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    Mouse Recommendation

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by bryneb, Aug 1, 2012.

  1. bryneb

    bryneb Notebook Consultant

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    I'm looking for a mouse like the Arc. Something that can fold flat but has a back button on it. I've gotten so used to having a back button on mice I don't think I can live without it. lol
    Would be nice if it was bluetooth so I don't need to use up a USB slot for a transmitter.

    Thanks for any help.
     
    bryneb, Aug 1, 2012
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  2. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    So, just out of curiosity, what is stopping you from just getting a Microsoft Arc mouse?
     
    kent1146, Aug 2, 2012
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  3. hydra

    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    The MS 5000. Works great, back button, no dongle to loose on the road. Cons? Eats batteries, mine has a balky on-off switch on the bottom. 2 years old and still roaming ;)

    Microsoft 5000 Mouse by Office Depot
     
    hydra, Aug 2, 2012
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  4. bryneb

    bryneb Notebook Consultant

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    The flat one doesn't have a back button to my knowledge.
    Guess I should specify that it is the ARC Touch that I'm talking about.
     
    bryneb, Aug 2, 2012
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    oinkmooblah Notebook Consultant

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    Just get the Arc Touch. I have one, and the portability is just ridiculously awesome. It's also a conversation-starter and just a well-designed mouse (ergonomics could be better, but they're good enough). Web browsers all have extensions for mouse gestures for things like back, forward, refresh, open in new tab, etc. I use Opera, which even has them built-in. All you do is hold down the right mouse button and swipe left.

    It sounds like much more of a hassle than just pressing a button, but somehow, it just feels a lot more satisfying. XD I guess it kind of seems as though you're manually flipping the webpage back, rather than commanding the computer to do it. :) It's a much humanized experience if you try and incorporate mouse gestures into your browsing. I would honestly die without a gesture for opening a link in a background tab. @_@
     
    oinkmooblah, Aug 3, 2012
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  6. bryneb

    bryneb Notebook Consultant

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    That's good to know, I'll go pick one up tonight. I just noticed that they were $10 off, go figure, that ended yesterday. lol
     
    bryneb, Aug 3, 2012
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    daver160 Notebook Deity

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    Similarly, and faster, is to hold the right mouse button down and then click the left. If play computer games at all, this almost comes naturally to you.
     
    daver160, Aug 3, 2012
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  8. Tlukowski

    Tlukowski Notebook Enthusiast

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    Speaking from recent experience, I've really been liking the Razer Orochi. It has forward, back, and two additional buttons on the right side for on the fly sensitivity adjustments. It also gives you the option to use its Bluetooth 2wireless mode, or connect via a USB cable which plugs in seamlessly. It's not for everyone, it's geared toward mobile gamers with its small size and high dpi precision.The price can be a little steep for a mouse. For me, the mouse is a win. Pair it up with a Razer Kabuto, it's a great mat that doubles as a screen saver too.
     
    Tlukowski, Aug 4, 2012
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