Computer Input Devices - Product Reviews

pengshi - (October 21, 2004) First, the good: This is a great investment for me. I have carpel tunnel syndrome and after I got this tablet, my hand feels a lot better. Since I am a web developer, this tool is also great The two buttons on the pen takes some getting used to, but once you learn it, they are great. “Button A” act as “Right Click” and “button B” act as, believe it or not, “Double Click”. This might seem weird if you are used to double clicking a mouse button, but it makes perfect sense. Since single click is achieved by touching the pen tip to the tablet surface, you have to tap the pen tip really quick twice to double click. The repetitive action gets tiring after a while. Or, y

cyberflea - (September 22, 2004) I own the MX500 and the MX700 and now the MX1000. The MX700 was great product and the MX1000 is even better. Here's the low down. "While the gain in accuracy does result in better overall user comfort, the difference is flagrant only for certain types of use. If you aren't an experienced, dedicated FPS player or graphics pro, or if you don't do retouching with Photoshop, the move to an MX 1000 isn't really justified, and a good basic mouse will do. Especially considering that $80 or 80 euros is a lot of money for a mouse. On the other hand, if you'll get the full benefit of it and aren't scared off by the price, then don't hesitate." If you compare the MX 1000with a standard mouse, the d

crashdogg - (February 13, 2003) I've been using the Flight Yoke USB for well over a year, mainly with Flight Simulator 2000 Pro, 2002 Pro and Combat Flight Simulator 2. For the price it performs very well. I've had no problems with installation or configuration. Unlike other flight controllers I've used this one doesn't need constant adjustment in the control panel to calibrate it properly. It's always perfectly calibrated and ready to go. I've also had no problems with controls getting dusty and malfunctioning like other controllers. The only real complaint I have is the design of the clamping system. I always have to put a couple of paperback books between the clamp and my desk to secure it properly. This is a really stu

Belteshassar - (10/26/2009) The mouse was intended for use with a laptop & other than being a bit larger than so called laptop mice, the 310 works well. The software which comes with it installed smoothly on XP Pro in a IBM/Lenovo T60. I don't think the action is as smooth as the laser G5, but it cost me less than half the price.

andy_in_nc - (10/07/2009) As a programmer, I like to keep my environment the same as much as possible. I hate having to accomplish the same task via separate key strokes in different programs, editors, or IDEs. The G11 has 18 configurable keys that can be set to program or hyperlink shortcuts, macros, a block of text, etc. Positioned above those are additional buttons (M1, M2, M3) that essentially triple the 18 keys to 54 custom settings. I work in several physical environments with different programming needs. For example, VBA, VB.Net, and SQL Server environments all have keystrokes that will comment code. Each of my M-keys are tagged to each environment so that when I need to comment code, I select the text and hit G4 and I don't think about it beyond that. Since the macros are a text file (XML-like), I can carry each on my flash drive to install when necessary. (A single file has settings for all 3 M-keys. Another file is required for additional M-keys.) Like a wood craftsman has a favorite hammer and chisel, programmers need quality tools to improve their craft. Get the tools that improve the quality of your work! This is one.

Thisnamestaken2 - (09/29/2009) I have had this mouse for 3 months and love it. Occasionally, the marble sticks because there is a fleck of dust or something caught under it, but I turn it upside down and run the marble around a dustless cloth and the particle gets freed. It is so easy to take anywhere and there is nothing sticking out of the USB to get knocked off or broken! Frees up a USB port for other uses. The only problem I had was finding a place to purchase it on the west coast of Canada. Had to order it from Quebec! I have used a trackball mouse for years but couldn't find a bluetooth and trackball mouse until now. Tried a Mighty Mouse for a week and it doesn't come close to the quality and ease of use of the SlimBlade!!!