recommend replacement USB mouse?

In article <uce-287934.06504516112004.RemoveThis@netnews.comcast.net>,
Gregory Weston <uce.RemoveThis@splook.com> wrote:

 > In article <bt-5E7CA0.21100015112004@localhost>,
 > bt <bt.RemoveThis@fakeaddress.org> wrote:
 >
  > > I have a G$ with an old "puck" mouse that is starting to fail.
  > >
  > > I'd like to replace it with a wired mouse, probably with a scroll wheel.
  > >
  > > Recommendations? Ones to avoid?
 >
 > I've always liked Logitech products. Best thing to do is hit a real
 > store that puts several out on display and find one that fits your
 > criteria _and_ your hand.

I agree about Logitech. Try some out. I have recently gone to wireless
USB mice and like them. Fewer chords is better. Not much more
expensive IIRC.

-- Lou Pecora (my views are my own)<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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On 2004-11-16, bt <bt RemoveThis @fakeaddress.org> wrote:
 > I'd like to replace it with a wired mouse, probably with a scroll wheel.

Logitech makes a nice and inexpensive two-button+wheel wired mechanical
mouse. For a little more they make a wired optical mouse which I
personally prefer. No drivers are needed for either.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: recommend replacement USB mouse? 

In article <bt-5E7CA0.21100015112004@localhost>,
bt <bt RemoveThis @fakeaddress.org> wrote:

 > I have a G$ with an old "puck" mouse that is starting to fail.
 >
 > I'd like to replace it with a wired mouse, probably with a scroll wheel.
 >
 > Recommendations? Ones to avoid?

My $10 Logitech from Micro Center works fine. You may need a pad if
your work surface is sufficiently featureless (as is mine).<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: recommend replacement USB mouse? 

If you're running OS X, you probably will need no drivers - I've used a
couple of different USB mice and have had no issues with any of them.

John

bt wrote:

 > I have a G$ with an old "puck" mouse that is starting to fail.
 >
 > I'd like to replace it with a wired mouse, probably with a scroll wheel.
 >
 > Recommendations? Ones to avoid?<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: recommend replacement USB mouse? 

In article <cng2q3$g2t$2@newslocal.mitre.org>,
John A Swartz <jswartz DeleteThis @mitre.org> wrote:

 > If you're running OS X, you probably will need no drivers - I've used a
 > couple of different USB mice and have had no issues with any of them.
 >
 > John
 >
 > bt wrote:
 >
  > > I have a G$ with an old "puck" mouse that is starting to fail.
  > >
  > > I'd like to replace it with a wired mouse, probably with a scroll wheel.
  > >
  > > Recommendations? Ones to avoid?

Try a track ball. they are great and have programable buttons

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Thanks to all of you for the advice... I'll look closely at those
Logitech models.
 >> Stay informed about: recommend replacement USB mouse? 

In article <bt-5E7CA0.21100015112004@localhost>,
bt <bt.RemoveThis@fakeaddress.org> wrote:

 > I have a G$ with an old "puck" mouse that is starting to fail.
 >
 > I'd like to replace it with a wired mouse, probably with a scroll wheel.
 >
 > Recommendations? Ones to avoid?

I like my Logitech Wheel Mouse - Works great on my 7500/G4 in 9.1 with
USBOverDrive. Probably works just as well on X. Maybe one of these days
I'll get around to trying it and find out :)

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bt <bt.TakeThisOut@fakeaddress.org> writes:
 >
 > I have a G$ with an old "puck" mouse that is starting to fail.
 >
 > I'd like to replace it with a wired mouse, probably with a scroll wheel.
 >
 > Recommendations? Ones to avoid?

Any USB mouse will work. Go to a local store that has a good display
and play around with all the display models. Buy the one that feels
right in your hand.

FWIW, I'm pretty happy using a Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical. I paid
$20 for it. It comes with some software drivers, but they are not
necessary for MacOS to see and use the extra button and wheel.

-- David<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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In article <m2r7mrc4jy.fsf.DeleteThis@qqqq.invalid>, shamino.DeleteThis@techie.com (David C.) wrote:

 > bt <bt.DeleteThis@fakeaddress.org> writes:
  > >
  > > I have a G$ with an old "puck" mouse that is starting to fail.
  > >
 > Roger that.... when I first got my G4, I said "get the puck out of here !"
Depends what your local store carries. Logictech is fine, Microsoft is
good too, but here it's Macally. Lifetime warranty, 2 buttons, scroll
wheel, works just fine. Depends what you like, too. Now with my new
Tower, I have the good ol'wired Apple optical mouse (how do I know?
because it sez so, right on th' bottom, just like th' keyboard,both
sitting in some kinda clear plastic) Anyhow, IMO, it's a case of what you
can get, what you like, and what suits you best. I had one mouse fail on
me, dropped Macally a line, and no trouble whatsoever.

just my stir of the pot

JB<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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bt wrote:
 >
 > I have a G$ with an old "puck" mouse that is starting to fail.
 >
 > I'd like to replace it with a wired mouse, probably with a scroll wheel.
 >
 > Recommendations? Ones to avoid?

If you want what is, arguably, the BEST wired mouse, you might consider
the Logitech MX510. Twice the megapixels/sec, twice the resolution,
extremely precise and sensitive. Usually $50, but on sale, with rebate
and free shipping, right now at Amazon.

Or, one that's a new discovery for me, the Kensington Pilot Mouse
Optical. Cheap, at $20, but 800dpi, precise, even lighter than the
MX510. It's silver color is a nice match for the G5 :) Or did you mean
G4? The silver also goes well with my Quicksilver G4 :)

Lisa<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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In article <419F8AF2.8F1591AB.TakeThisOut@lisahorton.net>,
Lisa Horton <Lisa091704.TakeThisOut@lisahorton.net> wrote:

 > Or, one that's a new discovery for me, the Kensington Pilot Mouse
 > Optical. Cheap, at $20, but 800dpi, precise, even lighter than the
 > MX510. It's silver color is a nice match for the G5 :) Or did you mean
 > G4? The silver also goes well with my Quicksilver G4 :)

It's a pre-quicksilver (blue-grey plastic) G4. I went to a store and
wound up with a 800dpi $20 Kensington "elite"--so far, so good--a big
improvement on the puck. The longer cord, though, does make me think
that oif a cordless worked as smoothly, it might be nice (unlike the
apple, there's a lot of cord on the desk). Thanks again to all of you
for the help.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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