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Wireless Optical Mice...

  • 08-10-2002 7:50pm
    #1
    Dizz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 423 ✭✭


    Trying to decide on one of these guys at the mo - Got 3 models in mind:

    Logitech MX 700
    Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse Explorer
    Microsoft Blue Wireless Optical Mouse

    While I'm sure they all will perform admirably on the desktop - how will they perform on games? Any of them known for lag? Anyone have any pointer/reviews/experiences with the above?

    Dizz


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  • #2
    Jaden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Jaden


    For Gaming:

    Optical Good (no fluffy balls).

    Wireless Bad (laggy and not as accurate).

    My 0.02 Eurons worth.


  • #3
    spooky donkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭spooky donkey


    I started this thread a while back and got the general impression that wireless bad, optical good!

    There is suposed to be some lag, though i baught an optical wired M$ mouse in the end so i have no personal expierence of wirless mice!


  • #4
    Dizz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 423 ✭✭Dizz


    Thx for the ptr on the wireless thread spooky :)

    Dizz


  • #5
    astrofool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,802 ✭✭✭✭astrofool


    the mx 700 is meant to be the far best gaming wireless mouse.


  • #6
    Dizz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 423 ✭✭Dizz


    Yep just found a review on it - it supposedly can match the "speed" (bandwidth for a better word?) of a USB port (~125Hz), whereas previous wireless' could only do 40Hz. Sounds like a runner!


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  • #7
    Spunog UIE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭Spunog UIE


    but think of the weight but probally is the best one if your going for a wireless optical mouse. but i just think it be too heavy, esp for gamin. maybe you have MIGHTY wrist :)


  • #8
    Drazhar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 410 ✭✭Drazhar


    well, i have a wireless mouse, actually pilfered it on my auld lad

    Well, it aint great, i'll be nickin an optical mouse as soon as he brings one home. The lag can be a bitch. Playing, say Op Flashpoint, load of enemy, you go running up over a hill, M16 ready, then you cant move for a second or two, and they make mince meat of you!!

    If keep the scroll wheel moving then the connection with the receiver doesnt get dropped


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