• Computer mouse gaming how to choose. Computer mouse or how to choose it

    Today I want to tell you, my dear readers, how I chose a computer mouse for my beloved wife. I hope the course of my thoughts will be interesting to you, and everything that I learned about these "rodents" during my research is useful.

    So, computer mouse- what are they, how are they different and which one is better to choose. As always - in detail and in human language ...

    I'll start with the interface, or, more simply, the way to connect a mouse to a computer ...

    Wired or wireless mouse?

    It is very important to decide for what purposes the mouse is chosen, how it will be used. If you like to play computer games(drive a car, shoot, run in the jungle ...) and you will do it every day - buy a wired mouse.

    During dynamic scenes in a wireless manipulator, cursor slowdowns (reflection of a radio signal, various interference ...) may occur, which will make you very nervous. And in games, you need to work very intensively with the mouse, which will greatly affect the energy consumption in batteries or accumulators - you will get tired of changing (buying) or charging them.

    If you are not interested in games and you prefer quiet surfing on the Internet or just work in office applications, then your choice is a wireless computer mouse, definitely! This interface is much more convenient, mobile and comfortable than wired. What is the very feeling of "non-attachment" worth. You can also use it as a remote remote control when watching a movie or photos (lying on the couch). Say no to extra wires in the workplace.

    Let's sum up the first result. A wired mouse is faster and more reliable in games, and also does not require maintenance (changing batteries or charging batteries) and further investments (purchasing batteries or accumulators). The wireless mouse is convenient for its mobility and practicality.

    For the price, these two interfaces are practically the same today - you can find a wireless or wired mouse for $10, or maybe even $200.


    In turn, wireless mice are divided by the type of connection - radio frequency, infrared, induction, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The most optimal in terms of price, practicality and quality is radio frequency.

    My wife does not play "Crisis" and "Stalker", we have an excellent Charger and two sets of batteries, so I chose the wireless interface for her future mouse.

    Optical or laser?

    These two technologies are very often confused or even combined, but in vain. An optical mouse is a manipulator equipped with a very small video camera that takes about a thousand pictures per second, they are processed by the processor and sent to the computer. Such a mouse uses a light diode that produces a beam of light in the visible range. These mice are also called LED mice.

    Optical mice work worse on glossy or mirrored surfaces, and they are also less sensitive to movement, but more on that below. Technology optical sensor older and lower price.

    The laser mouse is similar, the only difference being the use of a semiconductor laser instead of a diode. When working with a laser mouse, there is no visible glow of the sensor, it does not have a visible backlight ...

    Laser mice have a higher sensor resolution and, accordingly, the accuracy of cursor movement (players, this is your choice). In the case of using a wireless mouse, laser ones are more economical in terms of energy consumption (they work noticeably longer without replacing batteries).

    Computer mouse resolution

    The higher the resolution, the more sensitive the mouse is to movement. Less movement on the table - more movement on the screen. Maximum Resolution optical mouse today 1800 dpi, and for a laser mouse the maximum resolution is 5700 dpi.

    What do you need high resolution mice? For computer games. The high dpi makes it possible to aim with high accuracy, turn faster and make precise jumps. Make up your mind, gamers.

    At the same time, in order for a computer mouse not to cause delays and difficulties in control, 800 dpi is already enough (this is exactly what ball mice had). In most modern mice, this setting can be toggled.

    Mouse resolution is often confused with the mouse sensitivity parameter in the operating system toolbar. In the mouse settings through the control panel, you artificially change the scale of the surface under the sensor, and the mouse resolution is a real, physical value.

    The shape and design of the mouse

    Some time ago I read about special shape and covering the handles of weapons, which are given on demand to bandits who have taken hostages. So, they are made uncomfortable, causing inconvenience, due to which the reaction of criminals slows down right up to two seconds!

    This I mean that you should not neglect the design of the mouse, the build quality and materials covering it. It is highly desirable to feel the mouse before buying - you will immediately feel your mouse, I assure you.

    Additional criteria for choosing a computer mouse

    Often, high-quality, branded mice can be adjusted in weight by selecting weights inside the case - some like light mice, while others like heavy mice. I personally like the second one.

    More recently, a new variety computer mice- touch...

    Their working surface is touch-sensitive and completely smooth (there is no wheel, buttons). Such mice understand certain gestures with which you can flip through photos in the graphics viewer or surf in the browser (back and forth through the pages). And you can also assign any action in the system or program to a specific gesture.

    This is exactly what I gave my wife, by the way. The Logitech Touch Mouse M600 model (there is also the Logitech Touch Mouse T620), for those who are interested, all its characteristics can be easily found on the net. It works both from two batteries and from one - thus changing the weight of the mouse. She also has unifying receiver, allowing you to connect up to six devices to your computer at the same time (future new keyboard won't take up an extra USB port).

    I'll try to explain in plain language without all sorts of abstruse terms, which are so rich in descriptions of modern gaming mice, the main consumer characteristics, in my opinion, the most important for us - consumers (in particular, gamers). The article will describe to a greater extent the selection of a device for shooters, namely, the beloved world online shooter Counter-Strike and, accordingly, those mouse characteristics that are most important in these games. Let the admirers of other genres of games forgive me :), but in my opinion, the form itself, the presence of additional buttons and the convenience of working with the mouse are more important in them, which I will also describe below, but the speed and flawless operation of the sensor are not as critical as in shooters.

    To begin with, let's define the very concept of “gaming mouse” or “professional gaming mouse”, how does it differ from the usual “peaceful” office rodents that we are used to seeing at work or in standard equipment PC upon purchase.

    Gaming mice include the vast mass of models that have more expensive hardware that is 2+ times more expensive and more than their cheap office counterparts (I’m not talking about office mice of the middle and higher price range, they practically use the same sensors) before all designed for use in games by professional and avid gamers in order to achieve maximum accuracy of cursor / aim control, etc.

    So, you spend a lot of time in online computer shooters, hone your skills, perhaps participate in some network / Internet championships, but you begin to feel that your mouse does not allow you to fully realize your full potential in the game: then the button is stuck , then the cursor (sight) fell off, there was not enough accuracy in moving the sight 🙂 - it means you have grown to a more serious device of a gaming mouse.

    Sensor

    You can say the heart of our mouse, the quality and accuracy of which determines the overall impression of the product. One of the main characteristics of the sensor is considered to be its resolution - dpi (dots / inch), modern lasers have already reached simply unimaginable figures of 5600 dpi, but in practice, a resolution around 2000 is enough in a game with a head, playing with higher values, you may even you will not notice much difference, and such super high resolutions will be more useful for people working with various “artistic” as I call them =) applications (design, etc.)

    Next comes such a characteristic as maximum acceleration, in the specification it can be 10-50G. G- acceleration of free fall / or overload for pilots, racers, astronauts, in order to come to mind, what they taught us at school here is a brief explanation from Wikipedia =)

    In our case, these same numbers indicate at what maximum acceleration mouse cursor will break.

    Cursor crash: probably every CS'er =) faced such a problem when, when playing at a low sense and moving the mouse sharply on the carpet, the sight fell off, you turned into the sky and made several turns around its axis - this is called the cursor/sight break. This happens due to Low quality a sensor and a mouse pad, which does not have time to read the surface with the acceleration with which you move the mouse over the mouse pad.

    For practical experience, after the purchase, you can pull your mouse from one edge of the mat to the other (naturally, all this should be done on a normal gaming mat, otherwise excuse G. that they shove us in any computer store), it is unlikely that you will be able to create the same acceleration G to break the cursor.

    Of course, one day I came across an article where the failure of the cursor in different models of mice was checked by installing this poor experimental rodent =) on a gramophone with a professional rug cut out to fit the record, all this miracle was turned on, and then, when it failed, by simple mathematical calculations, knowing the rotation speed plates calculated the stall acceleration G.

    Gaming mice currently being produced can be equipped with optical/laser sensor, I will immediately focus on this point: progress does not stand still and more and more manufacturers are consciously switching to a laser, because. it is more accurate, faster, well, in general, it surpasses optics in almost all respects, but the price of mice equipped with such a sensor immediately increases by 30-50%, depending on the brand's popularity and technical features that same sensor.

    For clarity, I will give the cost, taken from the price list of one Internet store, of almost identical mice of the same brand, but equipped with optical and, accordingly, laser sensors - SteelSeries Ikari Optical / SteelSeries Ikari Laser: 1990 rubles / 2555 rubles. The downside, again, if we consider the financial side of buying such mice, is some capriciousness of the laser on different surfaces, despite the fact that manufacturers unanimously declare that the sensor works on various surfaces even on a bare table :), therefore, it is included with such a rodent you will need to purchase a high-quality rug, but we will talk about this in more detail below.

    Therefore, if you have some financial restrictions on the purchase of a professional mouse, you can safely buy optics and there is nothing fatal in this :), since the sensors that such mice supply are superior to office rodents, and even such selectivity to the surface as lasers have they are not, it is enough to purchase a full-time rag rug if in this moment no money to purchase a gaming surface.

    USB port polling frequency, connection method, availability of internal memory.

    Availability of internal memory the mouse is a very big plus because it allows you to save several different profiles configured for different tasks / games / people, and it just simply saves all your individual settings, and when you connect this mouse to another PC, for example, you don’t need to install drivers and reconfigure everything.

    Connection method Well, I won't go into too much detail here. At the moment, wireless, mobile, etc. (sometimes even primarily designed for use with computers such as samsung laptops) there are no gaming mice with stable operation and without all sorts of glitches, but they are convenient and practical, but you should not trust them with your victory at any even the smallest clan war, so the wire is unambiguous, and it is desirable that it be long (1.5 m or more) light elastic and durable at the same time.

    Polling frequency USB port and the response speed: this seemingly ordinary and not very clear ha-ka polling rate (standard starts from 125 Hz) has a significant impact on the smoothness of the cursor / sight - i.e. the higher the polling rate, the smoother the cursor movements, now in modern mice it reaches 1000 Hz, but with the help of the supplied drivers it can be reduced according to your preferences.

    Mouse response time- for ordinary office this value is 8-16 Ms, for professional 1 Ms - i.e. in a time of 1 ms, the command from the mouse will be transmitted to the PC (the response time can be compared with ping when playing on the Internet - the less the better). This characteristic also applies to other devices connected via the USB port, such as headphones, keyboards.

    Mouse shape and ergonomics

    First of all, you need to decide on your specific type of mouse grip, they are conventionally divided into 3 types:

    "palm grip" (Palm grip)- “... the whole palm covers the mouse, leaning on its back. A mouse designed for such a grip should have an ergonomic shape, following all the contours of a folded handful of the palm. The forearm and wrist are involved in the movement of the mouse, such a grip is most natural, allowing you to reach max. travel speed with little loss of accuracy…”

    Claw grip- “... transitional grip, the back of the mouse is controlled by the palm, the front is held by the thumb and little finger, the index and middle fingers are bent like claws, thus clicking on the main buttons. For such a grip, large mice, flat in shape, with big buttons. The advantages of this type of grip are high movement control and clicks per second.…”

    Finger grip- “... the rodent is held with the help of only the tips of 4 fingers. For this type of grip, small mice are suitable, with insignificant height and weight. Only the hand is involved in the movement, which provides excellent accuracy ... "

    That huge mass of gaming mice on the market from many manufacturers can be divided into 2 types depending on the shape: ergonomic / symmetrical. For clarity of my words, going into the Razer product section, their mice in the menu are just divided into these 2 classes.

    Ergonomic(anatomical) shape - close to the natural bend of the palm, i.e. has all sorts of lateral depressions for fingers, smooth transitional lines of the body, but to the great disappointment of left-handers, almost all models popular among the PROgaming world are sharpened for the right hand. It is not clear why manufacturers show such a disrespectful attitude towards left-handed gamers, and very rarely and reluctantly, under pressure from the public, they can release a rodent specifically designed for left-handers.

    symmetrical– mice, respectively, having symmetrical shapes suitable for use with both hands.

    Separately, I will dwell on the topic of the material itself, from which the mice are made, or rather the coating, namely, its very important property for us gamers - the exclusion of slipping fingers.

    Here, it is also conditionally possible to divide mice into 3 types:

    - an ordinary surface that does not have any anti-slip abilities, most often it is a glossy shiny plastic, on which the fingers or palm begin to fidget as soon as it sweats from excitement or hot weather;

    - matte, rough, pimply, etc. plastic / steel, which almost completely eliminates the slip of fingers and palms during long virtual battles;

    - special films, a rubber coating that completely excludes even wet fingers from sliding on the buttons (it is this rubber coating that Razer uses in its mice, but it has a big drawback: it simply has a magnetic ability to collect dirt from your hand, after cleaning which can damage it delicate coating.Therefore, if you are the owner of just such a mouse, then cleaning the buttons / surfaces that are covered with this rubber material should be done with a soft cloth or cotton wool and warm water, no detergents or alcohol-containing products should be used! and even more so do not scrape this dirt with your nails =)

    But of course, the main indicator is exactly your feelings when holding the mouse, first of all, ask the seller in the store to give you at least 3-5 minutes. feel / click on the model you like, and then make any decision.

    Basic and additional buttons

    I think a gamer with any experience and knowledge in the field of mice understands that not only convenience and comfort during the game, but also the speed and clarity of clicking depend on the quality of the main mouse buttons.

    When choosing and inspecting a mouse before buying, I advise you to carefully consider the quality of the buttons themselves, this also applies to additional ones. Are they securely fixed, smooth and distinct when pressed, are there any extraneous sounds other than a characteristic click, the button cover that I wrote about above. The presence of side buttons is a controversial thing, many consider a gaming mouse to be incomplete without them, others, on the contrary, but what you should pay special attention to is their location, sometimes you just wonder how poorly they are located and kill the initially wonderful mouse ergonomics with their location.

    I also don’t think you should chase the number of additional buttons, because this is a mouse primarily for shooters, and not a multifunctional one for RPG / MMOG like the Razer Naga, jokingly called a calculator by gamers because of the huge number of side buttons.

    Weight and Shape Adjustment

    The presence of a set of weights for the mouse to adjust the weight is undoubtedly a plus, it allows you to adjust the weight of the rodent to the individual preferences of the player - though a large mass is over 100 grams. not everyone will like it, or vice versa, a mouse that is too light will interfere with accurate aiming due to lack of inertia. In principle, the average gaming mouse should have a weight in the region of -90+ grams. But at the same time, it is a kind of distraction, because when playing, thoughts about experiments with weight will slip, although in fact the weight of the mouse is quite suitable for you ...

    Some manufacturers offer complete with a mouse and spare cases with different forms and mass.

    In my opinion, an unjustified and superfluous fashionable feature, moreover, it significantly increases the overall cost of a generally competitive mouse with excellent technical performance.

    Conclusion

    As promised, I will stop a little on the rugs. There was a very good comparison by one person regarding gaming mouse pads: “Using a gamer mouse on a regular mouse pad is like driving a Ferrari over country bumps =)” Great words and this time a strong piece of advice.

    If you've already bought an expensive gaming mouse, then don't be greedy and get a good gaming mousepad for it, and not the miserable semblance of mousepads found in every PC store. Then you will fully experience the full potential new purchase- clarity of the sensor, speed, smoothness of movement. Well, with the choice of the material of the rug, it will be determined only by you whether it is rag plastic or combined.

    I can only say that the rag ones have a very pleasant tactile sensation and are not as fast as plastic, although there are models with a very fine fabric pattern, but they still lose in speed and minimal slip resistance to plastic carpets (if you are a fan of the speed and ease of moving the mouse - your choice of plastic).

    This article does not pretend to be the only correct one, and an incentive to action, but is only intended to help young gamers decide on the specific tasks and requirements that they place on their future professional gaming mouse, the final decision to purchase a particular model is up to you.

    Sophisticated and experienced gamers, I think, will not learn anything new here, because. everyone has already formed personal preferences and tastes for each individual model and a particular brand. But in any case, if at least one of the people who are thinking about buying a device of this kind, this small buying guide will help success =)

    The computer is primarily controlled using the mouse. Every year their range on the market is replenished with hundreds of models. different manufacturers. It becomes quite difficult to choose one thing, you have to pay attention even to small details that can affect your comfort during work. We tried to describe in detail each criterion and parameter so that you can correctly determine the choice of model.

    Most users purchase a mouse to perform basic computer operations. They just need to move the cursor around the screen by clicking on the required elements. Those who choose such devices, first of all, pay attention to the appearance and convenient shape of the device. But there are other details to consider as well.

    Appearance

    The type of device, its shape and dimensions are the first thing that every user pays attention to. Most office computer mice has a symmetrical shape, which allows for a comfortable grip for left-handed and right-handed people. Sizes range from the smallest, so-called laptop mice, to giant ones that fit perfectly in large palms. Rarely, the sides are rubberized, and ordinary plastic is most often used in production.

    In more expensive models, there is a backlight, the coating is made of soft touch plastic, and the sides and the wheel are rubberized. There are hundreds of manufacturers of office mice, each of them is trying to stand out in some way, mainly using chips in design.

    Specifications

    In the low and mid price range, the mouse buttons and sensor are usually designed by an unknown Chinese company, precisely because of this and such a low cost. Do not even try to find any information about the click resource or the polling frequency, most often it is simply nowhere to be found. Users who buy such models simply do not need this information - they do not care about the response speed of the buttons, the model of the sensor and its separation height. The speed of moving the cursor in such mice is fixed, it can vary from 400 to 6000 DPI and depends on the specific model. Pay attention to the DPI value - the larger it is, the higher the speed.

    There are office mice in the high price range. Most of them are equipped with an optical sensor, not a laser one, which allows you to change the DPI value using the driver settings. Some manufacturers indicate in the characteristics the sensor model and the resource of pressing each button.

    Connection interface

    At the moment, there are five types of connection, but mice with PS / 2 are practically not found on the market, and we do not recommend purchasing them. Therefore, we will consider in detail only four types:

    It is worth paying attention to some mice that can work both from Wireless or Bluetooth, and from a USB connection, thanks to the ability to connect a cable. This solution is present in models with a built-in battery.

    Additional features

    In very rare cases, office mice may have additional buttons. Their configuration is carried out using the driver, where it is selected active profile. If such software is available, then there must be an internal memory in which the saved changes are located. Inner memory allows you to save the settings in the mouse itself, after which they will be automatically applied when connected to a new device.

    Top Producers

    If you are looking for something in the low price range, then we recommend that you pay attention to Defender and Genius. They outperform the competition in the quality of materials and parts used. Certain models serve for several years without a problem. Such mice are connected only via USB. The normal price for the average representative of cheap office devices is 150-250 rubles.

    The undoubted leader in the middle price range is A4tech. They release a good product for a relatively small price. Representatives with a Wireless connection appear here, but there are often failures due to the poor quality of parts. The prices of such devices range from 250 to 600 rubles.

    All models above 600 rubles are considered expensive. They differ best quality assembly, detailed details, sometimes there are additional buttons and backlight. On sale are mice of all types of connection except PS \ 2. Top manufacturers it's hard to choose, there are such brands as HP, A4tech, Defender, Logitech, Genius and even Xiaomi.

    A mouse for everyday tasks should not be too expensive due to the fact that high-end sensors and switches are not used in production. However, the price varies depending on the type of connection and build quality. We recommend paying special attention to the average price range. It is quite possible to find the perfect option for 500 rubles or even lower. When choosing, pay attention to the shape and size of the device, thanks to the right choice, it will be as comfortable as possible to use it.

    Choosing a gaming mouse

    For gamers, finding the perfect gaming device is even more difficult. Market prices vary greatly and it is important to understand the reason for this difference. Here it is worth paying more attention to technical specifications, ergonomics and additional features.

    Specifications

    There are several manufacturers of switches in gaming mice. The most popular are Omron and Huano. They have proven to be reliable "buttons", however, in some models, the click can be tight. The resource of pressing different models of switches varies from 10 to 50 million.

    Regarding the sensor, we can also note the two most popular manufacturers - Pixart and Avago. A large number of models have already been released, each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. All of them cannot be listed, so we recommend that you study the information about the sensor on the official website of the mouse manufacturer. For a gamer, the main thing is the absence of breakdowns and jerks when lifting the device, and unfortunately, not all sensors can boast of perfect operation in various situations on any surface.

    In addition, you should pay attention to the common types of mice - laser, optical and mixed. There are no significant advantages for one type over another, only the optics do a little better on a colored surface.

    Appearance

    By appearance everything is almost the same as in the office options. Manufacturers are trying to highlight their model due to some details, but no one forgets about ergonomics. Everyone knows that gamers spend many hours at the computer, so it is important to keep correct location palms and hands. Good companies pay due attention to this.

    Gaming mice are often symmetrical, but many models have side switches on the left, so only a right-handed grip will be comfortable. There are rubberized inserts, and the device itself is most often made of soft-touch plastic, which allows even a sweaty hand not to slip and keep the grip in its original state.

    Connection interface

    Shooters and some other genres require lightning-fast reaction from the player and fast response from the mouse, so we recommend choosing a device with a USB interface for such games. Wireless connection not yet perfect - it is far from always possible to reduce the response rate to 1 millisecond. For other games that do not depend on fractions of a second, a Bluetooth or Wireless connection is enough.

    Worth noticing - wireless mice equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery or batteries are inserted into them. This makes them several times heavier than their wired counterparts. When choosing such a device, be prepared for the fact that you will have to make more efforts while moving the device across the carpet.

    Additional features and equipment

    Often models are equipped with a large number of additional buttons, which allows you to set a specific action on them. All settings processes are carried out in the driver software that is present in each gaming mouse model.

    In addition, some models have a collapsible design, the kits contain additional weights mounted in the body, there are also interchangeable legs in case the first ones wear out and the sliding is no longer the same.

    Top Producers

    Large companies sponsor professional players, cooperate with teams and organizations, this allows them to promote their devices in the circles of ordinary players. However, devices do not always deserve attention. This is due to a several times higher price and even with playing in a complete set of cheaper analogues. Among worthy manufacturers, I would like to note Logitech, SteelSeries, Roccat and A4tech. There are still a large number of companies, we just cited diverse ones as an example.

    Logitech offers top-of-the-line equipment at an affordable price.

    SteelSeries are focusing on esports without overcharging too much.

    Roccat always has the best sensors and switches, but the price is right.

    A4tech are famous for their indestructible X7 model, and also offer decent devices in a low price category.

    This also includes Razer, Tesoro, HyperX and other major manufacturers.

    The best choice for esports

    We cannot recommend anything specific for professional players, as there are hundreds of decent models of various shapes and configurations on the market. Here you already need to pay attention to the genre of the game, and then, based on this, select the perfect mouse. We advise you not to pay attention to heavy mice, wireless options and too cheap. Monitor the middle and high price range, there you will definitely find the perfect option.

    Choose your mouse responsibly, especially if you are a gamer. Right choice will make work or play very comfortable, the device itself will last for many years. Select the most basic characteristics and, starting from them, select the appropriate device. We recommend that you go to the store and feel free to try each mouse to the touch, how it lies in the palm of your hand, whether it fits in size.

    Computer mouse is the main tool in computer management. With only one computer mouse, you can perform most of the operations.

    Now in stores you can find a lot various models mice for both desktop and laptop. And choose some specific model happens to be difficult.

    And in order not to be disappointed in your purchase in the future, we advise you to carefully study the parameters for choosing a good computer mouse, which will be outlined in this article.

    Price

    First, decide in what price category you are going to buy a mouse. Most often, computer mice by price can be divided into three main categories:

    Up to 500 rubles

    In this price category are included simple mice, which do not differ in wide functionality, convenience and reliability. Simple devices that are most often bought for office work.

    Such a mouse will suit you if you do not often sit at the computer, otherwise look at the higher price category.

    Price from 500 to 3000 rubles

    For daily work at home, most often you will need a mouse priced from 500 to 1000 rubles, which will be convenient and functional. If you are an avid computer player and a rodent will be regularly used for virtual battles, then you should pay attention to devices priced from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles.

    Price over 3000 rubles

    By and large, mice costing more than 3,000 rubles should not be purchased. It's too high a price for similar device. By and large, you just overpay for cool brand and killer design.

    Most often, such devices are purchased by gamer fans, if you are one of them and you have extra money, then it makes sense to look at this price category.

    Company manufacturer

    The mouse brand is not the main criterion when choosing, but it is worth paying attention to this criterion. In any case, it is better to get a mouse from a well-known manufacturer than "noname".

    Popular and reliable companies:

    Connection interface

    When purchasing a mouse, you should understand which interface will be most convenient for you. These types of connections exist:

    Bluetooth or RF signal transmission. There is no fundamental difference between these types of connections. Radio mice are more common and therefore more expensive. Bluetooth connection is more modern and allows you to connect several devices to one adapter at once.

    But these mice are more expensive. If you decide to opt for wireless interface, then radio mice are better suited for a computer. For Blurtooth laptop, since most laptops have a built-in bluethooth adapter and you will not need to purchase an additional adapter with the mouse.

    USB- the most popular and most best connection for now. USB connectors are present on all computers and laptops. That's why given type connection is the most appropriate.

    PS/2- in the recent past, the most popular type of connection, which, however, has practically exhausted itself. And now in stores it is increasingly rare to find mice with this type of connection. We do not recommend purchasing mice with this connection.

    WIFI- new generation connection type. Now it is quite rare to find such a mouse in the store. And basically it's HP mice.

    Combined connection- such mice can have several types of connections at once, for example, USB and radio connection. If you have not decided which mouse you need wired or wireless, this type of connection will be the most suitable.

    Purpose:

    What device will your mouse be connected to? To a computer or laptop?

    A regular mouse is equally well suited for both a computer and a laptop. However, when choosing a mouse for a laptop, you need to pay attention to some nuances.

    Notebooks do not have a PS / 2 port, pay attention to this and buy USB mice. In general, a wireless mouse for a laptop would be ideal.

    Size

    For laptop users, mini mice may be relevant, which are not much smaller than ordinary mice for a computer. Such a mouse can be held with just a few fingers and it will be very convenient on the road. Also, very often, these mice have a folding wire, which adds convenience.

    Type

    When choosing a mouse, pay attention to the principle of operation, it is divided into several classes:

    • laser. A laser is installed inside such a mouse, which is your kind of cursor. Such mice are good because they are not whimsical to surfaces, they can work both on uneven and multi-colored surfaces, and they are also much more accurate in control.
    • LED. One of the most common types, as it has a low cost, with very good performance. A diode is located inside and with the help of a lens system the position of the mouse is determined.
    • mechanical. The old type of computer mice, which was called ball, as there was a ball inside that reported a change in position. These mice are no longer found in stores.

    Permission

    The resolution of the optical sensor is one of the main criteria when choosing a mouse. The essence of the parameter is that the higher the resolution, the faster the mouse cursor moves. For example, on a mouse with a resolution of 600 DPI, you will have to do many more physical movements than on a mouse with a resolution of 5000 DPI.

    High speed is not always needed, mice with high resolution over 3000 DPI will be useful to you if you like to play dynamic toys. Otherwise, a mouse with a resolution of 400 - 1300 DPI will be enough.

    The best choice would be a computer mouse, which has the ability to adjust the resolution of the optical sensor. In this case, you can fine-tune it.

    To summarize, how to choose a mouse for an ordinary user:

    • it is better to choose a company Logitech or A4Tech, as the prices are affordable, and the functionality is very good
    • the price should be from 500 to 3000 rubles
    • connection interface is better to choose USB if you purchase wireless mouse, then it is better to buy a radio mouse for a computer, Blurtooth for a laptop
    • device type - choose a laser, as it is more accurate and less picky than an optical mouse
    • select the resolution of the optical sensor in the region of 400 - 1300 DPI.

    We hope now you have an idea about how to choose a computer mouse that will cope with its tasks.

    P.S. Pay great attention to ergonomics, that is, how comfortable it will be for you to use the mouse. Not comfortable mouse can really get on your nerves.

    The mouse greatly facilitates user interaction with a PC or laptop. To choose the right this device, it is necessary to determine its functionality and the tasks that will be assigned to it. Consider which is better to buy a mouse for a particular case.

    Mouse Selection Criteria

    For a laptop, a mouse is optional. If when using desktop computer you can’t do without it, then in the laptop the functions of the manipulator are performed by the touchpad. However, working with him is not always convenient. This is especially true for advanced users who mainly need a PC for modern games or performing high-precision actions (for example, to work with graphic editors).

    In the computer market, mechanical manipulators are represented by many manufacturers. At the same time, the differences between different models can be tangible not only in terms of cost, but also in terms of functionality.

    To choose the right mouse for your laptop, you need to consider the following:

    • purpose of the product;
    • connection option;
    • specifications.

    Choosing a manipulator for its intended purpose

    Considering which mouse is better for a laptop, it should be noted that according to the tasks performed, electronic manipulators are divided into:

    • office;
    • gaming;
    • specialized.

    The first type is characterized by the usual form and simple configuration (the presence of a minimum number of buttons). Such a mouse should be ergonomic and, in addition to two standard keys also have a wheel for vertical scrolling and a "double click" button that helps you quickly open the required files and applications.

    An office mouse, like any other manipulator, should be easy to use. Therefore, before choosing a specific model, it is recommended to hold it in your hand and, if possible, test it.

    The game version is aimed at gamers. When playing computer games, for the user, first of all, the high sensitivity of the manipulator and the ability to quickly issue commands to your character are important. Therefore, when buying a mouse for video games, it is better to choose a model with a highly sensitive sensor, additional buttons and a rubberized surface to avoid slippage. A modern gaming mouse is quite expensive, but a real gamer will appreciate all its advantages compared to a conventional manipulator.

    Specialized products are equipped with additional controls (for example, a trackball, a small keyboard) and make it much easier to work professional designers and programmers. Choosing the right mouse is quite difficult. The cost of the manipulator depends on the functionality. Therefore, you need to buy it wisely, without overpaying for extra buttons.

    Ways to connect a mouse to a laptop

    Before choosing a mouse for a laptop, you need to decide how to connect it to a PC. According to this criterion, manipulators are divided into two groups:

    • wired;
    • wireless.

    In turn, wired products can be of the PS / 2 and USB interface type. Modern laptops are not equipped with a PS / 2 connector. Therefore, if you want to choose a wired mouse, it is better to stop at the USB interface. Otherwise, you will have to buy a special PS / 2 to USB adapter in addition.

    Wireless manipulators can interact with a PC via radio, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi channel. To work, such a mouse needs a power source, which is conventional batteries. They need to be changed every 3-6 months. It all depends on the intensity of use of the device and the quality of the battery.

    The most popular among wireless manipulators are products that operate over a radio channel. This is due to the fact that they have a decent range and rarely break. Bluetooth data transfer technology is not as reliable, and when using Wi-Fi mice can conflict with wireless modem or another device that works on the same principle.

    For a laptop, it is better to buy a wireless mouse, as it is mobile and does not restrict the user's actions. The cost of such products is somewhat higher than the price of wired models, but this is not critical.

    Specifications of mice

    To choose the best mouse for a laptop, in addition to the purpose and connection method, the following parameters must also be taken into account:


    Notebook manipulator manufacturers

    To choose a high-quality and durable mouse, it is necessary to give preference only to trusted brands to which they belong.

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