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Post by Sydney on Jan 13, 2017 3:26:10 GMT
I am in the market for a new mouse which would enable me to be more productive with Photoshop Elements projects. The one I have currently is an el cheapo that constantly lags and skips. I am sooo over it! I have been reading that perhaps a gaming mouse would do the trick as it would be infinitely more accurate and well suited for working in PSE. For those members who do use a mouse I would be most interested to hear thoughts on what brand/ model you use and how you like it. I am running PSE15 on Windows 10.
Oh, by the way I do have a Wacom tablet, but have never been able to adjust to using it and have no plans or desire to use it any longer.
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Post by Tpgettys on Jan 13, 2017 6:45:50 GMT
Check this out for starters Sydney : linkI think a mouse should not cost a lot of money, but there are some really high priced ones out there. I have had some problems in the past, but it turned out there there was dust or a hair stuck over the LED, or the surface I was using it on was "noisy". Make sure the optical sensor is not obstructed and you are using a neutral surface under it. |
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Post by BuckSkin on Jan 13, 2017 14:51:20 GMT
My advice is to learn how, not only to use that tablet, but how to turn off all the silly Windows tablet drivers that make any tablet not behave in a desirable way.
I just loved our UGEE tablet when it was plugged into our older Win7 Home Premium machine; then, I plugged it into one of our Win7 Pro machines and I was immediately disheartened, as deeply dug in Win7 Pro tablet drivers were taking control of my tablet, making it perform undesirably and completely ignoring the proper UGEE drivers.
I had to go into the dark confines of several places within the system to finally get all of the foolishness disabled.
Also, most tablets have the option to change the size and location of the active surface area; in the default state, one must chase around the entire surface area, which really becomes a problem when trying to lasso something.
I like to reduce the active surface area to about 20% or less; thus, I can rest my wrist on the surface and move the cursor from one corner of the window to the other without repositioning my hand.
As far as mice go, wireless is the only way to go and my favorites are all made by Logitech and cost less than fifteen dollars; if you shop around, more like seven dollars.
I have found that sometimes the only difference between a $35 mouse and a $7 mouse is color; just last night, I was helping my elderly mother order a new mouse; for a given model number, the prices varied from $8.99 for standard black & grey to $42.99 for a metallic pink, for the exact same model number.
Funny story as to why she needed a mouse: yesterday, she washed some huge quilts in I believe the tallest washing machine I have ever had the pleasure of having to reach into.
Once washed, the wet quilts were a bit too much for her to transfer to the dryer, so I did that task for her.
When I pulled a fitted sheet out of that cavernous machine, I could tell that something was trapped within.
During the wash cycle, she asked me "have you seen my new mouse; it's bright red"
Well, it is a clean mouse for certain now.
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Post by BuckSkin on Jan 13, 2017 15:01:48 GMT
Make sure the optical sensor is not obstructed and you are using a neutral surface under it. YES; the pad or desk surface makes all the difference in the world. The wife brought in a mouse pad that she found on sale at the grocery store of all places; she paid less than two dollars. That is absolutely the best mouse pad I have ever used, period. I sent her back that night with orders to buy all that they had (within reason; at least a couple dozen); of course, they were all already long gone and they haven't had anymore since. Also, keep an eye on those little glider pads on the bottom of the mouse; they are a dirt magnet and get filthy quick. When they get dirty, they start sticking as you try to glide along. I clean our's with rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth. |
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Post by Sydney on Jan 13, 2017 20:13:35 GMT
Cheers Tom and Buckskin, I really appreciate the thoughts and comments. The mouse I currently have my eye on is the Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum which seems to have rave reviews with both gamers and photoshop users alike. The retail price on the Logitech site is 129.95, but it is on sale on Ebay for just over $80 AUD. I haven't played any games in over a decade, but in case I ever decide to I should have the right mouse for it  |
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Post by WayneS on Jan 13, 2017 23:33:23 GMT
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Post by BuckSkin on Jan 13, 2017 23:58:52 GMT
I use a Logitech Track Ball That is just too COOL! I was not aware such a thing existed. If I understand, that thing remains stationary and you move the ball around to move the cursor; I can see where that would be really beneficial. I bet there is a steep learning curve in breaking old mouse maneuvering habits. Can you paint and lasso as accurately as with a tablet ? Thanks for reading. |
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Post by WayneS on Jan 14, 2017 1:16:42 GMT
I use a Logitech Track Ball That is just too COOL! I was not aware such a thing existed. If I understand, that thing remains stationary and you move the ball around to move the cursor; I can see where that would be really beneficial. I bet there is a steep learning curve in breaking old mouse maneuvering habits. Can you paint and lasso as accurately as with a tablet ? Thanks for reading. I've been using variations of this trackball for close to 25 years, first with wired versions, and I've upgraded a couple of times to the wireless. Yes, the unit remains stationary, and will sit anywhere - on the desk, arm of a chair, your lap and everything is moved with your thumb, and the left and right click with your fingers! You can scroll with the small wheel in the centre. There is a slight learning curve, but you can adjust the sensitivity and scroll speed very easily, which simplifies the learning time. |
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Post by BuckSkin on Jan 14, 2017 1:43:22 GMT
Yes, the unit remains stationary, and will sit anywhere - on the desk, arm of a chair, your lap and everything is moved with your thumb, and the left and right click with your fingers! You can scroll with the small wheel in the centre. My mother, the mouse washing woman, just has called me and made mention of her poor old washed mouse (I guess you could consider it a drowned rat); so, I told her about the Logitech M570 and she decided that would be ideal for her situation. She was very grateful to even know such an animal existed. Your posting was timed just right for helping her out in her dire need of a mouse. |
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Post by WayneS on Jan 14, 2017 3:44:06 GMT
My mother, the mouse washing woman, just has called me and made mention of her poor old washed mouse (I guess you could consider it a drowned rat); so, I told her about the Logitech M570 and she decided that would be ideal for her situation. She was very grateful to even know such an animal existed. Your posting was timed just right for helping her out in her dire need of a mouse. A couple of things I want to mention Buckskin I don't know where you are located, but I'm in S. Florida for the winter, and I've seen this unit at Best Buy for $39.95, for most of the winter. Secondly, a word of caution, your Mother has to be willing to try something new! Many older folks get very frustrated when trying something new! If she decides to go with this unit, be sure to set it up with the sensitivity and scroll speed at a slower speed initially! As she gets used to it, she can increase the speed to what she is comfortable with. As long as she is open to try something new and different, she will love it. |
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Post by BuckSkin on Jan 14, 2017 11:18:15 GMT
My mother, the mouse washing woman, just has called me and made mention of her poor old washed mouse (I guess you could consider it a drowned rat); so, I told her about the Logitech M570 and she decided that would be ideal for her situation. She was very grateful to even know such an animal existed. Your posting was timed just right for helping her out in her dire need of a mouse. A couple of things I want to mention Buckskin I don't know where you are located, but I'm in S. Florida for the winter, and I've seen this unit at Best Buy for $39.95, for most of the winter. Secondly, a word of caution, your Mother has to be willing to try something new! Many older folks get very frustrated when trying something new! If she decides to go with this unit, be sure to set it up with the sensitivity and scroll speed at a slower speed initially! As she gets used to it, she can increase the speed to what she is comfortable with. As long as she is open to try something new and different, she will love it. Thanks for the advice; the M570 is $24.99 w/free S&H right now at Amazon and she has Prime, so it should get here quick. As for getting it figured out, she will probably have a handle on it before I do, but I will address those issues you mentioned. I am assuming one makes any adjustments on the computer and not on the mouse itself; I mean, like, it doesn't have any throttle adjustment screws or anything, right ? |
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Post by WayneS on Jan 14, 2017 16:23:03 GMT
I am assuming one makes any adjustments on the computer and not on the mouse itself; I mean, like, it doesn't have any throttle adjustment screws or anything, right ? That's correct! When you install it, you should have an icon on your taskbar that tells you how long your battery life is, and all the settings you require to adjust the trackball. From the sound of it, she should have no problem! If either of you have any questions, feel free to contact me WayneS |
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Post by BuckSkin on Jan 20, 2017 23:29:02 GMT
And now, for the rest of the story:
If anyone read my earlier post about my mother's shiny new red mouse taking a trip through the washing machine, I thought it was a dead mouse for certain.
When it came out of the machine with water still running out of it, when I turned the switch ON or OFF, the little red light would wink one feeble wink; I was surprised it would do that much.
I removed the battery door and the battery and placed it together on a shelf; I figured the next place it would go was the garbage.
Low and behold, yesterday, I put the same battery back in the mouse and it is now working good as new, believe it or not.
I am looking forward to her receiving the new M570 and see how well that works out.
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Post by WayneS on Jan 21, 2017 2:56:42 GMT
Well, even a mouse needs a bath once in a while  |
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Post by Tpgettys on Jan 21, 2017 5:00:41 GMT
LOL! I have really enjoyed this tale; such great fun!
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