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    Logitech v320 vs Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by flyinonice4, Sep 23, 2008.

  1. flyinonice4

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    So I have two votes so far. I am planning on making a purchase tomorrow. Any other votes?
     
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    That does look like a nice one, especially since its bluetooth. Would anyone else choose that over the two I listed?
     
    flyinonice4, Sep 23, 2008
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    Totally. I have it and like it. If your laptop has blue tooth there is no reason not to get a blue tooth mouse. YOu don't lose a usb port and you don't have an ugly receiver sticking out of it.
     
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    Sweet! Nizzy...I didn't realize you had it also! ;) :)

    It's a fantastic BTooth mouse for sure! ;) :) :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
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    Yea my computer has bluetooth. I just thought it would've been more expensive. But that one looks nice so I think I will go for it or the v320. I just want a mouse that will have the best tracking.
    On a side note: how long does it take the 5000 to go to sleep or power save mode? I know that there is a lag coming out of power save mode (which is understandable).
     
    flyinonice4, Sep 23, 2008
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    Hey there...for the *power save* there's an on/off switch on the bottom of the mouse to save power when, for when not in use..etc. It basically *holds steady* when not in use..and the battery life is great! :cool:

    It's just an *all-round* great B.Tooth mouse! ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 24, 2008
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    I went ahead and bought the Microsoft 5000. If it doesnt work like I want it to, I will return it and get the v320. I'll post back when I get it and try it out.
     
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    Sweet! I am 99.9% certain you will really like it! (I leave that 1% as some extra space) LOL.... :rolleyes: :D

    Can wait to hear about it! ;) :)

    Good luck!


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 24, 2008
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    I got it in already and have used it for two days. The setup was pretty painless, I had to put in a code or whatever the first time but every time after that I have been golden. As long as both my mouse is turned on and my bluetooth is on, my mouse will automatically pair with vista.

    After turning down the mouse sensitivity one notch, I am really enjoying this mouse. I dont notice any lag when I use it in or out of games. I have been playing combat arms for the past two days and my kill to death ratio stayed the exact same when I used a usb mouse and this bluetooth mouse. That shows it isnt hindering my playing ability at all (which I am decent at the game to begin with. I am nowhere near the best, but I had experience play counter strike before this so I came in with a little skill).
    As for size, I find it perfectly fine. I have pretty big hands but it seems to be comfortable for me even though I had to adjust the positioning of my hand.

    I really would recommend this mouse to anyone. I know gamers probably would shy away from a wireless mouse, but I honestly havent seen any problems with this in games. On top of all that, I am happy with the form factor. I think it is pretty comfortable. The only thing I do not like is the scroll button. Not because its not a smooth scroll, but because its kind of loud when scrolling. I actually like how it scrolls, just not how it sounds when it scrolls.
     
    flyinonice4, Oct 1, 2008
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