DaDude Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 When I go to the store and shop for a mouse, 90% of the selections are wireless and only 10% are wired. And the wired ones are not all that great as they are only the usual 3 button ones. There's no good wired mouse with the extra buttons to go back and forward on the web browser. All of the good mice are wireless. Why are the wired mouse selections so slim now? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak180 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Go online mate. They still exist. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595494882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted February 1, 2013 Subscriber² Share Posted February 1, 2013 I prefer wireless mice. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595494886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
threetonesun Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 When I go to the store and shop for a mouse, 90% of the selections are wireless and only 10% are wired. And the wired ones are not all that great as they are only the usual 3 button ones. There's no good wired mouse with the extra buttons to go back and forward on the web browser. All of the good mice are wireless. Why are the wired mouse selections so slim now? Logitech makes a ton of wired mice, and most of their wireless ones can be run with a cable as well (that's how they recharge). I can use my G700 wired all the time if I wanted to. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595494890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Cuz mouse makers think that wireless is more popular and 'cool'. Truth is, a mouse is primitive and outdated. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595494892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted February 1, 2013 Veteran Share Posted February 1, 2013 Which store? The stores I visit have more wired mice and wireless. What I've noticed is that the majority of wireless mice are made for laptops (which makes sense). It would be hard to find a wired mouse for a laptop nowadays. Gaming mice, on the other hand, will always be wired. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595494904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
togermano Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I went to bestbuy and they hide em in the store corner now Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacer Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 The only people who need wired mice are those that play Counter Strike for money. WIreless is fine for everything else. Guth and FiB3R 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaDude Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Which store? The stores I visit have more wired mice and wireless. What I've noticed is that the majority of wireless mice are made for laptops (which makes sense). It would be hard to find a wired mouse for a laptop nowadays. Gaming mice, on the other hand, will always be wired. Best Buy, J&R and Staples Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesmithg Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 When I go to the store and shop for a mouse, 90% of the selections are wireless and only 10% are wired. And the wired ones are not all that great as they are only the usual 3 button ones. There's no good wired mouse with the extra buttons to go back and forward on the web browser. All of the good mice are wireless. Why are the wired mouse selections so slim now? I will only use a wired pointer. 11 years ago I used a wireless pointer and I got cheesed off having to keep changing the batteries. It became far too expensive. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted February 1, 2013 Supervisor Share Posted February 1, 2013 I will only use a wired pointer. 11 years ago I used a wireless pointer and I got cheesed off having to keep changing the batteries. It became far too expensive. a lot has changed in 11 years mate. most wireless mice you won't have to change the battery for a year usually longer FiB3R 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
threetonesun Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 a lot has changed in 11 years mate. most wireless mice you won't have to change the battery for a year usually longer Depends on the mouse. A wireless gaming mouse will last a few days before needing to be recharged. But, as I noted above, you can still use them while plugged in, which wasn't the case a few years ago. FiB3R 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I got my Logitech G700 off Amazon.com for 40 bucks cheaper.. I love mine it's wired and wireless. you can use any micro USB cable on it as well. *RedBull* and The Laughing Man 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesmithg Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 a lot has changed in 11 years mate. most wireless mice you won't have to change the battery for a year usually longer Well it's the same as my sons wireless controllers for his xbox360 pro. Batteries became expensive and his far happier with a wired controller. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlang Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 used wireless mouse and keyboard (mostly logitec) for so many years but if you calculate its just too much **** with the batteries.... so i am back to wired keyboard and mouse right now ... id suggest you to have a look at www.hama.com they have quite a load of wired input devices (usb). and they are cheap :) got me this one https://www.hama.com/00062888/hama-urage-gaming-mouse Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzy88ss Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I will only use a wired pointer. 11 years ago I used a wireless pointer and I got cheesed off having to keep changing the batteries. It became far too expensive. SERIOUSLY? They're called RECHARGEABLE batteries. They're 2x the price of normal batteries and you get 500x the uses. threetonesun 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laughing Man Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I got my Logitech G700 off Amazon.com for 40 bucks cheaper.. I love mine it's wired and wireless. you can use any micro USB cable on it as well. I love my G700, wired/wireless works amazing. Only complaint is the awkwardly stiff USB cable it comes with. remixedcat 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothing Here Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I hate wireless mice. I purchased one recently after asking about them here and I hate it. I went back to this. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guth Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I love wireless mice, I like gaming too (but not too serious however). My logitech has over 1000 days left on battery, still the same ones I got it with. So thats a moot point nowadays. Keyboard batteries dont give me a rating in days but they are at 95% and I've had them in for ages. Also wireless receivers are so much better nowadays,the new logitech unifying ones are great. Its works from downstairs in my house! I dont see the point in a wired mouse? for what? a milisecond quicker? if that? who the hell would notice that? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
threetonesun Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I hate wireless mice. I purchased one recently after asking about them here and I hate it. I went back to this. Apparently you hate mice, period. :laugh: Guys, batteries are rechargeable. Hell, the better Logitech mice come with rechargeable batteries, so you can just charge them up or switch the batteries or do whatever you want. remixedcat 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I love my G700, wired/wireless works amazing. Only complaint is the awkwardly stiff USB cable it comes with. I use the one that came with my phone. Otherwise it's awesome. I love how they use all standard stuff... standard AA battery and standard Micro USB The Laughing Man 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abysal Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Cuz mouse makers think that wireless is more popular and 'cool'. Truth is, a mouse is primitive and outdated. LoL Hum. I see what you did there. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothing Here Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Apparently you hate mice, period. :laugh: I like my mice on leashes. If you don't leash them, they tend to roam and pretty soon you have an entire nest! :woot: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I like my mice on leashes. If you don't leash them, they tend to roam and pretty soon you have an entire nest! :woot: I'm a :cat: so I eat mice... or just play with them. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothing Here Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I'm a :cat: so I eat mice... or just play with them. I think you should come to my place. I'll release you into our fields and you'd have a wonderful time! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1134178-why-is-it-getting-harder-to-find-a-wired-mouse/#findComment-595495374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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