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Can anyone recommend one that actually works well? Had a couple over the years and they have been useless


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 1:27 pm
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If you're using it on a laptop, then get the one with the smallest dongle. I need to be very careful when lifting my laptop that i dont snap the dongle off because it sticks  out 32mm.

Microsoft or logitech have always been seamlessly reliable for me.


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 1:32 pm
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If you'll use it out and about get a cheap one too as you'll end up leaving it behind. As per ^^ Logitech or Microsoft from Argos is my usual.


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 1:34 pm
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Logitech MX Master 2 paired with a Logitech Craft keyboard, utter bliss.


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 1:41 pm
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Logitech M705 with the tiny unifying dongle for me. Has been working flawlessly for several years and as it takes a pair of AA batteries, they last a good length of time too - smaller mice with AAAs will require much more frequent replacement.


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 1:48 pm
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logitech m505 here. can't remember the last time I changed the batteries.


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 1:53 pm
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For laptops, I use a Microsoft Arc Touch mouse.
https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/products/mice/arc-touch-bluetooth-mouse/7mp-00011
Not cheap, but works flawlessly and packs into a bag nicely. For desktops, I use trackballs.


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 1:54 pm
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As an Apple fanboi, I always choose Microsoft mouses. I buy a new one for each gig 🤪


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 1:57 pm
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I have a Bluetooth Logitech M590 Multi-device silent here. So far so good.

If price or size is not an issue then go for Logitech MX Master 2.


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 1:58 pm
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I've got an Anker wireless vertical mouse - it's a bit bulky, but has completely got rid of severe wrist pain I used to have using a normally oriented mouse.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Vertical-Ergonomic-Optical-1600DPI/dp/B00BIFNTMC

It's just like a normal mouse, but the grip is canted over 60 degrees or so.
Wireless always works without issue & batteries probably last 2 months - I never turn it off.

I use it at work for 3D CAD, so it gets used 5 days a week for the majority of my working day. Must be at least 2 years old now, if not more.


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 2:10 pm
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Bought one of these 3 years ago when they were £5 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076SC6ZJS?tag=opr-mkt-opr-uk-21&ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-ubp00-win10-other-nomod-uk000-pcomp-feature-scomp-wm-5&ref=aa_scomp
It's never not worked.
It's basic but it works and weighs nothing


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 2:15 pm
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Second the vertical mouse. You don't realise how good it is until you use one.


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 2:23 pm
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I'm still not convinced by my vertical mouse (Anker wired), whilst your wrist is in a more natural position it then places pressure on the bony bit on the outside of the wrist/hand bit (whatever the technical term is...), rather than on your palm which is much more padded. I guess a mouse mat/wrist pad might help...


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 2:59 pm
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Logitech M570 it's ace , ipazzport keyboard though's a bit Meh!


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 6:03 pm
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Logitech bluetooth M535. Laptops have fewer USB sockets these days, so a decent BT connection saves one light-charging port from the logitech dongle. And mine is blue to match the BT keyboard.


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 6:18 pm
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I’m still not convinced by my vertical mouse (Anker wired), whilst your wrist is in a more natural position it then places pressure on the bony bit on the outside of the wrist/hand bit (whatever the technical term is…), rather than on your palm which is much more padded. I guess a mouse mat/wrist pad might help…

Yeh I use it in conjunction with a mouse mat that has a gel wrist pad.

Solved my RSI type bother. Would recommend. You get used to the shape in a day or so, although the first day is a bit tricky.


 
Posted : 24/06/2019 6:29 pm