time for a new mouse

[IPD]

ok here's the deal. i've been using a $20 laser mouse for 2 years, and i've been happy with it. problem is, i apparently live with a bat/dolphin hybrid that can hear me blink my eyes....from 3 states away.

so i needs me a new mouse, one that still has laser function, with a good tactile feedback, but without the "click" noise.

any suggestions?

[Keyan]

Save your wrist, get a logitech lazer trackball

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[IPD]

fuck a trackball. i play FPS's.

[Keyan]

So do I. They making gaming trackballs. Mine is a logitech laser style, 4 buttons, and the ball is in the center so you left click with your thumb and right click with your ring finger. Pointer and middle fling the ball. Its a very simple high performance set up. I'm not asking you to switch a mac or anything :lol:

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[IPD]

besides the obvious difference in control, i use a 5 button mouse, so switching to a trackball actually would offer less functionality.

[dbest671]

LMFAO... choosing a mouse base on its gaming abilities. It must be a guy thing or something.

[IPD]

LMFAO... choosing a mouse base on its gaming abilities. It must be a guy thing or something.

no...it's a gamer thing. non-gamers don't give a shit, and are usually happy with a touchpad.

5-function laser mouse is what i need. i've tried optical mice & they all suck. i've tried using trackballs, and i have a harder time trying to get fine motor control from a trackball. besides, a 5 function mouse has 7 mappable keys--in addition to the look aspect. that's way more versatility than pretty much anything else.

[dbest671]

no...it's a gamer thing. non-gamers don't give a shit, and are usually happy with a touchpad.

5-function laser mouse is what i need. i've tried optical mice & they all suck. i've tried using trackballs, and i have a harder time trying to get fine motor control from a trackball. besides, a 5 function mouse has 7 mappable keys--in addition to the look aspect. that's way more versatility than pretty much anything else.

Like I said, a guy thing :p.

Wouldn't it be cheaper if you just bought your room mate some ear plugs?

[IPD]

Like I said, a guy thing :p.

Wouldn't it be cheaper if you just bought your room mate some ear plugs?

i wish earplugs would work...but not, that's not going to solve this problem.

p.s.
april, i'm surprised at you. sweeping generalizations about gaming being a "guy thing" are so cliche.

[dbest671]

Come on now, we all know probably 90% or more of serious gamers are guys.

[Keyan]

Not at all.

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[terrets]

Id say its more like 80% or high lol...

Seriously though sorry, all my mice click :/.

[IPD]

Come on now, we all know probably 90% or more of serious gamers are guys.

well we know april doesn't play WOW. or farmville. or mafia wars. that much is certain.


....not that serious gamers play farmville or wow...but there are a LOT of women that play those.

[dbest671]

well we know april doesn't play WOW. or farmville. or mafia wars. that much is certain.


....not that serious gamers play farmville or wow...but there are a LOT of women that play those.

Nope, don't do farmville/WOW/Mafia Wars... or anything that requires a decent internet connection. I'm on satellite internet, which can be described as dial-up on steroids basically.

Actually I haven't played an actual video game of any kind in years. Our PS3 came with a game, that I probably played 20 min and got bored. Yes we have a PS3 because it was the cheapest blu ray DVD player back in the day.

The only game I ever got into was the first SOCOM.

I find better things to do with my time than play video games. I live in the boondocks, so there are plenty of things to do. Or I will go downstairs and polish a plenum :D

[R/T93]

I dont know if they have any models that are silent but the Razor mice are VERY nice, I have had Deth Adder's for years and they are awesome.

[IPD]

Nope, don't do farmville/WOW/Mafia Wars... or anything that requires a decent internet connection. I'm on satellite internet, which can be described as dial-up on steroids basically.

Actually I haven't played an actual video game of any kind in years. Our PS3 came with a game, that I probably played 20 min and got bored. Yes we have a PS3 because it was the cheapest blu ray DVD player back in the day.

The only game I ever got into was the first SOCOM.

I find better things to do with my time than play video games. I live in the boondocks, so there are plenty of things to do. Or I will go downstairs and polish a plenum :D

go make me a sammich.

[dbest671]

Make it your damn self :p... It needs to be in the form of a question, not a demand;).

[dbest671]

Oh yeah, and just for you Thadd, it's your favorite color: Plymouth : Prowler | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-PLYMOUTH-PROWLER-PLUM-CRAZY-/230637912168?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35b3174068)

[marshallh]

Amazon.com: Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-B75-00113-Intellimouse-Explorer-3-0/dp/B000GOUE7O)
Tracks on damn near anytihng, including loose pile carpet


But if you need more:
Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX for PC and Mac: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Performance-Mouse-Mac/dp/B002HWRJBM/ref=dp_ob_title_ce)

[IPD]

lol. i like how they call it "plum crazy". anyone who knows anything about prowlers knows that color is "prowler purple". plum crazy is quite a bit brighter and more vibrant than prowler purple.

p.s.
think i can fit an ecoboost v6 in it? :suspect:

[IPD]

thanks marshall, but i don't see silent specs on either of those. besides, the first one is optical; the 2nd is wireless (i prefer wired).

[dbest671]

Well you don't need to look at the mouse when you are using it... why not build some kind of box. I don't think they make a silent mouse to your specifications.

Ecoboost engine, isn't that a ford engine... that would just be epic fail

[IPD]

Well you don't need to look at the mouse when you are using it... why not build some kind of box. I don't think they make a silent mouse to your specifications.

Ecoboost engine, isn't that a ford engine... that would just be epic fail

no worse than the THOUSANDS of 350 chevy's sitting in deuce coupes.

[dbest671]

Yeah I am more of a purest... Chevy engines belong in a chevy and ford engines belong in a ford... blah blah blah...

But if you must, might as well go all out with a VTec :lol:

[MR2]

GRYNX » Silent Mouse (http://www.grynx.com/index.php/projects/silent-mouse/)

[IPD]

GRYNX » Silent Mouse (http://www.grynx.com/index.php/projects/silent-mouse/)

thanks. yes, i already put tape inside the switches to muffle the noise--and it does work. what irritates me is the lack of tactile feel. i wish that someone would make a mouse with buttons like a game controller. fairly silent, great tactile response.

[terrets]

Uh, I just pushed buttons on the xbox, they click like my mouse lol..Unless your talking triggers? Why dont you be the first ;)

[IPD]

Uh, I just pushed buttons on the xbox, they click like my mouse lol..Unless your talking triggers? Why dont you be the first ;)

i've no idea how the shitty xbox controllers work, but all of my nintendo controllers since the NES have used the same rubber-button format. they do make noise, but not like a traditional mouse. a little extra finesse & they could be made silent.

[MNRVR4]

Newegg.com - Logitech G700 Black 13 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB RF Wireless Gaming Mouse (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104377&Tpk=logitech%20g700) ?????

[Dbeltran24]

Anyone know of a laser track ball where you move the ball with your thumb instead of pointer? I have a non laser track ball in this design and it is amazing for FPS. I've tried to switch to the more common pointer controlled balls, but my accuracy is much lower.

[BigTyla]

This is the 5-button laser mouse I use, but it is definitely not a silent mouse.

Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse Review - Mice - CNET Reviews (http://reviews.cnet.com/mice/microsoft-sidewinder-gaming-mouse/4505-3148_7-32578715.html#reviewPage1)

[IPD]

Anyone know of a laser track ball where you move the ball with your thumb instead of pointer? I have a non laser track ball in this design and it is amazing for FPS. I've tried to switch to the more common pointer controlled balls, but my accuracy is much lower.

Logitech - Wireless Trackball M570 (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-pointers/trackballs/devices/7365#section=specs)

i don't have the foggiest how you freaks can claim to be so much better with trackballs. i can't use them for shit.

[BigTyla]

Logitech - Wireless Trackball M570 (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-pointers/trackballs/devices/7365#section=specs)

i don't have the foggiest how you freaks can claim to be so much better with trackballs. i can't use them for shit.

I've used a trackball before when gaming over at a friend's house. It takes a lot of getting used to. It felt a lot better by the time I got some experience with it but it still didn't feel comfortable. A regular mouse is much less physically taxing IMO.

[AdamVR4]

ok here's the deal. i've been using a $20 laser mouse for 2 years, and i've been happy with it. problem is, i apparently live with a bat/dolphin hybrid that can hear me blink my eyes....from 3 states away.

Well snap, so the modestly sized house has its draw backs? :)

[BigTyla]

Well snap, so the modestly sized house has its draw backs? :)

Speaking from experience, there is no escaping the wrath of a wife. I swear mine can hear me clicking from miles away on the off chance I decide to play some games!

Her: "Are you playing that STUPID game again?!?!"

Me: "Oh God, please don't hurt me!!!"

:D

[IPD]

Well snap, so the modestly sized house has its draw backs? :)

just so we're clear....

1200 square foot house
300-400 square foot hotel room that i'm stuck in for the next several months

[AdamVR4]

300-400 square foot hotel room that i'm stuck in for the next several months

Sounds shitty. Good luck with that.

[BigTyla]

just so we're clear....

1200 square foot house
300-400 square foot hotel room that i'm stuck in for the next several months

Boo for that!

[Keyan]

trackballs with the thumb as the ball = fail

this is mine
Newegg.com - Logitech Trackman Marble Gray USB Wired Optical Mouse (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104249&cm_re=trackball-_-26-104-249-_-Product)


very simple easy to use, i never get wrist fatigue. the only thing i dont like about it is the no scroll wheel...

however,

its not very silent so it doesn't fit the OPs requests.


a simple newegg search returned this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826611001&cm_re=silent_mouse-_-26-611-001-_-Product

and hey, its even labeled as a silent mouse lol

and if you need that mouse in a 5 button variant:
http://www.nexustek.nl/nexus_sm-8000b_silent_5button_mouse.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo_Q5ycbkJc

[MaxClass]

Why not just get a Mac?

[IPD]

too bad "silent mouse" is both wireless & optical. :( looks like i have to make some concessions if i want "silent".

macs are for babies.

[YoshiBishi]

I use these two.

FPS
Newegg.com - RAZER Mamba Black 7 Buttons USB Laser Gaming Mouse - Dual Mode Wired/Wireless Functionality (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153048)

MMORPG
Newegg.com - RAZER Naga Massively Multiplayer Online Gaming Mouse (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153054)

I prefer wired mice though, I mentally think wireless mice don't respond fast enough for my liking.

[IPD]

same. wired> wireless. i liked wireless when they first came out...but i'm not a fan. definitely not for gaming.