Re: [OT] Mice
On Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:28:05 -0500, Ron Johnson wrote:
> On 06/07/2011 01:40 PM, Camaleón wrote: [snip]
>>
>> I still see some disadvantages for laser or BlueTrack based mice:
>>
>> 1/ They do not work on crystal or clear surfaces
>>
>>
> I can't remember the last time I put my mouse on a clear (glass?)
> surface. But if I did, then I'd use a mousepad.
And what happens if you are on a conference room (or any other "hostile"
environment) with no mousepad at all? Only you, a pristine clear surface
and your hi-tech laser mouse ;-)
> Disadvantages of ball mice:
> 1) The ball gets dirty and sticks. Yes, you can clean it, but laser
> mice never get dirty.
Doesn't need to be re-calibrated? Never?
> 2) The ball doesn't roll well on some surfaces. The laser works on
> more surfaces.
I can live with a corded laser/bluetrack mouse but not with a wireless
one.
Greetings,
--
Camaleón
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