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    Recs for a good, optical, wireless mouse?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by inkyquills, Jul 7, 2005.

  1. inkyquills

    inkyquills Notebook Consultant

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    My old Sony travel mouse is beginning to feel sluggish in its response and speed. Can you guys recommend to me a good travel sized mouse that is wireless and does not require a mouse-ball (optical). Thanks.
     
    inkyquills, Jul 7, 2005
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  2. asmdev

    asmdev Notebook Enthusiast

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    Logitech® V500 Cordless Notebook Mouse, if you can deal with the scroll button in the middle. Very annoying behaviour :confused: so I use it rarely, though my large fingers always hit it.
    Mouse is small, works well on the top of my 17" laptop - square corner under the keyboard and right from the touchpad.
    I'm not a gamer but I do play U2004 & Warcraft with it.
     
    asmdev, Jul 8, 2005
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  3. wontstop985

    wontstop985 Newbie

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    love my logitech v500 :D
     
    wontstop985, Jul 29, 2005
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  4. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I tried the v500, and unfortunately, it looks sleek and very sexy, I couldn't conform to it..

    I got the v200 for free, and it's doing ok. Not gonna complain about it's enormous hump at the end...

    I'm gonna get a mx700, but thats for a desktop use :D
     
    coriolis, Jul 29, 2005
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  5. beta

    beta Notebook Enthusiast

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    The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse is the best bang for the buck!

    I'm using one now and its even more comfortable than my desktop mouse (MS Optical Intelimouse Explorer). It only takes one cheap AA battery, as compared to two AAAs for the Logitech wireless mice. The USB wireless transmitter can fit under the mouse for transport. A must have for power travellers.

    The best part is's plug n play. It doesn't even come with a CD! Just plug it in and your ready to go.

    Highly recommended!!
     
    beta, Jul 29, 2005
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    ARB Notebook Geek

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    I'll second the Microsoft Wireless Mouse, I really like mine.
     
    ARB, Jul 29, 2005
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  7. Cman

    Cman Notebook Consultant

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    And another happy user of this product makes 3!!!!! :)

    Tony

    edit: there was a review of the microsoft mouse mentioned here not too long ago, not sure where it is in this MB maybe someone can chime as to the whereabouts.
     
    Cman, Jul 30, 2005
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  8. Tomas

    Tomas Notebook Consultant

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    I also use the Microsoft notebook optical wireless mouse, and i don't know if your right or left handed but this is the most comfortable mouse i've found for south paws.
     
    Tomas, Aug 2, 2005
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