Wireless vs. Corded Mouse

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2011/01/21 00:06:25 (permalink)

Wireless vs. Corded Mouse

With X1, does using a wireless mouse vs. a corded mouse have any affect on X1 performance?  On my laptop, I always suspend my wireless internet connection as well as my anti-virus programs when running X1.  I am using a Logitec M305 wireless mouse.  Thought I would ask to be sure the wireless mouse was not tasking the system.
 
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    ba_midi
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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2011/01/21 00:11:52 (permalink)
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    With X1, does using a wireless mouse vs. a corded mouse have any affect on X1 performance?  On my laptop, I always suspend my wireless internet connection as well as my anti-virus programs when running X1.  I am using a Logitec M305 wireless mouse.  Thought I would ask to be sure the wireless mouse was not tasking the system.
     
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    I've been using a wireless mouse and keyboard for years without any issues.
     
    I've seen/heard of others that do have issues, so I think it MIGHT be related to the particular brand/model -- but I don't know.
     
    I'm using Logitech stuff, just for the record.
     
    However, wireless mice and keyboards are handled differently than a wireless network device.   Some wireless NICs definitely have a negative effect on DAWS;  but here, again, it depends on the brand/model.
     
    I prefer NOT using wireless NICs when using a DAW - but I DO use a wired (ethernet) NIC without issues.
     
    I also use Eset's NOD32 for antivirus (not their 'smart security' version, that would be a problem I suspect);  NOD32 is a low footprint transparent antivirus app that works well in a DAW (for me and many others).
     
    YMMV as they say.
     
     

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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2011/01/21 00:55:24 (permalink)
    Was it here that someone just posted about this and going usb solved their problems?

    I go wired. What I used to get was a lot of freezing, inaccurate pointing, etc. Not saying I never have issues, but they are few and far between.

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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2011/01/21 02:05:48 (permalink)
    I use a wireless keyboard and mouse connected to a 4-port KVM with an external hard drive plugged into the KVM that switches along with the mouse and keyboard to different computers. I have no resource problems with my system at all. If a wireless mouse taxes your system you might think about upgrading your DAW computer. Of course going wired is a lot cheaper than a faster CPU, but the performance differential would probably be worth the money. You didn't post your system specs, but there is usually software that gets installed with a wireless mouse (driver at minimum), so it is not a no-load proposition. I use a Logitech keyboard/mouse combo and there is a program called SetPoint II that helps manage the devices and lets you make key assignments. It is a pretty good combo and works well for me.
     
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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2011/01/21 02:29:03 (permalink)
    If they only invented a wireless mouse that gets charged directly from the mouse-pad under it. There are already MP3-players (..or was it cellphones??) that get charged in that way, so why not?? The batteries run out quite seldom, so that when the symptoms start, you first wonder what's happening. And they always run out when you don't have a spare pair or don't have the time to wait for the re-charging.

    A wireless one is very handy when you're, say, at your midikeyboard a few feet from the PC-table. You can use the mouse on the midikeyboard.

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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2011/01/21 02:45:18 (permalink)
    All I know, wireless.......I had odd issues. Wired, virtually none. And cheaper doesn't hurt, especially since I wear out keyboards as much as I do

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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2011/01/21 03:09:25 (permalink)
    I have abandoned wireless mice after many years, for several reasons. First of all, my cordless phone interferes with it so that I can't talk on the phone and use the mouse simultaneously. Second, I either have to buy AA batteries by the case or pay a premium for a rechargeable mouse. I have done the latter twice and both times those expensive mice failed mechanically after a few months, always the microswitch in the clicker failing.

    Now I'm back to a generic Microsoft corded mouse and it has been working flawlessly for over a year. Even if it breaks, I'm only out like 14 bucks. No more hundred-dollar short-lived pointing devices for me.

    As to whether or not a wireless mouse imposes any special burden that might impact audio performance, my guess is it probably doesn't. The wireless part happens entirely outside the computer, which only sees the mouse as a normal USB device.


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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2011/01/21 03:41:14 (permalink)
    and a wired mouse is better for health, we have already so much of microwaves!
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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2011/01/21 15:02:13 (permalink)
    Get a Razer mouse. No issues here. Incredible tracking and resolution wired or wireless. Plus the wireless ones come with a USB chord which can be used to charge it when the batteries die. Without loosing mouse functionality I might add.

    Most have mouse resolution buttons on the mouse as well. I have the Mamba. Keep an eye on woot.com and refurbished ones come up for 70 bucks once and a while.  Yes, they are marketed towards gamers but the build is great and its performance is unmatched. Paint programs benefit too.
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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2011/01/21 19:21:47 (permalink)
    I use a wireless mouse (Logitech Performance Mouse MX) with no problems.  This one has an adapter that you can plug in and use the mouse while its charging.

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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2011/01/21 20:54:10 (permalink)
    After many problems with cordless mice, jumping, inaccuracy, interference from Blackberry, Phones etc I finally went back to a corded mouse.
    I tried cheap ones, laser, optical, expensive and so forth and every one of them had some kind of problem associated with it.

    Finally bought a Logitech G5, (the ultimate gamer's mouse at the time) and never looked back. They even include weights so you can change the feel.
    No drivers needed, hit a button for speed/acceleration and that's it.



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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2011/01/21 20:55:21 (permalink)
    After many problems with cordless mice, jumping, inaccuracy, interference from Blackberry, Phones etc I finally went back to a corded mouse.
    I tried cheap ones, laser, optical, expensive and so forth and every one of them had some kind of problem associated with it.

    Finally bought a Logitech G5, (the ultimate gamer's mouse at the time) and never looked back. They even include weights so you can change the feel.
    No extra drivers needed unless you want to customize the buttons, hit a button for speed/acceleration and that's it.



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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2011/01/21 21:23:31 (permalink)
    Wireless USB mice work perfectly and don't interrupt anything. The receiver is "outside" the CPU so your computer thinks it's just another USB device.  However - Wireless Bluetooth DOES interrupt the CPU and causes glitching with Sonar.  That would be for a computer that has integrated Bluetooth.  
    post edited by guitartrek - 2011/01/21 21:25:10
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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2011/01/22 11:35:49 (permalink)
    I use a wireless Logitech trackball with no issues - as long as the batteries are good and the receiver is located in a reasonable position.

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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2011/01/22 13:47:53 (permalink)
    Thanks to all!  I found that on my HP Laptop G62 Windows 7 64 Dual Core, removing the wireless mouse gave me 1% of memory back.  I keep using it for now,.  All advice was welcomed. 

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    Re:Wireless vs. Corded Mouse 2012/06/09 09:42:32 (permalink)
    I've used my little laptop Logitech cordless mouse for over two years without issues until recently. (That's why I'm here, searching mouse issues.) It had started behaving erratically: single clicks of tracks open the track properties, which usually takes a double click, etc. It's like it's hypersensitive. It only takes a single AA battery, and that battery lasts forever. I think I've changed it twice in two years of steady use! My current problem might be caused by a low battery. Think I'll change it. Duh.
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