Re: Not Even BCN's Russia Connections Can Top This One - Supermicro S2DGU Build
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As much as I'm used to having a scroll wheel now, I still don't like how those ball MS mice handle (along with many others.) Seems that only Logitech knew how to build a proper ball mouse that is actually precise - they used encoder wheels and encoders inside with much finer pitch, along with bigger diameter roller to keep better traction on the ball. Despite the finer encoders, they still had the same DPI as other ball mice due to the larger diameter rollers. But they handle a ton better. I still use my M-S34 and M-S69 mice to this day. I like them even better for gaming than modern laser mice, as they stop motion when picked up in the air vs. modern lasers still tracking unless lifted much higher.
Same here.
I keep adding newer and more stuff to my already cluttered desk/space.
I guess many of us techs have a hoarder problem at least to some extent.
By the way, the pictures of your desk you found, were those with the wooden speakers and CRT monitor? I always found those wooden speaker boxes you built an awesome idea. Planning to do that myself, actually, with a bunch of saved TV speakers. Might need them in the summer if I go see my nephews again and set up a mini "LAN cafe" again.
Same here. I keep repairing the switches in mine (pop them open with a needle and clean the contacts with IPA, and occasionally something abrasive), but they are so worn out and pitted that they get corrosion/bad contacts within a month or two, if even that.
The lack of scroll wheel is only a somewhat minor inconvenience for me... until I encounter some "infinite scrollbar" websites, which are the norm these days. I still love the tracking, though. Have had people even accuse me of hacking in shooter games a few times.
Originally posted by Topcat
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As much as I'm used to having a scroll wheel now, I still don't like how those ball MS mice handle (along with many others.) Seems that only Logitech knew how to build a proper ball mouse that is actually precise - they used encoder wheels and encoders inside with much finer pitch, along with bigger diameter roller to keep better traction on the ball. Despite the finer encoders, they still had the same DPI as other ball mice due to the larger diameter rollers. But they handle a ton better. I still use my M-S34 and M-S69 mice to this day. I like them even better for gaming than modern laser mice, as they stop motion when picked up in the air vs. modern lasers still tracking unless lifted much higher.
Originally posted by lti
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I keep adding newer and more stuff to my already cluttered desk/space.
I guess many of us techs have a hoarder problem at least to some extent.
By the way, the pictures of your desk you found, were those with the wooden speakers and CRT monitor? I always found those wooden speaker boxes you built an awesome idea. Planning to do that myself, actually, with a bunch of saved TV speakers. Might need them in the summer if I go see my nephews again and set up a mini "LAN cafe" again.
Originally posted by lti
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The lack of scroll wheel is only a somewhat minor inconvenience for me... until I encounter some "infinite scrollbar" websites, which are the norm these days. I still love the tracking, though. Have had people even accuse me of hacking in shooter games a few times.
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