Dell Bluetooth Mouse or Microsoft 5000 Bluetooth Mouse?

I'm going to get a bluetooth mouse for my new laptop, and I think I'm going to get either the Dell 5-button mouse or the Microsoft 500 Bluetooth Mouse.

The prices are quite similar but the Dell one generally seems to be a bit cheaper (I wouldn't order it direct from Dell, it's on 3 week+ delivery). Honestly I prefer the design of the Dell but I was wondering if there's anything else I should know about these mice to make a decision, such as whether one is more precise than the other, holds the bluetooth connection better, etc. Alternatively, if there's any other bluetooth mice in this sort of price range I should be considering, let me know.

Thanks.

 

I have a XPS 1530, and I have the MS Bluetooth 5000, I think it's an awesome BT Mouse...It has worked very well for me since I've had it (9 months). I like it because it's smaller, and the ease of use when using either desktop or out-and-about! And, my 1530 accepted it w/out any issues!

I would prefer the MS BT 5000 over the Dell BT Mouse...FTW lol.

And, yes...you can find it cheaper elsewhere, than buying direct from Dell.

Here is a linky for it at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Bluetooth-Notebook-Mouse-5000/dp/B000TG4BA0

Hope that helps,

Cin

 

Thanks Cin'!

Maybe I'll go for the Microsoft then! One question - how do you find the size? I'm used to using 'normal' sized desktop mice and I know this is a bit smaller. Not sure how I'll like the transition.

 

Hey there, no prob!
It is smaller in size...and I don't mind it...as I have small hands! Great for when using out-and-about also!

I have a regular sized mouse at work I use, and there is no trouble going from that all day long, to my BT Mouse at home

But I think it would work well either way for you! It's a great BT Mouse

If you get it, and you don't like it...you can return it!

I say go for it! lol....

Cin

 

I really like the MS 8000 presenter. I like the presentation functions with th lase pointer and four buttons.

 

my 1530 came with BT mouse, pretty good do far, some conection issues when starting vista but I think it's me as a new vista+BT user. I have one question tho, when I use explorer, I move the ..wheel .. right or left, and the page .. scrools right or left, but I cant get it to do that on Excel, it just doesnt do anything .. any ideas?

Thanks.

 

i have the ms bluetooth 5000... works well for me.
batteries last approx 2-3months for me. (depends on how often i use it)

 

Excellent choice! My batt's usually last about 4 months



Cin.

 

I have the bluetooth 5000 too, quite nice, I use it for gaming too and the only moment where the cursor don't react immediately to the mouse inputs is when I leave the computer alone for like an hour other than that rare circumstance I love it.

 

best bluetooth mouse = mogo mouse