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It's time to upgrade my mouse to be used for Photoshop on a Mac running Lion. My total budget is $100, and I do not want a wireless mouse. I'm thinking about getting a gaming mouse; in addition to being precise, they allow for changing the resolution on the fly, the weight if the mouse can be adjusted, and they're ergonomics tend to be better.

 

Please recommend some mice that you find useful for photo editing.

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I have Apple's Magic Pad. It's not sufficient for my PS and Ai needs. When my work requirements can justify the extra expenditure of a tablet, I'll purchase one (which will probably be one from the Cintiq line).

 

I've been using the Apple Magic Mouse, but unfortunately it was destroyed this weekend.

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I have less fortunate experiences with the Magic Mouse, mainly losing contact all the time, but I have the standard Apple Mouse (wired) for my wife who dislikes the trackpad, and that one is fine, just a good simple solid mouse.

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I use a Logitech gaming mouse. This connects to the computer via a USB cable, and comes with a set of weights that you can add until you get the ‘feel’ that you want.

 

Best regards,

 

Doug

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Logitech G400 is considered about the best basic gaming mouse available. It's the latest revision of the legendary (yes, really :) ) MX518. G500 if you want a serious gaming mouse with adjustable weights, etc.

 

Sandy

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Logitech G400 is considered about the best basic gaming mouse available. It's the latest revision of the legendary (yes, really :) ) MX518. G500 if you want a serious gaming mouse with adjustable weights, etc.

 

Sandy

 

 

Does this mouse work on a Mac?

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I use a Logitech gaming mouse. This connects to the computer via a USB cable, and comes with a set of weights that you can add until you get the ‘feel’ that you want.

 

Best regards,

 

Doug

 

 

Logitech G400 is considered about the best basic gaming mouse available. It's the latest revision of the legendary (yes, really :) ) MX518. G500 if you want a serious gaming mouse with adjustable weights, etc.

 

Sandy

 

Thank you for pointing me in a direction.

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Does this mouse work on a Mac?

 

Yes, I use a G400 on my Mac. Probably not all of the functionality that you'd get on Windows with a Logitech driver installed works, but the on-the-fly resolution switching works, the wheel works, etc.

 

Depending on your preferences for mouse acceleration curve you might want to use something like USB Overdrive.

 

Regards,

 

Sandy

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Thanks for the input, guys. I just pulled the trigger on a Razer Deathadder 2013 edition along with a matched pad (Razer Goliathus) optimized for control. I should get it tomorrow. I'll report back after editing around hundred images, which should be a next day or two.

 

More product info:

Razer Deathadder:

http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-mice/razer-deathadder

Razer Goliathus:

http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-mouse-pads/razer-goliathus-control-edition

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