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    good all around mouse for notebook

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by lappypappy, Mar 10, 2006.

  1. lappypappy

    lappypappy Notebook Geek

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    I have been reading up here on bluetooth/usb wirelss mouses and to be honest, I don't really see the need for a wireless that needs batteries or a charger...seems a mouse is easy to plug in when needed and the wire isn't really in the way....so what would be a good compact choice for travel?
     
    lappypappy, Mar 10, 2006
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    barks Notebook Geek

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    I like the Razor's. I have the Copperhead myself. 2,000 dpi---precise action.
     
    barks, Mar 10, 2006
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    4W4K3 Notebook Evangelist

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    Optical of course. A standard Microsoft optical USB mouse with 2-buttons and scrollwheel will run you $15 or so. I've had mine...sheesh...5 years or more? Still running. AND I painted it and took it apart numerous times.
     
    4W4K3, Mar 10, 2006
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  4. lappypappy

    lappypappy Notebook Geek

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    Sounds good....but since it is 5 years old and been painted, I'll give 12.50 for it... :)
     
    lappypappy, Mar 10, 2006
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    mikeybc Notebook Consultant

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    I have the Microsoft Intellimouse Optical USB that has the second set of buttons on the side for the forward and back buttons of a web page, makes surfing so much faster, it was 35 bucks CDN.
     
    mikeybc, Mar 11, 2006
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    Cheap Logitech corded optical here. I like the way it tracks on the couch.
     
    olyteddy, Mar 12, 2006
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    dagamer34 Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Logitech Cordless Mini Mouse is great for notebooks with a very small profile. Personally, I would never get a Microsoft mouse as it has ****py software to go with it (you can't even reassign the left and right tilt-functions on their "tilt-wheel"!!!).

    Got mine for $30 and have never looked back from my ****py Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0
     
    dagamer34, Mar 13, 2006
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    r1ckchard Notebook Guru

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    r1ckchard, Mar 13, 2006
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    CyberGhost Notebook Evangelist

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    dare I say Logitech V400? :D
     
    CyberGhost, Mar 14, 2006
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    granto Newbie

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    I purchased a Logitech V270 about a month ago and I love it!

    When I'm working on my lap, I use the surface to the right side of the touchpad to place the mouse. This only works because 90% of my work uses the mouse, I only use the keyboard to input numbers.
     
    granto, Mar 14, 2006
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