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342001 2005-04-05 23:16:00 Hi

I'm new to this tech stuff.

What are the advantages of an opticalover an analog mouse? :help:
anne (7817)
342002 2005-04-05 23:21:00 Stupid forum. Took its time saving this first reply. Speedy Gonzales (78)
342003 2005-04-05 23:22:00 If an analog mouse is the old mouse (mechanical), the advantage of having an optical mouse is, it doesnt need cleaning and doesnt need a mouse pad either. Speedy Gonzales (78)
342004 2005-04-05 23:23:00 I'd go for optical over a mouse with balls any time. The neutered optical variety are more accurate, don't pick up fluff and grit on their balls, are not suceptible to mechnical wear and can see in the dark. Murray P (44)
342005 2005-04-05 23:26:00 I have to prove to my Manager the advantages of an optical over an analog.

eg dpi accuracy etc.
anne (7817)
342006 2005-04-05 23:28:00 In regards to health & safety benefits to lessen osh problems anne (7817)
342007 2005-04-05 23:31:00 Check this site out

en.wikipedia.org

The old mouse is up the top, the optical down the bottom of this site.
Speedy Gonzales (78)
342008 2005-04-05 23:37:00 I'd go for optical over a mouse with balls any time. The neutered optical variety are more accurate, don't pick up fluff and grit on their balls, are not suceptible to mechnical wear and can see in the dark.
Not strictly true. I had one where the scroll wheel stuffed out. Mechanically.
pctek (84)
342009 2005-04-05 23:37:00 I have to prove to my Manager the advantages of an optical over an analog. eg dpi accuracy etc.I would go for an optical mouse every time - no cleaning, no need for a mouse pad. I'd actually go for a cordless optical, I would never go back now. As far as functionality/accuracy is concerned, what sort of applications are you running where mouse dpi accuracy is a critical concern? Tony (4941)
342010 2005-04-05 23:39:00 I have to prove to my Manager the advantages of an optical over an analog.

eg dpi accuracy etc.
Geez, why - its not a major purchase - you can get an optical mouse for about $6-$10.

Anyway how about this, a clogged ball mouse won't move smoothly leading to extra force pushing and more hand movements therefore increased chnace of RSI.
Not to mention increased stress as you get *&%^$$ with the thing.
pctek (84)
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