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IntoTheWow
Profile Blog Joined May 2004
is awesome32278 Posts
December 29 2009 02:15 GMT
#1
So I'm thinking of getting a new mouse.

I used to have a Logitech mx300 which i really liked, but the left click button broke.

Right now im on a Microsoft 1.1a (which is solid, but it's rather light and big (compared to the mx300).

I see Logitech now sells the G1 and G3 (with the same shape as the mx300) but I have trouble making up my mind.

I've been reading online reviews, which I hate cause sometimes they complain of silly shit and are usually biased, so they confuse me even more.

Anyone with these 2 mice can give me a brief review? I have read complains (from online reviews) about the G3 side buttons.

If it helps, I used claw grip, I prefer symmetrical mice. If i can set the weight, that's a plus.

I might get a pad too, I was thinking of the qck, but any other recommendations are welcome.

ps: please try to stay more or less within my price range (G3 / qck) when recommending :p

Thanks a lot!!

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Fixed
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States174 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-29 02:17:52
December 29 2009 02:17 GMT
#2
Sidewinder. Best mouse I have used to far.
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zulu_nation8
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
China26351 Posts
December 29 2009 02:24 GMT
#3
ive had a G1 for 2 years and its been good
Zoler
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Sweden6339 Posts
December 29 2009 02:24 GMT
#4
I use MX518, it's a good mouse. It's big and not so small like most razer mouses for example.
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Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-29 02:34:37
December 29 2009 02:33 GMT
#5
I use G3 when I play SC. I have no problems with it. The side buttons are indeed very annoying, so I just have them disabled, and it works just fine. Doesn't G1 have identical shape as G3 (minus the side buttons)? I'd get G1 if that is the case.

I also have G5, which I don't like nearly as much for SC. I prefer smaller computer mice I guess.
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Ilikestarcraft
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Korea (South)17743 Posts
December 29 2009 02:36 GMT
#6
On December 29 2009 11:24 zulu_nation8 wrote:
ive had a G1 for 2 years and its been good

me tooo
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Profile Blog Joined November 2009
Canada18 Posts
December 29 2009 02:41 GMT
#7
Razor and Logitech are both good brands for gaming mouses, imo. Don't get something that is like super expensive though. Try to spend about $15~$25 for a logitech mouse if your looking to get one of those.
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Carthac
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States393 Posts
December 29 2009 02:54 GMT
#8
Razer Lachesis imo

Had it about 6-7 months now, and I am still in love with it
Fontong
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United States6454 Posts
December 29 2009 03:05 GMT
#9
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer is good for me, I play all games with it.

Find a 1.0 version if you can though, I doubt you would be able to though
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HazMat
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States17077 Posts
December 29 2009 03:15 GMT
#10
I know this isn't the answer the OP is looking for but i suggest trying a razer mouse. I have a Razer Krait and it's sooooo bad-ass. Not even as small as some people say, I've had smaller O.o
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DivinO
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States4796 Posts
December 29 2009 03:18 GMT
#11
Razer DeathAdder is beautifully comfortable.
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So no fek
Profile Blog Joined June 2005
United States3001 Posts
December 29 2009 03:25 GMT
#12
I have a Razer Diamondback that I picked up about two years ago now, and it's still working flawlessly. The extra buttons were great when I was playing WoW, though they see minimal use now - you hit them with your thumb, and the only other use I've seen for them is they're set as Page Forward/Backward in Firefox, which is useful enough, I suppose. The mouse performs amazingly, and was way too fast for me when I first plugged it in, that I had to bump the sensitivity all the way down, and it's still pretty fast. The blue lighting complements my computer, and the other few colors it comes in look pretty damn good too (the red is sexy as hell).

I paid $50 for it two years ago, so you could probably get it cheaper now, or a better model. I'd highly recommend it though. I'd definitely buy a Razer mouse over a Logitech any day, but I have a passionate hate for Logitech products.
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FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11565 Posts
December 29 2009 03:34 GMT
#13
I have two Razer Kraits and a G3. I have to say both are extremely comfortable but I like the Kraits more because they just seem smoother and more reactive. G3 is by far one of the best mice I use though. Krait has nothing on G3 when it comes to reliability T_T
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Hacksaw11
Profile Joined July 2008
Australia359 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-29 03:36:31
December 29 2009 03:35 GMT
#14
IntotheWow..

I believe G5 will suit you the best, u'll feel like a man.

MX518 is really solid mouse, FPS, RTS cant go wrong with that too..
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Sharp-eYe
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada642 Posts
December 29 2009 04:34 GMT
#15
ill just add my question in here as well. What are the best mice that are big, as in Diamond 3G big for gaming? I prefer bigger mice.
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VorcePA
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
United States1102 Posts
December 29 2009 04:51 GMT
#16
MX518. As someone with humongous hands like myself, I find this mouse to be perfect for playing a variety of different games (including Starcraft).

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You know what they say about guys with big hands...
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TT1
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada10045 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-29 05:04:30
December 29 2009 04:59 GMT
#17
id recommend a razer diamondback, ive been using one since like 3 years.. the only downside is that it usually breaks after 1 year(i read an above poster saying that hes had his diamondback since 2 years so it might be because i abuse my mouse too much)

adjustement-wise the first 1-2 weeks is hard but once you get used to it.. you know how the saying goes
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once you go diamonback you never go back
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GoSu
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Korea (South)1773 Posts
December 29 2009 05:27 GMT
#18
Logitech mini opt ~
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Methos
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States206 Posts
December 29 2009 05:30 GMT
#19
It really depends on what sensitivity you play on. If you play with a very sensitive mouse you probably should get a razer mouse/logitech gaming but if you play on low sensitivity all that extra dpi doesn't really matter that much.
Tekin
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
2711 Posts
December 29 2009 05:33 GMT
#20
Mouse: MX510(if you can still find it) or MX518
Mousepad: QPAD!!! So smooth!
Cheers! //¯◡◡¯\\ 문채원 | 한지우 -___-
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