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    Recommend Me A Bluetooth Mouse

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Pigbristle, Nov 29, 2009.

  1. Pigbristle

    Pigbristle Newbie

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    Hi, I just got myself a Inspiron 1750 with windows 7 on it.
    Could anybody out there recommend me a Bluetooth mouse that will work straight out of the box?

    And if possible, which bluetooth driver they are using with it?

    Cheers ;)
     
    Pigbristle, Nov 29, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Going to move to accessories as I think you'll get a better response.
     
    Commander Wolf, Nov 30, 2009
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  3. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    I use Dell's very own 5 button Travel Mouse. It was a $20 option and probably can be found on Ebay for just as much.
     
    surfasb, Nov 30, 2009
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  4. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Seconded. Also, the Razer Orochi.
     
    Mastershroom, Nov 30, 2009
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  5. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    Kensington Slimblade :cool:
     
    ahl395, Nov 30, 2009
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  6. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey!
    Here are a few (Links attached) :)

    Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000

    Logitech Bluetooth Mouse M555b

    Logitech V470 Bluetooth Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks

    Bluetooth 5-Button Travel Mouse - Matte Black - $14.99
    ^^I gave you the link to a whole page of them. They are mostly on sale for $14.99 right now (Reg. Price $29.99)..Which, is a really good deal. However, shipping is $8.99.

    So, with Bing Cashback at 20% its still a good deal. Shipping at $49 + is free. So if you were to get 2 of them, or 1 with something else, it makes it worth the purchase! :)

    I have the Microsoft BT 5000, the Logitech M555B, and the Dell 5 Button Travel Mouse..all are as equally good! :)

    Cin...
     
    Cin', Nov 30, 2009
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  7. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I've got a Vaio Bluetooth Mouse for my Vaio...

    With respect to drivers:
    Windows should find its own :)
     
    DetlevCM, Nov 30, 2009
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  8. grbac

    grbac Notebook Deity

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    grbac, Nov 30, 2009
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  9. Stevenson140

    Stevenson140 Notebook Geek

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    Depends on how much you want to spend, but I recommend the Razer Orochi as well. Awesome mouse and have one myself.
     
    Stevenson140, Nov 30, 2009
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  10. Pigbristle

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    Thanks for all your help, I decided to go for the 5 button travel mouse.

    cheers :)
     
    Pigbristle, Nov 30, 2009
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  11. Simpler=Better

    Simpler=Better Notebook Consultant

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    I have owned both the full-size and travel-size Dell 5 button mice.
    The travel size is surprisingly more comfortable for gaming-the mouse 4&5 buttons are easier to reach.

    Good choice! If you use Energizer Lithiums to power it you will be amazed at the runtime ($1/cell when you buy at Costco, etc.)
     
    Simpler=Better, Nov 30, 2009
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  12. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Lithium batteries - if you can get them - would be much better than NiMH (Niuckel Metal Hybrid) batteries as you wouldn't need to drain them to completely recharge them.

    (If you do not drain NiMH batteries completely they wear out quicker)
     
    DetlevCM, Nov 30, 2009
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  13. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Did you end up getting the deal at Dell for $14.99, purchasing 2 basically at $30 get's you Free Shipping & Bing 20% Cashback?? ;) Nice deal!


    Cin...
     
    Cin', Nov 30, 2009
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  14. BaldwinHillsTrojan

    BaldwinHillsTrojan Notebook Evangelist

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    wuts dee advantage of a B-tooth mouse versez USB anyway? One more USB free? Can B-tooth run a headset at da same time as a mouse?
     
    BaldwinHillsTrojan, Dec 1, 2009
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  15. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Can you speak proper English and not miss out letters and misspell words on purpose? Thank you.

    The key advantage of a bluetooth mouse is a free USB port.
    I believe people have run multiple bluetooth devices - but its a bandwidth question in the end.
     
    DetlevCM, Dec 1, 2009
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  16. surfasb

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    You can easily run bluetooth headphones and mouse at the same time. I can do it right now if I wanted to.
     
    surfasb, Dec 1, 2009
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