I'm after getting a mouse that would be good for graphics work (photoshop, etc.) and I have no idea what would work the best... I was thinking that a gaming mouse might be best suited because of it's high sensitivity... but then I thought about trackballs and how precise they can be... then there was the choice between laser and mechanical mice And now I'm confused as to which to pick... and I really do need a decent mouse, beczause I'm currently using the touchpad on a laptop Any help much appreciated Sean
I've hated every mouse I've used other than a 5-button MS Optical Intellimouse. My experience with laser mice has so far been poor but that was mostly due to crappy bluetooth (well, my experience with bluetooth on the whole has been pretty lousy), but that's the only mouse that's ever worked even remotely well ergonomically, and I've always found it quite satisfactory in terms of responsiveness. Best part is that they're only about $20.
Well my mouse, the Microsoft Habu (lol, not this again) is a gaming mouse based around the very ergonomic Intellimouse Firehed recommended, except Razer had an input as well, so it can be adjusted for uber high DPi and wicked gaming performance. Best mouse I have ever used Very precise, very cool though the only reason I chose it is because it matched my case and monitor.
Thanks, so M$ is my best bet... I'll probably use the intellimouse, because if I lose it at college it's not £40 down the pan Cheers <3
I'm going to suggest a Wacom graphics tablet. I love mine and use it obsessively. Once you get the hang of it (which only takes a few days) you'll find yourself casting your mouse aside, and focusing on the use of the tablet. At times I've even used it for gaming, with interesting results. There are many varieties avaiable with highly varying prices. I have a 9x12 tablet and it's very comfortable and large - tablets also come with a highly sensitive mouse called a 5D mouse. The interesting thing about the 5D mouse, is that it has no laser, no LED, no ball, no cord and no batteries...it's very cool. You can pick up an entry level Wacom Bamboo for about $80. entry level - Bamboo - $79-$100 wireless - Graphire - $250 professional - Intuos - $240-$750 interactive display - Cintiq - $1000-$2000
avoid Logitech as the buttons die for no reason after just a few months. I know most won't agree but after 5 MX510/8 I will not believe that they are solid mice. Also avoid Razer ... Their mice tend to disconnect for no reason. I have seen this on virtually every Diamondback my friends and I have owned, one DeathAdder, one Habu and one Copperhead. All on many different PC's The only mice I have never broken are Intellimouse Optical and my current Intellimouse Explorer 3
^^I'm still using both of my MX510s that i purchased the first week of their release. Fantastic mice with solid reliability. But for PS you cant beat a tablet.
a mouse is a very personal thing - everybody likes something different. if you aren't going to go to a store and try 10-15 different mice before making a purchase, you may as well just get a cheapo $5 mouse. and if you do go for a wacom, you should probably get a cheap mouse too. some things are just better with a mouse.
Agree with both actually! My VX Revolution is barely 4 months old, and it's developed intermittent micro switch problems with 2 buttons, as well as a loose battery connection. In comparison, my 4 year old Intellimouse Optical is still golden, apart from a slightly dodgy button. Which is amazing, considering it was my daily mouse for the best part of 4 years and suffered some major abuse.
ive got the larger bamboo fun tablet, and i havent got any complaints about it at all, granted im not a graphics professional but its perfect for the graphics work that i do. It slots in the lappy bag nicely and doesnt need much more room then a mouse when in use.
Vote here for the Logitech Marble Mouse trackball. It' ambidexteropus, wonderfully comfortable, and very sensitive. I won't willingly use anything else. It definatly needs a better name though.
WACOM tablets also come with a highly sensitive mouse called a 5D mouse. The 5D mouse is very cool - No Ball, No LED, No Laser, No Wires, No Batteries
I think I'll stick with what I know and keep with the Intellimouse I once owned a graphics tablet and it was bad times (to say the least), but thanks all for the input
