glad you liked it. And for the record, i don't work for Logitech. 
-just thought i should clarify.
-JE
-just thought i should clarify.
-JE
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Best Mouse for a Graphic Designer?
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I'm waiting for my MX1000 to retire, so I can get a Revolution.
Logitech has always done me right.
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Logitech has always done me right.
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I use a wired MX310. Works for both hands. No skipping. Software is ok if you configure it right. I liked the Kensington, but the software wasn't great and it feels uncomfortable in my hand after awhile. I have an Intellimouse on my PC, but they all start having the same issues with the scroll wheel after awhile.
Please don't take this the wrong way, but why are you anti-tablet?
I see in your original post you are looking for precision Photoshop accuracy, and in this response, you refer to a tablet's sketching ability. A tablet is more than a drawing tool, it is ideally suited for making difficult masks in Photoshop. I rarely use my tablet in Illustrator or Quark, but in Photoshop, it's all I use. Many of Photoshop's tools have custom inputs for tablets, and the photo editing tools have controllable values, based pen pressure.
I'm not trying to sell you on a tool, every designer has their own technique and style. I'm just suggesting you keep your options open...
Unfortunately, only about 25% of my day is spent designing. I work for a small company, so we wear multiple hats. I also administer Windows Servers, a Blackberry Enterprise Server, work on billing, Sharepoint, .net development, etc.
So while those two hours a day still require the smoothness and accuracy I mentioned, I need to be able to switch to these other tasks seamlessly, without worrying about switching peripherals too.
Trust me, I'd love nothing more than to be able to use a tablet for my designing tasks, it just wouldn't fit into my workflow now. I am thinking about getting one for home, but for work it just wouldn't cut it.
I know you don't use a Tablet, but I"ve found that the mouse that comes with the Wacom Graphire 2 tablet is really great and accurate. I was using one at work, and when I left that job I had to go out and source a second hand one because I'd got so used to using it. Because you're using it ON a tablet, its totally accurate and very lightweight, not relying on BT to work but doesn't have a cable.
I find the latest Wacom Graphire tablet's Mouse (the blue one) isn't nearly as easy to use.
LINK: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WACOM-GRAPHIR...ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
Pretty cheap too.
I find the latest Wacom Graphire tablet's Mouse (the blue one) isn't nearly as easy to use.
LINK: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WACOM-GRAPHIR...ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
Pretty cheap too.
I'll have to take another look at that next time I go mouse shopping, probably for my home setup.
I haven't brought my MBP up to the office to test it yet, but I'll post back here when I do.
My Microsoft wireless mouse is my favourite.
I've sampled Apple's current and previous wireless offerings but right click didn't exist on one, had right-click deactivated along with too low sensitivity (argh!) on the other and the time using them was too short to gauge a proper reaction.
The Microsoft one is pretty nice, though and the sensitivity is spot on. I use it with a very small portrait shape mousepad and it's just great, even with pixel-art.
The only problem is, I bought a RF mouse/keyboard set and although the mouse got destroyed due to battery corrosion, I like the keyboard too much to go back to the horrible wired one. The RF interfering with each other makes certain things like holding Alt to get the colourpicker more annoying than really necessary.
It really needs replaced, although the mouse is sweet.
The keyboard would go first!
EDIT:
I used to use a graphics tablet and I basically never used the mouse with it. It was just too awkward based on the computer set-up.
Also, maybe this seems more anecdotal than related to the specific question but I've been annoyed by the sensitivity and reliability of mice before.
I've sampled Apple's current and previous wireless offerings but right click didn't exist on one, had right-click deactivated along with too low sensitivity (argh!) on the other and the time using them was too short to gauge a proper reaction.
The Microsoft one is pretty nice, though and the sensitivity is spot on. I use it with a very small portrait shape mousepad and it's just great, even with pixel-art.
The only problem is, I bought a RF mouse/keyboard set and although the mouse got destroyed due to battery corrosion, I like the keyboard too much to go back to the horrible wired one. The RF interfering with each other makes certain things like holding Alt to get the colourpicker more annoying than really necessary.
It really needs replaced, although the mouse is sweet.
The keyboard would go first!
EDIT:
I used to use a graphics tablet and I basically never used the mouse with it. It was just too awkward based on the computer set-up.
Also, maybe this seems more anecdotal than related to the specific question but I've been annoyed by the sensitivity and reliability of mice before.
Why not wacom?
I do light design work and basic webdesign.. and i use a wacom tablet with both a pen and mouse. I switch between the two as i need to.. but i use the pen WAY more.
What is it you are doing that it won't work for you?
I do light design work and basic webdesign.. and i use a wacom tablet with both a pen and mouse. I switch between the two as i need to.. but i use the pen WAY more.
What is it you are doing that it won't work for you?
Even Wacom aren't suggesting anything that silly. They toss a mouse into the box for good reasons.
oh I see, I suggested a Wacom earlier and a steam valve blows
Personally I never liked the Wacom mice. The tablets themselves are also nice because they have programable hot spots but even those I find to be an effort to remember... thats why I use a combo of tablet and mouse, mighty mouse or a simple single button apple mouse
Personally I never liked the Wacom mice. The tablets themselves are also nice because they have programable hot spots but even those I find to be an effort to remember... thats why I use a combo of tablet and mouse, mighty mouse or a simple single button apple mouse
Thank you for your informative and well thought out advice.
I do light design work and basic webdesign.. and i use a wacom tablet with both a pen and mouse. I switch between the two as i need to.. but i use the pen WAY more.
What is it you are doing that it won't work for you?
I answered this in great detail above. I only do design work about 25% of the day, if that.
Please be clear, I'm not anti-tablet. I've used tablets for short periods of time before and really enjoyed them. However, I'm more comfortable with a well-fitted mouse for my daily tasks.
I understand tablets can be used for more than just drawing, but I'm not going to switch to a tablet for work anytime soon. That is the only reason I stated that I wasn't looking for suggestions to include a tablet, not because of some deep hatred for tablets or a notion that they're not well-suited for designing. It's simply not what I prefer to use in my daily tasks.
I have to agree on the point that while the Wacom tablets are AWESOME, the mice that come with them are junk.
I never had any artistic talent but I would assume you are looking for a fast highly accurate mouse. I would go with either a logictec laser mouse or a razor mouse. The latter is a gaming mouse but don't let that fool you,they make some of the most natural feeling mice I have ever used.
Thanks for your suggestion. If you read above, you'll see that I've already bought the Logitech MX Revolution.
Going wireless is like going widescreen. It opens up a whole new world and youll never beable to go back to the old way. Never let those crazy people afraid of change give you advice. People afraid of wireless mice because they think it will ruin their headshots are the same kind of people still clinging to their 70lb CRT monitor with horrible contrast because they still think LCD's dont respond fast enough and have worse picture quality. The simple fact is that logitech RF mice send the same amount of data at the same speed as a wired mouse, its impossible for RF mice to be slower than wired mice. Getting rid of cable clutter and not having to swing the cable around every 2 minutes does wonders for your concentration and stress level as well. I cant count how many times Ive been in class trying to make a selection in photoshop and I run out of cord slack and I have to yank on it so I can move the mouse to where I need it, it drives me insane. Wired mice are terrible even in games, its laughable that all the "gaming" mice are wired, Ive died several times in counterstrike because the cord got stuck on something and I couldnt move it to aim.
I will NEVER use another wired mouse at home, even if paid.
I will NEVER use another wired mouse at home, even if paid.
It's a good mouse, I have one too. Gotta love how you can give the driver different settings for different apps.
Mind you, I still love the Black Apple Pro Mouse.
Razer Pro. End of story.
It's the best mouse I have ever used. I own two of them now so there is no chance I'll be without one.
It's the best mouse I have ever used. I own two of them now so there is no chance I'll be without one.
I have the same mouse what type of mouse pad do you use?
I sometimes mess around with Photoshop an I use a mouse to do all my editing. I would like to know would using a gaming mouse surface like the http://www.razerzone.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_3&products_id=3 Razer exactmat be bad for using Photoshop? or should I just buy an ordinary $9.99 mouse pad surface cause right now Im using my desk
I know the OP has already purchased mouse he is happy with. But I thought I would voice my approval, as others have, of the old Apple Pro Mouse. I have a white one and an Intellipoint, and I never use the latter.