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Looking for Good - Optical Mouse & USB Hub 1.1

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quad master Original post #1
Nov 23, 2004 at 10:08 AM
Hi All,

Can some one help me out please.

I need a optical mouse which has good reliability , longer life
I have a budget of Rs 1000
Not wireless , but having Ps/2 and USB1.1 support

Brands like :- Microsoft,Samsung,Logitech,iKey and ne other of your choice.

Suggest the proper model

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Looking for a good brand USB Hub 1.1 (4 Port) as i have a USB1.1 port
suggest a good brand which you have tried out yourself
OS:- Win98
- It should be able to handle USB 1.1 and 2.0 Devices
doesnt matter if USB 2.0 dont work at there full speed.


Wating for your replies.
rohanbee
rohanbee #2
Nov 26, 2004 at 12:19 AM
im using the wheel based optical mouse by microsoft it is pretty decent and it does not have the hassels like the ball based mouses have with dust and all.......................it should also be around your budget. :)
swatkat
swatkat #3
Nov 26, 2004 at 12:26 AM
iBall BlackCat 5 button optical mouse (not cordless) is o good option.it has 2 standard and 3 programmable buttons and a 4 way scroll ball.
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pradeep_chauhan #4
Nov 26, 2004 at 1:39 PM
Even I use a iBall BlackCat 5 button optical mouse its ok a bit tacky compared to microsoft opti mouse but the tracker ball is really good and functional.
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godzi_85 #5
Nov 26, 2004 at 9:36 PM
lol.. go for microsoft dude.. if the budget permits..
and oh i have the black cat too... man the mouse sucks!
the ball is pretty lose.. and if your into gaming.. then well.. you`ll hate the mouse! not kidding...
stay away from i- stuff...... is what i can say.....
Q
quad master #6
Nov 28, 2004 at 12:22 AM
Well i got myself a Microsoft Black Optical Wheel Mouse

and i must say its excellent Especially the red light that comes out at the
end part of the mouse gives it a gr8 look and really comfortable.

I got it for 825 Rs at Lamington Rd Mumbai.

And USB Hub is some unknown brand (winnes) work well
but as my sys is old the bootup time is very large but after starting
every thing is smooth.
The speciality of this hub is that it has 1+4 leds indicating which usb port is in use.

1 is for indicating that it is connected properly to th PC USB port.