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    You're sending me mixed signals! (Bluetooth Mouse)

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by RexEscape, Feb 8, 2009.

  1. RexEscape

    RexEscape Notebook Enthusiast

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    At home. HP Bluetooth Laser Mobile Mouse* paired with my Sony VAIO SR**. Everything is fine. The cursor glides smooth across the screen as I slide my HP BT mouse across the mouse pad.

    At a conventional center, New Orleans Morial Convention Center. Same setup. The mouse skips a few dpi across the screen as I slide my HP BT mouse across the same mouse pad.

    At home again***. Back from my travels. The cursor glides smooth again.

    Have you ever had this problem? I checked how many Bluetooth enabled devices were present at the convention center. TONS! Do you think it's caused by leaky Bluetooth signals? What are you experiences?

    (*HP Bluetooth Laser Mobile Mouse FR1655AA#ABA)
    (**Sony VAIO SR240J)
    (***Ahhh, back in my own bed!)
     
    RexEscape, Feb 8, 2009
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  2. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    If I remember correctly, Bluetooth uses the 2.4Ghz frequency and can get interference from other devices using this frequency. I know that RF devices can have this happen as well. I have never personally experienced this since I have never been in a setting with so many Bluetooth devices.
     
    The Fire Snake, Feb 8, 2009
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Most likely interference.

    Your BT might be snoozing or something when on battery power.
     
    flipfire, Feb 8, 2009
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  4. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Other bluetooth devices and even wi-fi can mess up a signal. The worst thing is usually being close to an access point.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Feb 9, 2009
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