Slick looking mouse. *want*

On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 7:38 AM, David Richards <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Just an epilogue for those that are interested.  I've got my new mouse and
> keyboard set up and have been using it for a couple of days.  The closer
> mouse is much more comfortable and the keys on the new keyboard are very
> nice to type on.  The separate wireless number pad is quite good too.  I'm
> quite happy with the result (see attached image).
>
> Keyboard is a filco ninja majestouch2 tenkeyless with brown switches.
> About $170 with postage.
> Mouse is a mad catz mmo 7, about $120.  There is a visual studio profile
> available for the extra buttons although I reprogrammed most anyway.
> Mouse pad is a mad cats glide 7, $50.  I have this at home.  It's very
> thin and quite comfortable to use.
> Number pad is a logitech n305, $35.  Hard to get but convenient and I
> think makes sure I don't lose functionality with the new setup.  Apparently
> the batteries will last 3 years.
>
> Total price then was about $375.  Time will tell if it was a worthwhile
> investment :)
>
> Interesting side note.  As I've been using the new keyboard, every time I
> reach for the cursor keys, my hand naturally goes to just right of the
> space bar.  This is about where the cursor keys were on my previous
> keyboard, relative to the right edge of the keyboard.  So it seems I
> subconsciously use the right edge of the keyboard as my reference point.
>  Previously, it never occurred to me how I could always go straight to the
> correct keys without any tactile queue or looking at the keyboard.
>
>
>  [image: Inline images 1]
>
>
> David
>
> "If we can hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes
>  will fall like a house of cards... checkmate!"
>  -Zapp Brannigan, Futurama
>
>

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