wireless or corded

yeah right now the logitech v200 can be had for ~25 bucks after rebate.. just bought myself another blue one for backup..

when using laptop at home, i prefer my mx518. but when on the road, or meeting clients, a cordless setup just seems more streamline and appears more professional. not having to worry about the fu*kin mouse cord accidentally knocking down coffee cups or getting trapped between documents is a plus in my book

 

Logitech G7 here--nice little performance boost in gaming and the convenience of wireless + recharchable batteries!

Edit: Price is a minus though

 

Logitech optical corded mouse that cost $15 at Walmart. I probably should have gotten a more expensive one, sometimes the cursor will move when I'm not touching the mouse or go to the top left hand corner of the screen at a random time. This doesn't happen too often, but an older logitech my parents have doesn't do this at all, they got it for $30, so I'm thinking it's quality.

 

I have a corded G5 mouse. I just don't wanna have to worry about the battery.

 

I prefer corded, dont have to deal with batterys or crap.

 

i'm using the combo one, i have many MiNH battery (AA and AAA)for backup. Once the battery is gone, they can be replaced instantly.

 

Just picked up a new Logitech V500. It's a dual laser pocket mouse with a USB 2.4GHz reciever that slides right into the body of the mouse. It's really compact and the dual laser is really great, it tracks over all sort of material (futon, bedsheers, carpet,...) I hate wires.

 

Is there any Bluetooth mouse that will game good? I tried a Microsoft Intelmouse for Bluetooth and while it was a nice feel and alot of buttons it's precision felt miles off.

 

The Logitech v200 couldnt be anymore easier. You dont even need the CD's that come with the mouse to use with. Just plug the receiver in the USB port and it works immediately. Supposedly the v200 lasts one year on batteries that are given to you in the package. Is this true or no?

 

I recieved my logitech mx610 earlier this week, and I couldn't be happier with it. There is no lag in video games, I've used it for WoW, CS:S, and BF2. It's been spot on every time. I do have two minor complaints though. The mouse takes a little while to turn back on after it goes into suspend. It's not that big a deal though, because it only turns off after about 5 minutes or so. So it doesn't really effect game performance, becuase how often while playing games do you not use your mouse for 5 minutes? The second issue is the email and IM buttons only work with outlook and windows messenger, and you can't re-map them. I knew about this before I got the mouse, so it obviously wasn't a deal breaker for me. But it still would have been nice to work with AIM, which is probably the most popular messenging service out there. Barring that, I wish they had been re-mappable, as two extra buttons on the mouse in some games would have been great.

 

My only wireless mouse expirience is the Apple BT mouse which honetly sucked, it was too laggy and I couldnt deal with it. I did have a wireless microsoft mouse (RF not BT) and that was great, but theres no point in having that big adaprot with a laptop...

 

I vote wireless. I get great battery life out of my logitechs (V200 and simialar). They last months worry free.

 

Lol, every time you take the bird from Ironforge to Stormwind in WoW...

 

To (sort of) get back to topic...I know someone asked this a few days ago but I didn't see much response...what are the best options out there for portable bluetooth pointing devices? I figure I should take advantage of my notebook's BT capabilities...but I'm not finding many products out there that have good reviews. Are there just no good ones out yet?

 

For all you bluetooth fans, there's another bluetooth mouse coming out... THE BLUETOOTH MIGGGHHHTTYYY MOUUSSEEE. So i'm not a fan, but for those of you who might be, here's the link http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APP...re.woa/wo/1.RSLID?mco=BD01B70E&nplm=MA272LL/A

 

Wireless all the way.

I'm amazed at the number of people complaining about batterys and the cost of them with wireless, but maybe some live on islands and never heard of that new fangled technology called... rechargable batterys... yes its true and they even make them in AA size and on eBay you can get yourself a pack of 4 for literaly pennys and never need buy a battery ever again, or you can go the logitech route and use rechargeble phone style batterys and shudder... I kid you not... but theres actually some factory over in China making wireless mice that sleep in a recharging craddle so you don't even need to buy new batterys.

 

Always wireless for me. I feel if you do use wireless and it doesn't have built in rechargeable, you should invest in recharable batteries.

 

wireless mice drink batteries like crazy. I personally voted for wireless, but I use a corded one since I couldn't deal with the whole "swap out the batteries from the charger every three days and have another set ready deal."

BTW - the USB ones seem to get better battery life than the Bluetooth, which is weird...

 

My kensinton pilotmouse laser gets a good 2-3 weeks of gaming battery from 1850mAh rechargable AAs. I have a bunch of them that i just keep on a rotation since my camera uses them too.

The bluetooth thing is weird though, isn't it supposed to be real good about power consumption? Mine's 2.4Ghz wireless, I don't feel any lag.

 

Wireless all the way. My $25 Microsoft wireless optical notebook mouse is still on its first AA battery, and I've been using it several hours a day for over half a year.

 

Love my MX1000 Bluetooth mouse. Best mouse I've ever owned. I can pick off heads in UT2k4 like nothing, plus it's comfortable and the battery life is great.

I'm more satisfied with the mouse than I am with my laptop!

 

I've tried lots of different wireless mice, from both MS and Logitech, including the MX700, 1000, and G7. I just can't get past even the slightest lag, which all these mice have in some form or another. As such, corded all the way. I won't be replacing my G5 anytime soon.

 

beside wired/wireless, what is the deal on a normal size mouse vs. a small "mobile" mouse? is the comfort worth giving up over the size ?

 

I don't think that the comfort is worth giving up. For somebody who has smaller hands maybe, but my hands are too big to be comfortable with a smaller mouse, so I use a full size mouse.

 

Most mouses have a little light telling you when the battery will go dead. My logitech laser mouse has a batter life to about a year. I think its totally worth it. Batteries are cheap, even better if you get rechargable ones.

 

If you have the reciever close to the mouse then there is absolutly no lag. 2.4 ghz transmits data faster than usb can. I have my reciever about a foot or so away from my mouse, and there is 0 lag. Any lag you think you are experiencing is all in your head, a preconcieved notion that there is going to be lag with wireless mice.

 

What about the Logitech V270? Has anyone had experience with this? I too would like to benefit from my built-in bluetooth capability but I also want it to be good for gaming.

A bluetooth trackball would be the shiz-nit for me, but I have only found a goofy looking model from some no-name Chinese company. Hello? Logitech? Are you listening?

 

for gaming you'd probably want a wired mouse, though i get by with a 2.4ghz wireless one without any lag. "good for gaming" is very subjective when it comes to mouses... mice.

 

I've used various laptop size mice, ranging from my current Saitek pink which isn't much smaller than a regular one to really proper tiny ones. I think they are certainly better if you have smaller hands like myself, too fiddly otherwise.

I didn't vote as I am torn. I use a wired mouse on my laptop but a wireless mouse for rthe Media cantre and both are great at what I want them to do.

 

I ended up getting the Logitech V270. It's no trackball, but it is a very nice mouse. Not too big, not too small, great response, reasonably priced and I've never dropped a signal. I give two thumbs up to this mouse for anyone who wants compact, bluetooth connectivity for their laptop.

ALSO FYI: Great battery life, a low battery indicator and a on/off switch.

 

Corded by far, like all have stated. Wasting money on batteries sux. Got me the Wenger Pantera (can be found at CC)-> nice mouse for on the go.

 

Wired mice are better for the environment because they produce less waste (no batteries to dispose of) and consume less energy.

 

Absolutely. And even for people who use rechargeable batteries (like I did when I owned one) it's still a pain to keep swapping them out, and pairing the mouse every time I did.

 

I use corded mice, and corded basically everything. For me, its not necessary for me to use wireless, and buy batteries and stuff.

 

For me, it's gotta be wireless.
I hate wires, so any I can remove, go right away. I don't mind replacing a battery every 3-6 months (depending on which mouse I'm using) it's totally worth it to me.

 

wireless...VX Revolution here... brilliant mouse...

 

I agree

VX revolution kickass.

Its so good I want to get one for my desktop.

 

I have just purchased that same one. I love it.

 

When I do a mouse instead of the touch pad, I use my targus wireless rechargable laser mouse.

 

I have a corded mouse but I'd really like a bluetooth laser mouse
However, I don't have the money to buy one
If I did buy one, I'd use my rechargeable batteries or get one with a cradle to recharge it

 

Batteries on my Wireless Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer last for several months. I just have two sets of AA rechargeables, swapping them out on the rare occasion I need a fresh set.

For gaming, though, I'd go with a wired laser mouse. Insta-response.

 

Ive always used corded, i had a wireless one once and it done my head in, the batteries always needed replacing, actually, the only wireless mouse id use the the MoGo wireless mouse as it can recharge in your card slot, but id only use the because it uses bluetooth instead. But still cant replace corded, specially for gaming.

 

i voted corded. i have never bought a wireless mouse, but i have used a few. what i didn't like was how heavy they were. the mouse i am using now is a logitech 518 and i like it alot. it looks cool too.

 

Bluetooth wireless... Nothing to plug in, nothing to stick out, no tangled wires, wires consume quite a bit of space when travelling etc...

I use logitech v270. I don't worry about battery life because it has lasted me about 6 months and still going. I mainly use wireless on the go but at home its an old corded M$ Intelli mouse. I like the ergonomics otherwise I would go wireless all the time. Its a shame the v270 isn't as comfortable.

 

You guys should really check out the logitech G7 wireless mouse. I bought mine last month and so far it's been great. It comes with two small rechargeable batteries which you can swap in a second. One goes charging while your using the other one. It's a really nice mouse. Good feel on the hand though it causes me a little sweating. But the 2000 dpi it has is overwhelming. You should really check it out. I've always been in favor of corded mice. But this one changed my mind.

 

This article makes a good case for corded mice but also recommends a pretty nice rechargable wireless mouse. "Best Wireless Mouse: Targus Laptop Wireless Rechargeable Optical Mouse. Because if you are going to go wireless, you better go rechargable. The mouse still functions while charging via USB cable. "

http://www.onlyhotproducts.com/laptopaccess021507.html

 

I chose wireless. I have heard too many bad things about Bluetooth, and I will not suffer those issues. I have the MS 4000 wireless optical. I am not a gamer, so I may not be the best measure, but I don't suffer any issue with lag or inaccuracy. I bought my laptop to be portable, and wired components limit that portability. My GPS and car stereo HU are wireless connects too (using bluetooth). I don't want a bunch of wires, I just want to toss my devices in my case and go. My spare hard drive is cabled, but that's it.

I use rechargable batteries, and my mouse uses 1 AA. I keep a several in my case whenever I go out. Not only for my mouse, but I have many electronic devices that use AAs, so it only makes sense.

 

I voted corded. It is a hassle for me to think about charging *yet* another battery.

Charging these gadgets keeps me busy already:
Notebook
Digital camera
Cellphone
PDA

 

I prefer wireless only at high speeds like the G7. I'm not a sucker for wireless, it's just that my computer is pretty far away so I either need a really long cord or wireless.. with the G7 I can barely tell it's wireless! The batteries aren't a problem either, 2 batteries take about 5 seconds to swap to the charger

 

Newer wireless mouses have pretty good battery life (like the G7), my roommate is an FPS player and says the batteries last pretty long. My Intellimouse has lasted several months so far, so I can't complain.