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RyuriaL
Profile Joined November 2008
Singapore78 Posts
August 19 2009 11:18 GMT
#1
Well, my old trusty logitech has died. now looking for a suitable replacement. Usually i'd just go over to the local electronics/computer store and get a random cheap one off the shelves. however this time i think i shall spend more time on this decision.

Question is, how am i supposed to go about choosing a mouse that both suits me (i have relatively small hands), and suits starcraft playing.

Are the established brands like razer or steelseries really worth the cost? what sorta advantage do they have...

also, i was checking out the razer mamba, which imo, simply costs too much for just a mouse. it has this thing called razer synapse... + Show Spoiler +
Razer Synapse™ Onboard Memory
With its upgraded Razer Synapse™ onboard memory, the Razer Mamba enables you to store more profiles and longer macro strings on your mouse without the need for software. You can now take your custom mouse settings to any tournament or LAN party, without the hassle of any software.

What the hell does longer macro strings mean anyway...

confuzzled.

any advice would be really appreciated.

JohnColtrane
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Australia4813 Posts
August 19 2009 11:27 GMT
#2
buy the $2 one from the junk shop, itll work good enough
HEY MEYT
SilverSkyLark
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Philippines8437 Posts
August 19 2009 11:33 GMT
#3
I don't have a Razer mouse (planning to get Krait anyway), but when choosing a new one, I'd always look for the comfort, can't really play if your mouse does not fit in your hand. I dunno about you but the weight factor is also my concern, I can't play with heavy mice.

On Razer mice, they're really created for gaming and they have buttons that you can set to specific commands in-game. For example you can press the side buttons to select different weapons while playing CS or other games, I'm not sure if you can do the same for SC though. If you'll get a Razer mouse, consider the games/programs (I think you can also use those customizable buttons for Photoshop) you have on your pc. I only have StarCraft here so I'll most likely get a Krait.
"If i lost an arm, I would play w3." -IntoTheWow || "Member of Hyuk Hyuk Hyuk cafe. He's the next Jaedong, baby!"
CharlieMurphy
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States22895 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-08-19 11:35:43
August 19 2009 11:35 GMT
#4
just get the logitech optical mini, that's what all the pros use nowadays.

Or you can go with a logitech G1-G3 or just a basic razer, check for deals on older models around the webs. I got a razer for 13 bucks from some deal.
..and then I would, ya know, check em'. (Aka SpoR)
Azrael1111
Profile Joined July 2008
United States550 Posts
August 19 2009 11:36 GMT
#5
Get a wmo 1.1a/imo 1.1a if you don't mid low dpi. They can be hard to find, but are generally very cheap and reliable.
SilverSkyLark
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Philippines8437 Posts
August 19 2009 11:36 GMT
#6
Ooh, the Razer Krait is now cheaper, or yeah, go look for a deal.
"If i lost an arm, I would play w3." -IntoTheWow || "Member of Hyuk Hyuk Hyuk cafe. He's the next Jaedong, baby!"
Hammy
Profile Joined January 2009
France828 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-08-19 11:39:17
August 19 2009 11:37 GMT
#7
There are a million posts about this so I won't really give much detail, but if you want a mouse that'll last a long time and will give you perfect performance for both SC and SC2, I'd suggest either a Logitech G3 or a Razer Salmosa (preferably asian edition, but both are just great). I prefer the Salmosa for pure gaming, but having two extra buttons on the G3 isn't bad for basic navigation (the salmosa only has three buttons).
In my opinion, other Razer mice, or steelseries mice in general, are just way too expensive for what you get (they aren't bad, just way overpriced).
I'm not a mouse expert though : ) I've just used many and gamed a lot, and right now I can't stand using any other mouse than the two I recommended because they're that awesome...

Edit: It's true that pros use the LMO for SC:BW, but he might as well buy a mouse that allows him to play games that require some higher dpi (like, say SC2). The only advantage the LMO has over other mice is it's price, but it isn't very polyvalent.
writer22816
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States5775 Posts
August 19 2009 12:04 GMT
#8
I like my G1, it's what pros use for starcraft, it's very durable and its dpi is good enough so that I doubt I'll have any problems playing SC2.

It's very very easily found in mainland China for ~100 RMB but I heard it's really rare or discontinued in other countries, dunno about Singapore.
8/4/12 never forget, never forgive.
Camlito
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
Australia4040 Posts
August 19 2009 12:13 GMT
#9
Do any Logitech Mini Opticals get sold with cords anymore? I tried to buy one with a cord and theres like 10 different types of cordless Logitech Mini op. Are they sold in any particular stores in Australia? (Latter a question to Australias).
sAviOr...
coltrane
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Chile988 Posts
August 19 2009 12:25 GMT
#10
This is a nice mouse


+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]

oh you mean an X-Y Position Indicator for a Display System, sry nevermind
Jävla skit
StorrZerg
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States13919 Posts
August 19 2009 12:28 GMT
#11
starcraft 2 is coming out soon, so i'd go for mouse with better stats and dpi. Razor is a good place to get a mouse, so i'd recommend them.
Hwaseung Oz fan for life. Swing out, always swing out.
Scorch
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Austria3371 Posts
August 19 2009 12:35 GMT
#12
Go to your local electronics store and try out what they have. Go purely for how well it fits your hand. Don't go looking for an expensive Logitech or Razer mouse thinking they are vastly superior. If you find a cheap no-name mouse most comfortable, then so be it. Almost all optical mice are "good enough" from a technical point of view. If you want to save a few bucks, order the mouse online instead of buying it in the retail store.
pangshai
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
Chinatown5333 Posts
August 19 2009 12:45 GMT
#13
hahaha, razer synapse. thats pretty funny. anyway i'd recommend the krait, but i only got the krait initially cause my laptop mouse was crap and SC was not playable on it, and i wanted something "replacable," ie if i broke it i could buy the exact same mouse, and won't have to get used to another mouse. but it was a really good mouse except the non stick pads wore out pretty quickly.
#1 midas fan
stroggos
Profile Joined February 2009
New Zealand1543 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-08-19 12:54:59
August 19 2009 12:51 GMT
#14
my g5 just broke as well. apparently they can only handle 8,000,000 clicks before the buttons stop working.

I'm looking for another mouse that can handle a lot before dying, needs to be comfortable as well(like my g5 was) Also needs to never malfunction during games(like my g5 did)
hi
killadevill
Profile Joined January 2009
Canada35 Posts
August 19 2009 13:30 GMT
#15
8,000,000 clicks?
100 clicks per minute
15 minute game average
25 games a day

theoretically, based on complete guesswork 6 months for a pro, roughly
DIMJkE
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Bulgaria425 Posts
August 19 2009 14:06 GMT
#16
Didnt bisu have his Soccer mouse for much longer than 6 months but?

I know he recently requested a new one, and he had a Soccer mouse at Daum OSL. Did he replace them or keep if for 1.5 years approximately?
VictorW
Profile Joined May 2009
United States157 Posts
August 19 2009 14:09 GMT
#17
My friend somehow convinced me to buy a Razer Death Adder a couple years ago. He's from Santa Barbara so that should tell you something. The size makes it really comfortable. Normal mice feel small to me now.

Anyway, for any mouse you'd get, I'd highly recommend one with 5 buttons since you should be able to bind keys to the extra buttons. So you can do something like bind Ctrl to the buttons or put patrol on your mouse or even some F keys.
Process is more important than the result
decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20154 Posts
August 19 2009 15:43 GMT
#18
On August 19 2009 23:06 DIMJkE wrote:
Didnt bisu have his Soccer mouse for much longer than 6 months but?

I know he recently requested a new one, and he had a Soccer mouse at Daum OSL. Did he replace them or keep if for 1.5 years approximately?


Thats what im using, i like it a lot.
I also have an mx518 but after a few years the right click is dying on me during games so i'm back to the logitech soccer miniob which works like a champ
how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
Pokebunny
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States10654 Posts
August 19 2009 15:44 GMT
#19
I have a Razer Salmosa, its very nice and relatively small as far as gaming mouses go. Costed me $40 USD.
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RaiZ
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
2813 Posts
August 19 2009 16:09 GMT
#20
Well.............
For starcraft ?
Logitech mini optical obv. for ur small hands as you said.
Or if you want a good looking but way overpriced mouse you can get a krait or diamondback. But they're both bigger than mini op.
Deathadder is like mx5XX but more fragile. There is only 1 thing that makes me want to play deathadder rather than mx510 and it's its look. Only that.
Don't get fooled by their marketing brand shitty new technologies or whatever.
That's all there is to it.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth. Oscar Wilde
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