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    Non-gimmicky Bluetooth mouse

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Sentient, May 31, 2009.

  1. Sentient

    Sentient Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm shopping for a Bluetooth mouse, and I'm very upset with the selection.

    I have used this mouse for about 10 years, and despite its simplicity and cheapish construction, I've yet to find anything more reliable or comfortable. I tried out the Microsoft notebook mouse, but it was too small and my hand started hurting after 5 minutes. I didn't like the grooved buttons either. Browsing the Bluetooth section of Newegg is a little boggling to me; almost every mouse listed there has some sort of gimmick attached.

    What I'm looking for:
    - Full sized mouse, not "notebook sized"
    - Buttons without grooves
    - Textured mouse wheel that clicks every increment instead of spinning smoothly
    - Thumb and pinky button
    - No other gimmicks or crazy "ergonomic" designs

    It seems like a simple request, but I've exhausted my search know-how :confused:. Does anything out there meet my needs?
     
    Sentient, May 31, 2009
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  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey there!

    Here is a full page from amazon.com for you to peruse.

    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=bluetooth+mouse

    MX Revolution might be a good choice, also.
    http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Revo...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1243825442&sr=8-1

    And, on that page is the Microsoft Presenter 8000 (first link)..you may want to check.

    MX 1000 (older, may work)?
    http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-1000...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1243825857&sr=1-1

    This is the VX Nano (has a tiny receiver..and a very popular mouse) :D
    http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Cord...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1243826012&sr=1-1


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 31, 2009
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  3. Sentient

    Sentient Notebook Enthusiast

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    I went through most of it :(.

    MX Revolution might be a good choice, also.
    http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Revo...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1243825442&sr=8-1
    I dislike the strange shake and the side wheels.

    The wheel doesn't look textured.

    Nano size.


    I was turned off by the Microsoft Presenter 8000 at first by the price, but it seems I can get it other places cheaper. I also thought that it could only be charged with the pad, but apparently it can take a battery too. I'll give it a try :).
     
    Sentient, May 31, 2009
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Just wanted to give you some choices..of what was out there! ;)

    The Presenter is a nice full size mouse..It may work for you, and you can prob's get it for cheaper! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 31, 2009
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    the mx revolution is a great mouse and best buy has it for only $50 right now.
     
    houstoned, Jun 1, 2009
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