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    Can anyone recommend a good mouse for my laptop?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by billy269, Jul 2, 2004.

  1. billy269

    billy269 Notebook Guru

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    I planning on getting a mouse for my laptop for just surfing the net and games. Do you have any to recommend? Also, do you recommend wirless mice? I can get a wireless HP mouse and keyboard set for around $30 online. What do you think I should do? Thanks!
     
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I'm a Logitech fan. I haven't found anything I like more than the MX900 combo.

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    I like Logitech also, but have been using a wireless HP mouse from Radio Shack....no real complaints.
     
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    Just make sure it isn't rf, it has to be bluetooth. I have an RF mouse and it lags a lot, I lose a lot of lives that way.

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    well my rf logitech mx700 doesn't lag at all.

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Brian
     
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    I use a Kensington Pocketmouse Pro Wireless. I bought it from Amazon for $45. It is less expensive than the Logitec and seems to work well for me. Also the antenna stores inside the mouse to make it easy to transport, also when the antenna is inside the mouse, it turns the mouse off to save battery power.

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    Internal Bluetooth Card
     
    Dan9575, Jul 4, 2004
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