Leftie mouse

joffy · 10 Jun 2009 at 16:48

I'm in need of a new mouse for general use and some gaming, but as I'm left handed my options seem limited.

I currently have the Razer Lachesis but it will often become very jerky/sluggish despite the latest firmware/drivers and setting tweaks.

I also had the Diamondback which had a squeaky button problem so I'm avoiding Razer now.

So any suggestions?

Stuarts · 10 Jun 2009 at 17:47

List of left handed models here - (American, but you get the idea. Just google.co.uk the models)

http://www.epinions.com/Keyboards_and_Mice/search_string_~left/adv_search_~1

joffy · 10 Jun 2009 at 17:58

Cheers mate.

joffy · 11 Jun 2009 at 14:55

After some research, it seems there's not much to choose from if it's to do ok in gaming.
I might just try and adjust to right handed use!

Gilbert Coquard · 11 Jun 2009 at 14:58

I'm left handed but use a right handed mouse.

its strange cause i tried using my left hand a few weeks back, and couldn't get used to it.

joffy · 11 Jun 2009 at 15:02

So next question, Logitech MX518 or G5? Laser vs Optical.

Soldier786 · 11 Jun 2009 at 15:09

I would recommend the MX518 if your into FPS.

joffy · 13 Jun 2009 at 10:49

I've been trying to get used to using my right hand on my Lachesis and it's ok but not very precise.
Just got a G5 and it's so much better! Just as easy as using my left now and very comfy!

mjones1 · 13 Jun 2009 at 10:59

Gilbert Coquard said:
I'm left handed but use a right handed mouse.

Same here, maybe because the mouse has always been on the right side and too lazy to change it also i can type faster if i use my left hand.

spitzoid · 13 Jun 2009 at 12:46

Just buy a mouse that isn't ergonomically shaped to fit hands (i.e., one that has a uniform shape).

And switch the buttons around in Windows.

DIABLO · 13 Jun 2009 at 13:08

My Logitech LX8 is symetrical so woudl be fine for a left hander, i think it's a good mouse.

thepigf@rmer · 13 Jun 2009 at 15:36

Leftie here, even though i'm right handed :confused:

...anyways went from:

Logitech MX510
Logitech MX518
Logitech G5 (Copper colour)
Razer Lachesis (supposedly ok for lefties, couldn't get on with it)
Logitech G5 (Blue colour)

Can't recommend the G5 enough, superb mouse.

joffy · 13 Jun 2009 at 18:53

Seems my G5 has a small fault. The bottom DPI LED won't light.

JTrickle · 13 Jun 2009 at 19:40

joffy said:
So next question, Logitech MX518 or G5? Laser vs Optical.

Bizarrely I end up using my MX518 left handed for most things bar first person shooters [dont buy one - shoulder buttons are hopeless on the left hand]. I seem to have reached equilibrium with the old CarpelT, in that I use a mouse right handed at work, left at home, and its not getting any worse. Good job I'm no longer into twitch shooters these days.

My point is, is that it might benefit you training up your right hand for light mouse duty in the long run.