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From: dlow@hpspcoi.HP.COM (Danny Low)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: Re: mouse advice
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Date: 12 Jan 90 22:53:49 GMT
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>I'm thinking about getting a mouse for my PC.  I've noticed that the
>prices vary from $50 to $100+ dollars.  What's the difference? 
>Allyn Lai

There can be a significant difference in the ergonomics of a mouse.
Certain mice are literally a pain in the hand if you use them a lot.
Some mice are two buttons while others are three buttons. Certain
applications require 3 buttons. Others just ignore the third button.
Some even ignore the second button. The resolution varies. The standard
is 200 dpi while some go as high as 300 dpi.

Some mice seem to be more compatible than others. The Microsoft
mouse is the standard. Everyone emulates it but some do it better
than others. Personally I find the Logitech mice to be better than
the Microsoft mouse, is very compatible and cheaper. A key factor
in compatibility is the mouse driver supplied with the mouse.
Some companies do a better job than others. Again Logitech does
a good job.

			   Danny Low
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