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HTM|Minion
02-28-2006, 03:20 PM
Ok...I'm just fed up with logitech mice. In the last 6 months I've went through (2) mx510's and (3) mx518's with the same failure with each mouse,the right mouse button fails. I also have an mx500 I use here at work that had a right switch fail that I ended up doing electronic surgery on and replaced the switch with an older model and it seems ok.
I'm just sick of this poor excuse for a "pro gaming mouse" i just ordered a Diamondback Plasma LE (http://www.razerzone.com/products/products_diamondbackplasma-le.php) and was wondering if anyone out there uses this mouse or one similar by Razer?
HTM|JaK_5quat
02-28-2006, 03:40 PM
I've had two MX510's fail with the same right button in the past 6-months also. I'm on an MX518 right now and it seems to be holding - a couple months. Thanks for the link Min. If this one fails I'll be voting with my wallet also.
HTM|Assraker
02-28-2006, 04:02 PM
I guess I'm lucky. The only issue my mx700 has is that the factory paint job is almost gone. :lol:
HTM|Minion
02-28-2006, 04:44 PM
I have an mx700 as well as an mx900 but prefer to use the "corded" brethren, however something tells me the micro switches are all the same. :roll:
Maybe I just use too much pressure when the battle gets heated..I did crack that one mouse. :oops:
But why is it never the LEFT microswitch?
Freak
03-01-2006, 04:20 AM
Buy a new 518 then take two valium(or other chill pills)kick back relax and enjoy, lol. My 518 is going on 6 months or so,just a slight worn spot on the left click.Hmmm, too many rockets I guess.
Raven
03-01-2006, 08:07 AM
I've got a Compac Rechargeable Wireless Mouse and I don't remember which one it was, but mine is grey and black with 5 buttons
Anyways, I've used it for like 16/17 months with no issues
HTM~Par
03-01-2006, 09:14 AM
I've had my cheapo $25 mouse for almost a year now. It's a Logitech iClick (I think). No problems here. I hate Micro$haft mice; my first mouse that came with the pc broke in less than 4 moths.
HTM|Lunch_Meat
03-01-2006, 11:00 AM
Anyone try this one yet? http://grandtec.com/vim.html
Says its indestrucible, but it looks more like the drinkers companion. :roll:
HTM|Minion
03-01-2006, 12:20 PM
My luck it uses logitech microswitches... :roll:
Freak
03-01-2006, 12:54 PM
Hmmm, wonder if the laptop on the deck and the mouse in the pool would work this summer.lol
HTM~qooter
03-01-2006, 09:46 PM
I don't really care what kind of mouse I have. I started with a microsoft mouse, until my dad got a 518 and I got his 510. Then Monk bought him a G5 for christmas and I have my dad's old 518 now. I haven't had any problems with any of my mice, I just think y'all play too much UT. (Sounds Impossible) If I did buy my own mouse though, I'd probably by a cheap logitech, 2 button mouse. Had one a very long time ago, and never had trouble with it.
Word of advice, don't listen to people who nurse poo.
HTM|Minion
03-02-2006, 10:33 AM
I thought this "vertical" mouse was interesting...
http://www.evoluent.com/vmouse2.html
HTM|Lunch_Meat
03-02-2006, 04:35 PM
That looks cool. Might be easier for you to crush though :wink:
HTM|Minion
03-23-2006, 02:20 PM
I thought I would check back in after using this razer mouse for a bit and share my thoughts.
Likes:
Looks real sweet in the dark. :)
I has NEVER enabled it's "on the fly" sensetivity adjustment by itself ( I had big issues with my logitech with and without the software installed)
Plays very smooth and accurate..of course I changed mousepads at the same time and this may be more pad related.
Dislikes:
It is shorter than a logitech though and sometimes I have issues using the buttons on the side.
Has buttons on right side as well as left. I'm not used to this and sometimes I hit those buttons even though they are not bound to anything yet, it feels weird.
HTM|Hyjynx
03-24-2006, 07:43 PM
hmm iv had the same mx510 for 6 months now, still works great :P
HTM|Minion
04-05-2006, 03:53 PM
How much is that razor.?
40-50 bucks, pretty much the same as the logitechs.
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