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    Blluetooth Mouse

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Amateur, Jul 21, 2006.

  1. Amateur

    Amateur Notebook Consultant

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    Must get a mouse for my d620 laptop, thinking about getting a bluetooth one, anybody here use one, recommend it or not?
     
    Amateur, Jul 21, 2006
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  2. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    I have the Vaio's BT mouth. It's much more convenient, no need to worry about loosing anything other than the mouse. I think it would drain the battery though.
     
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  3. MadDog31

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    I have Microsoft's bluetooth mouse and have had awesome luck with it. I got it last September 1st (give or take a day) and I'm still running on the original batteries. I don't use it daily, but it's always up and ready to roll when I need it! Great mouse and you can get it cheap on eBay brand new.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Microsoft-Intel...QQihZ010QQcategoryZ116295QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    You don't need the dongle in the picture, I kept mine though for use in the future just in case.
     
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  4. gridtalker

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    I have a ms bluetooth and I love it
     
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  7. Aivyn

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    took me a while to find it but finally found Logitech's MX 900 w/ rechargable li-ion battery. Should get here today.
     
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  8. Amateur

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    When the laptop is switched on do bluetooth mice recognise the PC straight away?
     
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  9. MadDog31

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    Yeah, once it's recognized the mouse initially when you set it up, Windows and the mouse should talk without a problem each time you turn it on with no need to manually set anything.
     
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    Thanks,

    Any smaller bluetooth mice available, i will be moving around alot with my laptop so would be easier if it was smaller?
     
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  11. MadDog31

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    I like my regular sized one, less strain on the hand. I think Targus or Kensington make one if I'm not mistaken...
     
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  12. Aivyn

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    Just got my MX 900. I could not be happier. Simple detection works like a charm!!! :D I highly suggest it. very very comfortable and tons of features.
     
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  13. W4IK

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    Here's mine http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10388952&SearchEngine=Froogle&SearchTerm=10388952&Type=PE&Category=Comp&dcaid=17379 Kensington PilotMouse mini BT

    Works great, it's called a mini but it's not one of the really tiny meece. It's a good size to use. I really like the grips on the sides.
    Once the machine starts, click it, the machine recognizes it and it starts working. Has an On/Off switch to prolong battery life.

     
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  14. dadude

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    I personally would reccomend a wired mouse that way you don't need to worry about the batteries.
     
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  15. Emotion

    Emotion Notebook Guru

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    http://www.radtech.us/Products/BT510.aspx
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    There is actually a black version of this mouse do a google search for it anyhow it's around ~60 dollars and the only reason I like about it is because it uses batteries lol! I have lots of triple A rechargeable lying around.
    http://www.radtech.us/Products/BT100.aspx
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    that is just blame ugly... but rechargeable battery 50$
    http://www.radtech.us/Products/BT300.aspx
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    a lil better but still ugly :] 51.95$
    http://www.radtech.us/Products/BT500.aspx
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    this one is actually kinda nice ~60$
    http://www.radtech.us/Products/BT600.aspx
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    the one i desire the most... the scroll bar is a battery indicator too! and USB recharging plug is really similar to my SlVR+MP3+camera so i only have to carry one cable around :D. ~60$
     
    Emotion, Jul 21, 2006
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