skesterk@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Shane Kesterke) (04/26/91)
I've been thinking about getting a mouse. I noticed Logitech's mice are around $60 and Microsoft's are around $80. I've also seen mice for as low as $19. I figure the lower the price the higher the probability it won't be compatable with various programs. Does anyone out there have a cheap mouse that they haven't gotten any trouble from? Or should I just go with Logitech or Microsoft? Thanks in advance for any replies!
jwi@cbnewsj.att.com (Jim Winer @ AT&T, Middletown, NJ) (04/26/91)
In article <1991Apr25.233036.11353@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> skesterk@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Shane Kesterke) writes: > I've been thinking about getting a mouse. I noticed Logitech's mice are > around $60 and Microsoft's are around $80. I've also seen mice for as low > as $19. I figure the lower the price the higher the probability it won't > be compatable with various programs. Does anyone out there have a cheap > mouse that they haven't gotten any trouble from? Or should I just go with > Logitech or Microsoft? The real differences are not usually compatibility (most are compatible with a Microsoft mouse), but: 1. Reliability 2. Accuracy/repeatability 3. Feel The feel issue involves sloppy or firm buttons, sloppy or jerky movement, and other factors. IMHO: If you have never used a Microsoft or Logitech mouse, you may be perfectly happy with a cheap mouse. If you have used a good mouse, you may find it extremely distracting using a cheap mouse. Your milage may vary. Jim Winer -- jwi@mtfme.att.com -- Opinions not represent employer. ------------------------------------------------------------------ "The change (due to distance from the center of the earth) in the acceleration due to gravity is trivial for dropping cats from high buildings or airplanes, but must be taken into account when launching them from satellites or far planets." Bill Schulz
phil@brahms.amd.com (Phil Ngai) (04/27/91)
The only mouse worth getting is the microsoft mouse. It is perfectly compatible, both by definition, and in practice, unlike the logidreck. It is the best feeling and best tracking mouse in the world. I only wish I could get one for my stupid Mac. And my stupid Apollo. -- It doesn't have to be perfect to be useful.
jdb@reef.cis.ufl.edu (Brian K. W. Hook) (04/28/91)
In article <1991Apr26.222940.29322@amd.com> phil@brahms.amd.com (Phil Ngai) writes: |>The only mouse worth getting is the microsoft mouse. |>It is perfectly compatible, both by definition, and in |>practice, unlike the logidreck. It is the best feeling |>and best tracking mouse in the world. I only wish I |>could get one for my stupid Mac. And my stupid Apollo. I will agree that the new MS Mouse is very nice, but you overgeneralized. first of all, Logitech puts on some DAMNED nice mice. That new wireless is awesome. The ergonomic mice are REAL nice to use, and the third button is occasionally useful. And MS mice are NOT always compatible. There have been several times when they screwed up their drivers with new mice and old programs wouldn't work anymore. Brian
kxb@math.ksu.edu (Karl Buck) (04/28/91)
jdb@reef.cis.ufl.edu (Brian K. W. Hook) writes: >In article <1991Apr26.222940.29322@amd.com> phil@brahms.amd.com (Phil Ngai) writes: >|>The only mouse worth getting is the microsoft mouse. >|>It is perfectly compatible, both by definition, and in >|>practice, unlike the logidreck. It is the best feeling >|>and best tracking mouse in the world. I only wish I >|>could get one for my stupid Mac. And my stupid Apollo. I must disagree. I've had my C7 for ~6 years, never even cleaned it once, and have not had a bit of trouble with it. Besides that, Logitech's new mice come with a lifetime warranty. Not bad for 65 bucks. -- Karl Buck ** Doncha hate it when people put ^L's in their posts? ** KSU Dept. of Mathematics email: kxb@hilbert.math.ksu.edu Manhattan, Kansas 66506 voice: (913)532-6750