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Nal_Ra uses a ball mouse?

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Fen
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
Australia1848 Posts
June 25 2007 18:01 GMT
#1
Hey, sorry bout the annoying topic, but theres a 10 dollar bet running on this. Does Nal_Ra use a ball mouse when he plays his games?
yubee
Profile Blog Joined May 2006
United States3826 Posts
June 25 2007 18:02 GMT
#2
yes sir, he was cleaning it before a game a couple months ago
Kassios
Profile Joined May 2006
France1424 Posts
June 25 2007 18:05 GMT
#3
seriously ? I play with a ball mouse too .. i should be pro !
- Death is certain, life is not -
dementus
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
Singapore1151 Posts
June 25 2007 18:18 GMT
#4
iirc, it's an optical mouse, but there is a ball there for gamers fond of the heavier weight and feel. you both win.
"I couldn't stop myself from having unreal macro and sick timing senses."
Gokey
Profile Joined November 2006
United States2722 Posts
June 25 2007 18:38 GMT
#5
hehe, balls
Zelniq
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
United States7166 Posts
June 25 2007 18:46 GMT
#6
but if it was optical and the ball was only for weight, why would he be cleaning it?
ModeratorBlame yourself or God
zurg
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
1923 Posts
June 25 2007 18:47 GMT
#7
ra play with Logitech Mini Wheel
source: http://www.ktfmagicns.com/
우리는 대-한민국입니다
dementus
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
Singapore1151 Posts
June 25 2007 19:11 GMT
#8
On June 26 2007 03:46 Zelniq wrote:
but if it was optical and the ball was only for weight, why would he be cleaning it?


the dirt caught in those rollers affects traction.
"I couldn't stop myself from having unreal macro and sick timing senses."
Hot_Bid
Profile Blog Joined October 2003
Braavos36390 Posts
June 25 2007 19:36 GMT
#9
you still have to sometimes clean opticals
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KrAzYfoOL
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
Australia3037 Posts
June 25 2007 19:38 GMT
#10
On June 26 2007 03:38 Gokey wrote:
hehe, balls

...........
It's better to burn out than to fade away
MisterKatosS
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
France352 Posts
June 25 2007 19:46 GMT
#11
yeah nal_ra play with balls
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sohee_pink
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
Philippines447 Posts
June 25 2007 19:59 GMT
#12
Nal_rA uses the Logitech Mini Wheel, info from their official website
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prOxi.swAMi
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Australia3091 Posts
June 25 2007 20:47 GMT
#13
i cant stand ball mice T_T
lazer Logitech G3 FTW!
Oh no
Vin{MBL}
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
5185 Posts
June 25 2007 21:07 GMT
#14
balls (mice) are fun to play withz1!
Koldblooded
Profile Joined July 2006
United States661 Posts
June 25 2007 23:28 GMT
#15
On June 26 2007 03:47 zurg wrote:

source: http://www.ktfmagicns.com/



lol look at reach with wings
By.Flash fighting
notdragoon
Profile Joined November 2006
66 Posts
June 25 2007 23:34 GMT
#16
On June 26 2007 08:28 Koldblooded wrote:
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On June 26 2007 03:47 zurg wrote:

source: http://www.ktfmagicns.com/



lol look at reach with wings

LOLoLoLoL
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HaXxorIzed
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
Australia8434 Posts
June 25 2007 23:47 GMT
#17
Good old ra could always be hankering for a little nostalgia.Either way, I'm sure what he uses and why he uses it was addressed in an interview.
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ZaplinG
Profile Blog Joined February 2005
United States3818 Posts
June 26 2007 00:26 GMT
#18
I use the same ball mouse that came with my computer back in like '97
Don't believe the florist when he tells you that the roses are free
Scorpion
Profile Blog Joined April 2006
United States1974 Posts
June 26 2007 02:45 GMT
#19
The balls are GETTING HUGE!
Mango @ U.S.East!
Pads
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
England3228 Posts
June 26 2007 03:27 GMT
#20
Reach is just too cool.
#1 Kwanro[saM] fan!
niteReloaded
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Croatia5282 Posts
June 26 2007 03:30 GMT
#21
g1 is the best SC mouse ever and i crashed mine against a wall. (my little brother actually :|)
anch
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
United States5457 Posts
June 26 2007 03:38 GMT
#22
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Technical Details

* Features a wheel for fast and easy scrolling
* For use with desktop and notebook systems
* Ergonomic design for comfort
* Compact shape fits left and right hands
* For Mac or PC platforms, USB or PS2 ports


(1 customer reviews) |

KangMin : "I buy it and I beat optical chobo eazy. recommendnida, A+"
Zelniq
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
United States7166 Posts
June 26 2007 03:42 GMT
#23
On June 26 2007 04:11 dementus wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 26 2007 03:46 Zelniq wrote:
but if it was optical and the ball was only for weight, why would he be cleaning it?


the dirt caught in those rollers affects traction.

why would there be any rollers, why would the ball even be exposed if the ball was for weight only and it used an optical sensor
ModeratorBlame yourself or God
Piano
Profile Joined June 2007
Korea (South)401 Posts
June 26 2007 04:32 GMT
#24
On June 26 2007 12:38 anch wrote:
picture of Amazon.com + Show Spoiler +
[image loading]

Technical Details

* Features a wheel for fast and easy scrolling
* For use with desktop and notebook systems
* Ergonomic design for comfort
* Compact shape fits left and right hands
* For Mac or PC platforms, USB or PS2 ports


(1 customer reviews) |

KangMin : "I buy it and I beat optical chobo eazy. recommendnida, A+"


hey that's my mouse!

anyway, if Nal_rA uses a ball mouse, that is pretty pimp
CharlieMurphy
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States22895 Posts
June 26 2007 04:45 GMT
#25
Boxer uses same kind of ball mouse with optical sensors inside as well.
..and then I would, ya know, check em'. (Aka SpoR)
aseq
Profile Joined January 2003
Netherlands3996 Posts
June 26 2007 05:14 GMT
#26
I still use a ball mouse too. I don't really mind optical ones, but a ball mouse does feel nice and direct for some reason. Cleaning is not too bad.
dementus
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
Singapore1151 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-06-26 06:19:14
June 26 2007 05:42 GMT
#27
On June 26 2007 12:42 Zelniq wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 26 2007 04:11 dementus wrote:
On June 26 2007 03:46 Zelniq wrote:
but if it was optical and the ball was only for weight, why would he be cleaning it?


the dirt caught in those rollers affects traction.

why would there be any rollers, why would the ball even be exposed if the ball was for weight only and it used an optical sensor


the ball is not ENTIRELY useless. it's part of the mouse tracking technology. optomechanical mice work by the optical tracking of the movement of a ball held in place by rollers. these kinda mice afford users the precision of optical technology without the surface compatibility problems and as i mentioned earlier, are a viable alternative for users who prefer the feel and control of ball mice.
"I couldn't stop myself from having unreal macro and sick timing senses."
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