Lost and found

[Jay 2K Winger]

Good luck. I've been looking for years.

Dunno about wired ones, but they still sell mouses like that at Yellow Tag. I should know, I use one, and periodically I have to replace it.

[mhkohne]

I really don't wanna be bothered with replacing batteries every time they die mid game x.x

I guess their thought was something like: People who travel a lot seem to prefer wireless everything (fewer cables to deal with), and are likely to have limited desk space, so, BAM! Wirless mouse that can be used without moving the mouse itself around on your lap/desk/airline seat tray.

With the tech being to the point that they get about a year from a set of batteries, and low production costs, and lots of people likeing wireless devices even when they don't travel, it's just easier for them to consolidate the product lines around wireless. Unfortunate for those whom it annoys, but sadly that's the way of things these day.

[Naaman]

I really don't wanna be bothered with replacing batteries every time they die mid game x.x

I guess their thought was something like: People who travel a lot seem to prefer wireless everything (fewer cables to deal with), and are likely to have limited desk space, so, BAM! Wirless mouse that can be used without moving the mouse itself around on your lap/desk/airline seat tray.

It has an integrated battery and you can charge it via the cable included. You can also just plug it in and leave it like that which was the gist of my comment.
I don't like leaving the cable plugged in in because of the extra space I need and the drag it adds when I move the mouse (it's a braided cable so they traded long term resilience for flexibility) . Not having a cable in your stationary trackball adds almost nothing to the experience, wherever you are.

[EricKei]

Ahh -- If it can be charged via cable, that's different. Keep in mind that I'm on the comp 8+ hours a day, and actively using it (not just watching netflix >_>) for most of that.

I guess i'm used to stuff like wireless game controllers that crap out after a few hours of nonstop play (e.g. RockBand group sessions ) -- even with kinda-higher end batteries (not quite Eneloops). I loves me some thumb-ball mice, and I have plenty of other wires up here, so it's not an issue.

[Ironclad Alibi]

I tried a wireless mouse and keyboard once. I think the keyboard worked OK but there was a slight delay time with the mouse which I didn't like. I switched back to the wired version of both.

[protege]

. I think the keyboard worked OK but there was a slight delay time with the mouse which I didn't like.

Might have been some interference. When we got wireless mice and keyboards at work, we had some issues with them. I went back to wired versions, because I didn't like the delays or how they'd sometimes randomly move or click on things. Plus, at the time, there was no way to shut the damn things off. They'd eat up batteries quickly.

[Racket_Man]

Plus, at the time, there was no way to shut the damn things off. They'd eat up batteries quickly.

HMMMM Weird. I have had the same model of Logitech wireless mouse (m750) for the last 6 years and have only gone through 2 sets of batteries and it has an on/off switch.

[lineswine]

Well, they do have the new MX Ergo. Not cheap but should last a while, although why they made it wireless is a bit of mystery.

£99.99 in the UK, but THIS is way, way cheaper - but shipping might cost a bit.
http://www.rectatech.com/logitech-m5...cordless-mouse

[AccountingDrone]

I really don't wanna be bothered with replacing batteries every time they die mid game x.x

I guess their thought was something like: People who travel a lot seem to prefer wireless everything (fewer cables to deal with), and are likely to have limited desk space, so, BAM! Wirless mouse that can be used without moving the mouse itself around on your lap/desk/airline seat tray.

I am particularly fond of the Trackman trackwheel optical. I would prefer wired but they are now only wireless. I find using the thumb for the trackball is way more accurate than twiddling about with a fore or middle finger.