Thread: [ADVICE] New Wireless Mouse

I'd just say get another Logitech (whatever the best model in your price range is) they're easily the best especially when it comes to wireless.

This seems to be the only one I can find that's almost identical to my LX8 - seeing the LX8 is EOL now and not on the shop anymore.

Prophecy.co.za - Logitech Marathon Mouse M705



For the price of it, I'll consider pushing my budget but that means skipping the bolt-through kit I wanted to buy as well, seeing the mouse is a priority over the bolt-through kit (it can wait til end of September).

Microsoft Sidewinder x8. I've had mine for about a year now and it is just fantastic. Range wise its the furthest non Bluetooth wireless mouse I have used.

That Logitech M705 is a great mouse, very comfortable and the batteries last for months really.
the only thing i don't like is that you kind off have to have it a little to vertical in hand and that irritates me as then the mouse moves semi diagonally across the screen if I use it to my preferred grip.

For me a Wireless mouse has to have one thing... Play and Charge at the same time e.g. X8, G700 and Mamba, nothing else will do for me and i have tried a few, MX1000, MX1100, Cheap Logitech wireless, Microsoft optical wireless.

One problem I found irritating is the fact that the batteries do not last, hence i have a Sidewinder X8, and I really do like it a lot, been using mine now for 1.5 years. Though i have to say the M-series from Logitech do use very little life from the batteries indeed.

Originally Posted by George S

That Logitech M705 is a great mouse, very comfortable and the batteries last for months really.
the only thing i don't like is that you kind off have to have it a little to vertical in hand and that irritates me as then the mouse moves semi diagonally across the screen if I use it to my preferred grip.

Don't think I would have a problem with that - it could eliminate the strain on my wrist from a mouse that doesn't adjust to my arm / wrist / hand posture - I tend to lean my palm side on the table while i move my mouse with my fingers and thumb. Been trying to find the right mouse for that - even the LX8 was very comfortable and fitted well in with my small hand... The current cheapo microsoft mouse feels too big and cumbersome - not giving enough flexibility for me to move my fingers and keep my wrist on the table and the buttons on the front are kinda too far away. The LX8 was perfect plus the weight was a bonus (from the batteries) as it doesn't slide off the table very easily.

Originally Posted by George S

One problem I found irritating is the fact that the batteries do not last, hence i have a Sidewinder X8, and I really do like it a lot, been using mine now for 1.5 years. Though i have to say the M-series from Logitech do use very little life from the batteries indeed.

I have a set of two rechargeable batteries with a battery charger. My LX8's batteries last 6 months so that's not a problem for me - when they go flat, I charge them and "borrow" the TV remote's rechargeables for 2 hours then put the recharged batteries back in my mouse.

Originally Posted by Bloodrayne

I have a set of two rechargeable batteries with a battery charger. My LX8's batteries last 6 months so that's not a problem for me - when they go flat, I charge them and "borrow" the TV remote's rechargeables for 2 hours then put the recharged batteries back in my mouse.

LOL, that is a problem if you are a student and your dad has to operate the TV for those 2 hours.

M705 is a really good mouse don't think you can go wrong with it.
so +1 for the M705.

Originally Posted by George S

LOL, that is a problem if you are a student and your dad has to operate the TV for those 2 hours.

LOL you meant my boyfriend? Yeah, he would have a hissy fit - nah, I"ll use the cheapo mouse for the duration of the batteries charging - done it before when I needed to. And I'm not a student either. I work full-time for Prophecy Shop

ok so it's the M705 mouse I'm gonna choose.

Thank you all for your great help

Originally Posted by Bloodrayne

LOL you meant my boyfriend? Yeah, he would have a hissy fit - nah, I"ll use the cheapo mouse for the duration of the batteries charging - done it before when I needed to. And I'm not a student either. I work full-time for Prophecy Shop

ok so it's the M705 mouse I'm gonna choose.

Thank you all for your great help

LOL, Sorry, I meant that i my situation i was a student and my Dad has to use the remote of the TV.

Originally Posted by George S

LOL, Sorry, I meant that i my situation i was a student and my Dad has to use the remote of the TV.

Hehehe, it's ok... At least the input on the M705 was great help - good enough as the LX8 and something affordable too.

Thanks again for the help and advice

Wow, those look cool...

The G300 is not wireless, but from what I have seen and read stock is only due to start shipping towards the end of September, at 40$ though, this mouse at +-R300 should be good value,
I'm a sucker for keeping something that works though, and I still have my super trusty Intellimouse explorer 3.0

They look really comfortable - just like the hundreds of running shoes I tried at a factory shop and spotted the bright orange Ascic's ones - I could see in the contour of the shoe that I would love it and when stepping into them to try them on for the first time, I felt like I had been shot into heaven. I didn't care about the colour and eventually the colour grew on me, wearing black with orange and white running shoes were a good colour combination for my fitness classes as well as grey pants and tops.

Back to the mouse, how big are they in size?

Unfortunately apparently more for smaller hands than bigger ones.

Originally Posted by SCHUMI_4EVER

Unfortunately apparently more for smaller hands than bigger ones.

Well is it a notebook sized mouse or a reasonably sized mouse for people with small hands? if so, then fortunately for me I have small hands and that LX8 size was perfect for me.

Looks to be just about decent sized (spanish link, only one I could find with a picture including a hand)
Logitech G300, un nuevo mouse para gamers | Geek Actual

Originally Posted by SCHUMI_4EVER

Looks to be just about decent sized (spanish link, only one I could find with a picture including a hand)
Logitech G300, un nuevo mouse para gamers | Geek Actual

Thanks for the link. It looks like a man's hands and most men's hands are bigger than mine so it looks rather big... So a no no for me Though I like the design of it, just one problem - don't like the silver on the button / top area - would have liked it more if it was all one colour or even navy blue with black like the LX8 and M705.

OK I am using the Logitech Anywhere MX Darkfield mouse and it is EPIC!