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    Good Wireless Mouse for MacBook?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by eXtraBulleT, Jan 24, 2009.

  1. eXtraBulleT

    eXtraBulleT Notebook Consultant

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    Can you guys recommend me a good wireless / bluetooth mouse? Something not too expensive, portable, small size. I really need a mouse right now... Can't play Unreal Tournament 2004 on TrackPad :p .

    Once again, WIRELESS Mouse. I know I know they are not the best thing for gaming...
     
    eXtraBulleT, Jan 24, 2009
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  2. blazezaku

    blazezaku Notebook Guru

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    Logitech vx nano!
     
    blazezaku, Jan 24, 2009
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  3. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    agreed. vx nano. i use it for gaming, its fine. no lag.
     
    masterchef341, Jan 24, 2009
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  4. eXtraBulleT

    eXtraBulleT Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you, I will go order it on NewEgg
     
    eXtraBulleT, Jan 24, 2009
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  5. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    vx revolution or vx nano.

    i use the revolution.

    but i like the vx nano receiver. bear in mind that the nano, uses AAA battery. the revolution has the more normal AA battery.
     
    wobble987, Jan 24, 2009
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  6. ValkyrieLenneth

    ValkyrieLenneth Notebook Evangelist

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    + 1 for Nano.
    Also, i heard some good things about Razer Click Mobile Bluetooth. But haven't used it yet.
     
    ValkyrieLenneth, Jan 24, 2009
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  7. StrongerThanAll

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    if you want bluetooth, go for Microsoft 5000
    great mouse, no lag
    plus, it keeps all you USB slots available
     
    StrongerThanAll, Jan 24, 2009
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  8. JWest

    JWest Master of Notebookery

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    I use the vx revolution, it's great for pretty much everything :)
     
    JWest, Jan 24, 2009
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    cdnalsi Food for the funky people

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    I have the Razer Pro|Click Mobile on bluetooth. Love this mouse. No lag, great gaming :D
     
    cdnalsi, Jan 24, 2009
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  10. MaX PL

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    you guys are recommending the VX nano for gaming?

    i own the VX nano and the mouse is DEFINITELY not meant for games.
     
    MaX PL, Jan 24, 2009
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  11. eXtraBulleT

    eXtraBulleT Notebook Consultant

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    Ok I ordered VX Nano from NewEgg already but now that someone recommended Microsoft BT Mouse 5000, maybe I should cancel my VX Nano order?

    Microsoft 5000 is almost $20 cheaper, bluetooth mouse - which means no dongles sticking out from my macbook even if it's a small one, extra USB port. And someone said on these forums, in an earlier post, there is almost no difference between RF VX Nano and Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse 5000.

    What do you think guys? Stick to VX nano? Or cancel that, and order Microsoft BT 5000?
     
    eXtraBulleT, Jan 24, 2009
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  12. ValkyrieLenneth

    ValkyrieLenneth Notebook Evangelist

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    I still vote for the VX Nano. You will not be regret except the case that your hands are very big.
     
    ValkyrieLenneth, Jan 24, 2009
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  13. eXtraBulleT

    eXtraBulleT Notebook Consultant

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    Size is not an issue. I've been using tiny optical mouse that is half the size of VX NANO for over 6 months. It came free with my ASUS Laptop. It is so small that I could fit 2 of them in my palm. And with that mouse I had no problem playing Counter Strike: Source, World of Warcraft 24/7, EVE Online and many other games. It sure isn't meant for gaming but what I am trying to say is if I could do gaming with that tiny piece of junk, VX Nano should be a heaven to me =p
     
    eXtraBulleT, Jan 24, 2009
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  14. sulkorp

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    If your considering the vx or the bluetooth one, id go with the bluetooth one. It seems like a pretty decent mouse, especially for the price.

    Though if youre going into bluetooth mice, and price isnt an option id suggest the razer pro click mobile. Great mouse, great on battery and no complaints about it.
     
    sulkorp, Jan 24, 2009
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  15. StrongerThanAll

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    if you use the click on you scroll wheel as a 3rd button, you are going to miss it if you get the logitech...
     
    StrongerThanAll, Jan 24, 2009
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