So, which ones are better?
Wired or Wireless? You decide!
What kind of computer mouse is better?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byWired mice are best!
John says:
I like wired better. Wireless mice are heavier,more expensive and not just the initial purchase but batteries too. Also wired tend to cause less tracking problems.
Posted November 28, 2009
perpersky says:
Wired. Wireless mice run out of batteries way too soon. I wish there was some kind of hybrid mouse where I can use it wirelessly when on the go, and wired when at home. It'll be great if its batteries be recharged via usb.
Posted November 22, 2009
HeyWired(Not) says:
Wired. The cord matters not cause I'm neat and arrange my cables, something which the majority don't do :) Anyways, cords are getting thinner nowadays and hardly pose a problem anymore (to me).
Posted October 26, 2009
DividingLine says:
Definitely wired. No messing with betteries, quicker response, and really ... is a cable so bad?
Posted October 12, 2009
Dellin says:
Wired mouse is better. Never had a problem with it. Wireless is heavier with the batteries. Its too much hassle, like what happen if you are playing a game and the battery is low and there is not extra battery at home.
Posted September 21, 2009
adrian says:
Wireless never feel quite right. The wired mice just seem to have a faster response compared to the wireless.
Posted August 07, 2009
make says:
For gaming, go with wired. More accurate and slightly faster response time. Every fraction of a second counts in shooting games. You also won't want your mouse to suddenly run out of power like in wireless mouses.
Posted June 23, 2009
Jack2205 says:
Wired mice are the best. The wireless mouse was very jerky and the batteries always needed to be replaced.
Posted January 07, 2009
Harold says:
More reliability
Posted October 08, 2008
musa says:
wala nman aqng wireless eh.
Posted September 14, 2008
Shoopster says:
The 5 (+/-) ms increase in response time from a wireless mouse is too much for my twitchy tastes.
Posted August 20, 2008
Johnny says:
wired for gaming wireless for reg use
Posted August 12, 2008
Mobiiart says:
I have to stick with a wired mouse. The few wireless mice I have used have burned out, one way or the other, much much quicker.
Posted April 23, 2008
EelKat says:
I've never used a wireless mouse, so for now I'm going to have to say with a wire; but I may change my mind after trying a wireless one.
Posted April 23, 2008
Ignoti says:
Until the newest generation of mice came out, I would have been in the wired mouse camp. The new high resolution mice work well enough for me to do design work now -- which was the only problem before.
Posted April 23, 2008
fefe says:
For now, I'm using a wired mouse. I hated when the wireless mouse ran out of batteries!
Posted April 19, 2008
ols says:
I`ve always used a wired mouse. Must admit that sometimes it`s a bind having to work around the wire which can get caught up, but no big deal really.
Posted March 31, 2008
Chadrew says:
Wired is the way to go! I can't even imagine changing the batteries all the time (even if it's once a month or so).
Plus, just think about the pollution and cost to recycle if you use single-use batteries ;)
Posted March 25, 2008
Wireless is the way to go!
Roddy says:
I'm using a wire-less mouse just bought and its running on a nano chip with 12 months bat life and i can still play FPS games(first person shooter) and still win so ya its better.
Posted November 14, 2009
misabharis says:
wireless
Posted September 27, 2009
ionman says:
If your not a gamer. Wireless is the way to go!
Posted June 20, 2009
Treasures-By-Brenda says:
I would NEVER go back to a wired mouse after experiencing the joys of the wireless one. No more cord! What freedom! In terms of the batteries, we have a recharger that sits at the top of the stairs and two buckets -- one for recharged batteries; one for dead batteries. Our system works pretty nicely and we haven't spent any money on batteries for a few years.
Brenda
Posted April 15, 2009
JaguarJulie says:
Do you know that there are WAY too many wires and cords with the usual computer hookup with all the peripherals. Wouldn't it be cool if everything was wireless -- even the power cords?
Posted April 14, 2009
poddys says:
I love my bluetooth mouse, and it's got a charger base so it can be left to charge overnight. Wired is ok, as long as you are going to use it right next to the computer. I haven't experienced any delays, but lately I only play Infantry (www.station.com) and use the keyboard for that.
Posted February 04, 2009
Tom says:
Wireless for sure, I am tired of the wire getting hooked on things on my desk.
Posted December 30, 2008
Novellus says:
Wireless
Posted December 29, 2008
bconnor11 says:
I'm using a wired mouse now, but I like wireless better. I'm a lefty, so its easy to switch around when a righty uses the computer.
Posted August 20, 2008
RJ says:
No cable, no wire fraying, no chance of the wire getting caught on something.
and chadrew, just throw them into a battery recycle bin man :)
gamers choose wireless because they are, simply put, the best!!!
and the issue with lag is totally absurd. i get more lag on my wired from wire fray and wire wearing out issues.
Posted August 10, 2008
coachbriany says:
Wireless mouse is a must with a laptop. Last christmas I found some wireless mice on clearance at Staples for $8 each. I bought them all up. I give them to friends who have laptops as a fun gift. I say once you go wireless you won't go back.
Posted April 05, 2008
Shane says:
Wireless, wire is history!
Posted March 30, 2008
locotime says:
wireless is obviosly best if u want to have absolute freedom when gaming!
Posted March 29, 2008
Advantages of wired mice
- A wired mouse is more reliable. Unlike a wireless one it will always work even without any special drivers and you won't need to worry about wireless signal interference either.
- Wired mice tend to have faster response times than wireless ones (although the issue is practically non-existent with newest wireless models).
- There's no need to replace batteries all the time, or worry about them running out in the middle of an intense gaming session.
Great wired gaming mouse from Logitech
Logitech MX 518 High Performance Optical Gaming Mouse (Metal)
Amazon Price: $46.97 (as of 12/18/2009)
I have been using a mouse of this model for a little over 2 years now, and love it. I can appreciate the precision it gives me in Counter Strike: Source, and the extra buttons come in handy for easier back/forward web page navigation. The only thing I haven't found use for is the sensitivity changing on-the-fly (I always use the same one), but I'm sure some people will like the feature. This mouse is asymmetrical (for right hand use only), and as a result, fits into your palm nicely. After 2 years of usage, the Logitech logo on the top of mine is a bit frayed, but otherwise the mouse works and looks perfectly.
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Pros of wireless mice
- Wireless mice are, well, wireless. There's no cable, meaning you don't have to worry about it getting twisted or stuck.
- You don't need to "drag" the cable all the time when you are using a wireless mouse (although it's not really an issue with a wired mouse if the cable is positioned correctly).
- You are not limited to the cable length - depending on the model, it's usually possible to use a wireless mouse several meters away from the computer.
Top notch wireless gaming mouse
Logitech G7 Laser Cordless Mouse
Amazon Price: (as of 12/18/2009)
This is really great, if not best wireless gaming mouse you can get, and the top model Logitech can offer for gamers in the wireless area. It uses a 2.4 GHz wireless connection to avoid interference, and has a LED battery indicator, so you know when to recharge them. Again, gotta love the fact that it's not ambidextrous, but designed to be used with right hand only - classic Logitech design.
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- DividingLine DividingLine Oct 12, 2009 @ 7:38 am
- It's got to be wired if you want the best gaming mouse with the fastest response and no battery worries, although the new Razer Mamba is really good for a wireless gaming mouse
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- Treasures-By-Brenda Treasures-By-Brenda Apr 15, 2009 @ 4:42 pm
- Loving my wireless!
Brenda
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- poddys poddys Feb 4, 2009 @ 7:13 pm
- I use my touchpad most of the time on my laptop, but I do like my Logitech bluetooth mouse and keyboard, they perform nicely. Good lens, 5*****
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- valmont valmont Apr 21, 2008 @ 8:08 am
- I've got the #2, #3, #7 mice in my store!
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Apr 1, 2008 @ 4:39 pm
- My laptop has a touchpad, so I've been mouse-less for many years now. Great debate though. I never had a problem with my old wired mouse.
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- ols ols Mar 31, 2008 @ 3:34 am
- Nice lens with useful comparisons made between wired and wireless mice.
