Looking for a simple, cheap, reliable mouse

[Ken g6]

Mice. They don't make 'em like they used to. D:

All I need is a mouse with two buttons, a scroll wheel, a wire (i.e. no batteries to replace or charge) and no ball. (I.e. an optical mouse.)

First I tried a Logitech G100s, on sale for $20. Within about 3 months it stopped registering left-clicks reliably.

So I tried going cheap from Wal-Mart. $8 mouse has started registering left-clicks as double-clicks after less than 3 months.

Suggestions on something with a 5-year warranty, or rated for 100M clicks, or something?

 

[Ketchup]

Logitch M510. I know you think you don't want wireless, but have you ever had one? This is one of the most comfortable mice I have ever used, and I have had two of them for years (5+). Batteries last over 6 months. I will never go back to wired.

 

[JeffMD]

Yea go for the low end logitech gaming mouse you find at best buy, don't bother with their casual line that they sell in target and crap.

 

[MongGrel]

NM, I was thinking of something else.

I still prefer trackballs myself, the wife still uses my old Logitech LX3 mouse that has been bullet proof a long time.

 

[Ken g6]

Yea go for the low end logitech gaming mouse you find at best buy, don't bother with their casual line that they sell in target and crap.

That's the first thing I tried.

First I tried a Logitech G100s, on sale for $20. Within about 3 months it stopped registering left-clicks reliably.

Logitch M510. I know you think you don't want wireless, but have you ever had one? This is one of the most comfortable mice I have ever used, and I have had two of them for years (5+). Batteries last over 6 months. I will never go back to wired.

:hmm:
*grumble* *grumble* wireless *grumble* *grumble* batteries *grumble* *grumble* wifi interference *grumble* *grumble*
I'll think about it. Aside from that, it's the right shape.

 

[MongGrel]

Yeah, I'm not a big wireless fan myself for peripherals, used to only buy hard wired trackballs.

But Logitech stopped making those, the wireless ones really do last a long time and work well.

I was forced pretty much forced to try it out myself when they stopped making the wired ones if I wanted to keep using a trackball.

 

[bononos]

Mice. They don't make 'em like they used to. D:
All I need is a mouse with two buttons, a scroll wheel, a wire (i.e. no batteries to replace or charge) and no ball. (I.e. an optical mouse.)

First I tried a Logitech G100s, on sale for $20. Within about 3 months it stopped registering left-clicks reliably.
So I tried going cheap from Wal-Mart. $8 mouse has started registering left-clicks as double-clicks after less than 3 months.
Suggestions on something with a 5-year warranty, or rated for 100M clicks, or something?

The Asus Gladius has replaceable switches (don't know if the thumb switches are also replaceable) if you don't mind paying 'gaming' prices for a basic mouse.

Or you could open up the omron switches and retension the spring if the switch is still ok but the spring is a little squashed and clean the contact while you're at it.

 

[nerp]

I've always had decent look with Logitech's gaming mice. The consumer mice are OK too. Back in the day, Microsoft mice were fantastic, not the same these days. Lenovo has some nice business-like laser mice. I am currently rocking a Logitech g300s and it's nice.

 

[Ken g6]

Logitch M510. I know you think you don't want wireless, but have you ever had one? This is one of the most comfortable mice I have ever used, and I have had two of them for years (5+). Batteries last over 6 months. I will never go back to wired.

Well, I looked at mice at Walmart today, and they had one of these. So I got it.

The first thing I notice is it's heavy. I guess batteries will do that. It also has two extra buttons (back and forward for a web browser) that you didn't mention. Fortunately they're out-of-the-way. It moves nicely, though.

So I got a mouse with no tail, no squeak, and which is "invisible" (in terms of its laser.) We'll see how it goes.

Edit: The scroll wheel doesn't seem very precise. Not sure how long that will last.

 

[Ketchup]

I did forget to mention the browser buttons. I love them! I mentioned them in another thread recently and forget to mention them in this one. You can change them to do whatever you want with the Setpoint software, as well as manage other buttons (like the scroll wheel) and see battery life. I personally like the bit of weight to it. I know that everybody has their own taste, so I hope it works out for you.

 

[JeffMD]

That's the first thing I tried.

Ahh I thought the 100 was part of the casual line up. I was referring to like the g300s.

 

[videogames101]

logitech will replace that mouse dude, their support is A++

 

[nerp]

logitech will replace that mouse dude, their support is A++

True. They are known to send new mice to folks to send pretty old beat up dead mice. If the specific model you have a problem is no longer in production, they are known to send newer versions under warranty.

 

[Ken g6]

logitech will replace that mouse dude, their support is A++

Wasn't sure it was worth it for a $20 mouse. Come to think of it, it was kind of shady. I got the mouse in OEM packaging, from a third-party seller on Amazon. I'm not even sure it came with warranty info.

Anyway, I didn't care for the speed button either. It kept getting triggered accidentally when I'd drop the mouse from a few inches up.

 

[VirtualLarry]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826465005

 

[tynopik]

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-Button-Wired-Mouse-Black/dp/B005EJH6RW/

boom

done

mine's been running for years of heavy use with no problem

 

[pauldun170]

First I tried a Logitech G100s, on sale for $20. Within about 3 months it stopped registering left-clicks reliably.

Just replaced my G100s for the same reason.
Picked up a plain old Corsair Katar on a whim. Feels better to me than the G100s did.
Maybe when I get around to it I'll send the G100s back and use the replacement as a spare.

 

[TheRyuu]

I've been using a G400s for quite a while now and it's been super reliable. Not sure what the issue is with the G100s but both of them supposedly have flawless sensors if you care about that sort of stuff[1].

Logitech does seem to make some pretty durable mice so long as you're willing to spend a bit up front. The G400s was EOLed but you can still grab one although maybe at a premium. Although the G402 is apparently it's successor it does not have a flawless sensor as far as I can tell[1]. You'll have to get a G502 for that.

I'm not sure you can have all three of your needs at the same time. For something durable and reliable you may have to spend a little bit more (maybe $50-$60?) to get what you want.

[1] https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...OEbZzbXol6HLwqVkSmZcg/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=0

 

[Wall Street]

Most mice (and all Logitech mice) use switches made by Omron. Omron switches are known to stop registering or start double clicking eventually. Pretty much 90% of mice will eventually face this issue. You can repair these switches yourself if you are handy, but I would also recommend viewing a mouse as a ~2 year disposable product depending on the luck of the draw and how much you use it.

 

[fralexandr]

If you're still looking for a mouse, or a backup mouse, best buy has the logutech 303 for $25 +shipping, free store pickup
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9050/logitech-g303-daedalus-apex-capsule-review

http://slickdeals.net/f/8853151-log...pex-optical-gaming-mouse-25-free-store-pickup

 

[bononos]

Most mice (and all Logitech mice) use switches made by Omron. Omron switches are known to stop registering or start double clicking eventually. Pretty much 90% of mice will eventually face this issue. You can repair these switches yourself if you are handy, but I would also recommend viewing a mouse as a ~2 year disposable product depending on the luck of the draw and how much you use it.

There are many Omron models, the cheaper ones are rated for 1M, 5M clicks.

 

[fastamdman]

I absolutely love the logitech mice myself. I have been a logitech fan for the last 10+ years. I still have an original mx500 that works perfectly. I have used the 500s, 518s, g500's, g500s, you name it. I love logitech mice and the feel of them and the customer support and reliability.

Even if you go with a used logitech, they have great customer support. If it fails, they will do a one time thing and ship you out a free replacement mouse. When my g500 failed after a few years they sent me another one without any proof of purchase, or anything. I am still rocking that g500 currently and grabbed the wife a g500s the other day.

 

[topsecurity]

You should try Intex SLS3. It works good.

 

[BarkingGhostar]

I absolutely love the logitech mice myself. I have been a logitech fan for the last 10+ years. I still have an original mx500 that works perfectly. I have used the 500s, 518s, g500's, g500s, you name it. I love logitech mice and the feel of them and the customer support and reliability.

Even if you go with a used logitech, they have great customer support. If it fails, they will do a one time thing and ship you out a free replacement mouse. When my g500 failed after a few years they sent me another one without any proof of purchase, or anything. I am still rocking that g500 currently and grabbed the wife a g500s the other day.

I use to love Logitech mice until the MX Revolution went bye-bye and the POS they replaced it with (Performance MX) was nothing like it. Instead of charges lasting a couple of weeks it was no more than a couple of days.

Same great MSRP with 1/7 the battery life.

 

[runzwithsizorz]

g 500 I also have had Microsoft sidewinder x5 for years...seems price has skyrocketed! I bought mouse for around 50.00!