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    Blue Tooth Mouse

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Undacovabrotha10, Jun 6, 2007.

  1. Undacovabrotha10

    Undacovabrotha10 Notebook Evangelist

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    I went to my local best buy today and they didn't have a single blue tooth mouse for sale (even asked two sales guys if the had any) which leads my to this post. Where can I get a blue tooth mouse (without that stupid usb thing) and what is a good brand. I would prefer to try the mouse in person before buying it. Can anyone help me out?
     
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  2. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    The Logitech V270 is an option.
     
    jetstar, Jun 6, 2007
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Try online computer shops such as www.zipzoomfly.com and www.newegg.com. The Logitech V270 is indeed a good option.

    There are surprisingly few Bluetooth mice for notebooks available . . . and none of them look that great (physically) in my opinion. If I had to pick one I'd get the V270.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 6, 2007
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  4. Undacovabrotha10

    Undacovabrotha10 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for the responses. I do find it odd that there are so few options, with many laptops having integrated blue tooth I figured there would be a bigger market for people who prefer no wires and no usb plug in component, but I guess not...
     
    Undacovabrotha10, Jun 6, 2007
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  5. livedark85

    livedark85 Notebook Guru

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    circuit city has them. quite a few i believe..
     
    livedark85, Jun 6, 2007
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    Hello- Notebook Consultant

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    Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000
    Microsoft Wireless Laser Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000
    Logitech Bluetooth Cordless Optical Laptop Mouse (V270)
    Kensington PilotMouse Mini Bluetooth® Mouse
    Kensington Si670m Bluetooth® Wireless Notebook Mouse
    Targus Bluetooth® Mini Mouse
    Targus Rechargeable Bluetooth® Laser Mouse
    Sony VAIO® Bluetooth® Laser Mouse VGP-BMS33

    Best Buy should carry the 2 microsoft ones and some others. The sales people at BB don't know what they're talking about... they're not paid enough to know.

    Good luck on your search!
     
    Hello-, Jun 6, 2007
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  7. ubercool

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    This is so funny! :p I had to give up my new Bluetooth mouse because it was part of the ASUS VX2 package, which I had to return today. I remember it being a Logitech mouse, with a Lambo logo, and I didn't know what model it was.

    Thanks, now I can order it tonight! :cool:
     
    ubercool, Jun 7, 2007
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  8. Undacovabrotha10

    Undacovabrotha10 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have one more question, if a bluetooth mouse comes with a usb receiver and I have blue tooth in my notebook do I still have to use the usb receiver that came with the mouse or can I just use the one in my computer?
     
    Undacovabrotha10, Jun 7, 2007
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  9. Hello-

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    You can use the built-in bt in your computer.
     
    Hello-, Jun 7, 2007
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  10. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    BT is not as popular cuz it is used mostly for headsets and cell phones. wireless mice and keyboards offer easier connection especially with built-in BT which can sometimes be annoying due to driver and application issues and compatibility.
     
    SideSwipe, Jun 8, 2007
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  11. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I found that on my Samsung Q35 that having Bluetooth enabled when running on batteries caused a substantial decrease in the battery running time because Bluetooth reduced the time the CPU was spending in the C3 deep sleep state.

    I don't know if this is also an issue with other brands of notebooks.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jun 8, 2007
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