• kn33@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    I bet that sound was good. I’d still deal with turning my mouse off or plugging it in when not in use before I give up a wireless mouse.

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      If it’s always plugged in anyway… Why bother? Wired mice are cheaper for the same quality compared to wireless

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        Plugged in whenever it’s not in use. Unplugged while in use. That keeps it charged but lets you be untethered while using it.

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          I’ve never been in a situation where I’ve been using my computer and thought to myself “this is nice, but, I wish I could do this same thing, but from further than 12’ away so I can squint.”

          Who are these people that need to be “untethered” while using a computer. Laptop, I can see.

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            It’s not about being far away. It’s about not having the drag of the cord pulling on the mouse or potentially snagging. It makes a difference in games.

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              Latency makes a difference in games. Cable management sounds like it’s needed in this case.

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                Latency of modern wireless mice is imperceptible, especially with proper receiver placement. My keyboard has a USB port on the top edge to plug the mouse receiver into so they’re right next to each other.

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              This is now not a situation where it’s just sitting at your desk though… I was referring to when it only sits at your desk, obviously…

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        1. I don’t have room on my desk for a mouse bungiee
        2. If I had wired mouse I would have to fish the cable from behind my desk every time I leave for work, and then reroute it again after I come home
        3. The mouse I have only needs to be recharged every 2-3 weeks or so even with heavy use