Hi all !!
It's time for a new mouse, & I've got about $70 to spend. I've had an MS Wireless Laser Mouse for about 4 years, & I've started to notice it locking up for a few seconds every so often. It may be nothing, but I've just decided it's time to upgrade. After a rather exhaustive search, & research, I've decided on one of three:
1) MS Sidewinder X8
Have done plenty of research on this one. Reviews seem to be very good. The negative things said, seem to be a bunch of nitpicking. I personally think that a lot of the complaints, stem from those who don't like wireless mice for gaming, or from little problems (ex: loose mouse feet), that seem to be major trouble, but can be readily fixed. Ergonomics of the X8 is anolther one. I believe ergonomics is a personal preference. I have larger than average hands, & the size of the X8 is about the same as what I currently have. Mostly though, I think the complaints about the X8, stem from the fact that this is a Microsoft product, aka "the evil empire".
2)Razer Death Adder (3500 dpi version) I think the name, reputation, & reviews of the Death Adder speak from themselves. Probably redundant to mention them here.
3) Razer Imperator Reviews seem very good, like with most Razer products. Probably don't need to say too much here either.
I guess my dilemma is this. I own other Razer equipment (sound card & mouse pad). I think both are excellent, & would have no qualms about adding to my Razer arsenal! While the Death Adder seems to be the most stable of Razer mice, I also realize it's an optical mouse. This may be a baseless fear, & probably is. I'll take my lumps if I have to. The Imperator. After reading reviews, & several conversations, I think this may be a winner! On the other hand, I've used Microsoft keyboards & mice for years ( I use a Sidewinder X6 keyboard & Wireless Laser Mouse now) with no problems, & have no reason, at the moment, to believe I'll have problems now. May be wrong on that one as well. Newegg is sold out of the X8 for now, both the Death Adder & Imperator are in stock, the Imperator is too expensive on Newegg. Amazon have all 3 for about $60 (DA) & $70 (Imperator & X8). See, I prefer wireless mice, but don't have too many qualms about going back to a wired mouse. Something else. I mostly play adventure games, but I also play rpg & fps games. I don't play online.
I would appreciate hearing what some of you think. Take Care, & thanks for listening & reading !!!
It's time for a new mouse, & I've got about $70 to spend. I've had an MS Wireless Laser Mouse for about 4 years, & I've started to notice it locking up for a few seconds every so often. It may be nothing, but I've just decided it's time to upgrade. After a rather exhaustive search, & research, I've decided on one of three:
1) MS Sidewinder X8
Have done plenty of research on this one. Reviews seem to be very good. The negative things said, seem to be a bunch of nitpicking. I personally think that a lot of the complaints, stem from those who don't like wireless mice for gaming, or from little problems (ex: loose mouse feet), that seem to be major trouble, but can be readily fixed. Ergonomics of the X8 is anolther one. I believe ergonomics is a personal preference. I have larger than average hands, & the size of the X8 is about the same as what I currently have. Mostly though, I think the complaints about the X8, stem from the fact that this is a Microsoft product, aka "the evil empire".
2)Razer Death Adder (3500 dpi version) I think the name, reputation, & reviews of the Death Adder speak from themselves. Probably redundant to mention them here.
3) Razer Imperator Reviews seem very good, like with most Razer products. Probably don't need to say too much here either.
I guess my dilemma is this. I own other Razer equipment (sound card & mouse pad). I think both are excellent, & would have no qualms about adding to my Razer arsenal! While the Death Adder seems to be the most stable of Razer mice, I also realize it's an optical mouse. This may be a baseless fear, & probably is. I'll take my lumps if I have to. The Imperator. After reading reviews, & several conversations, I think this may be a winner! On the other hand, I've used Microsoft keyboards & mice for years ( I use a Sidewinder X6 keyboard & Wireless Laser Mouse now) with no problems, & have no reason, at the moment, to believe I'll have problems now. May be wrong on that one as well. Newegg is sold out of the X8 for now, both the Death Adder & Imperator are in stock, the Imperator is too expensive on Newegg. Amazon have all 3 for about $60 (DA) & $70 (Imperator & X8). See, I prefer wireless mice, but don't have too many qualms about going back to a wired mouse. Something else. I mostly play adventure games, but I also play rpg & fps games. I don't play online.
I would appreciate hearing what some of you think. Take Care, & thanks for listening & reading !!!
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