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 Posted: Wed Jul 12th, 2006 03:09 pm
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 Thanks for this info.  Wireless are nice, but have only had this one roller type.  Will check out the optical ones. 

It's hard to believe anything can be simpler and easier on the user than the ball type.

What I don't get is why businesses use the other type where one has to move it all over the bloody desk in order to get the cursor where it's needed.......horrible!

 

mcwright wrote:
An optical mouse is pretty much a standard thing these days. It uses an infrared type light instead of a mechanical ball. The advantages are increased tracking precission and no cleaning (of the ball) required. Prices have fallen on these mice to as low as $9.95.

For more money you can get a wireless optical mouse. I personally haven't found one I like, but many people love them. I use one on my PC, but I use a wired mouse on my MAC.