May 26 2008
New Lap Top Mouse on the Way
I’ve been slightly annoyed by my laptop built in mouse pad ever since I got it (and ever single laptop I have used). Yesterday I purchased something called a Fish Handheld Mouse from KlearGear.com. It reminds me of the nunchuck extension on the Wii controller so I figure I will give it a try for $11.99.
In the past I have tried using the mini-mouse, but didn’t like it because I don’t have mini-hands. Also, I didn’t like having to use desk space (which I usually don’t have with a laptop) when using a mini-mouse.
So I have this Fish thingy on the way and will post a review when it gets here…
Oh, I almost forgot. I was wondering what other people are using on their desktops and laptops.
Here is what I use on my desktop:
I love this thing! It looks weird and awkward, but once you get the hang of it, you will never go back to the 2d move around your desktop mouse.
What do you use?
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I use a MacAlly optical mouse (and keyboard) on my desktop, and a mini (though just slightly smaller) MacAlly optical mouse on my laptop. I like the mini mouse better, mainly because it doesn’t have a rubber grip on the sides. The regular MacAlly mouse has it and it seems whatever glue holds it on leeches out and gets your hand sticky.
I don’t mind the rubber grip. I actually feel like the rubber grip makes the mouse a little easier to use for hours on end. But can’t say that I have had any problems with glue.
The rubber grip wouldn’t bother me at all if not for the glue leeching out.
On an older computer, I have the Kensington Thinking Mouse. That was my favorite mouse. Five programmable buttons. No scroll wheel, but it was from back in the days when I don’t think scroll wheels were even thought of yet. Anyway, it had a rubber grip along the sides. I think it was molded to the sides, and never had any glue issues.
The only problem with the rubber grip is it eventually wears away. Cleaning can sometimes become an issue too. Of course, I guess I really shouldn’t complain–it lasted over 10 years. Still works too, just not on any newer computers.