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JoeKing

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Two mouses for the same computer? I use a mx700 for general computer use and I switch over to my Intellimouse for graphical work and fps gaming. Both are always plugged in and are just sitting side by side. I often switch between the two since the sensitivity settings are different for each mouse.


btw mouses is the correct term to use when talking about more than one computer mouse.
 

LarryS

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I have two mice plugged into my PC at work, but I only use the wireless USB one. I've been too lazy to get under my desk and unplug the PS2 one. They both function, though.
 

Mrvile

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Mouses...

And no, I only use one mouse, my MX510, for both gaming and graphix.
 

amol

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It's MICE

Not me, but I have a friend that uses a regular optical mouse and a trackball for other stuff (same comp)
 

JoeKing

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Originally posted by: Amol
It's MICE

Not me, but I have a friend that uses a regular optical mouse and a trackball for other stuff (same comp)

nope, it's mouses
 

TitanDiddly

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I use two as well- my favorite mouse, the USB IBM Scrollpoint pro doesn't work all the time, so I have a $2 PS/2 optical hooked up as well in case it decides to act funny that particular startup.
 

Mrvile

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How the hell do trackballs work. I could never see myself using a trackball mouse. *shudders*
 

djheater

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Originally posted by: JoeKing
Originally posted by: Amol
It's MICE

Not me, but I have a friend that uses a regular optical mouse and a trackball for other stuff (same comp)

nope, it's mouses

The jury is still out actually.

Both are acceptable. Though personally I think mouses is preferred.
 

JoeKing

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Originally posted by: Mrvile
Mouses...

And no, I only use one mouse, my MX510, for both gaming and graphix.

I've got the Duo MX combo so I don't really want to switch it out a perfectly good keyboard. Plus logitechs are a little too small for my hands.

I like the "fistful" feel of the old 3.0 intellimouse, I just wish my original didn't die because that design was perfection for my spider fingers.
 

Mrvile

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Wow I thought the MX510 was huge compared to my old HP optical mouse. Now I can't stand how small the HP one is. How big are the Intellimouses? I actually like the look of the Intellis better but I got the MX510 because it was "better for gaming."
 

SWScorch

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I did at work, because my boss bought me a wireless mouse that I hated, so I brought in my own mouse from home. However, because of the way the desk was set up, a wireless mouse was more convenient, so I switched between the two. He was spastic when he found out about this. "You can't have two mice on the same computer! You'll crash it all the time! It's a wonder it's still functioning!"
 

VirtualLarry

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Originally posted by: JoeKing
btw mouses is the correct term to use when talking about more than one computer mouse.
Spouses? Spice? Hmm. Maybe you're on to something there.

I have two keyboards and three mice on my computer already, and actually would have a couple more, if I had some PS/2 opticals handy.
 

JoeKing

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Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
Originally posted by: JoeKing
btw mouses is the correct term to use when talking about more than one computer mouse.
Spouses? Spice? Hmm. Maybe you're on to something there.

I have two keyboards and three mice on my computer already, and actually would have a couple more, if I had some PS/2 opticals handy.

USB mouses are cheap as dirt nowadays