hillbillyracer
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 02:27 PM |
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I need a new mouse.
Cos there cat got hungry 
Seriously the mouse on this computer is driving me nuts, the ball keeps sticking despite it being taken to bits & cleaned a few times. As I know
nowt about computers what do I need to know & where should I get one? Are the ones that work with light any good?
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graememk
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 02:31 PM |
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i'll post you one for 5notes, is it ps2 or usb ?
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MikeR
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 02:34 PM |
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the light ones are excellent - no need to ever clean them.
but, if you undo the screws on the base you'll find the little disks with lots of holes in them bunged up. clean these, put it back together and
you'll get another 12 months out of it.
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dern
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 02:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hillbillyracer
Cos there cat got hungry
Seriously the mouse on this computer is driving me nuts, the ball keeps sticking despite it being taken to bits & cleaned a few times. As I know
nowt about computers what do I need to know & where should I get one? Are the ones that work with light any good?
Yes, much better. You
can get led or laser ones. The laser ones have a better resolution but the chances are you won't notice. Look for a good quality wired optical
mouse from the likes of ebuyer although when you add in the postage you may as well pick up one from pc world. Don't buy a really cheap one
because even starter ones from microsoft only cost 4 quid incl vat and I've always liked those. Logitech ones are good too.
The optical ones may not work on shiney white surfaces though so you may find you need a mouse mat. However they do work on most things including
cats, carpets, knees etc.
Mark
R1 (2003 FI) powered Locost in progress
Fireblade/Impreza
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hillbillyracer
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 02:38 PM |
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I dunno, like I said I know nowt about these things. You're talking about the type of connector, right? It's got a small (about 10/12mm)
round green plug on it & a pic of a mouse next to the socket.
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Jasper
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 02:45 PM |
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I've got a nice heavy Logitech wireless Laser one, it's beautiful to use and fits the hand loverly.....
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hillbillyracer
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 02:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
but, if you undo the screws on the base you'll find the little disks with lots of holes in them bunged up. clean these, put it back together and
you'll get another 12 months out of it.
Been doing that for a while now & although I'm getting fast at it, it's not really a skill I feel needs further development.
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graememk
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 02:47 PM |
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ps2 mate, if you want one i'll drop you one in the post today with an invoice, trade price to locosters 5quid
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arrybradbury
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 02:59 PM |
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I think i have the same mouse as Jasper - absolutely amazing Although i did spend £30 on it.....:p
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hillbillyracer
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 03:00 PM |
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So is that one of these light ones or an old bollock style thing?
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Jasper
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 03:07 PM |
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Laser Light one, not cheap, but nice - or just go for the £5 option for a regualr mouse....
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hillbillyracer
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 03:12 PM |
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Sorry Jasper, the Q above was for graememk. Your reply wasnt there when I started to reply, you guys can type faster than me! Cant justify £30 cos it
aint even my computer.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 03:13 PM |
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Ball free mice can be found under a tenner, reliablity varies Genuis mouse ain't too shabby -- a lot better than a mechanical mouse.
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graememk
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 03:18 PM |
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yes red led type ps2 (aka laser)
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hillbillyracer
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 03:21 PM |
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Ok I'll give one a chance. I take it P&P will be extra, but it wont be much. I'll U2U my address later, gotta go out now.
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graememk
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 03:23 PM |
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got no i'm not that tight lol there only a few quid, 5 posted
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cct7kitcars
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 03:25 PM |
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while we are on about pc bits has any one got a ibm thinkpad that does not work cause i jumped out of bed the other moning and forgot i left my laptop
on the floor and cracked the screen
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, Chardonnay in one hand, Tequila in the other, body bearing battle scars and totally worn out, screaming- WOO HOO!! What a Ride!
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graememk
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 03:27 PM |
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i might have one, send me the model number and if you can a pic i have a few scrap ibms
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meany
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 05:15 PM |
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I saw standard ones in ASDA today, im not sure on the price...i think it was only £2.47..
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Hellfire
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 08:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cct7kitcars
while we are on about pc bits has any one got a ibm thinkpad that does not work cause i jumped out of bed the other moning and forgot i left my laptop
on the floor and cracked the screen
I've got one m8 - everything works alright, screen included. Replaced now due to faster machine. Screen is viewable 272mm x 205 it's a
390E. Make me an offer!
Steve
Steve
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