Purchasing A Mouse

[Saruman]

So I am fed up with using my touchpad constantly, so I will be purchasing a mouse.

My laptop doesn't have an optical drive, so here is my question...

1. When I purchase the mouse will I need to load any drivers or what not, which will entail, me having to purchase an optical drive?

2. Or could I simply use the "plug and play" method?

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Win7 64 bit - OS

 

[froggyboy604]

Most cheap mouses which cost under 10 dollars do not require drivers. I'm using a 8 dollar mouse which I got from a PC store. It only came with a box and the mouse.

It uses the default Windows mouse drivers which came with Windows.

If you buy a gaming mouse, or a mouse with tons of settings then it might come with a CD for you to install Drivers.

You can usually download the drivers from the mouse company websites or Windows Update install them automatically.

 

[Nathan]

This is the mouse I brought - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HCT12O/?tag=ndf-20

It's really comfortable, supports windows 7 64 bit and is plug and play, it's a really good mouse, might be a tad expensive, but it's worth it.

 

[froggyboy604]

Expensive, but looks really nice.

I also believe most USB and Firewire devices like Mouses are Plug N' Play Since my generic Mouses works on Windows 7 and Vista.

If you have a Desktop PC with an Optical you can copy your driver files from a CD to a thumb drive.

If you do not, I'm sure the store you buy your mouse from or a friend will be nice enough to let you borrow their computer with a CD drive to copy the driver files to a thumb drive.

 

[Saruman]

ok, thank you guys for you input! 😎

 

[Nebulous]

This is the mouse I brought - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HCT12O/?tag=ndf-20

Who would spend $124.99 for a mouse? :shock:

 

[Nathan]

It's a really good mouse though, worth every cent.

 

[fantanoice]

Most mice can just be plugged in and used. No driver necessary.

This is the mouse I brought - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HCT12O/?tag=ndf-20

Who would spend $124.99 for a mouse? :shock:

Wow, that's sillier than spending $50 on the Apple mice that don't have a right-click.

 

[Nathan]

You only say it's expensive cause you don't have it, if you did you'd agree with me 😉

 

[Nebulous]

It's a really good mouse though, worth every cent.

You only say it's expensive cause you don't have it, if you did you'd agree with me 😉

I doubt it. You got ripped off my friend. :yes:

 

[Nathan]

Well that's just your opinion.

 

[NBK*Twitch]

If you are using windows seven and buy a usb mouse it should be plug and play. Windows 7 has a great hardware system,unlike xp.

 

[froggyboy604]

I'm still using a PS/2 mouse on Windows 7 since it still works. I Can't believe my $8 generic optical mouse still works after 5+ years of use.

If I had the cash (won the lottery), I probably buy a wireless laser mouse like this one : http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/mice_poin ... vices/3443 .

Buying a expensive mouse is great if you have to use a mouse for your job or spend most of your day on your PC.

It is like people who buy very expensive universal remote controls for their entertainment system. They do not really need one, but expensive mice come with extra buttons and scroll wheels, better ergonomics and improve optical tracking performance which a typical mouse does not have.

 

[NBK*Twitch]

Oh I forgot my mouse suggestion.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010290065 4025&name=$25 - $50