ignis Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) Wired Mouse to your PC/Laptop how long dose it last ? What make ? Appears mine always starts to play up after a few months, non that I have bought last that long ? cheap no name to more expensive named ones lucky to last 6 months........ Present one is starting to play up, bought 4 months ago "Logitech" Did have for years a Microsoft Ball mouse, some years ago now puppy found the cord hanging down , here could not find one with the ball on the top, just could not get the hang of useng a side ball Edit that should read Microsoft Trackball Edited December 23, 2012 by ignis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 The one that came with my laptop only lasted about 12 months, but I bought one from Big C, CHiC brand, that has lasted nearly two years with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Always buy a higher end Logitech, My current mouse is getting on to four years now, never a hint of trouble, and a very good gaming mouse too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I don't want anything fancy with a lot of buttons and I'm not a gamer. I just wanted a simple mouse that would last longer than most of what is available in the local shops. I bought this one and so far, so good. I have probably bought a half dozen that failed within a year. http://www.invadeit.co.th/product/mice/razer/abyssus-gaming-mouse-p006087/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Always buy a higher end Logitech, My current mouse is getting on to four years now, never a hint of trouble, and a very good gaming mouse too. What is a high end mouse ? No not need wireless, my present Logitech was a little over 700 baht !! last week/10 days getting worse, click and opens most times 2 of everything, right click works when it feels like it. or will highlight word or object.............. could have bought 3 x cheap one for the price and lasted 2x longer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 My mouse is not wireless but it is meant for gaming so it has a lot of extra buttons, 7 plus a scroll wheel. Same mouse for nearly 4 years speaks for itself. Some times you pay more and you get more, but probably a lot of cheap mice are also running for years and years. It's a gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPuddingBertha Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I hate corded mice. I always use rechargeable cordless mice, with a charger in the dock. Previously I had a Trust model that I used for about 5 years, and now I have a Sangha which is also getting on for 5 years old. Neither cost more than 750B (equiv) in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I have a genuine Microsoft mouse (corded, optical) which is in its 13th year. Said beast has outlived all sorts of other mice cordless and corded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) No more cordless for me. I bought one that had a charger with it. It wasn't long before I had to leave the charger plugged in to even use it. The cord doesn't bother me at all. ADDED - the charge port was on the opposite end as the corded ones. I simply threw it in the waste basket. Edited December 23, 2012 by Gary A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiLife Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I'm thinking of giving one of these a go , any thoughts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happynthailand Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I have the corded verson of that trackball, been going strongfor over 5 years now. just have to clean out the trackball hole about every other month,gets dust in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) Can you still buy the corded one ? would be interested in that one, All I have seen is the wireless one you have to charge right ? feel sure I would never remember to do that. As soon as you get used to the trackball there great, few days you wonder why you ever used a normal mouse.. My UK MS one was great, sadly could not find one the same here, maybe will go back and get another Make sure it feels comfortable in your hand before buying, the one I bought here feels uncomfortable and so is difficult to use. Edited December 23, 2012 by ignis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommoPhysicist Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 The logitech wireless mouse that uses normal AA batteries M505. Batteries last about 6 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 The logitech wireless mouse that uses normal AA batteries M505. Batteries last about 6 months Agreed Tommo. My current Logitech battery mouse has been my friend for about three years now and the batteries last quite a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01322521959 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 The logitech wireless mouse that uses normal AA batteries M505. Batteries last about 6 months I have the same. Had it for a year now with the original battery. Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I haven't used a wired mouse in years. I have been using Logitech wireless 'laser' mice. In fact my Logitech G7 is so old that I now have to replace the rechargeable batteries it came with. I expect to get another 3 to 5 years of service out of it before needing another battery replacement. Seriously, go wireless, you'll be glad you did. I couldn't go back to a wired mouse now. And Logitech make very good wireless mice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomSand Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Logitech mice are superior because the mouse wheel is read optically instead of mechanically. Love my Logitech G500 wired gaming mouse for everyday use. Precise, durable and can write macros for the extra buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Love my Logitech G500 wired gaming mouse for everyday use. Precise, durable and can write macros for the extra buttons. I have the Logitech MX518 wired Gaming mouse and it's the best I've ever had. Have one at home and one at the office, each around 3 years old. Also a compact Logitech wireless mouse for my media center. Batteries last between 12 to 18+ months on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 Many thanks Looks like I must look at the Logitech gaming mouse, never looked because the only games I play if ever are Mach 3, or simple games like that. see which one feels the best in my hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Many thanks Looks like I must look at the Logitech gaming mouse, never looked because the only games I play if ever are Mach 3, or simple games like that. see which one feels the best in my hand This is the one I have MX518. Very light and comfortable but not sure of availability now. I'm sure they have a replacement model by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 Many thanks Looks like I must look at the Logitech gaming mouse, never looked because the only games I play if ever are Mach 3, or simple games like that. see which one feels the best in my hand This is the one I have MX518. Very light and comfortable but not sure of availability now. I'm sure they have a replacement model by now. The new one looks to be 1,190 baht @ Invadeit Info page from link on Invadeit : http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/optical-gaming-mouse-g400?crid=7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 The new one looks to be 1,190 baht @ Invadeit Info page from link on Invadeit : http://www.logitech....use-g400?crid=7 Good to see they have essentially the same model upgraded just in case mine ever does fail. But 3+ years and going strong. Seems I paid about twice that price when I bought mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewet88 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I'm thinking of giving one of these a go , any thoughts ? Using 1 now. Luv it. Help reduce soreness and pain on my right hand. The battery can last up to 1 year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewet88 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Many thanks Looks like I must look at the Logitech gaming mouse, never looked because the only games I play if ever are Mach 3, or simple games like that. see which one feels the best in my hand This is the one I have MX518. Very light and comfortable but not sure of availability now. I'm sure they have a replacement model by now. I had this too.. Wifey is using now... Mine still working well after 3+ years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 My mouse is the MX518 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadingo Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Two buttons. One wheel. Small and cheap. Had it over 2 years now. Cannot read the label properly but it says 'model M/312' Hard to see because the paper has worn away. Looking on the net it appears to be an Advent optical cable mouse PS2 connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftvader Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Love my Logitech G500 wired gaming mouse for everyday use. Precise, durable and can write macros for the extra buttons. I have the Logitech MX518 wired Gaming mouse and it's the best I've ever had. Have one at home and one at the office, each around 3 years old. Also a compact Logitech wireless mouse for my media center. Batteries last between 12 to 18+ months on it. I have the same mouse, we've been together for 3.5 years now. It needs cleaning once in a while but, apart from that, it is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I've never had a mouse fail. Not once. I've had dead batteries, a dirty hole on "laser" models, a dirty ball on the ball type which I took out and cleaned along with the wheels, using alcohol, a warn and slick mouse pad, a failed PS2 port which required a change to a USB model, and maybe things I can't remember. But I have a box full of old mice from upgrading and all still work. Right now I have a wireless Logitech laser model without rechargeable feature. Model M505 it says. The batteries last less than a year, seems like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 The other question.... if i buy one of these far more expensive gaming mouse, should I go to a different O.S will it work ? As said before have an old Microsoft trackball mouse, went up and go it out of the junk room, then the fun starts, drivers, .. long story short = could not get it to work even in 'compatibility mode' in Win 7........ no matter what I tried always comes up as incompatible Application. Keep thinking will get a new PC soon, if it has say Win 8, or Linux already and like it, would a mouse till work ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 First, I'm really surprised that an old basic mouse won't work. There are basic drivers built into Windows and it should plug and play. That one I can't answer. I have two "first" methods for determining compatibility. The first is to go to a web site where the hardware is sold and look at specifications. They usually list compatibility, even if you have to download drivers from the manufacturer. Here's an example. Scroll about half way down the page to "compatibility." Link The second is to go directly to the manufacturer's web site and surf for drivers for an item. If they have the driver then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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