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    Mouse recommendations for the 5760

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Jason Spaceman, Jul 27, 2006.

  1. Jason Spaceman

    Jason Spaceman Notebook Guru

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    I'm thinking of getting an external mouse to use with my 5760. But I'm not sure what to get. Should I get a bluetooth mouse to take advantage of my 5760's built in bluetooth card? Or should I get a wireless non-bluetooth mouse? Or should I avoid wireless altogether and go for a USB mouse?

    I've read, in the past, that gamers should avoid wireless mice because they aren't as responsive as wired mice; but perhaps that has changed with advances in technology. I'm not a heavy gamer, but I do play the odd FPS game (Soldier of Fortune 2, Medal of Honor mainly).

    I take it that laser mice are the way to go? Also, with regards to bluetooth, are most bluetooth mice v. 2.0 now? I take it they won't work with the 5760's v. 1.2 bluetooth module then? Or are there some bluetooth 1.2 mice on the market? And will a bluetooth mouse cause interference with my wireless-g network card (I think they both use the 2.4GHz spectrum)?
     
  2. INEEDMONEY

    INEEDMONEY Homicidal Teddy Bear

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    Welll...I don't mind a corded mouse at all personally. I don't want to have to recharge batteries or buy new ones. I haven't used a wireless mouse in some time, but I know they weren't that great. I just bought a new corded laser mouse yesterday. Works great. I'm actually more excited about that then my new laptop (its just so cool lol). Cords don't get in the way. Just keep the wrapped up. But I don't see the difference between optical and laser. I just found this morning there was a difference and that I had a laser :eek:
     
  3. Nahirk

    Nahirk Notebook Guru

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    well i have a G5 mouse and had a mx700 before that. I have never experienced any lag with the mx700 and the only reason i got a G5 was that my sis stole the mx700 lol. I dont find anything wrong with cordless