I didn't bother to read any replies as you already have one of the best mice out there and IMO the Mx-518 is THE best mice but the upgrade is one that is almost non existent. As for keyboards it almost doesn't matter what you use as long as it got a cord. A lot of people prefer cheep keyboards with hard buttons just because it's easy to hit confirm and you don't really have to worry about breaking it while abusing it...

the conclusion is the you got a great mice and the only thing that really matters about keyboards is that it got a cord so you never have to worry about batteries and slightly reduced lag but on a keyboard its almost impossible to notice.

EDIT: on your cord problem I do the similar thing but you have to have the right length between your mice and you book (in my case a use a pile of cd-cases). for me I have my cd-cases about 5 cm from the to edge of my mouse pad and the I pull the cord until the cord will make one lop between the cases and the mice when its centered on my mouse pad.

Katsuge

Singapore7730 Posts

March 16 2010 16:27 GMT

#25

always hated wireless with a passion.

Caphe

Vietnam10817 Posts

March 16 2010 16:46 GMT

#26

Depend on what game you are going to play. If you mainly play online games like WoW wireless is fine.
If you play more SC/SC2 go for wired keyboard and mouse.
I borrow my friend's wireless mouse and keyboard to play on ICCUP about a year ago and it went bad...heavy mouse, bad response from keyboard etc...
But wireless has a factor of cool in it ^^

Dacendoran

United States825 Posts

March 16 2010 16:59 GMT

#27

As far as the wireless vs wired arguement:Wired all day everyday, the input lag from wireless unless you buy an extremely expensive mouse+Keyboard is more than noticeable. and on topic:

Personally there is a lot out there you want to consider when buying a new mouse and keyboard, if you play a lot of MMOs I would STRONGLY recommend the Steel series Wow mouse (works great for SC2 as well) + Show Spoiler +

I've had it since release and while it looks a little rough ALL the buttons still work on it (None are shaky/have ever gotten sticky) and it feels amazing in your hand (Used to get wrist strain with my old Microsoft sidewinder) with 3600 DPI to boot. Also I remember reading somewhere that there will be custom keybinds and possibly macroes in SC2 so the more buttons on your mouse the better no?

As far a keyboard goes, generic ones seem to work very well for me, it's all preference there though I have a 15$ ergonomic keyboard from microsoft -_-''.

TLDR:Recommended mouse + Show Spoiler +

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A2278351&dgc=SS&cid=27530&lid=627063

Only mouse you won't get noticable input lag from + Show Spoiler +

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Mamba-Wireless-Gaming-Laser/dp/B001WAKR3W

Neo27

United States154 Posts

March 16 2010 17:30 GMT

#28

I am able to play Diablo II ok with a wireless logitech mouse, but not Starcraft. Although, I'm used to a wired mouse, I suppose you could get used to anything.

I've never had any luck with wireless keyboards. I've only tried a Microsoft desktop suite one. It always seems to miss a few characters out of a thousand.

NrG.NeverExpo

Canada2114 Posts

March 16 2010 18:08 GMT

#29

Back when i first started Starcraft I used a wireless Logitech mouse, atm im unsure of which model it was. I found it skipped very often, the clicking and tracking was unreliable, and batteries often died in the worst times.

When i would slide the mouse across the screen, it surely wasn't a smooth path. The lines were jumping and blinking all over the place, it was a real hassle. I then switched to my stock microsoft optical wired mouse thta i had hidden away in a droor. The difference was amazing. Complete control and precision. I have only used 1 wireless mouse ever, but my experience was quite bad.

Hope this helps!

Chairman Ray

United States11903 Posts

March 16 2010 18:12 GMT

#30

I don't know if current wireless technology is able to have high precision and no delay with wireless. I used to have a wireless mouse, it was a bit choppy, so I switched back immediately.

Stropheum

United States1124 Posts

March 16 2010 18:50 GMT

#31

I just got a logitech wireless mouse. Basically the same thing as the logitech g500 wired mouse, but slightly more dpi. Basically if the mouse has really good dpi and a comfortable feel, there is no noticeable lag. As far as keyboards go, the lag is negligible, yet making it wireless adds about 20$. Since wires don't affect the smoothness factor in the way that they affect mice (since the wire is never going to have to move) i'd say go for a good wireless mouse and a decent wired keyboard (I recommend logitech or razer for either.)
P.S. Also, any logitech/razer mouse that merits decent gaming nowadays comes with two ways to charge it: Plugging into a wall socket to charge while the computer is off, or plugging it into a usb port to charge while you play. And the mouse i have can go for two days straight before it needs a recharge. I play all day and it says "full" before i go to bed)

SkylineSC

United States564 Posts

March 16 2010 22:30 GMT

#32

On March 17 2010 00:33 GreEny K wrote:

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Or get a mouse cord holder like pros for any game have. Tape works wonders, thats my technique.

thats what a mousebungee is

Khenra

Netherlands885 Posts

March 17 2010 22:24 GMT

#33

Thanks for all the replies guys. I will go shopping tomorrow afternoon for an expensive wireless mouse (hey, my dad's paying anyway) and a relatively cheap wired keyboard.

Specifically I'll look for the Razer Mamba and any curve keyboard that looks somewhat like the one I have already. I know some people hate curved keyboards and will stick to the standard keyboard for the rest of their lives, but I'm used to the curved one and I'll probably be faster with it than with a normal keyboard.

Thanks for sharing your experiences and I'm sure it'll help me making my decision tomorrow!