Looking for mouse recommendations

[MoonWitch]

Originally Posted by Phanx I tried the original Sensei back when I was beginning my search... the side buttons were too far back and really hard to reach without completely adjusting my grip on the mouse, and the wheel was way too stiff. The only change it looks like the Raw version has is a rubberized surface instead of shiny chrome.

Twas worth the suggestion. I am weary of "trying" mice that cost me more than food at work for a month. However, I find it hugely annoying that my middle mouse doesn't accept clicks in WoW (I used to bind that one to Leap of Faith, shift click; rez etc... I have a set habit for bindings on all characters).

Originally Posted by Phanx Looks small in the pictures, but it says it's the same length as the Taipan... might be worth checking out if I get tired of the Taipan and all of the used Intellimouses I just ordered for $20-25 each are defective.

How many did you buy? I am curious now :P

[Phanx]

Originally Posted by MoonWitch I am weary of "trying" mice that cost me more than food at work for a month.

It only cost me return postage to try, since I bought it on Amazon with free shipping. :P

But I agree that it is annoying having to order it, wait for it to arrive, try it out, be disappointed, and send it back. Also seems silly to spend $50-100 for a fancy gaming mouse when I really don't need any of their special features, they just happen to be the only ones that come in "ambidextrous shape with more than 2 buttons" models.

Originally Posted by MoonWitch How many did you buy? I am curious now :P

I bought 3. All were marked as "Like New" or "Very Good" from third-party sellers on Amazon. If they all work, that should keep me stocked up until mice are no longer a thing. The one I bought (new) in 2002 would probably still be just fine if I took it apart and cleaned out whatever is making one of the buttons sticky, but I'm not exactly sure how to take it apart (no screws or apparent snap-together points) so I haven't tried.

[semlar]

Originally Posted by Phanx The one I bought (new) in 2002 would probably still be just fine if I took it apart and cleaned out whatever is making one of the buttons sticky, but I'm not exactly sure how to take it apart (no screws or apparent snap-together points) so I haven't tried.

Mouse screws are often covered by their feet/glide pads.

[AlleyKat]

SS Sensei or Genius NetScroll 100

[Talyrius]

Originally Posted by semlar Mouse screws are often covered by their feet/glide pads.

Yes, this is almost always the case. I've had to fix and clean a lot of mice over the years. If in doubt, Google something like "disassemble intellimouse" to be sure.

[MoonWitch]

Originally Posted by Talyrius Yes, this is almost always the case. I've had to fix and clean a lot of mice over the years. If in doubt, Google something like "disassemble intellimouse" to be sure.

I swear, it's fun :P

Meh, I should continue on writing (nanowrimo) and research (work - powershell)

[Phanx]

The first one has arrived, and it is fully functional (and programmed in multiple techniques)... BEHOLD, THE GLORY OF THE INTELLIMOUSE!



(and it's so much less yellow from oxidation than my old one, too!)

Edit: Anyone want a Razer Taipan? I don't want any money for it, and will even mail it for free (within reason) but if you want to throw me a Cinder Kitten or the upcoming BABY SPACE GOAT OMG SO CUTE or something I wouldn't complain. Send me a PM!

[MoonWitch]

Originally Posted by Phanx The first one has arrived, and it is fully functional (and programmed in multiple techniques)... BEHOLD, THE GLORY OF THE INTELLIMOUSE! (and it's so much less yellow from oxidation than my old one, too!) Edit: Anyone want a Razer Taipan? I don't want any money for it, and will even mail it for free (within reason) but if you want to throw me a Cinder Kitten or the upcoming BABY SPACE GOAT OMG SO CUTE or something I wouldn't complain. Send me a PM!

If I didn't live in Belgium which makes it very bizarre shipping; I'd jump on it. And a Cinder Kitten can be gifted right?