Laser vs Optical

[Pooky]

So I'm in the market for a new mouse and weighing up my options and in doing my research I can across some new mice that use Optical sensors instead of Laser (namely the Razer Deathadder).

Some further reading suggests that there is a certain 'feel' to optical mice that is different when using a laser mouse, and quite a few people prefer the optical.

I was always under the impression that Laser>Optical but it seems not so now I question should I go for something with an optical sensor like the Deathadder or rather with laser (Sensei RAW).

 

[ArchieChoke]

optical sensor mice are generally low DPI mice, you do get your high DPI mice. However the main reason why some people would enjoy Optical has alot to with windows DPI Mouse accelaration.

Laser mice I find are better once the Windows DPI mouse accelaration is switched off and your working area is generally clean.


These are the least of my worries when buying a mouse, for me its , how many clicks can I get out of that Metal/ Plastic switch.As I had a RAT 7 and what got me to stop using it was, 1. My clicks were not responding, 2. How sensitive is the mouse to Hair and Dust.

My RAT 7 got me into panic state when it would suddenly jump or stop moving, only to discover a tiny cat hair was causing all my issues.


In the end I would say base your mouse on the following (The first 2 are important,rest is personal preference):-
1. Comfort
2. DPI

3. Wired / Wireless
4. Switch Type ( Metal / Plasitc)
5. Length of Wire (important to some)
6. Comes with/Without docking station
7. Rechargeable batteries
8. Weight
9. Grip Types

Just my opinion, some may argue.

 

[rootworm41]

optical sensor mice are generally low DPI mice, you do get your high DPI mice. However the main reason why some people would enjoy Optical has alot to with windows DPI Mouse accelaration.

Laser mice I find are better once the Windows DPI mouse accelaration is switched off and your working area is generally clean.


These are the least of my worries when buying a mouse, for me its , how many clicks can I get out of that Metal/ Plastic switch.As I had a RAT 7 and what got me to stop using it was, 1. My clicks were not responding, 2. How sensitive is the mouse to Hair and Dust.

My RAT 7 got me into panic state when it would suddenly jump or stop moving, only to discover a tiny cat hair was causing all my issues.


In the end I would say base your mouse on the following (The first 2 are important,rest is personal preference):-
1. Comfort
2. DPI

3. Wired / Wireless
4. Switch Type ( Metal / Plasitc)
5. Length of Wire (important to some)
6. Comes with/Without docking station
7. Rechargeable batteries
8. Weight
9. Grip Types

Just my opinion, some may argue.

You got some good points there however some people prefer optical....baffles me The deathadder is a very nice mouse and I would stick with that even though it is optical. Your choice.

 

[ArchieChoke]

You got some good points there however some people prefer optical....baffles me The deathadder is a very nice mouse and I would stick with that even though it is optical. Your choice.

Got interested in it to, got this little text from the net, don't know if its true, but it does have some merit.

Neither is really better; it all depends on your needs and preferences. Unless you're a gamer or a graphic artist with a need for precise movement, you'll probably find a 2,000dpi laser mouse too sensitive. Many gaming mice, however, allow you to switch sensitivity levels so that you have precision when you need it but can revert to 400dpi or 800dpi for regular mousing.

Besides their tracking speeds, laser mice work on nearly every surface, whereas optical mice may experience trouble tracking on black or shiny surfaces.

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10166_7-6419059-1.html