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    Bluetooth Mouse with Win 8 gestures

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by matus201, Nov 11, 2012.

  1. matus201

    matus201 Notebook Guru

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    Hi there,

    Now that my system is running Win 8 (which I am really enjoying!) I am looking to get a new mouse. The Microsoft Touch Mouse is exactly what I want (made for Win 8, has multitouch) HOWEVER it is not a bluetooth mouse. And as my main system is a laptop with 3 usb ports, I don't want to have an extra receiver taking up a usb port.

    Do you know any mouse that can provide similar/same features and is bluetooth?

    Thanks!
     
    matus201, Nov 11, 2012
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  2. Qing Dao

    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    There is the Microsoft Wedge, but oh man, it is the ugliest mouse I have ever seen in my life!
     
    Qing Dao, Nov 12, 2012
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  3. matus201

    matus201 Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for the reply!

    Unfortunately, Microsoft wedge is a mouse that doesn't fit 2 of the 3 requirements: It is not multitouch, and has no windows 8 gestures. Yes, microsoft claims that it is made for windows 8.. but I think a proper win8 mouse should have more than just scrolling. It is a shame, because I actually won't mind the shape/design of it.
     
    matus201, Nov 13, 2012
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  4. Haruka

    Haruka Newbie

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    Bluetooth......Multi-touch......Apple Magic Mouse?
    IMO I'll buy Magic Trackpad, but it makes perfect no sense when you're using laptop.
     
    Haruka, Nov 14, 2012
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