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    Decent Bluetooth mouse?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by edit1754, Dec 1, 2011.

  1. edit1754

    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    I am looking for a wireless Bluetooth-based mouse. I do not like USB-based wireless mice because my computer has built-in Bluetooth and thus I prefer not to unnecessarily use up a USB slot with a dongle.

    And I don't know if this is a possibility with such a mouse, but I would like an "above-average" DPI rating and possibly dedicated DPI buttons.

    Any good options out there? I'm not asking for anything stellar, because of the limitations of wireless, just something decent.
     
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    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    Definitely considering that. I like the optional USB cable feature. Are there any cheaper options out there though?
     
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    The Orochi is definitely the best Bluetooth mouse out there. 2,000 DPI in BT mode (4,000 when plugged in), and by default the two right side pinkie buttons are set to increase and decrease DPI. The cable is definitely a plus, and it comes with a carrying pouch for the mouse and cable.
     
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    A lot of people I know are telling me Razer as a brand in general is known for poor build quality. Is this true of the Orochi?

    And are there any recommendations for a cheaper bluetooth mouse (<$50) that still has what one would call a "decent" DPI rating?

    If worse comes to worst, what is the "best" wired mouse I can get for <$50 that satisfies all the rest of my description?
     
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    I don't think Razer's quality is significantly any better or worse than any other major electronics manufacturer. In my experience, they've been extremely reliable. Since 2007, I've had the original 1,800 DPI DeathAdder, newer 3,500 DPI DeathAdder, Orochi, refurbished original 5,600 DPI Mamba, Carcharias headset, Nostromo keypad (since back when it was called the n52te), as well as a few non-electronic things like mousepads. I've also given an Orochi and 3,500 DPI DeathAdder as gifts to friends.

    Out of all of these, the only thing that ever had a problem was the Carcharias, whose microphone stopped working about 6 months after getting it. I talked to Razer's customer support and they sent me a new one, which has given me no trouble in the two years since I got it. Everything else still works, including the stuff I've given to friends.

    Granted, I'm only one man. :p But I've bought a lot of Razer gear over the years, and have generally had good luck with their products and service.

    All Razer mice come with two years of warranty coverage, so in the event that your mouse does experience defects within that time, they'll replace it.
     
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    My favorite BT mouse is the Orochi, however I did have 2 Defective ones before I got one that seems to work properly.
     
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    I have been using the Orochi for 2 months and zero problems. Amazing touch and responsiveness. Quality is very good, as most razer's products. Battery lasts long enough for you to forget about it (still on my first set of the original batteries and i use it for several hours a day).

    Orochi +1
     
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    Which one would be a better idea to choose over the other, being a right-handed individual: The right-only version or the both-hands version?

    The right-only version actually looks to be more cheaply made.