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Author Topic: Optical / wireless mouse Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 02-02-2003 01:15 AM                     This evening I tried for the first time an optical wireless mouse. There are optical mice and wireless mice, but I opted for both. I am noticing that sometimes there is a delay in the movement as well as sometimes small moves do not move at all. However the worst part is that the same movement of one inch of this mouse moves the cursor MUCH farther than a regular mouse does, so I am constantly overshooting everything. My question, is the overshooting issue is the fault of the optical or the wireless part? Or could this be the particular manufacturer. Also, can anyone verify if all wireless mice have the delay and occasional failure to recognize a small move?  |  IP: Logged Darryl Spicer Film God Posts: 3250 From: Lexington, KY, USA Registered: Dec 2000 posted 02-02-2003 01:20 AM                    Have you tried to slow the pointer movement. I have an optical mouse on our other computer it is not wireless but I think I may of had to slow the pointer down a bit to keep from over shooting.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 02-02-2003 01:54 AM                     Aha, I had forgotten about that control. That definitely helps, however this "stalling" I am getting is quite annoying. Would repositioning the receiver make much difference? The manual said...oh wait what am I thinking, the manual was useless.  |  IP: Logged Kyle Watkins Expert Film Handler Posts: 185 From: Stuart, FL, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 02-02-2003 01:54 AM                     Brad Yes i had to change the speed. I have the wireless optical made my "Logitech" I have 2 of them. I had to slow the one down for windows 98 more then the one i use on XP.  |  IP: Logged Daryl C. W. O'Shea Film God Posts: 3977 From: Midland Ontario Canada (where Panavision & IMAX lenses come from) Registered: Jun 2002 posted 02-02-2003 03:52 AM                        Cordless mice and keyboards suck! Corded optical mice rock! The problem with some wireless keyboars and mice are that they don't deal well (if at all) with interference caused by many radios/cd players, some computer monitors, some unshielded or 'crappily' shielded computer speakers and the actual computer itself. This causes delays while the device repeatedly tries to send its data from its buffer and receive an 'OK' response from the receiver. Some of my customers have experienced good results by duct taping the receiver to the bottom of their desk, directly below where they normally operate the device (mouse / keyboard). The major disadvantage (besides the fact that you now have to buy batteries for something you normally wouldn't need to): having no cord makes it harder to find on your messy desk.  |  IP: Logged Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 02-02-2003 03:54 AM                     At least the wire on a moose or keyboard breaks the fall of those units when you accidently knock them off your desk. ...even in a raging fit, the wire will probably stop the keyboard or mouse from slamming against the wall when it is picked up and given a mighty heave... Daryl, I can relate to that...just grab the cord, give it a yank, and see what moves......and there it is.  |  IP: Logged Gracia L. Babbidge Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 709 From: Bowdoin, Maine Registered: Aug 2000 posted 02-02-2003 04:20 AM                        I've played with a real slick (corded) optical mouse (not my gizmo or machine), and I do remember that slowing down the pointer certainly helped. It was nice and ergonomical, for someone's right hand… Which sucked for me, being extraordinarily left-handed. …and you know what? It can be mighty tricky to find a nice mouse that can function 'ambidexterously'.  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 02-02-2003 04:26 AM                        I have a corded optical mouse (Microsoft) for my Mac and it rocks. I have a cordless optical mouse (also Microsoft) for my Win2KP PC and it also rocks. No lagging and it is VERY precise. The receiver is about 2 or 3 feet away. It can be placed up to 6 feet away. The worst problem I can see with cordless mice is battery drainage.  |  IP: Logged Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 02-02-2003 04:54 AM                     Right on, Joe.  |  IP: Logged Michael Schaffer "Where is the Boardwalk Hotel?" Posts: 4143 From: Boston, MA Registered: Apr 2002 posted 02-02-2003 12:01 PM                        quote: It was nice and ergonomical, for someone's righthand? Which sucked for me, being extraordinarily left-handed. I have mice by Microsoft and Logitech, optical and with balls (haha) which are completely symmetrical. Maybe one of these would work for you. I like my optical mouse because the wire doesn`t get in the way and I don`t need to have a pad on the table. I also like the red light coming on when I move it. The mechanical one is just a tiny bit more precise. More important to me is the wheel. Life without it is very sad.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 02-02-2003 02:50 PM                     I pretty much agree, but I have used them in certain theatres that had no access to get the R-2 cable into the booth. Hence I set up the analyzer and computer just on the outside of the booth window, on a ladder and controled the computer with a wireless keyboard. Fortunately the windows are large...one reason I won't remove them. I've had several woreless mice here and none of them have lasted for what ever reason....perhaps the neighbors figure out the frequency and jam the mouse:). The better corded mice are much more reliable. Mark  |  IP: Logged Barry Martin Expert Film Handler Posts: 203 From: Newington, CT USA Registered: Jul 2002 posted 02-02-2003 03:24 PM                        I have the microsoft optical corder which I absolutely love, especially when I was still internet gaming. It seemd to respond a lot better and with greater accuracy. I do believe I adjusted the speed down. I have only tried a wireless keyboard, at my friends house while using his WebTV to check my email and I HATED it. I have a pretty good typing speed (thanks to high school classes) and the thing could not keep up with me AT ALL. I ended up typing like a ninth grader. When I switched from my Logitech "ball" mouse to the optical I thought about wireless but could not see the advantage. My computer is on a desk with keyboard/mouse "drawer" so the wires are not in my way and I only have a 15" screen so I could not type from my couch or anywhere else away from the desk. Maybe when I get a 42" plasma tv and want to hook the computer through to it as well as my home theater that would be useful, otherwise I see no point to wireless.  |  IP: Logged Gracia L. Babbidge Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 709 From: Bowdoin, Maine Registered: Aug 2000 posted 02-03-2003 01:19 AM                        The mouse I use is a symmetrical one (from Logitech), and it has a scroll-wheel. It works well, and I like, but it's nothing fancy. I openly admit to having a strong dislike for track-ball types of mice! Carpal tunnel is nothing I want to deal with!  |  IP: Logged Jon Bartow Master Film Handler Posts: 287 From: Massachusetts Registered: Nov 1999 posted 02-03-2003 09:20 AM                     This is the "mouse" that I use Logitech Trackman Marble FX It took a couple of weeks to get used to, but the control for graphics design, video editing, etc is amazing. (also no carpal tunnel to worry about Gracia, it is about as hand friendly as you can get. Only for right-handed though, sorry) Jonathan  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 02-03-2003 10:21 AM                        I have been using an "Logitech" optical wireless mouse when I do power point presentations for groups. I have never had a problem and it has worked since the get go. Using with XP, also.  |  IP: Logged

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