I forgot tho mention... About the rechargeable Energizer batteries...I have four, with a recharger, so when the battery goes dead, I just switch it out with a charged one, and put the dead one in the charger. I just hate a wired mouse. Worth it for me to have a wireless mouse.
On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 3:54 PM, Stephen Davidson <magic...@bellsouth.net> wrote: > I agree with Paul, about the Logitech Performance MX mouse eating > batteries. > Paul, I replaced my rechargeable battery with an energizer nh15 > <http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-NH15-Pre-Charged-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B00I9KXJ8I> > which now gives me 3-4 days of constant use. Still not great but better. > > On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:22 PM, Paul Griswold < > pgrisw...@fusiondigitalproductions.com> wrote: > >> Avoid the Logitech Performance MX mouse. Not because of ergonomics but >> because it eats batteries. It comes with an Eneloop rechargeable and can >> be used while recharging, but the problem I've had since day one is, it >> rarely lasts more than 4-6 hours. Logitech replaced mine under warranty >> and the new one performs exactly the same, so it seems like that's all it >> can do. I ended up just using it as a wired mouse, which defeats the >> purpose. >> >> Personally I have bigger hands, so I like to have a big mouse. The MX is >> large, but honestly not large enough. This image gives some good idea >> about sizes, but it hasn't been updated since 2012: >> >> http://cdn.overclock.net/1/1f/1fea65b7_Mouse-Sizing-Chart.jpeg >> >> Don't skimp on your mouse, keyboard, monitor(s) or chair. You use them >> all day every day, so why be uncomfortable. >> >> -Paul >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:10 PM, Emilio Hernandez <emi...@e-roja.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I switched to a Wacom 12 years ago. >>> >>> I was still using an old typical Dell mouse for SI around 4 years ago. >>> But since I started sculpting in Zbrush and going back and forth from >>> Zbrush to Softimage, I started using the stylus more and more in >>> Softimage. I still keep clean my old mouse but it is very fat now >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------- >>> Emilio Hernández VFX & 3D animation. >>> >>> 2014-09-30 9:54 GMT-05:00 Byron Nash <byronn...@gmail.com>: >>> >>> I'm with Gerbrand, I don't currently have a mouse connected. I've used a >>>> Wacom solely since the late 90's. I just wish Wacom made a dual monitor >>>> aspect ratio model. >>>> >>>> On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Gerbrand Nel <nagv...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I don't even have a mouse >>>>> Wacom everything, even counterstrike and COD :) >>>>> G >>>>> >>>>> On 2014-09-30 04:30 PM, Stephen Davidson wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I have used the Logitech performance wireless mouse >>>>> http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/performance-mouse-mx >>>>> >>>>> for over 5 years. Good, overall. >>>>> Complaints? .... needs recharging often. The buttons will eventually >>>>> wear out >>>>> over time. For the price....good value. >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 6:35 AM, Martin Yara <furik...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi ! >>>>>> >>>>>> It isn't a very common topic in this list, but what mouse are you >>>>>> using ? >>>>>> do anyone use a trackball? or something else? like a 3d connexion >>>>>> space navigator ? >>>>>> >>>>>> My mouse middle button is kinda broken lately (double clicks when >>>>>> I'm single clicking or simply doesn't do anything) so I'm looking for >>>>>> buying a new one. Do you have any recommendation? >>>>>> >>>>>> I used to like Logitech mice but since they changed to a metallic >>>>>> wheel that is almost unusable I don't buy them anymore. The last one >>>>>> costed >>>>>> me $100+ and had to return it the next day because the new wheel was a >>>>>> piece of garbage. >>>>>> >>>>>> And since we use a middle click quite a lot, I'm looking for >>>>>> something that isn't extremely hard to click like those Logitech and some >>>>>> Microsoft ones. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm using a Razer Deathadder right now and so far it was perfect, >>>>>> until my middle click started to fail sometimes. I would buy a new >>>>>> Deathadder, even if it is named Deathadder, but Razer's new cloud based >>>>>> drivers that require internet connection and an account are a deal >>>>>> breaker >>>>>> for me. Specially if there is a possibility that I'll have to work in my >>>>>> client's office. >>>>>> >>>>>> Talking about middle click, Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a middle >>>>>> click, and the stencil buttons are unusable in anything but Microsoft >>>>>> OneNote or something like that, and are not configurable. At all. >>>>>> /SP3 rant off. >>>>>> >>>>>> cheers, >>>>>> >>>>>> Martin >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> Best Regards, >>>>> * Stephen P. Davidson* >>>>> >>>>> *(954) 552-7956 <%28954%29%20552-7956> * >>>>> sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com >>>>> >>>>> *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> - Arthur C. Clarke >>>>> >>>>> <http://www.3danimationmagic.com> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> > > > -- > > Best Regards, > * Stephen P. Davidson* > > *(954) 552-7956 <%28954%29%20552-7956>* sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com > > *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* > > > - Arthur C. Clarke > > <http://www.3danimationmagic.com> > -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson* *(954) 552-7956* sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* - Arthur C. Clarke <http://www.3danimationmagic.com>
