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Old 28 June 2014, 07:09 PM
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I'm after a good wireless mouse that doesn't have lag, I have an HP wireless one and it plays up loads as it has so much delay when you try and move it and sometimes you seem to loose where the pointer is as it appears to disappear.

Is it worth me paying out for a gaming mouse? or is there anything better I need to look for?
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I've got one of those logitech unified wireless ones, no lag at all, loads of buttons and 3yr battery life, nice to use. I use one usb adapter (the unified type) which also works with a logitech keyboard, so no need for multiple USB devices.

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Logitech here too great mice, black lasers in the higher model are better on all surfaces
Old 28 June 2014, 10:57 PM
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or get one with a wire
Old 29 June 2014, 12:56 PM
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Just chucked an Acer one...it was OK but the wireless keyboard ate batteries.

Gone back to wired.
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Originally Posted by stevebt
I'm after a good wireless mouse that doesn't have lag, I have an HP wireless one and it plays up loads as it has so much delay when you try and move it and sometimes you seem to loose where the pointer is as it appears to disappear.

Is it worth me paying out for a gaming mouse? or is there anything better I need to look for?
Do you need small (for travel), or is it for a desktop? Which OS?
Old 29 June 2014, 02:02 PM
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Beef, Its for my Windows 7 desktop.
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Beef, Its for my Windows 7 desktop.
In which case, Logitech are the way to go. I have a Performance MX, which has excellent battery life, excellent pick-up, and is comfortable in the hand.
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Bloody hell just had a look on ebay and its £40 for the MX I'm not that keen
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Originally Posted by stevebt
Bloody hell just had a look on ebay and its £40 for the MX I'm not that keen
In this case, you most definitely get what you pay for. I paid nearly twice that when new and consider it was good value - after all, that was over 3 years ago!
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Originally Posted by stevebt
Bloody hell just had a look on ebay and its £40 for the MX I'm not that keen
£30?

This is mine,
Logitech M705 Wireless Mouse - Black: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories Logitech M705 Wireless Mouse - Black: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
Old 30 June 2014, 04:11 PM
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I have a Razer Orochi, it's never failed me yet and there is absolutely no lag. Comes as wired and wireless (detachable wire). A tad on the expensive side though I must add.
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i went away from wireless, adn have to say does seem to be more responsive. Got one of these,

Madcatz RAT 5 Gaming Mouse: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories Madcatz RAT 5 Gaming Mouse: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
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I have a Logitech 'Anywhere MX' wireless. It works really well on all kinds of surfaces, but it has terrible wireless range and eats batteries. Can't recommend it
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By the sounds of it I think I will have to pay a lot more for a good mouse than I originally thought
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hahaha, youc an get chinese copies on amazon and ebay for cheap enough, just depends on what you want.
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
i went away from wireless, adn have to say does seem to be more responsive. Got one of these,

Madcatz RAT 5 Gaming Mouse: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
Tried one of these and couldn't get on with it. Razor' s build quality are rubbish, went through five diamond backs in as long months. so I went for a roccat kone xtd and love it
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Originally Posted by DannyBoy007
Tried one of these and couldn't get on with it. Razor' s build quality are rubbish, went through five diamond backs in as long months. so I went for a roccat kone xtd and love it

um, thats a madcat not a razor :S
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
um, thats a madcat not a razor :S
Damn kindle. Ment to say also razor' s build quality.

The madcat I found wanted to lift at the front when your hand is resting on it, giving a false reading, felt nice in the hand though.

I've tried a few mice over the years and really like the roccat, gave up with wireless as the always run out at a really important stage,time etc

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I have just bought a new monitor and due to its high res the lag is even worse now
Old 01 July 2014, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DannyBoy007
Damn kindle. Ment to say also razor' s build quality.

The madcat I found wanted to lift at the front when your hand is resting on it, giving a false reading, felt nice in the hand though.

I've tried a few mice over the years and really like the roccat, gave up with wireless as the always run out at a really important stage,time etc

strange, mine doesn't do it at all :S

you ham fisted? hahahaha, sorry could resist
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I have narrowed my choice down to these two mice, which would you choose considering both get excellent reviews?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Logitech-G...item27e6a6e3c6

Anker® 8200 DPI High Precision Programmable Laser Gaming Mouse for PC, 9 Programmable Buttons, Weight Tuning Cartridges, Omron Micro: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories Anker® 8200 DPI High Precision Programmable Laser Gaming Mouse for PC, 9 Programmable Buttons, Weight Tuning Cartridges, Omron Micro: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
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I don't think the Anker is wireless ????
Old 03 July 2014, 10:41 PM
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Its not.
Old 04 July 2014, 10:13 PM
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Totally changed my mind and bought this today


http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/pc-acc...59479-pdt.html
Old 04 July 2014, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by stevebt
Totally changed my mind and bought this today


http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/pc-acc...59479-pdt.html
That looks goooood....!
Old 09 July 2014, 07:32 AM
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I've got the Darkfield Performance MX, lovely mouse, excellent for games.

http://www.ebuyer.com/172750-logitec...gUWhoCmpjw_wcB
Old 09 July 2014, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by pimmo2000
I've got the Darkfield Performance MX, lovely mouse, excellent for games.

http://www.ebuyer.com/172750-logitec...gUWhoCmpjw_wcB

Ditto lasts 5 or 6 days constant use before recharge needed, and I'm on it 10 hrs a day working, I seem to remember I didn't pay this mich though maybe 50 on offer at co world.

Great mouse thought had it at least 2 years now and still works pin perfect no lag at all
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5 or 6 days? lol mine lasts 3yrs without a battery change needed.
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lol im a geek , and these are rechargeable. not super duper energizer....


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