What i want to know which is better. I hear optical is more consistent, but has problems with some surfaces and laser is good anywhere but it can lag or accelerate. Which one is generally better and not just for osu but overall.
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Something with a good optical sensor.
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just pair it up with any of the popular mouse pads and it'll run fine
just pair it up with any of the popular mouse pads and it'll run fine
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I'd go for optical if you lift your mouse a lot, whichever if you don't lift it. It's more about picking a specific mouse you feel comfortable with and having a surface that the mouse works well on (and is comfortable).
I've had no accelation/skipping on copperhead or lachesis (both laser) on my cloth pad, but both did have really bad tracking on some bare wood surfaces and a hard mouse pad. The sensors don't go off before you lift the mouses more than a few mm, which will make the cursor move a bit every time you lift (not an issue because i don't really lift it and is mouse specific most probably).
I've had no accelation/skipping on copperhead or lachesis (both laser) on my cloth pad, but both did have really bad tracking on some bare wood surfaces and a hard mouse pad. The sensors don't go off before you lift the mouses more than a few mm, which will make the cursor move a bit every time you lift (not an issue because i don't really lift it and is mouse specific most probably).
lasers have higher LOD. optical is still better for everything thoughjaaakb wrote:
I'd go for optical if you lift your mouse a lot, whichever if you don't lift it. It's more about picking a specific mouse you feel comfortable with and having a surface that the mouse works well on (and is comfortable).
I've had no accelation/skipping on copperhead or lachesis (both laser) on my cloth pad, but both did have really bad tracking on some bare wood surfaces and a hard mouse pad. The sensors don't go off before you lift the mouses more than a few mm, which will make the cursor move a bit every time you lift (not an issue because i don't really lift it and is mouse specific most probably).
That's subjective. As long as the mouse doesn't have problems in tracking (accelation, skipping etc) it's all about what feels best to you. I don't know if people lift their mouses playing osu, but it can be an issue in fps games (no fixed area your mouse will be moving around like the osu! play area is).sarasseo wrote:
lasers have higher LOD. optical is still better for everything though
I'd look at specific mouses and see if there are any problems with them, try them out if possible.
I feel the topic question is like asking if apples are better than oranges. Higly subjective when there is no context. If you specify what you want from a mouse and there are differences between laser and optical in those things, then one could ansver the question without relying on their subjective view.
jaaakb wrote:
That's subjective. As long as the mouse doesn't have problems in tracking (accelation, skipping etc) it's all about what feels best to you. I don't know if people lift their mouses playing osu, but it can be an issue in fps games (no fixed area your mouse will be moving around like the osu! play area is).sarasseo wrote:
lasers have higher LOD. optical is still better for everything though
I'd look at specific mouses and see if there are any problems with them, try them out if possible.
I feel the topic question is like asking if apples are better than oranges. Higly subjective when there is no context. If you specify what you want from a mouse and there are differences between laser and optical in those things, then one could ansver the question without relying on their subjective view.
no its not subjective, optical mouses are more accurate and have lower LOD.
theres no apples and oranges. youre objectively comparing two pieces of hardware in which optical is definitely better.
oranges and apples is like comparing mouse and keyboards. we're comparing mouse and mouse.
edit: updated image. /v/ took the original image from esreality and put /v/ on the top crediting the wrong people.
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its only absolute bullshit if you havent seen the source.
http://esreality.com/index.php?a=post&id=2024663
i didnt even notice that /v/ but it sure didnt come from /v/
http://esreality.com/index.php?a=post&id=2024663
i didnt even notice that /v/ but it sure didnt come from /v/
Optical for sure. Laser is no where near the the same consistency as optical mice.
Zowie spent a lot of money on getting their sensor as good as it is. I'm fairly sure that the Zowie FK can be added to that esreality list (that was posted in 2012, the FK is quite new). It's essentially the same as the AM.
I use a tablet for osu! but I spent a *lot* of time looking for a replacement for my Logitech mx518. Only problem I have with the FK is the left handed side (on the right side of the mouse) buttons, even if they're off, but then I was putting up with far more comfort issues with my mx518.
Also... That /v/ list is not far off.
Zowie spent a lot of money on getting their sensor as good as it is. I'm fairly sure that the Zowie FK can be added to that esreality list (that was posted in 2012, the FK is quite new). It's essentially the same as the AM.
I use a tablet for osu! but I spent a *lot* of time looking for a replacement for my Logitech mx518. Only problem I have with the FK is the left handed side (on the right side of the mouse) buttons, even if they're off, but then I was putting up with far more comfort issues with my mx518.
Also... That /v/ list is not far off.
"Laser"Soarezi wrote:
Optical Tablet or Laser Tablet?buny wrote:
tablet
this needs to happenSoarezi wrote:
Laser Tablet
Optical. I have an optical mouse and I'm really happy with it, zero complaints so far.
I mostly play with my tablet though.
I mostly play with my tablet though.
i use tape to cover the left buttonsmurmurp wrote:
Optical for sure. Laser is no where near the the same consistency as optical mice.
Zowie spent a lot of money on getting their sensor as good as it is. I'm fairly sure that the Zowie FK can be added to that esreality list (that was posted in 2012, the FK is quite new). It's essentially the same as the AM.
I use a tablet for osu! but I spent a *lot* of time looking for a replacement for my Logitech mx518. Only problem I have with the FK is the left handed side (on the right side of the mouse) buttons, even if they're off, but then I was putting up with far more comfort issues with my mx518.
Also... That /v/ list is not far off.
trackballSoarezi wrote:
Optical Tablet or Laser Tablet?buny wrote:
tablet