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Would appreciate any pro/con thoughts on a new mouse for PS.
Would appreciate any pro/con thoughts on a new mouse for PS.Apart from getting a tablet, wireless and optical seems to give far greater precision.
Would appreciate any pro/con thoughts on a new mouse for PS.
I use the MX700 combo from Logitech. Wireless/optical $75 or so. It’s the first mouse I’ve used without a mouse pad. I use it on a formica countertop and it glides buttersmooth. I think you can get the mouse by itself but it’s not much cheaper than just getting the pair.
supchaka
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Would appreciate any pro/con thoughts on a new mouse for PS.Apart from getting a tablet, wireless and optical seems to give far greater precision.
Kbob:
Why not have the best of both worlds? The Intuos tablets come with a very good wireless, batteryless mouse that can be set to function just like the stylus, in absolute positioning mode. It’s much more positive and quicker than any other type of mouse I’ve used.
I#ve been using Logitech trackman marbles since they first came out. I never had a problem with the original ones and I’ve been using the cordless version for about 3 years no with no problems at all. And it will move the cursor from the opposite side of a small room :).I use the MX700 combo from Logitech. Wireless/optical $75 or so. It’s the first mouse I’ve used without a mouse pad. I use it on a formica countertop and it glides buttersmooth. I think you can get the mouse by itself but it’s not much cheaper than just getting the pair.
supchaka
I bought a Logitech trackman marble back in the 90’s when they were still over $100 (US!) and replaced it twice on warranty because of faulty switches then replaced the switches myself when it went off warranty which fixed the problem. Actually it still works to this day. Twice shy once bitten… so how is Logitech quality now? There was also some issues with their drivers as I recall. Is this still a problem, I know people were complaining about Logitech drivers not working with CS, is that worked out yet? One question about wireless, my box has to go under the desk, is that a problem in terms of interference or range?
The mouse is cordless in that it is intended to function together with the pad but without electrical connection–it derives its power inductively from the matrix of coils in the pad itself. Once lifted about an inch from the tablet, the mouse is non-functional, and the mouse and pen can both be used, but of course not at the same time, and both are configured separately. The pad connects to a USB port, and all of its power is derived from the port itself, no external supply is needed. The smaller Intuos tablet comes with a 2-button & wheel mouse, but one with a more complex button arrangement is available as an option, and comes standard with the larger tablets.Kbob:
Why not have the best of both worlds? The Intuos tablets come with a very good wireless, batteryless mouse that can be set to function just like the stylus, in absolute positioning mode. It’s much more positive and quicker than any other type of mouse I’ve used.
Doc:
Why not indeed? I looked into these years ago but couldn’t justify buying one for what I was doing. Then. Anyway, I’ve been at the Wacom site for the last hour or so and I’m very interested. I was wondering about range and interference for the cordlessness (new word!) because my computer case has to go under the desk, is this an issue?
On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 23:37:15 GMT, "Dr. J. Smith" wrote:
The mouse is cordless in that it is intended to function together with the pad but without electrical connection–it derives its power inductively from the matrix of coils in the pad itself. Once lifted about an inch from the tablet, the mouse is non-functional, and the mouse and pen can both be used, but of course not at the same time, and both are configured separately. The pad connects to a USB port, and all of its power is derived from the port itself, no external supply is needed. The smaller Intuos tablet comes with a 2-button & wheel mouse, but one with a more complex button arrangement is available as an option, and comes standard with the larger tablets.Kbob:
Why not have the best of both worlds? The Intuos tablets come with a very good wireless, batteryless mouse that can be set to function just like the stylus, in absolute positioning mode. It’s much more positive and quicker than any other type of mouse I’ve used.
Doc:
Why not indeed? I looked into these years ago but couldn’t justify buying one for what I was doing. Then. Anyway, I’ve been at the Wacom site for the last hour or so and I’m very interested. I was wondering about range and interference for the cordlessness (new word!) because my computer case has to go under the desk, is this an issue?
I#ve been using Logitech trackman marbles since they first came out. I never had a problem with the original ones and I’ve been using the cordless version for about 3 years no with no problems at all. And it will move the cursor from the opposite side of a small room :).
Incidentally I’ve always found Wacom mice to be excellent paperweights. 🙂
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The mouse is cordless in that it is intended to function together with the pad but without electrical connection–it derives its power inductively from the matrix of coils in the pad itself. Once lifted about an inch from the tablet, the mouse is non-functional, and the mouse and pen can both be used, but of course not at the same time, and both are configured separately. The pad connects to a USB port, and all of its power is derived from the port itself, no external supply is needed. The smaller Intuos tablet comes with a 2-button & wheel mouse, but one with a more complex button arrangement is available as an option, and comes standard with the larger tablets.
I’ve been using the Wacom mouse on a small tablet for years. It works as KBob described. I also use my direct-connected Logitech mouse, so I have a mouse for each hand – which lets me rest one hand while I use the other.
– Max
My Wacom mouse is under my printer somewhere in a cabinet, didn’t care for it. Everything in Windows and in PS is done with with the logitech, I really only use my pen when I’m doing things at 500% or more.
It’s just what I’ve gotten used to, whatever works for the individual!
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I#ve been using Logitech trackman marbles since they first came out. I never had a problem with the original ones and I’ve been using the cordless version for about 3 years no with no problems at all. And it will move the cursor from the opposite side of a small room :).
Incidentally I’ve always found Wacom mice to be excellent paperweights. 🙂
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Hecate
veni, vidi, reliqui
A bad batch perhaps? This would have been late 1996 into 1997.
Incidentally I’ve got a multi-monitor display and at times I’ve lost the cursor, but never on the opposite side of the room!LOL! ;-
I hate asking questions that reveal just how ignorant I am (a full time job in my case), but everything I’ve come across so far pushes me towards the Intuos2 6×8. This seems kind of small to me. My "main" justification for buying this will be for acurately extracting, cutting and pasting (mostly) human figures from one background to another. I could pick out the biggest just because, but is bigger better for anything other than tracing? Thanks…
~Doc
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