Allyn@cup.portal.com (Allyn Mark Lai) (01/01/90)
I'm thinking about getting a mouse for my PC. I've noticed that the prices vary from $50 to $100+ dollars. What's the difference? Allyn Lai allyn@cup.portal.com
kaya@hpsgrt1.HP.COM (Kaya TOTONG) (01/10/90)
/ hpsgrt1:comp.sys.ibm.pc / Allyn@cup.portal.com (Allyn Mark Lai) / 2:34 am Jan 1, 1990 / I'm thinking about getting a mouse for my PC. I've noticed that the prices vary from $50 to $100+ dollars. What's the difference? Allyn Lai allyn@cup.portal.com The one that costs $100+ may include some Graphic softwares. Also the mouse could be optical or electro-mechanical. The former tends to be more expensive. K.T. ----------
dlow@hpspcoi.HP.COM (Danny Low) (01/13/90)
>I'm thinking about getting a mouse for my PC. I've noticed that the >prices vary from $50 to $100+ dollars. What's the difference? >Allyn Lai There can be a significant difference in the ergonomics of a mouse. Certain mice are literally a pain in the hand if you use them a lot. Some mice are two buttons while others are three buttons. Certain applications require 3 buttons. Others just ignore the third button. Some even ignore the second button. The resolution varies. The standard is 200 dpi while some go as high as 300 dpi. Some mice seem to be more compatible than others. The Microsoft mouse is the standard. Everyone emulates it but some do it better than others. Personally I find the Logitech mice to be better than the Microsoft mouse, is very compatible and cheaper. A key factor in compatibility is the mouse driver supplied with the mouse. Some companies do a better job than others. Again Logitech does a good job. Danny Low "Question Authority and the Authorities will question You" Valley of Hearts Delight, Silicon Valley HP SPCD dlow%hpspcoi@hplabs.hp.com ...!hplabs!hpspcoi!dlow
akcs.amparsonjr@vpnet.UUCP (Anthony M. Parson, Jr.) (01/17/90)
>From my own experience, I'd stick with Microsoft. Other people have had
good luck from Logitech, but those 2 are about it in my circle of
acquaintance.