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Does this mouse forego the rubber finish which invariably goes icky after a few years? Every non-bottom of the range Logitech mouse I've ever had has suffered
by jonathanlydall 2y ago
Does this mouse forego the rubber finish which invariably goes icky after a few years?
Every non-bottom of the range Logitech mouse I've ever had has suffered this problem. After a few years the "rubber" parts of the exterior of the mouse just become icky, like they gradually absorb your body oils and slowly dissolve. I'd be much happier if they just had hard plastic, like the bottom of the range. In fact, on my longest used Logitech (dual optical from early 2000s), I eventually ripped off the rubber and it was great to use for years after until eventually the mouse wheel packed up.
Subsequently my recent mice have been the $5 M90 which doesn't have any rubber finish. I don't suffer any kind RSI so far (despite being over 40 now), but from an ergonomics perspective I wouldn't mind something better.
- fmajid 2y agoThat's because "soft touch" finishes are usually basically incompletely polymerized plastic painted on the body instead of more premium materials like rubber or silicone, and yes, they will break down over time. You can fix it using isopropyl alcohol and a scotch-brite or similar sponge to scrape it off, but better not to have it in the first place.