is very fast and great for gaming. It is corded which is a pain but worth the trouble.
I don't use a mouse pad with it.

I use a Compaq wireless mouse. It's fine, but there's no way to shut it off, save removing the batteries. I replace batteries about every 2 weeks. What a pain. Why don't they have a switch to shut it off at night? The wireless keyboard shuts off when I turn my computer off each night, but not the mouse. Red light blinks constantly.

Hello my name is mongoose, I use the gyrations ultra G.T. mouse. it works on a mouse pad or you can hold it in your hand and use it in the air. You can be up to 30 ft. from your computer! It really helps out with carpal tunnel syndrome I'm not sure if this is how you pronounce it, but you get the idea. Thanks mongoose

I use a MS wireless optical 2.0 and pad cheapest one I could get

I use the Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse Explorer 2.0. The range is only about 10 feet, but the battery life on this thing is unbelievable! I have been using the original 2 AA batteries for over 13 months in this mouse, and it is still working! I don't use a pad; it works flawlessly right on the desktop.

I use a Philip Starck optical mouse and no mouse pad,

Logitech trackball. Started with one, never used a mouse. I found it much essier to use. No worry about space on the desk or pad. When I use my wife's or son's mouse, I find it harder to place the curser or pointer where I want it.Can't understand why so many people prefer a mouse.

hi with the gyration mouse you just hold in your hand, and if you get tired of that you can put it down anywhere you like no mouse pad needed. Haboo52

Great infrared mouse - cost about 30 around 3-4 years ago. Bought another last year for other PC - then down to 15. Has 2 extra buttons at side (useful for games and web. I really like it - no mousemat nec on some surfaces.

Ally

I use several mice, such as a Logitech "Connect" cordless, which is very responsive, however, it eats batteeries, so I use rechargeables.
I also use a Microsoft "ball-less" mouse, which is also very responsive and comfortable, however, one of my favorites is an old Honeywell strain gauge sensor mouse that works on just about any surface, and, of course, has no moving parts.

As for pads, I tend to like the dark, solid color pads, which seem to have better reflectivity. I do not like pads that slide around on my desktop, however.

I would NOT use a Bluetooth mouse for security reasons.

Dave

I've always hated mice. I use a Cordless Logitech TrackMan Wheel. Even my kids perfer this over mice.

MS Trackball Optical-no pad. Had for 5 years, and would not consider anything else.
PK