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    Looking for a good bluetooth notebook mouse

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kabutar, Apr 30, 2008.

  1. kabutar

    kabutar Notebook Consultant

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    As the title says. :) I was looking at either the Dell 5 or 7 button mouse, a Microsoft mouse, or that Logitech bright blue contraption (the V470?) The Logi looks awesome but only seems to have 3 buttons... not sure how that will shape up in comparison to others - has anyone tried any/all of these and/or had any thoughts?

    Thanks :)
     
    kabutar, Apr 30, 2008
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  2. XPS1330

    XPS1330 Notebook Deity

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    The DELL 5 button is really nice. No reciever, compact, feel, and great battery life. But not for gaming :)(That's why I got a G5)
     
    XPS1330, Apr 30, 2008
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  3. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    +1 for Dell 5 button mouse

    Edit: Spelling FTL
     
    surfasb, Apr 30, 2008
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    SouthPaw42 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Over last 4 years I haven't found an inexpensive full size bluetooth mouse.

    I have used a Kensington Bluetooth Pilot Mouse for last 4 years it has worked fine but would go through 2 AA every 2 weeks. It would collect every little nasty thing in the rubber side pads. Recently it started to die. I have replaced with the Microsoft mouse below.
    Kensington Bluetooth Pilot Mouse $56.00 LINK

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    My only problem is that the scroll wheel is smooth movement the is no click feel for every 16th turn. Beyond that it is perfect. Many people say you have to use the dongle but mine works fine with internal bluetooth on T61P.
    Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 $74.99 LINK

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    FYI: Neither mouse has a passcode for Bluetooth connection so is you will have of same model 2 in proximity there can be problems.
     
    SouthPaw42, Apr 30, 2008
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  5. kabutar

    kabutar Notebook Consultant

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    Wasn't planning to use it for gaming (have an m1330 lol) but thanks. I was leaning towards the Dell mouse lol. :)

    Actually - one more question. What model number is the Dell travel mouse? The only one I can see is FW448... but can't seem to find it anywhere except on Dell's site. On ebay I see DH421, but I'm getting the impression that's a fullsize mouse?
     
    kabutar, Apr 30, 2008
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  6. Batman_360

    Batman_360 Notebook Consultant

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    The Razer Pro|Click Mobile mouse is also quite nice. Like the Logitech mouse, it only has 3 buttons. However, it is very small, quite stylish, and amazingly well-finished (the granulated texture will never rub off). It is offered in red, pink, white and black (I have the black to go with my black ASUS G1S-A1 and Shinza Zeroshock III black sleeve). It's Bluetooth 2.0 and has no passkey either. The reception is quite nice on mine - worse than a corded mouse, obviously, but better than my family computer's Logitech USB wireless laser mouse.

    It's only $47 online.
     
    Batman_360, May 1, 2008
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  7. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Cin', May 1, 2008
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