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From: jwi@cbnewsj.att.com (Jim Winer @ AT&T, Middletown, NJ)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Re: Good mice
Summary: Good mice are hard to find
Keywords: Reliability, Accuracy, Feel
Message-ID: <1991Apr26.165111.1634@cbnewsj.att.com>
Date: 26 Apr 91 16:51:11 GMT
References: <1991Apr25.233036.11353@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu>
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In article <1991Apr25.233036.11353@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> skesterk@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Shane Kesterke) writes:
> I've been thinking about getting a mouse. I noticed Logitech's mice are
> around $60 and Microsoft's are around $80. I've also seen mice for as low
> as $19. I figure the lower the price the higher the probability it won't
> be compatable with various programs. Does anyone out there have a cheap
> mouse that they haven't gotten any trouble from? Or should I just go with
> Logitech or Microsoft?

The real differences are not usually compatibility (most are compatible with
a Microsoft mouse), but:

	1.	Reliability
	2.	Accuracy/repeatability
	3.	Feel
	
The feel issue involves sloppy or firm buttons, sloppy or jerky movement,
and other factors.  

IMHO:

	If you have never used a Microsoft or Logitech mouse, you may be
	perfectly happy with a cheap mouse.  If you have used a good mouse,
	you may find it extremely distracting using a cheap mouse.
	
Your milage may vary.

Jim Winer -- jwi@mtfme.att.com -- Opinions not represent employer.
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