Bluetooth mouse for my laptop?

I finally got a Sony Vaio FW41, and thought it'd be simply buying a mouse but everything is a jungle today lol.

Sony has put the 3 usb ports very stupidly tight in a row on right front of the laptop, very inconvenient. And my mobile modem is so thick it in reality actually blocks two us ports, leaving only one free, which right now is used for my mouse. So I'm looking to buy a bluetooth mouse and get free one usb port.

If it matters, my Sony got full hd screen. It also got win 7 64-bits which what I've read can be a problem?

What I want in a mouse:

1) Can be used with win 7, not only on paper but in real life too
2) I don't want to switch batteries once a month, I'll use the mouse everyday for 10 hours (office and home)
3) The mouse must run without mousepad, I've had my optic kensington pocketpro mouse work on plain wood etc all the time.
4) Stability so it doesn't disconnect (but I'll always use it beside my laptop, so I don't need long range), no hiccups etc.
5) Quite small, but what I understand most are since they're meant for notebooks

All my demands are simple quality demands I think, but it's harder then it sounds when I read reviews....

I'm really eager for the Logitech m555b, if it wasn't for win 7 problem reports?


Linda

 

This seems like a good bet. Supposed to get 3+ months of battery life. I would recommend the Orochi but from what I hear it only gets a week's worth of battery life on heavy use.

Amazon.com: Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 Mac/Windows: Electronics

 

I recommend the Razer Orochi. It's a bit on the expensive side, but well worth it. It's extremely comfortable and has 7 buttons. It runs on two AAA batteries that last a while...I don't use mine quite 10 hours per day (more like 2), but I bought my Orochi in December of last year and the stock off-brand batteries that came with it are still working. And in the worst case, if the batteries die on you, you can plug it in with the detachable 3 foot USB cable and use it in wired mode if you don't have spare batteries on hand.

It also works flawlessly with Windows Vista and 7, and I've had no trouble using it on any surface except transparent glass.

 

I have looked at it and it looks a bit like a spaceship lol, but if it works it's fine with me. What is the material, hard plastic or rubber? (I want to be able to clean my mice). Any rubber on the sides? How small is it?

 

The top is sort of a rubberized plastic, pretty much fingerprint-proof. The sides are a glossy black plastic, so fingerprints will show after a while, but nothing that can't be dealt with by 10 seconds with a rag or tissue.

As for size, it's definitely a compact notebook-sized mouse made for portability. If I recall correctly, it's about 100mm long. I have pretty big hands, and the Orochi surprised me with how comfortable it was when I first tried it. They shaped it perfectly to take advantage of every square inch.

 

Hey Avalancher!

I have the Logitech M555b, and I use it on with Win 7 64 bit...have really had no issues It has proven, for me ~ to be a very reliable BT Mouse.

The batt' life on it is quite good, the hyperfast scrolling I really enjoy, and I like how it feels in my hands. Also the scroll wheel is nice and *weighted* so you have no clicking.

I have pictures I can provide later of the Mouse alongside the MS BT 5000. the Dell BT 5 Button Travel Mouse so you can compare sizewise if you wanted. Just let me know!

Performance wise if I had a choice of using the Logitech M555b or the MS BT 5000. I would go with the Logitech.

Cin...

 

I have to be honest, that "rubbery" plastic might sway me away from Razer. Any rubber-like surface is almost impossible to clean in a good way, plus probably smell (I got asthma). Shame, seemed like a perfect mouse. Anyone else got experience from the Logitech m555b?

 

It's not rubber, it's plastic with a sort of non-slip texture that looks a bit like rubber. It's hard to describe, but like I say, it does not fingerprint at all. Mine still looks brand new. And it certainly doesn't smell like anything.

 

Every Bluetooth mouse I have had in the past has always lagged sooo freakin much, to the point it was un-useable and frustrating... it was always choppy,, mind you this was a 1st and 2nd gen Microsoft mouse..... how are they now adays 5 years later??? any lag or choppyness???? are they as good as a regular USB wirless mouse?

 

That's just an inherent trait of Bluetooth itself, not the mice that use it. If I remember correctly, response time for Bluetooth mice is something like 16ms ("normal" wireless mice are usually 8ms, gaming-grade mice are 1ms).

 

I second the MS 5000. I use it on airline trays and, LOL, from 20 ft away when Laptop in server mode. Just a tiny bit of lag but fine for RPG/Shooters.

The big snag? Battery life..two AAA every 5 weeks. I understand that BT mice suck juice compared to standard wireless mice which last far longer; but then you give up a USB port..

 

So.... I've always had a wired mouse, are you saying there will beannoying to have a bluetooth mouse? What is a lag really, between when I move the mouse and the cursor moves? Is it noticeable? In normal office-work, online, writing etc?

 

In most scenarios you won't be able to consciously tell the difference. In situations that demand speed and precision, though, you'll probably notice, i.e. in fast-paced games and such. That's why the Orochi has the wired mode.

 

I've actually ordered an Orochi now, I pray the rubber-plastic isn't a problem. For double the price I hope it's worth it! What made me hesitate on the Logitech is it's slower, and my screen is full hd. I read someone with a 1400 res complaining that he had to uninstalls Logitechs software and reinstall some sort of program, and with 1900 res god knows then. The Razer is fast, but I understand it got an annoying sleep mood. I do hope it's built to last and not some sort of luxury gaming tool people buy new twice a year. It costs about about 15% of what my laptop costs... But gamer mice is more wellbuilt and faster is what I've been told several times today by stores, regardless if you game or not.

 

I've only had my Orochi since December, but if it's any indication of Razer's QC, my original DeathAdder from 2007 still works perfectly today.

 

I had a Logitech V470 delivered to me yesterday which is a very good looking (blue looks nice on it) BlueTooth mouse. Usually, with BlueTooth mice, they go to sleep quickly, which was the case for mine, but I had no problem with that. My issue with this mouse was that it had a severe lag at times, and at other times, it ran like a charm, sometimes it depended on surface, sometimes it didn't matter. After a day of struggling with it, I'm returning it and getting a Logitech V450 instead (USB). I know, I know, I'll lose a USB port. That's why I got a BlueTooth mouse, but hell, I have 3 USB ports, none are being used right now, I could give one up without an issue. I don't see myself connecting 3 things at once.

 

Well I got my Orochi mouse now, feels fantastic in my hand, smells a bit, but I think I can live with it. Wired mode is fine, now to the bluetooth mode - none. I'm an idiot at computers so please help! The wireless button is switched on, but I don't know if something else is needed, I can't find out what I should do, I have a Sony Vaio FW41 laptop. Under the Network folder it does says the Blue tooth unit is not attached. So what do I need to do??

Linda

 

You need to pair the two. The mouse needs to be on, then under Devices and Printers \ Bluetooth Devices there should be the option to "Add a device".

 

I have the white V470 and works awesomely well (although I wish it had an extra button or two on the side by the thumb). Your severe lag is actually not with the mouse (I had it too, until I figured it out) but actually in your Bluetooth enumerator. You need to disable the powersaving feature in Windows and your mouse will no longer randomly freeze or lock up.

 

Still don't understand... I have the mouse on the side, with no wire. How do I know if the mouse is on or not? According to the Razer manual I shoukld push all four sidebuttons at once for 5 seconds. Done, nothing happens. And... oh. There is an ON button. Lol, no way, jesus christ, I'm so sorry for taking up anyone's time. Didn't say I'm an idiot lol?