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    Help me choose a notebook mouse...

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by allfiredup, Sep 22, 2008.

  1. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    It's time for a new notebook mouse and I could use some input from other users. I've only used a few of the Microsoft wireless notebook mice in the past, including-
    Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000
    Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000
    Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 6000
    Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000

    The 7000 was my favorite, but I go thru these things in 4-6 months because the scroll wheel usually stops working! I tried filing a warranty claim on the first one, but it's not worth the trouble....I'd rather just pay $30 or so bucks for a new one.

    The main things I want/need-

    Buttons- the standard 3-buttons is fine, if more- need to be able to deactivate them
    Connectivity- USB receiver or Bluetooth
    Other- "Noisy" mice that click loudly really irritate me, so the softer (less audible) the clicking noise when a button is pressed, the better!
    Color- Black, gray, silver...neutral colors.
     
    allfiredup, Sep 22, 2008
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  2. theringmasta

    theringmasta Notebook Consultant

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    I've been using the Logitech VX revolution, although from your post it seems that it may be overkill. however the 'freewheel' switcher means you can turn off the click of the scroll wheel.

    is $30 your budget?
     
    theringmasta, Sep 22, 2008
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  3. geekygirl

    geekygirl Notebook Consultant

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    Logitech VX Nano - I use that with my EeePC, no clicking, has a nice 'freewheeling' scroll wheel, grey/black colour scheme, and highly configurable :D
     
    geekygirl, Sep 22, 2008
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  4. TheRealFireblade

    TheRealFireblade Notebook Consultant

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    Check Ebay for the Logitech MediaPlay.
    It's getting harder and harder to come by now (here in the UK at least) - which is a shame, 'coz it's a fantastic little mouse :cool:
     
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  5. D1330HI

    D1330HI Notebook Geek

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    If you use PowerPoint - the MS Presenter 8000 is great!
     
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  6. Blarg

    Blarg Notebook Consultant

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    Are you firmly for wireless and against bluetooth? You can get a tiny USB bluetooth dongle from Kensington if you want bluetooth. That's what I did. No line of sight worries.

    Then I got the Logitech V470 bluetooth mouse. It's surprisingly comfortable for someone like me who tends to like huge mice because I have pretty wide hands. The thing is, the mouse is small. Usually I'd get all cramped up with a small mouse. But this one is working for me. Very good battery life too. There's a review of it on Amazon if you want to check it out.
     
    Blarg, Sep 22, 2008
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  7. Lomaster

    Lomaster Notebook Geek

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    I used to have VX Revolution, but apparently it had some problems with frequency interfering which caused it to work slowly. I replaced it with Logitech V220 notebook mouse and happy since then. It's a good mouse worth $20.
     
    Lomaster, Sep 22, 2008
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