[iBook] Optical mousing

[Joel Esler]

Let me answer your question with a recommendation.  Logitech's new  
MXLaser mouse.  WAAAy more precise than the optical mouse.  Even on  
Glass.

Joel
On Nov 4, 2005, at 3:16 PM, / dave / wrote:

> I'm a long-time user of the Logitech Mouseman optical/cordless  
> mouse with my G4 iBook. I like most everything about it (buttons,  
> layout, etc.) for most of what I do, but when I'm doing close work  
> on my screen, as with Photoshop or very small editable text fields,  
> the cursor is a bit too imprecise for comfortable operation. Short  
> of using a pen/tablet setup instead, can anyone recommend a good  
> mousepad that optimises the optical tracking function? It seems my  
> plain, white, formica-like desktop is a bit too reflective or  
> something for the mouse. I've experienced an extreme version of  
> this problem when working with my iBook at a nearby coffeeshop,  
> where all the tables have a shiny, laquered wood finish - then the  
> cursor jumps around too much to be of use. I'm guessing some kind  
> of non-reflective dark fabric pad would work best-?
>
> -- 
>
> /  dave  /
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