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    What is the best bluetooth mouse?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by thnksfrthmmrs, Oct 8, 2007.

  1. thnksfrthmmrs

    thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm thinking of buying a Macbook, and I'm in need of a new mouse. I want to take advantage of the fact that the Macbook has bluetooth, and I want your opinion on bluetooth mice....
    1) Are they any better/worse than a wireless USB mouse?
    2) What bluetooth mouse do you recommend?
    3) Do you recommend the Might Mouse? It's kind of expensive IMO, and I heard the scroll ball is delicate.
     
  2. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    1) Some say that Bluetooth mice drain the battery quicker...as for response and such I don't think there's a noticeable difference.

    2) The Logitech V270 isn't bad...

    3) No, I don't recommend the Mighty Mouse. The scrollball does break easily, and the Mighty Mouse in general isn't a great product when you have veterans such as Logitech that make fantastic mice.
     
  3. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    I wanted a bluetooth one too but it was just too expensive. I finally want for a standard logitech wireless one, but it has a "micro" adapter, that goes directly into the mouse when not needed
     
  4. RovingCalypso

    RovingCalypso Notebook Consultant

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    There's also this Mogo Mouse, which doubles as a media remote and fits in the express card slot.
     
  5. lua

    lua Notebook Consultant

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    i am using microsoft wireless notebook presenter mouse 8000. bluetooth. laser pointer (useful during presentation). remote control pad (presentation slide / volume control).

    battery life is decent. but i am using rechargeable battery (leftover from a old sony digital camera).
     
  6. tphilly1984

    tphilly1984 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the Microsoft wireless laser mouse 8000 and it is larger and more comfortable than the presenter but it doesnt have the laser pointer or control pad on it. Very good mouse though, comes with a charger stand and a free rechargeable battery. I can't fault it.
     
  7. jmoore

    jmoore Notebook Enthusiast

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    V270 ftw. it works awesome.
     
  8. thnksfrthmmrs

    thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't understand why a few people here recommend the V270. The V470 is also bluetooth and has laser tracking instead of the optical thing. It also has the same price... :confused:
     
  9. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well, if you prefer the V470, go for it! I just personally don't really enjoy the bubbly colour look of the V470 :D.
     
  10. Undacovabrotha10

    Undacovabrotha10 Notebook Evangelist

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    These seem to be the at the top of the list when it comes to bluetooth mice, the list is in no specific order

    Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000
    Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000
    Wireless Laser Mouse 8000
    Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000
    Logitech V470
     
  11. Ninthwonder

    Ninthwonder Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use the Dell Bluetooth Mouse and it works great for me... doesn't seem to drain the battery any faster than other mice
     
  12. thnksfrthmmrs

    thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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    I've read somewhere to be specific here...
    http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/09/24/logitech.v470.review/
    that bluetooth mouse tend to lag when you leave it alone for a couple of minutes and come back to it. Is it really that bad, and is that the reason there's only a few bluetooth mouse out there?
     
  13. lua

    lua Notebook Consultant

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    the lag is because of the power saving feature of the bluetooth mouse to conserve battery, and generally not that bad. on my microsoft presenter 8000, it's only last 1-2 seconds, after i start moving the mouse around a bit.
     
  14. reeper

    reeper Notebook Enthusiast

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    i use a logiix traveler its good for surfing, but for games it makes my hand sore. The mouse itself is pretty small and comes with rechargable batteries, and the life is good in my opinion.

    http://logiix.net/traveler.htm <- im pretty sure this is the official price

    you probably can find it for $45-$70, depending on where you live and what stores you have near you.
     
  15. thnksfrthmmrs

    thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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    Even though the lag is like 1-2 seconds does it bother you in any way? Also, is it possible to turn the power saving feature off?
     
  16. Neoguri

    Neoguri Notebook Consultant

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    I like my overpriced Sony bluetooth mouse. :)
     
  17. theZoid

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    I also really like the V270....been using it for over a year...great raton :D
     
  18. lua

    lua Notebook Consultant

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    i have not done any detail observation, but it usually takes more than 2-3 minutes after you have left the mouse alone before it goes into power saving. i don't see this as a problem.

    no option to turn off the feature.
     
  19. imzomnia

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    I recommend V470. It got a good battery life.
     
  20. j-dogg

    j-dogg Notebook Evangelist

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    i have the Microsoft 8000 (non presenter one) its amazing it feels so perfect in my hand since its full size it has the thumb buttons (i use mine to go back on web pages) but you can set the buttons to do different things in different programs which is nice. it comes with a cradle and 2 rechargeable, but you can throw in regular batteries if you don't have an outlet. it blinks red when the batteries are dying. it comes with a donge but if you have internal bluetooth you don't need it. i have yet to experience any lag when waking up from sleep. the mouse goes for around 80 us, i bought mine used off ebay for 20 amazing deal and it was in mint condition check ebay.