Spec me a gaming mouse!

[mattyfez]

Why is it so hard to choose a mouse!

Ive finally settled on a keyboard, a wired Dell mulitimedia, due to nice minimalist/industrial looks mainly...

But The mouse market seems to be devoid of any real innovation,

Price isnt an issue, I just want one to suit my needs which are

1) usage: general apps/surfing and gaming
2) preferably wireless, but lag/response needs to be good
3) at least 1 programable macro button in a sensible place
4) must look cool
5) shoudnt be covered in silly flashing lights

Currently using a wireless microsoft optical 2.0

Im considering:

Microsoft sidewinder (but it looks daft and its got a wire)
Microsoft 8000...my fave so far, wireless and looks good
logitech MX 518...tried it out in a shop and like it, but again, it has a wire
logitech G9 (but it looks daft and its got a wire)

I dont like razor mice cos i think they look silly.

also must be a "Full size" mouse as i have big hands and prefer a bit more than just fingertip control.

Its a tall order I know, but any suggestions are welcome

 

[mattyfez]

shameless bump

 

[fobose]

Got a MS wireless intellimouse explorer here, had it for 2 years and works perfect for me. Better than my naff laggy old logitech mx700 piece of excretion.

 

[mattyfez]

must admit, its looking more and more like the microsoft 8000

 

[neodude]

In my experience wireless mice are pants for gaming. MX518 imho.

 

[andymac]

I love my Logitech G5 gaming mouse. It has variable speed on buttons to change sensitivity. It is corded so you don't have to faf about with batteries!

 

[chronic86]

Logitech G5

 

[fobose]

It is corded so you don't have to faf about with batteries!

My mouse lasts 6+ months before first warning usually then another 2 months or so after that. rechargable batteries ***.