I'm going to throw my mouse out the window and hit HellSatan on the head with it
 

I have a Kensington Optical Elite. It worked fantastically for months; now every seventh or so time I move the scroll wheel one notch, it goes in the opposite direction (down moves up, then back to normal for a bit).

So I want a new optical mouse. No Logitech because I've had nothing but bad experiences with them. I probably want an MS Intellimouse Optical, just so long as it has thumb buttons. I also don't want to spend more than $30 for just a mouse. I have a MS Multimedia Keyboard and love it and heard that MS mice are good.

So, any suggestions on what to get and where (US; I have a CompUSA, Staples, and Best Buy nearby but can buy online if forced).

BTW, eBay would work, too, provided the shipping isn't insanely inflated (most charge $10 to $15, pfft...:rolleyes: ) it's in an unopened box, and PayPal is accepted. :)

Go to Best Buy and get the Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical or spend the extra few dollars and get the Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer. It uses 2 AA batteries which are good for about 2 weeks with 10 - 14 hours usage daily. If you use it less than that daily they last longer. It has 5 buttons on it, 3 on top (2 plus the scroller) and 1 on each side. What's great about it is you don't have a cord, plus you can use the mouse ten feet or so away from the computer.

Whats wrong with logitech? I've had a optical mouseman usb for going on 2 years and never messed up on me

I definitely don't have a need for wireless, especially the battery situation. I also used that exact mouse before and didn't like it.

Looking at Wheel Mouse Optical, although I'll probably get it off eBay to save a few bucks...:)

As I've said, I've had bad experiences. I had a Wingman Extreme Digital 3D and two mice (one optical, one not) from them and all have been crap.

I definitely want the wired Intellimouse Optical. Only problem is that it's $50 retail...time to scour eBay unless there are other suggestions :)

I love my wireless mouse. Never had a problem with it.

As far as the Wheel Mouse Optical goes, it is also a great mouse. But it doesn't have any thumb buttons, only the 3 on top.

This one's a good price:

http://www.epinions.com/S0311441-MS_Wheel_Optical

That's not the 5-button version :)

i use a 3 button mouse from logitech for 5 years now and have no problems with it :)

What a weird Topic name;)

Logitech are good:)

Satan

I know, most people say that their Logitechs rock but I don't want another one.

I have a Mircosoft Optical and it works like a charm. I'd reccomend it. :)

Maybe I should look into a trackball, too? I occasionally get wrist pains now from the mouse. :(

Its a mouse. You use it to click things with either the left or right button.

Why so technical? ;)

- miSt

Thumb buttons for back/forwards in IE = godsend :)

That's quite a good idea actually ;) ^^

- miSt

Bought an Intellimouse Optical (5-button) off eBay today for $21 + shipping (retails for $50)...should be here by Friday or so given that it's USPS from California. :)

I have a Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer and im very happy with it, psh to wires..

That's the one I have. I will never go back to a corded mouse after having this one.

It's nice except:
1. I hate batteries
2. It's too big
3. I get lag with it (varies with the computer)
4. I never move the mouse from its pad

Oh sure. Like we believe Boofo ever goes 10 feet away from his computer?

LOL @ Talisman

Touche! ;)

[high]* Boofo continues his vb.org watch[/high]

Lol...

He has been known on very rare ocassions;):p

Satan

But it was way before you were born, I'm afraid. ;)

It was way before computers were invented, I'm afraid. ;)

Besides Bob - Why so scared?:p

Satan

Scared of what?

Why so scared?:p

Satan

Because I can't remember how long it has been that I have been away from the computer. I hear that men have walked on the moon already. What a world! ;)

Lol...

Well it says you are 49...

So accounting for the fact that you must by lieing, I estimate your age to be 490...

So a long time:p

Satan

That hurt, Chris. I don't know if I will ever be able to get over it. :cry:

Ok, I'm over it now. ;)

And I really can't remember lying. When was that? ;)

When they chiseled your Birth-date on some stone tablet:p

Satan

<a href="http://www.pricewatch.com/1/311/3296-1.htm" target="_blank">http://www.pricewatch.com/1/311/3296-1.htm</a> might be a bit of help...

The mouse came today, surprisingly. Works nicely and looks sexay. Also comfy. Thanks for the guidance :)

I always preferred the old mice, where you'd have a real mouse squeeking around on your desk, it was fun to have to find your mouse to use your computer, and it felt so realistic, it even pooped! Who can say they have such a great mouse?