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    Dell Bluetooth and BT Mice

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ss_blake, Jul 24, 2004.

  1. ss_blake

    ss_blake Notebook Consultant

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    Any suggestions on the best BT optical mouse out there? I have a Dell Inspiron 8600 with Bluetooth Truemobile 300 (internal BT). Therefore, I do not want to waste a USB port on a second BT hub that often comes with input device.
    The Logitech MX900 BT optical mouse seems to get many positive reviews. It comes with its own BT Hub but i understand you MAY not need to use it if you have internal BT and the right "stack". Will this mouse work with the Dell BT fully (i.e. all the extra buttons, etc). Is any other software (i.e. new stack, microsoft or dell upgrade) needed?

    P.S. I have a USB printer (Epson C82). Any way to turn it into a BT printer (i.e. "USB to BT" converter?)

    Thanks
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    The Logitech MX900 is the best one I've ever used.

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  3. Tron

    Tron Notebook Consultant

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    It will work fine. Just install the mouse software, but not the BT stack. You'll be able to set the buttons from your taskbar quickly then.

    You can use the cradle/BT USB adapter on your desktop then. You'll have a great mouse for both your notebook and your desktop then.

    Highly recommended!
     
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  4. marcog

    marcog Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've also got the mx900. Great mouse!



    HP nx7010 DU259A: Pentium-M 1.6GHz, 2x256MB RAM, 60GB 7200RPM HDD, 64MB Radeon 9200, 15.4" WXGA, XP Pro.
     
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