SoldierHawk wrote:

Not sure if anyone can solve this, but I thought since there's plenty of people on here who know their hardware, I'd give it a shot. I have this small but annoying problem with my mouse where, when I'm trying to type, it will automatically left click every so often, moving the cursor to wherever the pointer happens to be. I don't think its a hijacker, nor am I accidentally clicking it without realizing it. (believe me, I've checked.) Anyone had problems like this before, or have a clue as to how I might be able to solve it? It's really getting irritating.

SoldierHawk,

Could you offer a few more details.

* What OS are you running?
* Is the machine a laptop or desktop?
* Is the mouse built into the keyboard?

Several things can cause this type of trouble.

* Trackpads near high static fields or very humid areas
* Warped components that were either too hot or too cold can bend plastic and cause sensitive triggers to be finicky.
* Dropped components can cause this
* A piece of metal touching the USB connection at the same time as an external mouse.
* A bad mouse driver (very unlikely unless you upgraded your OS.)

I agree, I would attempt to use another mouse temporarily and see if the problem goes away.

What type of mouse is it? Model, Brand, etc...

SoldierHawk wrote:

GPFontaine wrote: I agree, I would attempt to use another mouse temporarily and see if the problem goes away. What type of mouse is it? Model, Brand, etc... God, its so old I don't even know. Which is probably the problem lol. I will try using a new one, since its probably just that this thing is on its last legs. I do do weekly virus scans, and just finished the one for this week. Comes up clean.

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Why is it worth it to spend a little more for a great mouse?

Let's say that you use the mouse for an hour per day. If you keep it for a year, the cost per day is $0.03 per day. My guess is that you are the type of person who will keep it for a lot longer. If you keep it for 3 years, that is $0.01 per day.

No matter how cheap you are, or how poor you are, you can afford more than that for something that is used as often as a mouse.

I suggest you get something responsive that you enjoy holding. Go to BestBuy and hold some of their mice. Pick one that you like how it fits in your hand. Think about holding it for a long time and the effects of prolonged usage.

Last year I bought this mouse:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=100
It has the ability to adjust its weight and slide. I love it.

Is it overkill for what your use is? Yes. But the point is, I went and looked at different mice to find the right one for me, because I use it ALL the time.

Blackout wrote:

I have a general electric mini usb mouse and it's preatty freakin sweet. What's everybody's infatuation with wireless mice / keyboards? Do you really have a ginormous monitor that covers your entire wall so you can sit at the far end of your tennis court sized living room and still futz around on the computer? I'm tired of all this technophilic knob doodery what's it's going on, get some wires captain space man.

I used to hook my laptop up to my TV and use my remote mouse and keyboard. When I move into a house I'll do it again.

username wrote:

GPFontaine wrote: Why is it worth it to spend a little more for a great mouse? Let's say that you use the mouse for an hour per day. If you keep it for a year, the cost per day is $0.03 per day. My guess is that you are the type of person who will keep it for a lot longer. If you keep it for 3 years, that is $0.01 per day. No matter how cheap you are, or how poor you are, you can afford more than that for something that is used as often as a mouse. I suggest you get something responsive that you enjoy holding. Go to BestBuy and hold some of their mice. Pick one that you like how it fits in your hand. Think about holding it for a long time and the effects of prolonged usage. Last year I bought this mouse: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=100 It has the ability to adjust its weight and slide. I love it. Is it overkill for what your use is? Yes. But the point is, I went and looked at different mice to find the right one for me, because I use it ALL the time. thats a pretty sweet looking mouse. not sure if im willing to spend $80 on it. maybe when i upgrade my pc ill be willing to spend more on that. i have this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CRGCSK the price says $82.99, but when i bought it, it was the gold box deal for $14.99. nothing too fancy and it does its job well.

I used a 12% off coupon and then a $5 reward coupon. So I saved a few bucks. But yes, it was an expensive mouse. It was not the most expensive mouse I have ever purchased though.

I bought the Boomslang 2000 when it came out in the late 90's.

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/boomslang/