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    are most wireless optical mice bluetooth?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by theorist, Oct 5, 2007.

  1. theorist

    theorist Notebook Consultant

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    hi. i have THREE microsoft wireless mice, the small ones i think 3000 and 5000 series. the thing that i don't understand is that i don't see where it says "bluetooth" but i do have this usb receiver... but i don't think it's Infrared since it's not in line of sight.

    does anyone know what technology are they using that communicates my mouse to the receiver?
     
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    I'm not familiar with those mice, but it's probably RF wireless. Right now bluetooth mice are a small minority out of all wireless mice.
     
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    THANKS! that was the answer i was looking for. thanks more for the link.
     
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