New mouse required, but not sure what to get

BlackCoat2k10 · 22 Jan 2011 at 15:31

I'll keep this short.

Had a RAZER Mamba for a while now and I've never been overly pleased about it. It's not that comfortable and the battery is abismal. Also I've had to have it connected to the cable for a lot of its use. Now the things died for no reason I was thinking its time to get a new mouse.

Been looking at the Saitek RAT 9, but unsure whether the wireless is worth the extra price tag over the RAT 7..

I use the mouse a lot for browseing and the few games such as FPS's.

Any other suggestions would be welcome.

stulid · 22 Jan 2011 at 15:34

COYS · 22 Jan 2011 at 15:36

MX518 if you want wired

JimBeam251 · 22 Jan 2011 at 17:30

I use the Razer Deathadder, best mouse iv'e ever had

4T5 · 22 Jan 2011 at 17:36

You cannot beat an MX518 for performance, price, reliability & after sales care. :cool:

Murray · 22 Jan 2011 at 17:39

4T5 said:
You cannot beat an MX518 for performance, price, reliability & after sales care.

Cleeecooo · 22 Jan 2011 at 17:47

MX revolution is what i have but i don't think they sell anymore

BlackCoat2k10 · 22 Jan 2011 at 18:13

I am currently using a Logitech mx1100 but it has difficulty in some games when I require precise accuracy, in such it seems to jerk around a small square shaped area in the center of the screen.

The Mamba has now decided to work but isn't able to track along any surface yet the buttons work fine, and wireless does not work at all.

As for an MX518, I used to have one but it wasn't as comfortable as the MX1100 I've been using.
I do like the look of the Performance MX but its just like the MX1100 I'm using with the added ability to use on surfaces I don't use a mouse on.

Cookeh · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:18

G500.

Definitely.

EniGmA1981 · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:25

Would you guys pick the G500 over the G9x?

Sleeve · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:27

Deathadder or Naga imo.

Surprising how good a Naga is for FPS.

Fail Direct · 22 Jan 2011 at 20:03

JimBeam251 said:
I use the Razer Deathadder, best mouse iv'e ever had

Agreed, very smooth mouse indeed

hyperst · 22 Jan 2011 at 20:32

I had a mamba and it broke, scroll wheel wont scroll most of the time, got an mx518 and not impresed with it over the feel of the mamba, wheel dosn't feel as good, granted it works lol, was also looking at getting the Rat 7 as the adjustability seems prety good and the mx518 causes my palm to ache

BlackCoat2k10 · 22 Jan 2011 at 22:45

The RAT 7 does look nice yes, but I don't think I would use the extra 'adjustments' enough to justify the cost over say the RAT 5. I do however despise cables to my mouse as its annoying when they catch, I do prefer wireless.

AceTK · 22 Jan 2011 at 22:46

Yeah I was gonna say Razor Deathadder but since you dont like Razors id go with logitech

BlackCoat2k10 · 22 Jan 2011 at 22:58

I've also looked at the G700, and most review say it suffers from the same issues I seem to be getting with the Mx1100, in that it isn't that good for precise movements which I tend to like when sniping in fpsers. Hmm will hopefully decide by monday and order.

TWiNKLeT0Es · 22 Jan 2011 at 23:03

stulid said:
G500

Never looked back but im hoping to too get an experience in there legendary costumer experience.

First place i send people is Logitech for their hand needs.

:Edit:

No not that Thai stuff!

EdwardTeach · 22 Jan 2011 at 23:07

If you want wireless consider the Microsoft sidewinder x8.

I have it, zero lag and battery life is great.

TWiNKLeT0Es · 22 Jan 2011 at 23:37

Do wired why people do wireless im unsure but almost all PCs are as close as a wired PC are anyway. Just do wired unless you love changing cables and love changing batteries. Why do you need it wireless? Im assuming thats the point?

BlackCoat2k10 · 22 Jan 2011 at 23:47

I like wireless because I hate when cables snag, The mouse will be moving lots and sometimes quickly. Im looking for something as comfortable as the Mx1100 and possibility of wireless. the G700 comes close to this, but with all the added keys that may just get in the way. The x8 looks nice but im not sure how comfortable it is.