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    Portable Bluetooth Mouse

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by arlab, Mar 18, 2009.

  1. arlab

    arlab Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi.
    I'm looking for a lightweight (2 AA batteries is unthinkable), portable, small, dark colored Bluetooth mouse.

    VX Nano would be perfect, but it isn't Bluetooth. And I already have a Thinkpad Bluetooth Mouse... Logitech's V470 Bluetooth mouse needs 2 AA batteries, so it's as heavy as the Thinkpad Bluetooth mouse.

    Anyone knows good ones?
     
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  2. Brawn

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    Brawn, Mar 18, 2009
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  3. arlab

    arlab Notebook Evangelist

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    Is the Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 a good mouse?
    It has too many colors, but if it has a good battery life and functions well without a dongle, I may give it a try...
    I'll also have alook at the Vaio.
     
    arlab, Mar 18, 2009
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  4. CrazyTasty

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    Kensington makes some nice BT mice. I am partial to the SlimBlade Trackball although it does take 2 AA batteries. I don't quite understand why that is a problem, because it is still smaller than the VX Nano and the heavier weight is actually quite nice. This gives it a more solid feel and makes it more precise.
     
    CrazyTasty, Mar 18, 2009
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  5. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I have a Vaio Bluetooth Mouse (VGP-BMS33) - 2 AA batteries...

    I mean, I carry it around and haven't got a problem with it, but the OP doesn't seem to want it...
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 18, 2009
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  6. Primes

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    newegg has the microsoft bluetooth 5000 mouse for $32+ship. It uses 2 AAA batteries. I bought one a few months ago and its been working fine. no software to install unless you want to use the side "thumb button", then you'll need to install the ms mouse software.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826105238
     
    Primes, Mar 18, 2009
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  7. Cin'

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    Its an awesome mouse! I have it... :D

    You can also get it at amazon.com for $34 right now including shipping :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 18, 2009
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  8. tdc02

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    This is a good bluetooth mouse. Also check Frys.com and see what they have it listed for. I got mind from fry's and pay only $29 with a rebate.
     
    tdc02, Mar 18, 2009
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    i wish logitech made a bluetooth ver of the nano vx, nothing else they offer comes close!
     
    moose, Mar 19, 2009
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  11. arlab

    arlab Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm inclined to the Microsoft Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000.
    Anyone knows if it is good? Is the battery life much worse than the Microsoft 5000?
     
    arlab, Mar 20, 2009
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  12. KonKet

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    I bought MS Bluetooth 5000 for $20 awhile back at Circuit City.
    It's the best laptop mouse I've ever owned. It saves up my USB ports.
    Just remember to turn off the power button when you're done.
     
    KonKet, Mar 21, 2009
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    Another vote for the MS bluetooth 5000.

    I only wish it had a forward button, but I can live without it. Also proves all laptops should come with bluetooth standard, not having to deal with a dongle is AWESOME, reason why I dumped the VX Nano for this.
     
    BamAlmighty, Mar 21, 2009
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  14. Brawn

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    the two main advantages of an rf (wireless) mouse vs a bluetooth mouse is that data exchange via wireless receiver uses a lot less battery life than data exchange via a bluetooth adapter does, on top of that, with a wireless receiver, you can turn off the bluetooth.. which saves even more energy.. the second advantage is that you can plug it into any computer you want

    once laptop battery life gets long enough (or once bluetooth uses less energy than wireless).. and all computers have bluetooth standard, and bluetooth mice start adding functions that the VX Nano and other wireless mice have (such as extra programmable buttons and frictionless/microgear scrolling), then bluetooth will be superior
     
    Brawn, Mar 21, 2009
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  15. Nictrolis

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    Has anyone tried the Razer Pro click mobile? It's bluetooth, and I've liked the Razer gaming mice... Anybody have some hands on experience? Thanks!
     
    Nictrolis, Apr 13, 2009
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  16. Panda_Bear

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    whatever you do, do not get the Radtech BT600 mouse...

    it is absolutly horrendous. i bought it for the design, but the functionality is effing terrible.

    I just recently got it and mouse button one is broken, the side buttons take A LOT of force to press and so does the mouse 3 button.

    looks like i'll have to return the POS and go for the reliable MS 5000 instead. ^_^
     
    Panda_Bear, Apr 13, 2009
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