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Ask Slashdot: Where Can You Get a Good 3-Button Mouse Today?

guises writes Ever since mouse wheels were introduced the middle mouse button has been sidelined to an inadequate click-wheel function, or in some cases ditched altogether. This has never sat well with me, a proper middle button is invaluable for pasting, games, and navigation. More than that, my hand categorically rejects two button mice — the dangling ring finger causes me genuine physical discomfort. I have begged Logitech on multiple occasions to make just one, among their many screwy specialty mice, to replace the Mouseman which I loved so dearly. I thought for a moment that I had been answered with the g600, only to find that they had put the right mouse button in the middle.

So my question to Slashdot is: where does a person turn for a three button mouse these days? I've only found two, both ergonomic and priced accordingly. I use the Contour and like the shape and wheel position, but would love to find something wireless and with a higher DPI sensor.

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  1. Re:Thrift store by BarbaraHudson · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The guy who wrote this "story" is a fucking idiot. Most mice now have five buttons, three on top and two on the side. How is that not enough for what he claims he needs it for?

    Because, as you said, a bit of an idiot. Probably doesn't realize that pushing down on the mouse wheel generates the middle click.

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