20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse

Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by brianprovost on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @01:14PM (#19851395)

I have been using a series Intellimouse 1.1 Opticals since the early 2000's but they are getting harder to find now.

Even when sold "new" now (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1682610...) they seem to be old stock or factory seconds and do not sit level or have one or more broken buttons.

Any suggestions for a replacement? The new Intellimouse Classic does not have the right side button.

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by jdietrich on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @07:01PM (#19854238)

You're bound to find something that suits you in the Zowie range. They make eight mice, all with identical features, all with perfect sensors and all based on subtle variations of the Intellimouse shapes.

https://zowie.benq.com/en/product/mouse.html

The Logitech G Pro Wireless might also be a good choice.

https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/pro-wir...

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by rqqt on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @09:18PM (#19855048)

You want to look at the "EC" series. There's 2 sizes and a 2nd generation just came out.

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by jdietrich on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @10:34PM (#19855445)

The EC series is based on the IME 3.0, which has an asymmetrical shape. The FK and ZA series have a symmetrical design based on the IMO 1.0, with the ZA being slightly taller to suit palm grippers.

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by rasz on Thursday May 09, 2019 @05:22AM (#19866630)

Zowie scroll wheel is true garbage, $80 mouse and it binds to the side of plastic case.

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by evandev on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @01:25PM (#19851508)

Check out this comment:

> Today, I use the SteelSeries Sensei models which kind of are modern versions of this mouse: https://steelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-raw [0]

0: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19851273

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by larrik on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @01:29PM (#19851556)

I replaced an 2001 or 2002 Intellimouse with a Sensei a few years ago. Then it broke and I got a warranty replacement (upgraded to the full model). Then THAT broke and I replaced it with a Logitech (which is fine, although I spilled coffee all over it).

Meanwhile, the Intellimouse is still 100% functional in my laptop bag.

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by andrewla on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @04:04PM (#19852950)

I lost one Sensei to a persistent squeak of the wheel, but the one I have now has been working for me for a while now. I still have an Intellimouse in fading white-to-yellow but it's like having a classic car -- I'm not willing to take it out for a drive.

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by brianprovost on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @01:36PM (#19851616)

My Intellimice last for a few years but eventually either the rubber coating on the scroll wheel detaches or the left button starts occasionally double clicking instead of single clicking.

I'll try out the Sensei, thanks.

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by larrik on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @01:57PM (#19851840)

Both my Sensei's developed issues with the scroll wheel.

Otherwise they're really nice.

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by ahartmetz on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @04:41PM (#19853260)

IIRC mine once had some issue with the scroll wheel that I fixed by removing a dust ball and / or applying silicone grease. Silicone grease is great for lubricating anything plastic.

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by rasz on Thursday May 09, 2019 @05:27AM (#19866654)

Sadly SteelSeries cant figure out the scroll, uses very cheap design to minimize part count (even on top $100 model WTF), and in effect scrolling down develops a squeal when clear plastic shaft supported only on ONE SIDE does micro skips while rubbing on bare $0.1 microswitch surface

https://imagescdn.tweaktown.com/content/4/8/4857_19_steelser...

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by brianprovost on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @01:33PM (#19851598)

Missed that, thanks!

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by Aloha on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @01:40PM (#19851649)

I bought one of these as a replacement, once all of mine had died.

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-HDQ-00001-Classic-Intellimo...

They feel the same, but work better

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