Need a new mouse. What is good, seriously good?

[mickledore]

I'm just using a bog standard Logitech mouse. Cost me about £8. You get what you pay for!
I've tried a tablet for my editing and can't get on with it. Too many times I have to revert to the keyboard so it doesn't save time at all. Just a PIA. (Anyone want a hardly used tablet?)
I keep hearing about trackball mouses (mice?) and gaming mice and all sorts of other types of mouse that give good non jerky control of cursors and brushes etc.

I don't play games so the only really intricate stuff I do is Photoshop.

What is the suggestion? What is good? Would prefer wireless because of the configuation of my desk.

 

[neil_g]

i use a razer deathadder high DPI for editing and games. not wireless though, i always find wireless mice slightly laggy.

 

[f/1.2]

We use these on all our computers, oldest one is a few years old and still going strong.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Pe...85397&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+performance+mx

 

[Ulfric M Douglas]

I use gaming laser wired mouses on everything.
Never wireless.
Never mess with the settings.
Less buttons the better.
I like Razer brand too.

 

[mickledore]

Thanks guys.
Those gaming mouses look seriously scary!

Just one question if I may.
How long is the cable on these things? The specs I've looked at don't mention that but I need a minimum of 1.50 metres and preferably a bit more.

 

[neil_g]

the razer cable is pretty long. spec says 7 feet cable.

 

[mickledore]

That will do me. Many thanks.
Do you know what the difference between these two is, apart from £30?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Razer-Deathadder-Ergonomic-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B00ABS62C6

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Razer-Death...90939&sr=8-2&keywords=razer+chroma+deathadder

 

[neil_g]

the chroma is the latest version. ive got a non-chroma and its just as good. i think the only real difference is the LED colour on the chroma can be changed?

 

[mickledore]

Think I can manage without changing colours!!
Many thanks for your help and advice.

 

[LC2]

I use:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Redragon®-C...d=1449857451&sr=8-1&keywords=red+dragon+mouse
There is a pre-programmed button for changing the dpi (and thus accuracy).

 

[mickledore]

Thanks. I got one of the Deathadders that Neil sugested.
Arrived today and is now working. What a difference from my old thing.
This too has a dpi button and I'm experimenting to see which setting is best for my ham fistedness!

 

[ianp5a]

Try the mouse on your tablet just out of interest. It might be something that suits you.

 

[lucky247]

How about a RAT 9 wireless mouse. Comes with a precision button by the thumb to slow the cursor down. Targeted at gamers but has custom buttons and a great DPI range...