Gaming mouse: great for editing

[Lasse Lammert]

I've been using the Logitech MX510 for ages now...solid mouse.
But I've just replaced it with a gaming mouse Razer Mamba, it's not only great for gaming but also for editing, with the flick of a switch you can set the speed to 5 different customizable DPI.
and THAT'S awesome for editingon the lowest position I've got it at 200dpi = great for sample accurate editing, the nect 4 positions are higher for faster navigation etc in PT I think I've got pos5 set to 2200dpi....5600dpi is the possible maximum, but 2200 is really fast already).
Anyways, this quickly adjustable dpi-feature is awesome and really helps with the editing, try it!

 

[LydonB]

I've got this mouse, too. It is pretty nice.

 

[Ermz]

Nice, glad to hear it. I've got both a DeathAdder and Salmosa. The DeathAdder had on-the-fly DPI switching but I never found myself using it, so I went with the simpler choice, more apt for my grip style.

Glad you're getting good use from the Mamba though. It's a monster mouse.

 

[Fama]

I've never had any problems with my wrist... Probably because I usually rest my elbow on the table too, so my arm isn't resting on my elbow.

I'm using a Razorback, never thought about using the on-the-fly DPI switching... But I just realised I could use the programmable buttons for some things.

 

[Jind]

I still use my old trusty Nostramo n52 gaming controller to program in my own useful macros as needed. While I don't quite use it so much these days since I bought my V-Studio 100 which has a nice integrated control surface, it still is quite the nice utility for anything you might like to macro that normally would be problematic in an application.

I'll tell you what though - back in my addicted to MMORPG days the n52 was the mastermind of my multi-boxing activities. I could run up to 5 characters with little drop off in my abilities. I miss the old days /sigh.

 

[Let it burn...]

I'm gonna get a magic trackpad soon. Nothing beats 2 fingered horizontal scrolling

 

[Wolfeman]

best thing you can do to your wrist, no matter which mouse you use

http://www.amazon.de/Belkin-WaveRes...JRRD/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1291306446&sr=8-3

Great minds think alike, my friend.

I used to have horrible pains in my wrist every night, that pad truly got rid of it.

 

[ze kink]

I also use a different dpi for editing and for general maneuvering around the project, and I can also recommend doing that. My mouse is a Logitech Performance MX though. It's just so comfortable, fits my hand like a glove. No gel pads here either, no pains anywhere no matter how long the session, I just sit in a proper position and have my stuff at an appropriate height and ergonomically positioned.

 

[Notuern]

Do your muscle memory a favor: Disable mouse acceleration.

Personally i dont see the use of having more then 800dpi if you have mouse acceleration enabled, because you cant do small precise movements.

For you guys who dont know, mouse acceleration means that the speed which you moves your mouse affects the sensitivity.
Moving the mouse faster increases the sensitivity, moving it slower decreases it.
Try moving your mouse like 4" over the desk and watch the cursor, then do it again but faster.. you'll notice that the cursor probably moved 2x as far that time.
Disabling mouse acceleration would mean that for instance that 1" on your desk always equal 100px on the screen, no matter the speed.

If you dont believe that this is worth getting used to, try drawing a circle in any painting software.
Then disable mouse acceleration and do it again.

 

[Jarkko Mattheiszen]

 

[greyskull]

YES!

 

[Morgan C]

Might look into this. My trusty 5 year old mouse has just had it's left-click break and I'm using one of these modern tiny laptop ones and I'm already experiencing hand cramps after a week because it's so goddamn small.

 

[arv_foh]

I love my Magic Mouse. As far as wrist support, I move the armrests of my chair to match the height of my keyboard/mouse and it's pretty comfortable when I spend long sessions at my desk.

 

[Pedro Teixeira]

I fucking hate the magic mouse. How many times has that shit changed volumes in faders and shit just by having my finger resting on it... jesus fucking chrit.. It's hell. I went back to the regular mighty mouse

 

[Daemoniac]

Razer stuff is amazing for everything. Had one with my last desktop and it made music editing and graphic design work so much easier

Need to get another one now though... laptop pads are awful to use for everything Who knew.

 

[kvoid]

I have a Cyborg R.A.T. 7...and I really like it. It's very picky with regard to surfaces, but it works wonderful with my razer destructor.

 

[Trevoire520]

Big fan of the MX510 over here. Using USB overdrive to program the buttons on my Mac and I love it. Makes editing soooo much faster.

 

[Tommy Gun]

Word. I've been using the Death Adder for about 6 months now. It's the only one Razer makes for Mac as far as I can find. Great mouse though. Replacing my keyboard soon enough.

 

[Terminus]

Got an MX518, had it forever.

 

[Glenn Fricker]

Razer Death Adder here.

Looks wicked & has "death" in the title. How could I not grab one?