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    Need a fullsize, wireless mouse, at least one thumb button

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by G2K, Dec 25, 2009.

  1. G2K

    G2K Notebook Guru

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    Title basically says it all. I need a mouse that is full size (as in desktop mouse sized) and has at least 1 thumb button. It also needs to be wireless. Bluetooth would be awesome, but if it has to be RF, it needs one of those really small USB connectors - not the thumb drive sized ones. Also, this thing needs to be cheap. I'd say max $40. Thanks for any help!
     
    G2K, Dec 25, 2009
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ...Logitech springs to mind...
     
    DetlevCM, Dec 25, 2009
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    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    there's a great deal on a logitech g7 right now.

    order it from the logitech site here. then enter 'woot_g7logi' @ checkout. final price will be $39.99 shipped. ;)
     
    houstoned, Dec 25, 2009
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  4. Amnesiac

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    VX Nano?
    MX Revolution. Although the adapter may be too big.

    VX Revolution?
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 25, 2009
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  5. Alexrose1uk

    Alexrose1uk Music, Media, Game

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    I use the MX Revolution, got it cheap about 6 months back. Stopped charging properly recently, so they sent me an entirely new mouse and cradle! No major issues gaming or anything with it, and the software offers a fair element of control if I need it.
     
    Alexrose1uk, Dec 26, 2009
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  6. Amnesiac

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    True, but it's adapter may be too big for the OP.
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 26, 2009
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  7. G2K

    G2K Notebook Guru

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    So far all the mice posted have been really nice, but the problem is still the USB stick. I'm just looking for the little thing smaller than a fingernail, the kind that is basically half the size of the actual metal part of the USB stick. The only one with the was the VX Nano, but the actual mouse is too small for me.
     
    G2K, Dec 27, 2009
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  8. Amnesiac

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    Logitech 555B.

    That's Bluetooth, and it also has hyper scrolling.
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 27, 2009
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  9. G2K

    G2K Notebook Guru

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    Too pricey and it doesn't have a thumb button. It also doesn't look very comortable...
     
    G2K, Dec 29, 2009
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    I think in your initial post you are asking too much for a mouse. I don't think there are any bluetooth mice that fit your criteria of being good enough, let alone any mice that have the micro adapter.

    If I were you, I'd settle for the VX Nano, but by no means stop your search. You may just come across a mouse that fits your needs perfectly.
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 29, 2009
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  11. Dan333SP

    Dan333SP Notebook Consultant

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    The Performance MX is exactly what you're looking for, with 4 different thumb actuated buttons and the USB adapter is exactly the same as the VX Nano. It also can adjust DPI on the fly and it literally tracks on any surface other than a mirror, even normal glass. It's pricey though, I found mine for around $80 at Best Buy.
     
    Dan333SP, Dec 29, 2009
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  12. crayonyes

    crayonyes Custom Title! WooHoooo !!

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    crayonyes, Dec 29, 2009
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  13. Kinghong1970

    Kinghong1970 Notebook Deity

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    Performance MX is a very good option.. i use it myself... jsut one thing is that the battery life is tad short... <1 week?... but then again, i use it all day and game at nights...
     
    Kinghong1970, Dec 30, 2009
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  14. dellienware owner

    dellienware owner Notebook Evangelist

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    try logitech mx line of mice
     
    dellienware owner, Dec 30, 2009
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