pjladyfox
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System Name | Eternal |
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Processor | AMD Phenom II 955 |
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P |
Cooling | Corsair H50 water cooling system |
Memory | 8GB Corsair TWIN2X2048-6400C5DHX |
Video Card(s) | ATI Radeon HD 5870 |
Storage | Seagate 7200.10 250GB SATA2, 7200.11 750GB SATA2, and 7200.10 500GB SATA2 |
Display(s) | SAMSUNG 245BW 24" LCD |
Case | Antec Three Hundred - custom mnpctech.com |
Audio Device(s) | Realtek ALC889 onboard sound |
Power Supply | Corsair HX620 |
Software | Windows 7 Home 64-bit Retail |
Long story short I've got RSI/Tendonitis and the Logitech G5 has to go due to being unable to comfortably use a palm grip without pain entering the picture after prolonged use. Right now, after doing a LOT of research both here on the forums and elsewhere, I've narrowed things down to the following:
SteelSeries Ikari Laser
Pros: Perfect shape and size, not Ergonomic in name only, good button layout
Cons: Reliability, reported negative tracking issues, double-click syndrome, not available via Office Depot and would have to expense for work
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0
Pros: Inexpensive, similar size to Ikari Laser, USB and PS/2 compatible, similar button layout to G5, available via Office Depot (for work)
Cons: Extremely noisy buttons, difficult to find locally, uncertain if shape will be as perfect as the Ikari Laser is due to lack of hands-on experience
Microsoft SideWinder (either the Standard, X5, or X8)
Pros: Size and shape similar to Ikari Laser, positive reviews in press, available via Office Depot (for work)
Cons: Somewhat expensive, uncertain if shape will be as perfect as the Ikari Laser is due to lack of hands-on experience
Mionix Naos 5000
Pros: Same shape as Ikari Laser (as far as I can tell), more options than Ikari Laser, better customization options, better warranty than other mice
Cons: Highest cost of all mice listed, only available from Medusa, unable to return for full refund thru Medusa, unknown quality of support if problems arise, difficulty expensing one for use at work due to cost (would need 3 for different PC's)
So, I'm hoping some of my fellow TPU users can give some insight and hands-on experience on these mice beyond the posted reviews elsewhere. Also, I'll be sure to do a mini-review comparing whatever mouse I decide on here so that others can benefit from the information and research.
SteelSeries Ikari Laser
Pros: Perfect shape and size, not Ergonomic in name only, good button layout
Cons: Reliability, reported negative tracking issues, double-click syndrome, not available via Office Depot and would have to expense for work
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0
Pros: Inexpensive, similar size to Ikari Laser, USB and PS/2 compatible, similar button layout to G5, available via Office Depot (for work)
Cons: Extremely noisy buttons, difficult to find locally, uncertain if shape will be as perfect as the Ikari Laser is due to lack of hands-on experience
Microsoft SideWinder (either the Standard, X5, or X8)
Pros: Size and shape similar to Ikari Laser, positive reviews in press, available via Office Depot (for work)
Cons: Somewhat expensive, uncertain if shape will be as perfect as the Ikari Laser is due to lack of hands-on experience
Mionix Naos 5000
Pros: Same shape as Ikari Laser (as far as I can tell), more options than Ikari Laser, better customization options, better warranty than other mice
Cons: Highest cost of all mice listed, only available from Medusa, unable to return for full refund thru Medusa, unknown quality of support if problems arise, difficulty expensing one for use at work due to cost (would need 3 for different PC's)
So, I'm hoping some of my fellow TPU users can give some insight and hands-on experience on these mice beyond the posted reviews elsewhere. Also, I'll be sure to do a mini-review comparing whatever mouse I decide on here so that others can benefit from the information and research.