Time for a new mouse

[8bit]

After 12 or so years of sterling service my old Logitech G5 is finally on it's last legs. I haven't paid any attention to the mouse market at all since I got the G5 so no idea how it's evolved, but everything in that segment now appears to be horribly angular, covered in RGB lights and buttons and very expensive.

So my criteria are:

* Wired (can't be doing with charging batteries)
* Must have thumb (back) button at least
* Must have scroll wheel
* Decent size, as I have fairly large hands and don't like to hold a mouse "fingertip style"
* Reasonable price - not paying £150 for a mouse FFS
* Not look like The Terminator's first dump of the day.

Open to suggestions...

ETA - doesn't *have* to be a gaming mouse, main criteria is comfortable for use by those with relatively large hands and have the back button.

[Blaster72]

I've got one of these, only a tenner.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CSL-Ergonomic-prevention-...

[robbieduncan]

I wanted a wired mouse for my desktop. I did not want LEDs, garish branding etc. I got a Logitech M500. It’s a perfectly nice mouse that fits all your needs

[Podie]

Logitech M500 - Logitech M500 Corded Laser Mouse Soft Side Grips Forward/Back Buttons Hyper-fast Scrolling Ref 910-001203 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HLXY15Y/ref=cm_sw_r...

[Derek Smith]

Try a trackball. I've had one for years, so long in fact that I can't remember how many. Certainly over 7.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kensington-Orbit-Optical-...

I did my annual 15-18 months thorough clean a couple of months ago and it's as good as ever. I don't use a mouse any more.

It is also good for those with RSI.

Its sole downside is that it has just the two buttons.

One distinct advantage for me is that I am partially ambidextrous and it I is easy to use in either hand.

Can't recommend it more highly.

[Andehh]

Anything by Logitech, outstanding Products their mice!

[grumbledoak]

Podie said:

Logitech M500 - Logitech M500 Corded Laser Mouse Soft Side Grips Forward/Back Buttons Hyper-fast Scrolling Ref 910-001203 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HLXY15Y/ref=cm_sw_r...

Thirty six pounds? For a mouse?

I'll take the M100 and change, please.

[Podie]

grumbledoak said:

Podie said:

Logitech M500 - Logitech M500 Corded Laser Mouse Soft Side Grips Forward/Back Buttons Hyper-fast Scrolling Ref 910-001203 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HLXY15Y/ref=cm_sw_r...

Thirty six pounds? For a mouse?

I'll take the M100 and change, please.

I bought mine in May 2010... seems to have gone up in price. Probably a newer, cheaper model out.


Same mouse £26 - Logitech 910-003726 M500 Corded Mouse https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HV9ZG98/ref=cm_sw_r...

[hyphen]

8bit said:

* Wired (can't be doing with charging batteries)

Opening a cover and chucking in 2 AA batteries every THREE years is a non-issue.

Get a Logitech M705, ditch wired and thank me later.

Edited by hyphen on Monday 19th February 22:20

[briang9]

Poundland for ...yes £1

[8bit]

hyphen said:

8bit said:

* Wired (can't be doing with charging batteries)

Opening a cover and chucking in 2 AA batteries every THREE years is a non-issue.

Get a Logitech M705, ditch wired and thank me later.

Edited by hyphen on Monday 19th February 22:20

I've had wireless mice in the past, granted a long time ago (I've had the wired G5 for 12 years so that gives some context), I'd be doing well to get three MONTHS out of a set of batteries back then, never mind years. Have they really improved that much in that time?

Also - what is latency like these days? That was the other thing that annoyed me back then.

[hyphen]

I'm not a gamer that meaures such stuff in miliseconds, but as a pro user, no latency issues at all that I have noticed, I use it on both Windows and Linux.

This model is known for it's long battery life, but you can also get rechargeable models up the range which you can plug in every so often.

Bearing in mind you can return it within 14-30 days or so, try it and see if you like it.

Edited by hyphen on Monday 19th February 23:48

[tenohfive]

I've got the Logitech G502 Proteus Core:
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/logitech-g502-proteus...

I spend hours every day with it in my hand. So I don't begrudge £50 for it.
Another few quid nets one with customisable RGB lighting. The same mouse underneath it in every other regard though.

It's comfortable, easy to use, easy to setup and is in keeping with the rest of my PC setup. Whilst it's easy to tinker with settings in the software, I don't really remember doing it - I must have done when bought but long since forgotten about. One of those things I pay zero attention to because it just does exactly what it should. I do a bit of gaming but won't be winning any £10,000 prizes at FPS contests; that's not down to the mouse though.

[Riley Blue]

I use two Logitech Marble mice, one on my PC and one on my laptop when it's on my desk. Though right handed, when I started to use a conventional mouse decades ago I did so with my left hand as I often needed to answer the phone or write with my right hand. Now that I have arthritis in my fingers, I find a track ball much more user friendly so my suggestion, try a track ball.

[sgrimshaw]

8bit said:

I've had wireless mice in the past, granted a long time ago (I've had the wired G5 for 12 years so that gives some context), I'd be doing well to get three MONTHS out of a set of batteries back then, never mind years. Have they really improved that much in that time?

Also - what is latency like these days? That was the other thing that annoyed me back then.

Yes they have improved significantly.

I use logitech and microsoft mice extensively, both have excellent battery life.

Main PC is on constantly, as is the mouse and keyboard (both Logitech wireless). Actively used for 10-12 hrs daily, 6 days a week. Mouse uses one AA and I get well over 12 months from it.

Logitech has smart sleep technology so the mouse sleeps when not in use ... never noticed any delay at all with it waking up.

In your budget is the M705, which use 2 AA and they can last up to 3 years:

https://www.logitech.com/en-gb/product/12991?crid=...

I notice no latency at all with any of my wireless rodents, however to be fair I am not playing games.

[devnull]

I've used whatever the top Logitech MX mouse is for the past few years. I currently use the Logitech MX Master. Very comfortable, and I have hands like shovels.

Yes, it's wireless, but honestly I think you should be able to deal with plugging in a phone charger over your lunch every couple of months.

Used to be very expensive, but now a very reasonable 49 quid on amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Master-Wireless-...

[sjg]

I like the MX Anywhere (and now have an Anywhere 2). The Master is much the same but bigger and right-handed rather than ambidextrous.

Wireless but charges on a micro-USB on the front so when it's getting low you plug it in and carry on as if it's a wired mouse.

[8bit]

Thanks all.

On paper the M705 appears slightly shorter (lengthwise, not height) than the M500 so veering more towards the M500 at the moment. One thing that concerns me slightly - the "hyper fast" scrolling. I popped in to PC World last night as they had a display of various mice, not connected to a computer or anything but just there to hold and stuff. A couple of the Logi ones had that hyper-fast scrolling, that's the sort of step-less scroll wheel. I didn't like the feel of it at all (obviously without being able to use it on a computer), is that something one would get used to?

I did actually buy a mouse, some cheap Advent thing - it felt really comfortable in hand, ideal size and shape for me - got it home, plugged it in, lasted 3 minutes. Didn't track properly on any surface, actually the worse mouse I've ever used.

[sjg]

On most of the Logitechs you can press in the scroll wheel to change from a normal scroll (with detents) to a free-spinning one.

I bought the original Anywhere as I was working somewhere with fancy glossy desks and it was one of the few that actually worked properly on them.

[wildoliver]

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessorie...

I have this and it seems to match your requirements, I use it for gaming but it's just a nice simple mouse and works well. £25 isn't overpriced either.