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Illustrators Corner - Microstock Illustrators Forum => Illustration - General => Topic started by: cthoman on October 25, 2011, 14:22
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Does anyone have a mouse they really like? Not the little furry kind, but a computer mouse. My new iMac came with a Magic Mouse. I really like it (especially the multi-touch stuff), but it eats batteries, so I probably should replace it with something corded.
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This mouse has been great for me, I love it. Comes with a usb cord to recharge when it gets low, and the battery charge lasts a really long time. It's a bit pricey but it was worth it for me.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Performance-Mouse-Mac/dp/B002HWRJBM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1319571559&sr=8-3 (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Performance-Mouse-Mac/dp/B002HWRJBM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1319571559&sr=8-3)
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Yep, mouse is the one most underestimated factor in workflow, in fact it's so underestimated, almost nobody even thinks of it - real photoshop fulltime pros do tho. I used to be a serious gamer, tournaments and all back in quakeworld, so when I re-dsicovered quake live, I also bought me a steelseries xai... I cut thru my photoshopping almost twice as fast with it. No misses with the tools. All the computer branded mouses that most people get feel like unhandleable junk in comparison.
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Second the Logitec Performance Mouse MX. It's very comfortable, has a thumb switch that changes mouse pointer response (good for PS work) and the center wheel "hyperscroll" function is amazing! it's like a skateboard ball bearing, and once you get used to it you can go from end to end of long documents in a hurry.
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and also the mouse mat has a huge impact on performance
I used the plastic type for years, then I switched to the fabric kind and it's quite better (more precise) with an optical mouse in my opinion
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Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have to take a look at those. Although, I probably won't be doing much gaming. My mouse spends most of its time in Illustrator or surfing.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have to take a look at those. Although, I probably won't be doing much gaming. My mouse spends most of its time in Illustrator or surfing.
esport mice are the best ever built for anything. after a year using the xai, using the regular ms or logitech simply on a desktop felt like guiding a very drunk fat person by the shoulder. they don't track 50% of the time just most ppl have nothing to compare it to.
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This, it's a dream: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-pointers/mice/devices/laser-mouse-g9x (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-pointers/mice/devices/laser-mouse-g9x)
Also the Razer mice are brilliant. Make sure you get a really good pad though, otherwise it won't make much difference.
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Does anyone have a mouse they really like? Not the little furry kind, but a computer mouse. My new iMac came with a Magic Mouse. I really like it (especially the multi-touch stuff), but it eats batteries, so I probably should replace it with something corded.
Have you considered Mobee Magic Charger for Magic Mouse? http://store.apple.com/us/product/H4825ZM/A (http://store.apple.com/us/product/H4825ZM/A) (site doesn't work at the moment)
I didn't like Magic Mouse at all. It really wasn't love at first touch but now I'm so used to it that I have problems to work with another mouse when I have no batteries left in drawer.
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I'm still a big fan of the Microsoft Intelli mouse though probably dated. But works great for me on all my computers for years.
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I know this seems like a silly question, but why do people like mice (mouses :D )?
I've been using a trackball for decades, and just hate mice. I do all my PS editing with my trackball, and have no problems controlling it very precisely. And I don't have to move my hand all over the desk to do so. It just sits in one spot, stationary.
I've absolutely never understood why just about everyone prefers a mouse to a trackball, when to me the latter seems so much better.
What am I missing?
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Have you considered Mobee Magic Charger for Magic Mouse? [url]http://store.apple.com/us/product/H4825ZM/A[/url] ([url]http://store.apple.com/us/product/H4825ZM/A[/url]) (site doesn't work at the moment)
I didn't like Magic Mouse at all. It really wasn't love at first touch but now I'm so used to it that I have problems to work with another mouse when I have no batteries left in drawer.
Cool! Thanks.
I had some problems with the magic mouse too when I first got it. The side scrolling was weird. Now, I like the side scrolling. It's convenient not to have to use the Hand tool anymore to move around the artboard in Illustrator.
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I ended up buying the Mobee Charger for my mouse. It seems to work pretty well so far.
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This, it's a dream: [url]http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-pointers/mice/devices/laser-mouse-g9x[/url] ([url]http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-pointers/mice/devices/laser-mouse-g9x[/url])
I'm going to give this one a try. I really like the set of weights that comes with it to fine-tune the weight of the mouse. That's the big issue I've always had with mice, some are too heavy and some are too light.
I just ordered it last night. We'll see how it goes. :)
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I know this seems like a silly question, but why do people like mice (mouses :D )?
I've been using a trackball for decades, and just hate mice. I do all my PS editing with my trackball, and have no problems controlling it very precisely. And I don't have to move my hand all over the desk to do so. It just sits in one spot, stationary.
I've absolutely never understood why just about everyone prefers a mouse to a trackball, when to me the latter seems so much better.
What am I missing?
"All over the desk" seems a bit exaggerated to me: I can move from left to right of screen in less than 3" of mouse movement.
I tried both trackball and graphics tabled and still find mouse the best option, I guess it's up to each of us to choose what we like the best.
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I know this seems like a silly question, but why do people like mice (mouses :D )?
I've been using a trackball for decades, and just hate mice. I do all my PS editing with my trackball, and have no problems controlling it very precisely. And I don't have to move my hand all over the desk to do so. It just sits in one spot, stationary.
I've absolutely never understood why just about everyone prefers a mouse to a trackball, when to me the latter seems so much better.
Same here. Wouldn't want to do serious work with a mouse.
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Best mouse I've bought was Logitech and it works great still using it.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Anywhere-Mouse-MX/dp/B002HWRJBC/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1347457163&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=Logitech+mouse+everywere (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Anywhere-Mouse-MX/dp/B002HWRJBC/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1347457163&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=Logitech+mouse+everywere)
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I'm using the G9X (which I mentioned buying earlier in this thread, under my old username helix7). It's easily the best mouse I've ever owned.
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I use a 10 euro mouse and it does the job for me. But I am sure no one cares. LOL
IMF Blue Trace Mouse by Logik
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It's not a mouse, but I recently got a Bamboo Touch and Pen and it helped eliminate a lot of the repetitive strain I was feeling with even a good ergonomic mouse.
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Logitech's gaming devices are really great. Very tough and precise. The one I'm using came with a bunch of weights to customize the whole 'feel' and balance of the device. Couple of customizable buttons, two extra buttons for a quick change of the device's precision. I'm really satisfied with it.
I also have a Wacom tablet which came with a mouse, but I rarely use it. The only good thing is that it's battery-less and cord-less at the same time.
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If you're ever considering which mouse to buy then the Logitech MX518 Optical Gaming Mouse is extremely accurate with adjustable sensitivty and the weight feels right - had a few now and recommend them for design work to anyone that'll listen.
Never been bettered in my experience.
Cut 'n' pasted from here (http://www.microstockgroup.com/general-stock-discussion/wacom-for-illustrator-artists/msg268663/#msg268663)
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I use a 10 euro mouse and it does the job for me. But I am sure no one cares. LOL
IMF Blue Trace Mouse by Logik
Didn't pay anything for mine - it came with the computer :o
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I use a 10 euro mouse and it does the job for me. But I am sure no one cares. LOL
IMF Blue Trace Mouse by Logik
Didn't pay anything for mine - it came with the computer :o
LOL. My laptop didnt come with one, it was a discount offer and came with no extras.
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no mouse, wacom cintiq 24 HD ;D
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Yep, mouse is the one most underestimated factor in workflow, in fact it's so underestimated, almost nobody even thinks of it - real photoshop fulltime pros do tho.[…]
hmm… Real photoshop fulltime pros use tablets…
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Yep, mouse is the one most underestimated factor in workflow, in fact it's so underestimated, almost nobody even thinks of it - real photoshop fulltime pros do tho.[…]
hmm… Real photoshop fulltime pros use tablets…
I'm not sure there is one RIGHT way to do things. I wouldn't trade in my mouse for a tablet, but I wouldn't try to force a mouse on anybody either. As long as it gets the job done, it's the RIGHT equipment.