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Do you put a premium on the mouse?

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief September 13, 2010 · 1 min read

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I think one of the most neglected devices in a computer (especially the desktop PC) is the mouse. As a pointing device it’s one of the most used peripherals (more often than the keyboard) in the PC. I always have uneasy feeling whenever I see someone using a defective mouse.

So I wondered, “do people put a premium on the mouse as a pointing device?”

I think for a segment of the population — i.e. graphic designers, hard-core gamers and the likes — the answer would be a big yes.

I, for one, love using a huge trackball — particularly the Logitech Marble Mouse. I think it’s very accurate and more comfortable to use. Besides, it’s not that expensive either.

I think the most expensive mouse I’ve ever spent on was around Php3,500 for a Logitech MX1000 (which was damaged after a single charge due to voltage problems).

How about the rest? How much do you spend for a mouse and which type do you prefer to use?

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Abe Olandres

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85 Comments

paparapapa · 16 years ago

Mine is a COMPAQ Mouse equipped with mouseball. Still works fine since 2000.

E · 16 years ago

mine is logitech M215 optical wireless… not so expensive for a wireless mouse..

mrkwuzhir24 · 16 years ago

san sa PI nakakabili ng razer mamba? at magkano!!!!!!!! salamat po sa sasagot! hehehehehehehehheehe

Michael · 16 years ago

Apple Magic Mouse, no area for dirt to creep in. Scroll with momentum, FTW! (momentum scrolling doesn’t work in Windows 7 though)

Iyan Sommerset · 16 years ago

Razer Naga. Great gaming mouse. Also great utility mouse – programmable buttons rule.

Alec · 16 years ago

I use an Apple magic mouse in combo with the Apple magic trackpad.

MyMaria · 16 years ago

Apple magic mouse for me :)

squishy · 16 years ago

stopped using a mouse altogether and relied on a wacom pen and tablet for my pointing needs. although i prefer logitech or genius mouses, not too cheap, not too expensive.

MrOrange · 16 years ago

Logitech. Have two Logitech Trackballs. A cordless optical trackman I got for close to 3k and an optical trackman without scroll. I would like to use a mouse but problem is space… make it the lack of it.

Ton · 16 years ago

Logitech for as long as I can remember. These things last long after you’d want them to.

John Lacson · 16 years ago

I use an Apple Magic mouse for general use, and a Wacom Intuos for graphic work.

If only wacom could make a pen for the iPad… Sigh….

The trackpad is my LEAST favorite pointing device. Wacom pen is my favorite.

rhyan · 16 years ago

I’ve used A4-Tech wired mouse with 2x click button for my desktop before. When I bought my laptop, I used a CD-R King mouse that serve me well. Then i tried to go wireless with Logitech M505. I’m having problems with my hand lately, I just hoped it was not caused by the mouse.

blankPixels · 16 years ago

I’m currently using an A4Tech mouse, the one with “disco lights”. It was a gift from my partner. LOL.

Anyway, even though I don’t do much graphics designing nowadays, I still want to make sure my right hand holding the mouse is comfortable. I’ve been experiencing pain on my right wrist because of the old mouse I was using, the A4Tech generic black mouse. So, yes, I now put a premium on my mouse.

I’m planning on buying a mouse with trackball and you suggested on Twitter that I can find the one I was looking for at Logitech in Megamall. Haven’t been there yet, but, will buy my first trackball mouse when I get a chance to. :)

Kinny · 16 years ago

I use the egg mouse Php250 or a glow in the dark Ghost mouse which I got for 20 US dollars. I prefer the wired ones vs. the trackpads or cordless variety.

batang henyo · 16 years ago

hindi, minsan lang ako gumamit ng mouse lagi ako nasa ‘terminal’

NonesenseLife · 16 years ago

i use lexma wireless mouse,its worth it,ive been using it for a year still i dont change the battery the price is 1.8k :)

d00dz · 16 years ago

Using a Razer Mamba and Razer Naga on my desktops and an Arc Mouse for my laptop (got for $5 from Amazon due to a pricing error).

My first premium mouse was a Logitech G5 which got replaced by the aforementioned Razers after the left button got stuck.

All in all, I believe premium mice actually do have sizable performance benefits over cheap mice especially if you’re a gamer.

d00dz · 16 years ago

Using a Razer Mamba and Razer Naga on my desktops and an Arc Mouse for my laptop (got for $5 from Amazon due to a pricing error).

My first premium mouse was a Logitech G5 which got replaced by the aforementioned Razers after the left button got stuck.

Phryxes · 16 years ago

i am using a Razer Mamba gaming mice.. it fits perfectly and the accuracy is just awesome. Pwede siyang gamitin wireless or wired. its abit pricey for a mouse but definitely worth it, so yeah, i do put premium on my mouse.

Calvin · 16 years ago

im using the microsoft arc mouse although parang i want to have the bluetrack instead. or even logitech’s darkfield mice. anyway, ok na rin yun kesa CD-R king na gamit ko before.

harv3y · 16 years ago

I’m using A4tech G7-630 gaming mouse for about a month. I’m not into gaming though. I used it on my MSI u230 while surfing the net. The design is nice and it function excellent *for me*. It’s the expensive mouse I bought @ Php780 hahaha

ApplesH · 16 years ago

I hate using a defective mouse and cringe when watching people try to beat theirs into working properly. I personally use a Logitech M505 which I bought for $50.

razorous · 16 years ago

I bought the BT Mouse from Logitech which costs I think around 2k+ back then. I didnt really like the way it performed after a couple of use… Very big difference when using wired mouse talaga. Nagla-lag kasi, but it think its because of the crapy buitin bluetooth in my netbook… Haayy…

manaka_junpei · 16 years ago

Wireless Mouse is the stupidiest idea kaya nasira yan dahil sa Overcharge, back to the basic mouse, neither may Bola sa loob, 2 buttons or 3, scroll button na, basta huwag lang kakaibang itsura, at isa pa, sukatin mo ang kamay mo sa mouse na angkop ba sa controls mo

ogago · 16 years ago

im using that m305 like mouse from cd r king, 480php only and not bad. coz i prefer using trackpad on my notebook kaya im not that into mouse

sylv3rblade · 16 years ago

Wired Mouse + Wireless Mouse + Tablet for it’s uses :)

PICTUREISTA · 16 years ago

I’m loving my LOGITECH M305 mouse. i just love it! :)

sky · 16 years ago

I am currently using a Logitech M505 wireless mouse. What’s important for me in a mouse is its portability and battery life, as I own a notebook and a netbook. It’s small but easy to grip thanks to its rubberized side grips. And it has that Logitech unifying receiver which I can use on my future Logitech purchases. So yeah, I put a premium on my mouse.

Val · 16 years ago

I’m using a cheap mouse right now because my A4tech X-7 broke. Been wanting to get the G5 as I hear good things about it. Either that or the MS Sidewinder; however, mahal. Prolly will wait until this mouse breaks down.

Sir Yuga,
Where did you get your Logitech trackball and for how much? I might use that if its cheaper than a gaming mouse.

paul e. · 16 years ago

i use a cdr-king mouse for the home laptop. but for my netbook i’m a bit more picky… it’s currently paired with an a4tech bluetooth mouse that i got for just under 1k.

Jhay · 16 years ago

I use the typical optical mouse from Logitech, black to go with my laptop since I’m not a serious gamer. Tried a trackball but I never got used to it.

Chris · 16 years ago

Magic Mouse for me. Replaced it with the magic trackpad for the desktop though.

Ving · 16 years ago

I also use the Logitech MX Revolution. It’s pretty awesome for a mouse. :)

Rom · 16 years ago

Best mouse I’ve spent money on is my Logitech MX Revolution. Unfortunately the newer Performance MX is a disappointment to its predecessor.

LunaTech · 16 years ago

i have a A4tech g7-630 gaming mouse… im still saving money for cyborg R.A.T. 9 para bagay sa m11x ko…. imo

Jedd · 16 years ago

I try to buy new mice that is exactly the same as my last one. The hand adapts to it over extended use, sort of becomes like a part of your hand. A new, different mouse always feels awkward no matter how expensive it is. You gradually get used to it though.

neis · 16 years ago

got a microsoft arc mouse – better than any logitech wireless i encountered – my hands are a bit small so just fits :) and very responsive (compared to logitech wireless devices i used)

Andre Marcelo-Tanner · 16 years ago

I got a nice bluetooth mouse and a rf mouse from logitech, expensive but worth it, no wires and laser. Used to like the marble, but it can get difficult to use in gaming or graphic uses.

IC DeaDPiPoL · 16 years ago

been using CDRKing mouses lately. Most expensive mouse I’ve bought was a Genius Optical mouse that had 2 additional buttons on the left and right sides (for web browsing) and two scrollers which was priced at P800.00++ more than 5 years ago and its usefulness ended when a house rat “raped” it (losing the rubber of it’s scrollers AND flayed wires).

Lately CDRKing mouses tend to have some inborn defects with those using a rubber scroller tend to lose it’s internal grip while those with plastic scroller suffer from shakey controls (cursor tends to vibrate when left alone)

P · 16 years ago

I prefer a mouse over, say, a trackpad. I go for the branded ones (preferably Logitech, by habit) because in the cheaper models (ESPECIALLS CDR-KING), the padding underneath the buttons tends to wear out easily after just a month…it’s something I can no longer tolerate, as my right index finger strains easily.