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    will this mouse work for laptops

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by AspireBMX029, Dec 19, 2007.

  1. AspireBMX029

    AspireBMX029 Notebook Consultant

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    AspireBMX029, Dec 19, 2007
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    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    if your laptop has a usb 2 port, any usb mouse will work.

    this one happens to be a gaming mouse, designed for gaming.......not for laptop use. there are heaps of mice designed for laptops, that tend to be small and probably less power hungry.

    so to get to the point, what are you going to be doing with the mouse? playing games, or just normal everyday use.
     
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    pretty much any mouse out there that works for a desktop, will work for a laptop and vice versa. Just find one that is comfortable, wireless or wired and it will work with your laptop.
     
    surfasb, Dec 19, 2007
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    AspireBMX029 Notebook Consultant

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    well im a gamer and i hate mice when sometimes they delay when you move them.

    im open for suggestions
     
    AspireBMX029, Dec 19, 2007
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    g5 would be sweet then.

    just make sure that you liek the feel of it first.

    you might also want to check the razer diamondback/copperhead, the logitech g9, the microsoft habu and the microsoft sidewinder.

    just find something that feels comfortable as everyones hands are different.
     
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    does it take out the battery fast ?
     
    AspireBMX029, Dec 19, 2007
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    it will faster than a little laptop mouse, but will you be gaming without being connected to power??????
     
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    ill probably plug the comp in when it gets low so no biggy, ill always have a power outlet near by
     
    AspireBMX029, Dec 19, 2007
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    then get a nice gaming mouse that is comfortable :D
     
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    scooberdoober Penguins FTW!

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    I just got a G9, and I absolutely love it! :)
     
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    If you also look at Razer mice, I highly recommend the diamondback 3g.
    But yeah, go to a bestbuy or something and try them out first
     
    darkcond0, Dec 19, 2007
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    thanks a lot ill try that out
     
    AspireBMX029, Dec 20, 2007
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    Get the G5. It works. I have both the old version of the G5 with only 1 thumb button and the newer version that has 2 thumb buttons (the one in the link). They will work and the software is awesome. When I went to install the software for the mouse on the notebook, it noticed I had a touch pad and just installed the drivers for the mouse. Also the G5 has customizable weights. The software is fully customizable when it comes to games, which is nice compared to some mice I have tried and they have a nice feel to them.
     
    crow11ad, Dec 25, 2007
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    AspireBMX029 Notebook Consultant

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    i got the razer diamondback :p, i took a 45 min drive to my closes circut city just to get it :D
     
    AspireBMX029, Dec 26, 2007
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