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Are any Lenovo mice actually any good?

I don't believe in such thing as "good, for laptop". IMO mice are either good or not. High resolution is an obstacle rather than a feature to me: I use Ubuntu and I sometimes think of replacing my cheap 1200dpi mouse with a vintage 400dpi Microsoft Wheel Mouse (alternatively, IntelliMouse Explorer (3.0?)) which I have fond memories of. Maybe I'd be better off buying a new Lenovo mouse instead?

Nickolai wrote:Are any Lenovo mice actually any good?

I don't believe in such thing as "good, for laptop". IMO mice are either good or not. High resolution is an obstacle rather than a feature to me: I use Ubuntu and I sometimes think of replacing my cheap 1200dpi mouse with a vintage 400dpi Microsoft Wheel Mouse (alternatively, IntelliMouse Explorer (3.0?)) which I have fond memories of. Maybe I'd be better off buying a new Lenovo mouse instead?

Don't know about lenovo mice, but going for a intellimouse 1.1 or a good logitech (I have the m705 and it is the Best mouse I ever tried) you can't go wrong

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Eh. They're nothing special. Not bad, not amazing. Basically, they're just average mice with a Lenovo or IBM logo stamped on them.

Then again, I'm more of a trackball guy myself, so what do I know?

The Lenovo mice I've seen lack 4th and 5th buttons (back/forward), which disqualifies them for me.

I use a Thinkpad USB Laser Mouse (http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail. ... MIGR-74163) and i have no complaints. Sure its not the best mouse ever made, but it does its job quite well.

DaKKS wrote:I use a Thinkpad USB Laser Mouse (http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail. ... MIGR-74163) and i have no complaints. Sure its not the best mouse ever made, but it does its job quite well.

I have the Bluetooth version of that. I love the look of it, but I was disappointed that it couldn't recharge batteries via USB like other similar mice from Targus.

Try the Logitech Anywhere MX. Like a MBZ compared to the rest.

ThinkRob: I'm more of a trackball guy myself, so what do I know?

What trackball do you like most? Can any of them be called compact and suitable for portable laptop usage?

dr_st: The Lenovo mice I've seen lack 4th and 5th buttons (back/forward), which disqualifies them for me.

I've always considered lack of extra buttons (beyond 2+clickwheel) a feature. I'm afraid of clicking those buttons accidentally when gripping a mouse. If the danger of accidental clicking is real, then I will get extra stress during all computer usage, while trying to always hold a mouse in a way so that not to press those extra buttons. So I decided this is not worth it. I wonder if this is irrational fear.

I used mouse gestures for back/forward, back when I used Opera browser, so I really didn't need back/forward buttons. Haven't used it in a while; I wonder if there is a way with Chrome and Firefox?

DaKKS: I use a Thinkpad USB Laser Mouse and i have no complaints.

Looks old-school. I like this Do you know the sensitivity (dpi) rating of this mouse?

DaKKS: Sure its not the best mouse ever made, but it does its job quite well.

Why not and what is?

Bánh mì: Try the Logitech Anywhere MX. Like a MBZ compared to the rest.

I'm afraid if the resolution of this mouse will be to high for me. The comments section on the manufacturers' website says it's 1000 dpi which is not high by today's standards, but I'm afraid too high for me on Ubuntu. Also, this mouse got extra buttons. And, what is MBZ?

Exactly which part do you like in this mouse?

Maybe I can try it out and see for myself if it works for me.

Nickolai wrote: What trackball do you like most? Can any of them be called compact and suitable for portable laptop usage?

Eh... define "compact".

I'm a thumb trackball guy myself, and I use a Logitech M570 for my home workstation. It's somewhat portable, and it does have a built-in slot for the USB dongle if you do want to take it with you -- but it's still a little bulky for me to want to take with me.

Plus, as far as I'm concerned, the TrackPoint's fine for most mobile use.

Nickolai wrote: Looks old-school. I like this Do you know the sensitivity (dpi) rating of this mouse?

1600 dpi, i believe. And I was, and is, very fond of the IBM Aptiva mouse it reminds me of.

Why not and what is?

Well aside from the size, which I suppose I understandable since its a "travel mouse", the scroll wheel is not switchable, it does not have a side (thumb) button, and it doesn't have a DPI adjustment button. I can however overlook this because you cant expect professional mouse functions of a compact travel mouse.

As for my personal favourite, its the MX518. But I'm quite fond of my Logitech RX1500 as well, which is seeing more and more action. The latter is extremely good for being as cheap as it is. You don't expect much from a $20USD mouse, but I was positively surprised.

"Why not and what is?

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Bánh mì: Try the Logitech Anywhere MX. Like a MBZ compared to the rest.

I'm afraid if the resolution of this mouse will be to high for me. The comments section on the manufacturers' website says it's 1000 dpi which is not high by today's standards, but I'm afraid too high for me on Ubuntu. Also, this mouse got extra buttons. And, what is MBZ?

Exactly which part do you like in this mouse?

Maybe I can try it out and see for myself if it works for me."

MBZ = Mercedes Benz. Fabrique aux Germany. Its a bit heavy but you get used to it. Its not flimsy and it doesn't feel cheap. No squeaking/creaking plastic. It's really accurate and precise. I'm no sure how dpi plays into it and how its a factor. You can look at the Logitech site for buttons and their layout.