My new mouse ROCKS!

[Zorro]

Picked up a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer last Satuday, and, I must say, it is QUITE impressive. The tracking is smooth and the extra buttons are actually quite handy. I had heard several comments that the sampling rate wasn't good enough in games, but I have noticed a significant increase in my killrate in Counter Strike. Personally, I won't miss the bimonthly cleaning of the mouse. I recommend this puppy to anyone that has the $50-$70 to plop down on it; it's more than worth it to me!

[AK]Zorro

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[[AK]The Beast]

I'll heartily second that endorsement. I got mine way back in January, and it kicks much butt! I must say, though, I don't use the two thumb buttons outside of my web browser....I'll have to give that a try sometime, see if it improves my Counterstrike/Tribes game.

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[AK]The Beast
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[[AK]Palooka]

I've been using that mouse since it was released, but in the last couple months, it has been acting funny. Every time I move the mouse in such a way that it tugs a little on the cord, it goes dead for a couple minutes. This happens frequently. Thus, I just went out and bought the Logitech equivalent, the MouseMan Optical, and I must say, I like it more than the Intellimouse Explorer. It has a much more ergonomical design, and I like the action on the buttons a lot more. It does have one less button, but I never used the extra buttons on the Explorer, anyway. For those of you who have yet to buy an optical mouse, I definately recommend Logitech's effort. Keep in mind, Logitech's mouse costs $20 less retail.

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[AK]Palooka
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[Des]

This is a bit off the topic, but is anyone using the Microsoft mouse with a tracking light, instead of a track ball? The name of it escapes me now, but I've used them a couple of times, and they seem EXTREMELY responsive. I was just wondering if anyone knew whether or not this type of mouse would crap out after a few months, or if the optics for the tracking system were overly sensitive, etc.

[Zorro]

Des,

The Intellimouse Explorer is the one that we are talking about...and it just so happens to be the one YOU are talking about too!

So far, so good on mine. I love it! I think the one that I bought might be a new revision of the optical mouse since it advertises itself as sampling 1500 times per second and has a little sticker on the box that reads, "Improved optical technology! Now 33% faster." Is this different from the specs of the one that you got, Palooka?

Anyway, I still have no complaints...best thing is that I don't have to go out and buy some new-fangled mouse pad to improve the performance of my balled mouse!

[AK]Zorro

Chief Operations Officer
<a href="http://www.augustknights.com" target="_blank">AugustKnights.com</a> WizOp

[Zorro]

USB or PS/2 only...unless you get a PS/2 to serial conversion doohickie...

[AK]Zorro

Chief Operations Officer
<a href="http://www.augustknights.com" target="_blank">AugustKnights.com</a> WizOp

[Des]

Cool!

I've been thinking about getting one of these. One other question - Is this mouse USB-port only, or will it run off the serial mouse jack?

Thanks for the input!