New Wireless Mouse

Daz · 18-01-2009, 22:29

I think my Logitech MX700 is finally giving up the ghost. What do people recommend these days?

Feek · 18-01-2009, 22:29

I replaced my 700 with a 900 then replaced the 900 with an MX518. It's not wireless though.

Daz · 18-01-2009, 22:31

I use a 518 at work, this is mainly for Dee really, I use the laptops more than anything outside of work

semi-pro waster · 18-01-2009, 22:36

If you can find a Logitech G7 then it's a fantastic mouse, the switchable battery packs are brilliant and even if you're quite a heavy user you should find that the other one has recharged in time. As always though this is no use if you/Dee don't get on with the shape of it.

Daz · 18-01-2009, 22:42

Looks a similar shape to the 700/900, so I'll have a look around, ta

Feek · 18-01-2009, 22:45

Actually that's a point, in my post above insert G7 between 900 and 518!

I get through a lot of mouses. The G7 is currently on my desk at work.

Daz · 18-01-2009, 22:46

Gonna say, you've done well to get through that lot! I've had the MX700 6 years I think.

Feek · 18-01-2009, 22:49

The problems with both the 700 and 900 were that they stopped charging unless I fiddled around with them onto the stand, I even had one 700 replaced when it was a few months old. The G7 was retired when I started getting tracking issues here but I gave it a good clean and thought I'd try it at work. It works perfectly there so I figured I'd stay as I am.

divine · 18-01-2009, 22:51

I don't how the newer ones compare but the MS Wireless Mouse 2.0A (I think) that i've just replaced (with a wired G5) was great as a basic mouse, batteries lasted about 6 months at a time, never had any lag issues etc.

Definitely look at MS, they make some fantastic peripheral hardware.

NokkonWud · 18-01-2009, 22:57

I agree with divine, Microsoft, for me, make the best peripherals for PC.

(the irony is I'm using a Logitech keyboard and a Logitech MX518 now).

18-01-2009, 22:29	#1
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	New Wireless Mouse I think my Logitech MX700 is finally giving up the ghost. What do people recommend these days? __________________ apt-get moo

18-01-2009, 22:29	#2
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I replaced my 700 with a 900 then replaced the 900 with an MX518. It's not wireless though. __________________

18-01-2009, 22:31	#3
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	I use a 518 at work, this is mainly for Dee really, I use the laptops more than anything outside of work __________________ apt-get moo

18-01-2009, 22:36	#4
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	If you can find a Logitech G7 then it's a fantastic mouse, the switchable battery packs are brilliant and even if you're quite a heavy user you should find that the other one has recharged in time. As always though this is no use if you/Dee don't get on with the shape of it. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

18-01-2009, 22:42	#5
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Looks a similar shape to the 700/900, so I'll have a look around, ta __________________ apt-get moo

18-01-2009, 22:45	#6
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Actually that's a point, in my post above insert G7 between 900 and 518! I get through a lot of mouses. The G7 is currently on my desk at work. __________________

18-01-2009, 22:46	#7
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Gonna say, you've done well to get through that lot! I've had the MX700 6 years I think. __________________ apt-get moo

18-01-2009, 22:49	#8
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	The problems with both the 700 and 900 were that they stopped charging unless I fiddled around with them onto the stand, I even had one 700 replaced when it was a few months old. The G7 was retired when I started getting tracking issues here but I gave it a good clean and thought I'd try it at work. It works perfectly there so I figured I'd stay as I am. __________________

18-01-2009, 22:51	#9
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	I don't how the newer ones compare but the MS Wireless Mouse 2.0A (I think) that i've just replaced (with a wired G5) was great as a basic mouse, batteries lasted about 6 months at a time, never had any lag issues etc. Definitely look at MS, they make some fantastic peripheral hardware. __________________

18-01-2009, 22:57	#10
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	I agree with divine, Microsoft, for me, make the best peripherals for PC. (the irony is I'm using a Logitech keyboard and a Logitech MX518 now). __________________