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In article <4h3120$fr9@shore.shore.net>, jason97@shore.net (Don'tTreadOnMe) wrote:
>        I want to buy a new mouse but don't know what constitutes a good 
>mouse. What kind of resolution(dpi) should I look for? Is one brand better 
>than another? I lookingfor a three button mouse, the prices have ranged from 
>$20-$65. Is $20 too cheap or should I get a better one. Thanks a bunch.

I don't know if this is the optimal place for this discussion, but I'll 
indulge you.

If you're just a casual user, almost any mouse will do.  But if you're hard on 
your computer, of if you do any precision work like CAD or graphics editing 
where pixel-level accuracy counts, do yourself a favor and spend the few extra 
bucks for a better mouse.

The cheap mice get dirty very fast, and quickly get "jagged" - the pointer 
doesn't move exactly where you want it to, jumping off a bit.  I assume it's 
because of cheap construction of the sensor and the use of tiny plastic 
rollers.  Close enough for government work, but not AutoCAD or Photoshop.

Best way to determine mouse quality, aside from using it... pick it up.  A 
nice, solid Microsoft Mouse or Logitech has some weight to it.  The cheaper 
mice are far lighter and flimsier.

At work I use an enhanced dpi (800?) 3-button model from Mouse Systems.  
It works well for CAD.  At home I use a standard 2-button Microsoft Mouse, and 
it's my favorite.  (Actually, my favorite was the old Microsoft Mouse that 
didn't make an attempt at being ergonomic - but after a while, these things do 
fall apart, and they've stopped making them.)

Those Dexxa mice from Logitech that you see everywhere selling for $15 or so 
should be avoided if you do any careful work.  I went through half a dozen of 
them.  I think Dexxa is Greek for "Crappy version of Logitech."



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