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We now have independent testing confirming Razer's latest innovative mouse sensor tech does what it says it does (www.pcgamer.com)
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[–] 27 points 3 months ago* (10 children)

Too bad they don't have innovative mouse button tech that makes button clicks last longer than a year before a double-clicking issue is introduced. Back when I used Razer mice, I went through at least one of those cheap ass products a year. After replacing 4 of them annually for the same probhlem, I switched to a Logitech G502 5 years ago and I'm still using it.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago* (2 children)

    They do actually have that innovative tech. Or Close enough, at least. I used to have the same issue. I had razer, Logitech and zowie mice. All had the same issue after 2-3 years tops. Until I stumbled upon the razer naga pro in 2020 which had some optical switches. 6 years later and it's still going strong.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    I did have to swap the micro switches on my Logitech G502 after a few years as well. They aren't immune to this (quite the opposite). Swapping them on any mouse isn't exactly hard, but does require some tools (soldering iron, mostly) and a frankly annoying amount of time.

    All of them could just use the micro switches that actually fit that application and none of that would be necessary.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago*

    By now there are several generations of 502's, from what I've seen online the earlier ones used more durable switches. I've used Proteus spectrum myself for close to 8 years and all buttons still work fine. And if say it was used quite heavily, both for gaming and WHF. I've only replaced it now because it was ugly and the rubber on the sides is gone completely in some spots.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    I completely misread what you were saying ... I thought you were advocating making you hold down a button for more than a year before releasing and pressing a second time to double click.

    I assumed that was hyperbole but it still seemed impractical.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (2 children)

    Logitech G502

    My MX 2 lasted about 3 years. My MX 3S is going on for 4 years but I am starting to notice the scroll wheel sometimes misses a roll. Is there a way to get a BIFL mouse without the gamer aesthetic?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    Endgame gear. Comes with optical switches, and you can switch them out easily. Opens up without ruining the mouse feet too and there's some custom PCBs you can get to use generic mechanical switches. No soldering required.

    Can't speak for the longevity of the mouse wheel though.

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