How many use a gaming mouse?

[FURRY BIRD]

I used to think it was a stupid gimmick, not any more! I bought a Logitech laser mouse for gaming and my score is improved a lot, I still get pawned by better players, but I don't laugh at those who bought a gaming mouse as I have joined the ranks who bought yes, a gaming mouse.

[hooahguy]

ummmm... i personally dont really see the difference.....

[Field]

i got some Razor mouse thats black with some gay glowing blue emblem on it that fades on and off which is kind of neat but the thing i really like is the 2 buttons on the side that i've assigned for buttons 5 and 6. had to get used to it but its slightly faster and easier than pressing the 5 and 6 buttons on the keyboard.

ummmm... i personally dont really see the difference.....

control wise..no i dont think some gaming mouse is any different than the laser mouse that comes with your computer i got some dealy that came with my Razor mouse where you can adjust the dpi setting but i just keep it at 450dpi all the time i dont think you can change it in game either.

[XxSTAM1NAxX]

Oh, I have a Laser Mouse as well. But it's not specifically for gaming. Doing well with it though. :) I guess my mousepad is still downing my scores a little.

[Field]

i dont even have a mousepad i just have a tablecloth lol. maybe if the mouse pad has some crazy space age anti friction material on it i dont think its going to help.

Do people actually use ball mouse's? this is a new idea to me i thought everyone used laser mice nowadays. eh whatever i got a ball mouse at this comp and i guess its not all that bad it shouldnt hurt you too much enless maybe you were blowing stuff up with gunship TV missles idk

[Fingulfin]

Logitech G-5 For the win ;)

Customizing the weight really helps, and the sensitivity on the fly is PRICELESS in game. I personally like a heavy mouse with high sensitivity... My G-5 Delivers :D No matter what you like in a mouse (sensitivity and weight-wise) the G-5 will suite you. I also has two thumb buttons (one for Vent, one for TS) which are useful as well.

[Field]

Logitech G-5 For the win ;)

Customizing the weight really helps, and the sensitivity on the fly is PRICELESS in game. I personally like a heavy mouse with high sensitivity... My G-5 Delivers :D No matter what you like in a mouse (sensitivity and weight-wise) the G-5 will suite you. I also has two thumb buttons (one for Vent, one for TS) which are useful as well.

damn i didnt realize i could actually do that with my mouse, it seems like alot of people actually use TS and vent

[FURRY BIRD]

Logitech G-5 For the win ;)

Customizing the weight really helps, and the sensitivity on the fly is PRICELESS in game. I personally like a heavy mouse with high sensitivity... My G-5 Delivers :D No matter what you like in a mouse (sensitivity and weight-wise) the G-5 will suite you. I also has two thumb buttons (one for Vent, one for TS) which are useful as well.

That is what I have, works well.

[Fixxxer]

I use a Logitech Mx518. Helped my score increase exponentially. It's comfortable, the side buttons can be programmed to suit your needs, and the instant adjustment of the scroll speed helps in turrets and vehicles.

[Mukky]

G5 ftw indeed...
I saw the new G9 as well it came out a few weeks ago if i'm correct..
Looks nice from what i've seen

[Shazanelli]

I got the G5 too. When I upgraded from a nornal mouse, it made a huge difference!

[FURRY BIRD]

i love the G5, it wasn't too much money, but well worth it. I am still tweaking it, but my body count is higher now. I can take out those annoying enemy solders that try to bother me while I capping a silo.

[SpLiTz]

I got the g5 as well, and had problems trying to set up the software to match 42. So I disabled the software, and use it like a regular mouse and it works fine. The big part is the extra hot buttons, so that you aren't reaching up on the keyboard with two hands.

[Killerus]

g5 here as well. i run all the heavy weights and love it. IMO this is the best mouse for the money.

[TheLeper]

i got a g9 the other month 3200dpi is fun at times took a while to get used to the cord as i previously had a g7 but yeah the 2 covers let you choose the shape you want weights are adjustable

the g9 also has a macro function for all the buttons kinda like the g15 im sure theres already someone with rdx rigged up to it

[CrAzY eYeD cAt =^O.o^=]

Razer copperhead :D its long moulded buttons and low profile make it my mouse of choice.. this thing is made for comfort and practability..

but anything logitech is FTW aswell.. their my fav brand when it comes to computer accessories.. the G-15 keyboard is teh sex!

[Lolyn]

G5 for the win, and I'm so cool I got the 2142 edition with the walker on it at a discount :D

[Diamond621]

I use a G3 personally - the design is solid and its layout of one button on each side of the mouse, as opposed to two on the thumb side, is much more my style.

[FURRY BIRD]

Razer copperhead :D its long moulded buttons and low profile make it my mouse of choice.. this thing is made for comfort and practability..

but anything logitech is FTW aswell.. their my fav brand when it comes to computer accessories.. the G-15 keyboard is teh sex!

Yeah Logiteach makes great stuff.

[BandoIruka]

Logitech G5 here. I don't use any weights in it since I'm rather light handed. Two thumb mouse buttons make fast switching to weapons 5 and 6 easy. Sensitivity adjust on the fly makes using the anti vehicle turret lots of fun, blasting away infantry and FAVs that i might had missed if I was using an ordinary mouse. The knuckle of my small finger does become sore after playing for a long while tho.

edit: one thing i might want to add is that this is my second G5 after the original one ive bought broke. The left mouse button stopped working altogether. Fortunately, they used the mouse's serial number to determine my purchase date and gave me a brand new one free of charge. So there might be a durability issue with them

[SpLiTz]

I read some reviews about that left button breaking with the G5...

I tried the razer mice, but those low profile meeces have my fingers dragging across my mat and screwing with my aiming. I like my mice girthy.

[Minmaster]

i have a razer diamondback and i hate it. i hate the feel of the side gel thingy and the mouse is too low profile. and it attracts oil and gunk like crazy. i tend to prefer thicker and shorter mice, i had a fatality mouse i liked but it broke down. i'm not sure what to get, i might give logitech a try.

[Skates]

Logitech G-5 For the win ;)

Customizing the weight really helps, and the sensitivity on the fly is PRICELESS in game. I personally like a heavy mouse with high sensitivity... My G-5 Delivers :D No matter what you like in a mouse (sensitivity and weight-wise) the G-5 will suite you. I also has two thumb buttons (one for Vent, one for TS) which are useful as well.

Same one I have and I love it. Especially adding the weight to it and being able to change the sensitivity on the fly.

[CrAzY eYeD cAt =^O.o^=]

http://www.compareindia.com/media/images/2007/dec/img_32596_logitech_g9_lasermouse.jpg

has anyone got the G9??? is it any good?? i like the idea of the weights for a more precise short move..

[Fingulfin]

http://www.compareindia.com/media/images/2007/dec/img_32596_logitech_g9_lasermouse.jpg

has anyone got the G9??? is it any good?? i like the idea of the weights for a more precise short move..
Looks cool, but I don't see any reason to move up from the G5... What does it have to offer that the G5 doesn't? I guess I'll do some research :p

[FURRY BIRD]

http://www.compareindia.com/media/images/2007/dec/img_32596_logitech_g9_lasermouse.jpg

has anyone got the G9??? is it any good?? i like the idea of the weights for a more precise short move..

The G5 is the cheaper model and yes it has weights, I really don't see to much advantage, but I loaded it up for a heavy feel, I guess it helps. I know my body count is up since I got it as while in play you can adjust the sensitivity from like medium to sensitive for when you get in a tank or use the titan gun, and the ability to adjust speed makes a difference.

[kaheiyeh]

I used to have some crappy normal desktop Logitech mouse to play games with. It'd move the cursor by itself to the top right by itself sometimes for no apparent reason and I got really fed up when there'd be this "imaginary line" that the cursor would not pass through until I lifted the mouse up.

That's when I got fed up and got the Logitech G5 I have now and I'm never turning back to desktop mice again! Mouse movements are so much more precise on the G5 than I have ever felt before.

[CrAzY eYeD cAt =^O.o^=]

i was just looking at buying a new mouse.. i was either going to get the razer copperhead again or get the G9.. its $110 aus though lol.. probably a bit too pricey.. but it looks solid:)

Heres (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/3053&cl=us,en)a link if anyone wants to check it out :)

[kaheiyeh]

i was just looking at buying a new mouse.. i was either going to get the razer copperhead again or get the G9.. its $110 aus though lol.. probably a bit too pricey.. but it looks solid:)

Heres (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/3053&cl=us,en)a link if anyone wants to check it out :)

You can get a G9 for AU$95+ just from a quick search on StaticIce. Here's the link so you can access it faster: http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=Logitech+G9

It's just a bit more expensive than the price that I got my G5 for.

[CrAzY eYeD cAt =^O.o^=]

You can get a G9 for AU$95+ just from a quick search on StaticIce. Here's the link so you can access it faster: http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=Logitech+G9

It's just a bit more expensive than the price that I got my G5 for.


aww thanks:D who would have thought North Shore would have been cheaper lol..

[Unzen]

I use a Logitech Mx518. Helped my score increase exponentially. It's comfortable, the side buttons can be programmed to suit your needs, and the instant adjustment of the scroll speed helps in turrets and vehicles.

Same here. The best mouse I've had to date. Tied-in with a Logitech G15 keyboard. But I don't bother with any of that macro crap.

[CrAzY eYeD cAt =^O.o^=]

Same here. The best mouse I've had to date. Tied-in with a Logitech G15 keyboard. But I don't bother with any of that macro crap.

lol yeah i have the G-15 and the macro buttons are more trouble to get to than the ones ur macro'ing.. the only ones i find in fingers reach is G5 and G6.. but being able to record a quick macro during gameplay is pretty awesome :)

[EnergyNL]

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:10jG0de_FXXSUM:http://blog.damienalexandre.fr/public/fevrier_2006/1.jpg (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://blog.damienalexandre.fr/public/fevrier_2006/1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://mybroadband.co.za/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/4385/limit/views&h=554&w=1100&sz=181&hl=nl&start=7&tbnid=10jG0de_FXXSUM:&tbnh=76&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dg15%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Dnl) + http://www.compjoeter.nl/Images/Log%20MX510.jpg

G15 + MX518

But I don't use the macro's either.

[Raidyr]

I use a Logitech Mx518. Helped my score increase exponentially. It's comfortable, the side buttons can be programmed to suit your needs, and the instant adjustment of the scroll speed helps in turrets and vehicles.

Thats what I have. Good mouse. The side buttons are extremely useful. I have Mouse5 bound to Ventrilo and Mouse4 bound to bring up the mini-map.

Wish I could make RDX macros with those :D

[Mukky]

http://www.shopbot.com.au/i/2007/11/903743935_small.jpg+http://www.techexcess.net/images/products/other/Logitech-MX510-mouse_small.jpg
=
The ultimate gaming experience :)

[whitecap_uk]

Razer Diamondback - nice feel and adjustable - still play like crap though :D

[Unzen]

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:10jG0de_FXXSUM:http://blog.damienalexandre.fr/public/fevrier_2006/1.jpg (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://blog.damienalexandre.fr/public/fevrier_2006/1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://mybroadband.co.za/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/4385/limit/views&h=554&w=1100&sz=181&hl=nl&start=7&tbnid=10jG0de_FXXSUM:&tbnh=76&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dg15%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Dnl) + http://www.compjoeter.nl/Images/Log%20MX510.jpg

G15 + MX518

But I don't use the macro's either.

Gotta love the G15's 2142 display. Quite useful at times - especially taking a quick glance at the K/D ratio to see if you're having a good day or not! I like the little walker animation on screen too. Where he looks to be running at 200+mph while the next map round is loaded - lol!

[EnergyNL]

Hey Mukky, is that the new G15? Looks like you miss a couple of G-key compared to the old G15.

I bound Mouse 5 for defib and Mouse 4 for PK rockets, mousewheel click is back to assault rifle.

Gotta love the G15's 2142 display. Quite useful at times - especially taking a quick glance at the K/D ratio to see if you're having a good day or not! I like the little walker animation on screen too. Where he looks to be running at 200+mph while the next map round is loaded - lol!

The display is one of the reasons I bought it... and the blue glow of the keys looks good with my mouse Blue/Black, Samsung TFT 22" Blue/Black and my creative speakerset Blue/Black :evil:

[Unzen]

Thats what I have. Good mouse. The side buttons are extremely useful. I have Mouse5 bound to Ventrilo and Mouse4 bound to bring up the mini-map.

Wish I could make RDX macros with those :D

Good mappings, those. I use the first side button for jump & parachute and the button further forward as the knife button. Always handy when you run out of ammo and the knife is there in a second. :)

[xslaneyx]

i use a bog standard packard bell keyboard(dont see the need for a flashy one) and i use an a4-tech x-750bf gaming mouse

http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=7085

cheap as chips and i think its miles better then any of the g series mouses people use.

[Nawiedzony]

my first gaming mouse is Logitech MX510, last time i switch to Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse, first days are bit hard but now its all ok :laugh:

http://www.i4u.com/photo-gallery-308.html

[Drewsly]

i have the MX 518 i find the side buttons very usfull for defib and knife sorted.

[Mukky]

Hey Mukky, is that the new G15? Looks like you miss a couple of G-key compared to the old G15.

Yeah i miss some.. But i do use all of the 18 buttons now..
before on the old one i only used about 10...

love the quick macro button ^^

[iQu'e]

I use a really cheap wireless keyboard + mouse that I bought for about 40 Euros... works fine and they're comfy somehow :D

[Gun-Slinger]

Ok, any suggestions for a lefty? Keep in mind though that I need as many buttons as I can due to the fact that I have no right hand.

[Yoster]

Mine is a laser Logi, no features whatsoever, and fancy mice fall to it every time ;)

[Minmaster]

has anybody used a vertical mouse? i am thinking of getting one of these for better ergonomics (i sometimes have pain in the thumb). http://www.evoluent.com/vm3.html

http://www.evoluent.com/vm3_sm.jpg

rave reviews over at amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Evoluent-Right-Hand-VerticalMouse-Silver/dp/B000QSLUZ0/).

[Yoster]

:O Its the Humpback! Looks strange, but my friend uses a ball mouse for gaming, never heard anybody use one.

[AvalancheDiode]

Anybody is using this?

http://www.amazon.com/TekNmotion-MonsterGecko-PistolMouse-FPS-Console/dp/B0006GR87Q/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-7861734-6936758?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1205882715&sr=8-2

http://www.pacificgeek.com/productimages/xl/MONSTER-G-2.jpg

I am also considering buying a gaming mouse. I currently use the very lame HP mouse that came with my computer. It freezes every now and then and just does an OK sensitivity. It got me killed a few times but nothing biggy.

[GunHappyBob]

I'm using a Razer Deathadder at the moment but, I've had the diamondback and the copperhead. They've all been great and the Deathadder is OK but nothing like the copperhead or diamondback imo. Plus I'm left handed so it kinda leaves the logiteck mice out of my realm of usage. I also have a G15 keyboard that is great for gaming. Sadly the deathadder is built for righthanders so I need to look into getting a new mouse.

http://verbicide.ca/media/1/20070613-deathadder-2.jpg

http://icrontic.com/images/prime/articles/g15/g15_top.jpg

[hooahguy]

i use a wireless mouse, and no problems at all. i personally see no reason for a gaming mouse, especially since i have BF2142 onmy laptop and im always on the go. if you want to see it, here it is:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=070

[Unzen]

I'm using a Razer Deathadder at the moment but, I've had the diamondback and the copperhead. They've all been great and the Deathadder is OK but nothing like the copperhead or diamondback imo. Plus I'm left handed so it kinda leaves the logiteck mice out of my realm of usage. I also have a G15 keyboard that is great for gaming. Sadly the deathadder is built for righthanders so I need to look into getting a new mouse.

http://verbicide.ca/media/1/20070613-deathadder-2.jpg



^^^^ - lol, that mouse on the left has had some usage. The Logitech badge on the back looks like mine - wearing away from over-use!

[GunHappyBob]

i use a wireless mouse, and no problems at all. i personally see no reason for a gaming mouse, especially since i have BF2142 onmy laptop and im always on the go. if you want to see it, here it is:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=070


Wireless mice are a hassle. The wireless part is great but, they have a tendency to freeze up if they leave range and when the battery is low they are useless and glitchy. They are very inconvienent for gaming. The reason I use a mouse like a Razer Copperhead or Deathadder is because I can make small adjustments to cater to my liking. For instance I like my left to right motion to be very fast but my up and down motion to be very unresponsive to my input because I get to shaky when I play and It allows me to aim much better. so I can whip around real fast to shot someone and when I go to aim up and down I'm not gonna have that same fast jerky response if that makes sense. I also like the on-the-fly sensitivity. when I'm assault for instance every thing over all is very sensitive to my input on the mouse. With on the fly I can switch over quickly if I wanna do sniping. For sniping I want my mouse to be unsensitive if that makes sense. I want it to be sensitive enough that I have to lift my mouse once just to get the curser from one side of the screen to the next. That way i'm not all jerky and I can focus on taking out the enemy instead of playing games with my mouse.

[Jaco^]

Was pretty average with a standard mouse/keyboard. Now using a G5 and G15 and I am a much better player. If I went back to standard mouse/keyboard now I'd probably be able to cope fine, but I did notice a big difference right away after using the new mouse/keyboard.

Thinking about looking at the G9, might get one when I upgrade to a new PC next month, but the G5 is quite sufficient really.

[Field]

i just dont know how having a better mouse and keyboard is going to help you that much. I have a standard Dell Keyboard that came with my comp and some $60 Razor mouse. I didnt notice any difference between the dell mouse and this new mouse either

the only hardware your going to get thats going to help your performance would be anything that increases/ smooths your framerate or increases your hit detection

^^^^ - lol, that mouse on the left has had some usage. The Logitech badge on the back looks like mine - wearing away from over-use!

i have the mouse on the right except it doesnt look all gay and stuff caus it has blue lights instead

[CrAzY eYeD cAt =^O.o^=]

i notice the difference between a cheap mouse and a decent gaming mouse.. with the cheapo ones i fond when im turning or aiming its a bit jumpy.. and when going for a more precision shot it seems to be over responsive and seems to over compensate.. as for the keyboard there is no difference at all.. i just like the look of the G-15 :D its got to be the best looking keyboard there is.. ( the new one)

http://digitalgraffiti.typepad.com/digital_graffiti/images/2007/08/01/g15_top.jpg

[AvalancheDiode]

i just dont know how having a better mouse and keyboard is going to help you that much. I have a standard Dell Keyboard that came with my comp and some $60 Razor mouse. I didnt notice any difference between the dell mouse and this new mouse either

the only hardware your going to get thats going to help your performance would be anything that increases/ smooths your framerate or increases your hit detection


I don't know what Dell mouse you are using. The ones that came with the computers in my work place are very good 800dpi optical mice. They are better than my crappy HP mouse, which, though with some issues, is still better than all my notebook mice for gaming (400dpi).

If you use mouse like mine which freezes up randomly and, yes, can empty the whole magazine at some instances, then you'd look for better mouse. Also, better ergonomics will do you less damage on your wrist in the future. Especially to people who play at least 3 hours, and sometimes 6 hours, a day.

[RichardDawkins]

G5 ftw, just wish i had the newer revision

[=MNKY=Frosty]

^^^^ - lol, that mouse on the left has had some usage. The Logitech badge on the back looks like mine - wearing away from over-use!

Same here, I had an MX518 and the black stuff arounf the logo is gone!

I have a Razer lachesis now, and having the beast DPi in the gunship really helps, I recommend to anyone who hasn't got a gaming mouse to get one, makes life a lot easier.

[FURRY BIRD]

Same here, I had an MX518 and the black stuff arounf the logo is gone!

I have a Razer lachesis now, and having the beast DPi in the gunship really helps, I recommend to anyone who hasn't got a gaming mouse to get one, makes life a lot easier.

I totally, at first being a septic,but now I am sold as my kill ratio has improved an it is because of the mouse.

[AvalancheDiode]

I totally, at first being a septic,but now I am sold as my kill ratio has improved an it is because of the mouse.

I just got myself a new G5 and tried to familiarize myself with it on single. Then I tried a bit of sniping online. Man long range sniping becomes much much easier!

[Field]

what did you have a ball mouse and then you got a g5? i dont get this whole thing with mice increasing your gaming performance

[Minmaster]

can someone recommend a mouse similar to the creative fatality mouse?

i know it was a horrible mouse in terms of functionality and durability (they all eventually suffer from a double click malfunction), but i really liked the size and feel of the mouse. it's a little shorter than most mice but little fatter maybe. from what i've seen, it looks like the logitech G9 looks pretty similar to it, what do you guys think?

this is the creative fatality mouse:
http://www.2dayblog.com/images/creative_mouse_fatality1.jpg

i think the G9 might be my next mouse...or is anything new on the horizon at logitech?

[Field]

you know i think the shape of that mouse actually makes more sense in terms of precision aiming and such if you think about it

[kaheiyeh]

what did you have a ball mouse and then you got a g5? i dont get this whole thing with mice increasing your gaming performance

It does increase sometimes because of the added quality of a gaming mouse.

You get better control over sensitivity and there's usually a higher quality laser and smoothness of the base. This gives you a much better aim than some crappy desktop mouse would.

[Vegas]

i use the trust Gaming Mouse, wireless. Thats why i never use it...
My mouse don't react fast enough to game perfectly with it... So for battlefield and other games i just Use my normal HP Mouse that works fine for me.;)

[TrooperJac]

I use a logitech MX Revolution, I like the design of it. Gaming mice tend to be designed to appeal to 17yr olds with no sense of style ;)

Just the other day I turned up the speed in the mouse cpl and makes a lot of difference to play. I wonder how high I could go before it makes the situation worse not better.

[RichardDawkins]

they are better because they often allow for higher dpi, which means you can be more precise as there are more 'pixels' to mouse through. you can also change the sensitivity on the fly which is an obvious advantage. mat/surface is also v important, but my shiny desk-top does well enough

dont go wireless if you want the best of the best, same goes for routers and the act of coitus

[Idaeus]

I used to think gaming mice were the geekiest thing ever just existing for flash! :D However now I've learned that it makes a huge difference playing with my (by now) good old Razer Diamondback.

[messfeeder]

OK, I'm a big nerd. I got the 2142 special edition G5 laser gaming mouse. It does make a diff, though. I like that it has weights, I can change dpi settings on the fly, it has lots of buttons, and it is very ergonomic. Plus I got it on ebay for a deal!

[UniSoL]

I use a MX1000 that I have had for a few years.

Check this out: http://www.esreality.com/?a=longpost&id=1265679&page=3

[Zuke`]

I use one... and I do use the weights it comes with (G5, I just replaced my MX518) which makes me feel a bit geeky :(

[CptainCrunch]

I went from an LED to the G5 laser and it was a big difference. I like logitech, so thats why I chose the G5 over any other type. Its been a good mouse.

Crunch

[w3rd511]

I have a Logitech G9 mouse and G11 keyboard combo. Got them at a good price during the CompUSA closeout sales.

For me, it actually did make a difference! I like the non-slip casing on the mouse!

[RYKUU]

can someone recommend a mouse similar to the creative fatality mouse?

i know it was a horrible mouse in terms of functionality and durability (they all eventually suffer from a double click malfunction), but i really liked the size and feel of the mouse. it's a little shorter than most mice but little fatter maybe. from what i've seen, it looks like the logitech G9 looks pretty similar to it, what do you guys think?

this is the creative fatality mouse:
http://www.2dayblog.com/images/creative_mouse_fatality1.jpg

i think the G9 might be my next mouse...or is anything new on the horizon at logitech?

yeah G9 rocks get it.

[Unzen]

they are better because they often allow for higher dpi, which means you can be more precise as there are more 'pixels' to mouse through. you can also change the sensitivity on the fly which is an obvious advantage. mat/surface is also v important, but my shiny desk-top does well enough

dont go wireless if you want the best of the best, same goes for routers and the act of coitus

LOL - so true. The day that I switch to a wireless mouse or keyboard, is the day I have literally trawlled the planet in finding a wired one.

Never have liked wireless crap. The whole concept of recharging an input device is just plain stupid. Switch your TV over with an infra-red device? Fine. Try stopping to inbound APCs with the titan's front turret only to find that you have 2% battery left? :confused:

A definite case of form over function...