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    Need a mouse/trackball, preferably wireless.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by gohmifune, Nov 17, 2007.

  1. gohmifune

    gohmifune Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was looking for trackball, specifically the Logitech Cordless Trackman Optical, but I saw a picture of the receiver, and it seemed far too large for what is a semi-stationary notebook. I just need something I can carry around the house. I plan on doing a moderate amount of gaming soon and have BT, so would I be safe in assuming that the Logitech VX Revolution is a safe bet. I'm concerned about the vulnerability of the dongle/port more than anything else really.
     
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    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    The VX Revolution isn't a bluetooth mouse and the receiver is about the size of a small USB memory stick.
     
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    What's the receiver like on the MX revolution, is it a stationary receiver, or a dongle?
     
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    As mentioned above, the receiver for the MX Revolution is basically the same as a USB memory stick. But, it has a separate charger for the mouse. This is not connected to the computer in any way.

    If you are really concerned about the receiver, then get either a bluetooth mouse (if the laptop already has bluetooth), or a Logitech VX Nano. The receiver for the VX Nano sticks out of the USB by about 5mm.
     
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    It's good to know that both the VX and MX have dongle like receivers. That makes things easier. I'll probably get one of those as I think the Nano, while having an awesome receiver, looks incredibly tiny for my hands. Thanks everyone.
     
    gohmifune, Nov 19, 2007
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