Need a mouse recommendation

[brikis98]

I've been using a borrowed Logitech Cordless MouseMan Optical but I need to give it back, so it's time for a new mouse.

My search on this forum turned up mostly recommendations for (what i consider) very expensive mice (>$50). I do play games and do some graphics work, but I don't need anything ridiculous... The 800dpi of my current mouse is probably enough, although more is always nicer

Requirements:

1. Wireless
2. Cheap (preferably < $20)
3. Minimum 3 buttons (left, right, thumb) and a scroll wheel
4. Optical or Laser

Optional:

1. Comes with a charger
2. > 800dpi
3. USB
4. Comfortable


UPDATE: I just got the Logitech MX610 for $10 AR with the deal posted here... thanks for all the help!

 

[IGBT]

..Ive been using Logitech trackballs for years. Better them mouses and uses way less desktop realestate. (computer desk).

 

[JHP]

I use a Logitech media center mouse. It is not as cheap as you would like (around $40). But it works very well! Batteries work for about 6months when used daily.

I actually just found one on ebay NIB for $25 buy it now

http://cgi.ebay.com/LOGITECH-MEDIA-PLAY...NS_W0QQitemZ250071011533QQcmdZViewItem

 

[secretanchitman]

microsoft intellimouse explorer 3.0 is one of the best ones ive ever used. in fact, microsoft will replace any keyboard/mouse as long as you own it! i had an intellimouse 1.1 and when it died, they gave me the 3.0!

 

[Azndude51]

There's a good deal on a Logitech MX610 at Radio Shack that I saw on Slickdeals. However, there's a pretty big rebate if you're willing to deal with that, but Logitech is very good with their rebates.

 

[Roguestar]

Originally posted by: secretanchitman
microsoft intellimouse explorer 3.0 is one of the best ones ive ever used. in fact, microsoft will replace any keyboard/mouse as long as you own it! i had an intellimouse 1.1 and when it died, they gave me the 3.0!

Hot damn I did not know that. I was going to recommend the Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 just because it's great, but after four years mine is starting to see the end of its life (the buttons are worn in and the scroll wheel is dying, but frankly four years is fantastic for a mouse of its calibre).

OP: To find all that for under $20 you're looking for gold dust. For me $50 is only £25 and I think that's actually on the cheap end for a mouse with the features you're looking. To be honest I'd say shell out a little extra and get one of the Intellimouse Explorer 3.0s or one of the new logitech laser mice (can't remember the model number right now).

 

[Blain]

I love the button layout of the MouseMan mice. Cordless or not... Buy One!

 

[brikis98]

Originally posted by: Azndude51
There's a good deal on a Logitech MX610 at Radio Shack that I saw on Slickdeals. However, there's a pretty big rebate if you're willing to deal with that, but Logitech is very good with their rebates.

wow, that looks smoking hot, thanks!

if i have time during lunch, i'll try to grab one...

 

[AllGamer]

all Logitech lazer mouse are the best for gaming and regular use

 

[brikis98]

well, i just went to my nearest radio shack and picked up the Logitech MX 610 for $10 AR... seems similar in performance to my previous mouseman optical, except this thing has a ton more (semi-useful) buttons. so, my old wireless desktop has been replaced with:

* Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard (thread): $5
* Logitech MX610 Wireless Lasser Mouse (thread): $10

$15 for a couple of nice input devices... nice

 

[So]

Originally posted by: Roguestar

Originally posted by: secretanchitman
microsoft intellimouse explorer 3.0 is one of the best ones ive ever used. in fact, microsoft will replace any keyboard/mouse as long as you own it! i had an intellimouse 1.1 and when it died, they gave me the 3.0!

Hot damn I did not know that. I was going to recommend the Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 just because it's great, but after four years mine is starting to see the end of its life (the buttons are worn in and the scroll wheel is dying, but frankly four years is fantastic for a mouse of its calibre).

OP: To find all that for under $20 you're looking for gold dust. For me $50 is only £25 and I think that's actually on the cheap end for a mouse with the features you're looking. To be honest I'd say shell out a little extra and get one of the Intellimouse Explorer 3.0s or one of the new logitech laser mice (can't remember the model number right now).

Yeah, MS hardware warranty support is really excellent. I bought the ORIGINAL Intellimouse Explorer (1.0) and a number of them kept dying on me (same design flaw in the cable) -- I got a bunch of different revisions until finally they came up w/ the 3.0 and it's still working today, although not on my main rig (G7 there )