Jittery Mouse Driving Me Crazy!

[Alex Janssen]

Mike Payson said the following on 03/12/2007 11:07 PM:
> Is yours optical or laser? Laser mice have a much higher resolution, 
> which I suspect is the source of the problem. The mouse was recognized 
> & works fine-- right down to the annoying "email" button that I never 
> use (intentionally, at least). It doesn't so much seem a compatibility 
> issue as configuration issue. It's overly sensitive to the desktop 
> material. Per Jeffrey's suggestion, I've been experimenting with 
> different materials as a "mouse pad". A magazine seems to work pretty 
> well, so until I have time to get to an office supply store, it will 
> have to do. I'd prefer a more elegant solution (I've never been a 
> mouse pad fan), but it's better than nothing.
>
> Mike
Mine is optical.  I'm not familiar with a "laser" mouse.  I hear that 
for precision drawing, a Wacom tablet is the way to go.  What's the 
purpose of such high resolution in a mouse? 
Alex

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