Found a Great Deal on a Mouse

[The Critic]

Logitech VX Revolution Laser Notebook Mouse for $30.06 shipped after MIR

I'm looking for a wireless mouse for my new notebook. I found a great deal on a Logitech VX from Amazon and have been seriously considering a purchase. I'm a very satisfied owner of a MX510 that I've been using for the last few years, which is why I'm slightly biased toward Logitech branded peripherals.

Anyway, I'm open to suggestions (or experiences about the linked mouse above) for a wireless notebook mouse. I prefer one that is slightly larger than your typical notebook mouse. I prefer a bluetooth model as I have built-in bluetooth, but a normal wireless one is OK if the receiver is very, very small.

Thanks.

 

[Oldmoparguy1]

I've got a MS wireless optical mouse on my desktop. Been in daily use,(wow), for several years. Still works perfectly.

I'm on my 3rd. Logitech wireless mouse in the same time period. The left button failed on all 3. I switch to the right button, when it fails I throw it away and get a new one. Logitech is cheap junk at a high price. Their warranty is worthless. I'd pay double for a wireless optical mouse that don't fail.

YMMV....

 

[The Critic]

YMMV I guess, because I've had my MX510 for more than two years now and it has been an excellent mouse, making me a Logitech customer for life.

Anyway, I ended up buying one of these things:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Cordless-Desktop-MX3200-Laser/dp/B000HCRVSK

It has all of the bells and whistles, so un-Critic like spending.

 

[Oldmoparguy1]

Well, the right button switch failed this week. Mouse was only a little over a year old. Just installed a new MS laptop wireless mouse. Should have done this 2 years ago.

Poop on Logitech.

 

[obbop]

 

[The Critic]

My MX3200 Keyboard/Mouse has been holding up fine...

 

[Volvohead]

I've had both higher end MS and Logitech mice over the years.

The MS ones are not as precise, but are typically pretty sturdy, even the cheap ones. We had a couple from the very early '90s that eventually turned ugly yellow from age, but still worked fine when tossed. I did have an early Intellimouse Explorer ($75 several years back) fail, and MS overnighted me a new replacement one under their lifetime warranty, no questions asked. Still, it is a little clunky compared to the better Logitechs.

We have several other MX5xx series Logitechs, and they are great performers, perfectly weighted and contoured and none have ever given any problems.

The worst peripherals for feature support are IBM options. Usually well made stuff, and they still make some very good keyboards. But the driver support doesn't last long. I have a nine-year old multimedia KB still going strong on XP, but none of the feature keys were supported past Win98.

But still worlds better than the OEM junk that comes with most systems.

The very best ball-tracked mouse we ever had was a Kensington. I forget the model. Just terrific feel and control, better than many opticals even today.

All we use are corded mice, as up until recently, the wireless ones couldn't quite equal the response times.

 

[Oldmoparguy1]

The Kensington track balls were excellent. I've used them on Apple and pc's. I've got 2 in my junk box right now. Both have bad switches, but they were sure nice to use.

 

[obbop]

Before the optical mice were affordable I have memories of cleaning little mouse balls.

 

[Oldmoparguy1]

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Before the optical mice were affordable I have memories of cleaning little mouse balls.

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Requires a delicate touch, hey?

 

[MONKEYMAN]

Now that is not a pretty picture!

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why I'm slightly biased toward Logitech branded peripherals.

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Critic=Logical+Technical or Logitech

 

[The Critic]

Umm, no.

 

[MONKEYMAN]

What I meant is The Critic is Logical and Technical (at least a lot more then I am). So, to me it made sense that you would be drawn to Logitech. You probably just like the mouse, not the name. It was my lame attempt to explain why you are biased toward Logitech...and it was a complement.

 

[The Critic]

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What I meant is The Critic is Logical and Technical (at least a lot more then I am). So, to me it made sense that you would be drawn to Logitech. You probably just like the mouse, not the name. It was my lame attempt to explain why you are biased toward Logitech...and it was a complement.

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Sorry, I misunderstood. My apologies and thanks for the compliment.