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    Top Bluetooth Mice

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Hahutzy, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. Hahutzy

    Hahutzy Notebook Deity

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    Right now, I see 5 of them:

    Dell Bluetooth Mouse
    Microsoft Presenter 8000 for Bluetooth
    Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer for Bluetooth
    Logitech MX900
    Logitech MX1000 for Bluetooth (from MX5000 bundle)

    Anyone know enough to compare wake up times, accuracy, battery life, etc?
     
  2. thnksfrthmmrs

    thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't forget Logitech V470. That's an excellent BT mouse I've heard.
     
  3. geauxtigers

    geauxtigers Notebook Consultant

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    Is there any place that sells the Logitech MX1000 separately anymore? (no bundle)
     
  4. DeusEx

    DeusEx Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah anyone knows one ? i swear id kill santa for this.
     
  5. geauxtigers

    geauxtigers Notebook Consultant

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    :eek:

    I haven't found it new yet, only found it used. This seems to be the perfect full size bluetooth mouse too. :(
     
  6. DeusEx

    DeusEx Notebook Evangelist

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    dont you love logitch sales policies ? the good products they sell in bundles so i would be forced to buy a damn keyboard i dont need if i want a bluetooth mouse.
     
  7. Hahutzy

    Hahutzy Notebook Deity

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    The BT version has only ever been sold in a bundle I believe... I've only seen MX1000 BT sold seperately in the trade forum here and on ebay.
     
  8. Patrick Y.

    Patrick Y. Go Newbs! NBR Reviewer

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    Is there a good bluetooth mouse between $20-$30?
     
  9. geauxtigers

    geauxtigers Notebook Consultant

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    I think this is the best Bluetooth mouse at the cheapest price. Are you looking for a laptop (small) or a normal desktop size mouse?
     
  10. mlkok98

    mlkok98 Notebook Guru

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    The Dell BT Mouse is not good. It has a tendency to miss signals. Also, when the machine goes out of standby, it cannot detect the mouse, forcing a reboot. Maybe this happens to all BT mice.
    I still prefer a wired mouse.
     
  11. kylera

    kylera Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah...about that...before I invest in a Bluetooth mouse, I want to know whether it's a known case where standby modes kill Bluetooth connections so easily.
     
  12. isumaru

    isumaru Notebook Guru

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    i saw one by targus on compusa.com that do not need to recharge the batery, it automaticaly recharges when you use it, this is the best BT mouse in my opinion!
     
  13. SkylineGTR

    SkylineGTR Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Logitech V270. It's awesome! It's not too flashy. It's not one of those super tiny ones either, and it's not a brick. It comes with a little neoprene zipper case that the perfect size for the mouse. I love that it only takes two AA batteries. It seemed like it was forever before I had to replace them.
     
  14. Hahutzy

    Hahutzy Notebook Deity

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    I'm mainly looking for bluetooth mice with programmable buttons, that why I have not mentioned the standard 3-button mice.
     
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    Nightfallspy Notebook Enthusiast

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    pitz Notebook Deity

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    I have a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer for Bluetooth mouse. Works like a charm with my Dell's built-in Bluetooth, even after suspend/resume. Takes maybe a second to 'wake up' once its not been used for a while. Rechargeable 2100mAh NiMH batteries last about 2 weeks, much of which, probably is related to self-discharging of the batteries themselves.

    You can buy 'em for ~$25-$30. Got mine as part of a kit with a MS BT keyboard for $50.

    [​IMG]
     
  17. optomos

    optomos Notebook Evangelist

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    The Mogo bluetooth mouse is unique :)
     
  18. Sudac

    Sudac Notebook Enthusiast

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    It is unique...but it is ergonomic horror! :D
    I will stick to my blue Logitech V470, IMO best BT mice for notebook!

    Just pair it at first time and it will be ready to use for all the time.
    Also it uses AA batteries which can give you longer time than AAA batteries most of notebook mouses use.
    V470 is a much better upgrade of V270. It's easier to connect with my built-in bluetooth receiver compared with V270.
    You can also make it work without installing the logitech software.

    [​IMG]
     
  19. SkylineGTR

    SkylineGTR Notebook Enthusiast

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    It looks like it. I can't really tell how big that one is since it's a picture, although I can still usually tell if it's a tiny one.
     
  20. Sudac

    Sudac Notebook Enthusiast

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    GE Wired Optical Mouse is regular-sized wired PS2 mouse, so it can't be used with notebook.
    Logitech V270 is smaller, but it's not so good as V470, by the same price.
    I tried them bouth and I choose V470.
    And I paid it less than 10 USD, don't ask me how! :D
     
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  21. Sudac

    Sudac Notebook Enthusiast

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    @ Nightfallspy - V270 is small mice, like most of notebook mice are, so better choice for you is Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer for Bluetooth or Logitech MX900 Bluetooth Optical Mouse...
     
  22. Nightfallspy

    Nightfallspy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Those two mice I cant find anywhere, how is the v270 compared to the v470 in size, I dont have huge hands but I don't like tiny things the only reason Id rather the v270 is because I can buy it directly with my vostro.
     
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    I was tempted to get the Mogo or similar, but will it work with a Dell 1330? I think a 1330 doesn't have the regular PC Card slot that this needs, correct?
     
  25. Hahutzy

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    Not a lot of mention of MX1000 BT's performance... Anyone care to share how it performs? Its wireless counter part is an excellent mouse, so what can we expect from the BT version?
     
  26. DynamicZ

    DynamicZ Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got the MS Laser 8000 (Bluetooth) a week ago and I love it. Finally a full size mouse for my full size hand. I was using MS Bluetooth Notebook 5000 and Notebook Presenter 8000 before I got this and it was quite annoying tapping the table instead of the buttons. I also like the added functionality of the extra buttons and smooth (quiet) scroll wheel. Give it a try.

    [​IMG]