[MikeChipshop]

... And I mean the computer type.
Mine's just been getting less and less responsive and I occasionally have to smash it on the desk to get it to behave.

So any recommendations on a decent replacement?

[oakleaves]

Call me a cheapskate, but I use Argos value wireless mouse and it suits me fine..

Just checked but can't seem to find it now, looks like it's been replaced with something that looks tacky

[porkchops]

I use a logitech trackball and absolutely love it (it's superior to a mouse...) but it's so old that the responsiveness isn't quite the same as a newer gaming mouse.

All my friends swear by logitech mice. They have slightly older versions of these:

http://www.logitech....ming-mouse-g500
http://www.logitech....ming-mouse-g400

The shape is great, and super comfortable if you have larger hands.

I haven't used any of the niche gaming mice so I can't give you a recommendation there, but my friends and I have yet to have issues with logitech.

[Renaissance-Design]

I'm a philistine. I still use a MS Intellimouse Explorer 4.

[jamesosix]

logitech mx518.

My old one died and was out of warranty, one live chat to logitech support and they replaced it. I just had to show proof of purchase, and they sent me a new one. First class support imo.

[zed]

I'm on a MS Intellimouse Explorer 2.0 - if you can find them they still rock. Well, to me they do.
Pop into PC World or somewhere (not a pet shop) and have a feel of some.

[Spitfire]

Yup, another vote for Logitech mice from me.

If you're willing to spend a few extra beer vouchers:
http://www.logitech....ce/devices/5845

If not then any of the older models from their MX range are good.

[CSN-UK]

Personally I use the Logitech MX revolution and swear by it... had mine since 06 when they hit the shelves and still working perfectly... have since got the new one as to have one for the desktop and laptop... in terms of performance you would never notice that it where wireless which I know is often the complaint of most (gamers).

The new version: http://www.amazon.co...=dp_ob_title_ce

Update: Spitfire edged in just infront of me then so to that +1

This post has been edited by CSN-UK: 24 January 2012 - 09:22 AM

[MikeChipshop]

Cheers for the recomendationa chaps.
I won't be using this mouse for gaming just for web work.

Those mice do indeed look briliant but at £65 they're having a laugh haha

[oakleaves]

MikeChipshop, on 24 January 2012 - 09:23 AM, said:

Those mice do indeed look briliant but at £65 they're having a laugh haha

I would never pay that for a mouse. They're all probably made in the same factory in China anyway, nextdoor to the Argos supplier.

This post has been edited by oakleaves: 24 January 2012 - 09:25 AM

[jheg]

This mouse rocks too (logitech MX anywhere)

http://www.google.co...iw=1680&bih=937

plus not a bad price

[RobbieD90]

I'm using an optical mouse that is 8 years old that came with a Dell PC. The mouse has out lived the PC.The only thing that's changed is the logo has rubbed off.

[CSN-UK]

MikeChipshop, on 24 January 2012 - 09:23 AM, said:

Cheers for the recomendationa chaps.
I won't be using this mouse for gaming just for web work.

Those mice do indeed look briliant but at £65 they're having a laugh haha

Think of it as an investment had mine since 06... got it in my hand presently... so £10/year or so

[MikeChipshop]

jheg, on 24 January 2012 - 09:28 AM, said:

This mouse rocks too (logitech MX anywhere)

http://www.google.co...iw=1680&bih=937

plus not a bad price

Haha OK OK like a good sheep i followed the herd and thanks to jheg's more than adequate shopping skills i managed to pick one up for £30 inc delivery.

Cheers chaps.

[andyl]

Mike, I've got an old, but pretty much unused (still has the wire tie-wrap on it I think), Logitech mouse at home. It's technically a gaming mouse, but obviously can be used for whatever. It has several programmable buttons, removable weights, variable speed buttons, etc..

If you're interested I'll dig it out tonight and post up the details/photos (and also check it still works). I don't mind sending it to wherever you're inhabiting at the moment for the price of the postage. I think it was £35 when I bought it. Might save you a few beer tokens, in Spitfire's words.

Edit: It is wired, but very thin/flexible. Also the weights in the mouse counter the wire almost entirely from what I remember.

This post has been edited by andyl: 24 January 2012 - 09:52 AM

[MikeChipshop]

andyl, on 24 January 2012 - 09:50 AM, said:

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That's epic of you mate. I just bought one though haha.
Wired wouldn't work here any way but more than a brilliant offer man! cheers!

[epdmcoatings]

Well i suggest you for HP because i am using it and can say that its awesome.

[porkchops]

MikeChipshop, on 24 January 2012 - 09:23 AM, said:

Cheers for the recomendationa chaps.
I won't be using this mouse for gaming just for web work.

Those mice do indeed look briliant but at £65 they're having a laugh haha

Yeah that sounds a bit pricey. I'd never spend $100 on a mouse... usually spend 30-40. You can probably snag a logitech on sale, but you'd have to ask your UK cohorts for good recommendations for sales.

Either way, the mouse is the lifeblood of design work, so getting something of high quality and precision is important.

[andyl]

MikeChipshop, on 24 January 2012 - 10:05 AM, said:

That's epic of you mate. I just bought one though haha.
Wired wouldn't work here any way but more than a brilliant offer man! cheers!

No problem

[D.Schuster]

MikeChipshop, on 23 January 2012 - 09:36 PM, said:

... And I mean the computer type.
Mine's just been getting less and less responsive and I occasionally have to smash it on the desk to get it to behave.

So any recommendations on a decent replacement?

naaah kidding, well depends on what you do most of the time on your computer, if you game a lot get one of them razors or whatever they're called, if you use your computer for business and surfing the web any 40-10€ mouse will do the trick, I had mine for quite a few years now and I don't care if it doesen't look tacky and does not include +5 buttons and all that crap.

[GalaxyTramp]

I am on my second Microsoft Wireless laser mouse 5000. So good that I bought a spare in case I stand on it like I did with the first one

[Georgew]

Any Logitech mouse. Their warranty is damn good. M500 will do you fine.

[hodephdesign]

D.Schuster, on 25 January 2012 - 10:44 AM, said:

naaah kidding, well depends on what you do most of the time on your computer, if you game a lot get one of them razors or whatever they're called, if you use your computer for business and surfing the web any 40-10€ mouse will do the trick, I had mine for quite a few years now and I don't care if it doesen't look tacky and does not include +5 buttons and all that crap.

I bought a Razer Salmosa three years ago. It looks nice and the ergonomics are great, but every now and then it won't register movement and I have to unplug and replug it in...

[Snicket]

World of warcraft gaming mouse for the win haha, legend game 14 buttons + colour chagning LED's