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    Full Size Bluetooth Mice Recommendations

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by knp, Jan 25, 2009.

  1. knp

    knp Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi everyone. I have been looking at full size bluetooth mice, but most of the large companies such as Logitech and Microsoft manufacture notebook BT mice. I was wondering if anyone knew or could recommendation any good full size BT mice that aren't too expensive. Thanks!
     
  2. Cin'

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  4. Cin'

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    Thx. I wasn't to sure about it..That is why I listed it to give him all options availi'. ;)

    Also, is the MS Bluetooth 8000 compatible with a Mac??
    I'm assuming hes looking for his Mac, based on his siggy.

    Cin.
     
  5. David

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    According to the technical specs, the Microsoft Bluetooth 8000 requires a PC with Vista/XP OS.
     
  6. bmh

    bmh Notebook Enthusiast

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    IMHO, there is not a better BT mouse than the MX Revolution. The drawback (for some maybe) is that it only comes in a keyboard combo.
     
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  8. knp

    knp Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for all your suggestions. And yes, I am looking for a BT mouse for my Macbook Pro as it only has 2 USB ports and I do move the laptop around alot (I'm in college). I do have a USB hub, but that is at home and I wish to use something that doesn't require a USB input, hence the reason for looking at BT mice. I saw the Microsoft 8000, but does anyone know whether or not it is compatible with OS X?
     
  9. cumbaya19

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    i'm thinking about getting a bluetooth mouse since I have bt built in. Do you think Circuit city would have cheap ones?
     
  10. knp

    knp Notebook Evangelist

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    Circuit City is out of business..isn't it? :rolleyes:
     
  11. Cin'

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    If you going the B&M route, try Best Buy, Office Depot, Staples, etc :D

    Here is a great deal on a BT Mouse: Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000.
    @amazon.com $34.00 free shipping!!
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=463383371&pf_rd_i=507846

    I have it, it's great! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
  12. Cin'

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    According to the Tech Spec's it's only compatible with Vista and XP :D :(


    Cin ;) :)
     
  13. Nankuru

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    99% certain it will work tho'

    (But double check).
     
  14. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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  15. Cin'

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    Hey, actually no...I was replying to a different Poster in the thread vs. the originating poster of the thread: KNP. ~ I was replying to cumbaya19's post. And, he didn't indicate whether he was looking for a full sized BT mouse, or a small one.

    So, I posted a good deal on the MS BT 5000 to check out, if he wished ;)


    Cin.
     
  16. The Fire Snake

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    Oh, I see. Carry on carry on. Boy, MS should have hired you instead of Seinfeld to sell their products. Would have been cheaper for them and you would have done a much better job! :eek: :D
     
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