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    Suggestions for Bluetooth Mouse, which is not Mighty.

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by rajiput, May 3, 2008.

  1. rajiput

    rajiput Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anybody got any suggestions for a full form factor bluetooth mouse with, preferably, side buttons? I am using a MBP.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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  3. r0k

    r0k Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the Logitech v470 which runs about $30 on ebay. I have replaced batteries once in 3 months which is more often than I would like so I switched to using rechargable batteries. I don't switch it off when not in use as it goes to sleep on its own. Perhaps I could squeak out more battery life by remembering to shut it off but it's a bother to pick it up and use that tiny switch which is much smaller than the MM switch. As for looks, you aren't looking at your mouse when you're using your Macbook are you? :eek: :confused: :rolleyes:
     
  4. kgeier82

    kgeier82 Notebook Deity

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    fan of laptop Notebook Evangelist

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    I used to use the bluetooth mouse but I do not use them any more. I am tired of changing batteries every 3 -6 months. Why not go with the wired mouse? I never worry about battery dying any more.

    Just my 2 cents opinion
     
  6. Lock51

    Lock51 Notebook Guru

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    I like Logitech MX Laser mouse. Very comfortable. The one I have recharges during the night at my desk.
     
  7. r0k

    r0k Notebook Evangelist

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    I really can't stand wired mice. I have them at work but I don't have to put up with them at home. The wire ends up under the mouse or tangled on something while I'm trying to work. A huge waste of time while battery swapping represents a few seconds a few times a year. No brainer. I go for the wireless mouse. Another alternative could be the non-bluetooth wireless mice. You have to use a usb plug in device but the battery life is triple that of the bluetooth mice. There are even Logitech "nano" usb mice where the usb plug only sticks out 1/8 inch from your machine.

    There is one class of user for whom a wired mouse might be better. Gamers want every movement to get through without exception. It might make the difference between fragging and being fragged. Perhaps they would be willing to put up with the tangle. After all, gamers are the ones willing to lug a tower machine (and monitor, etc) across town to a "lan party".

    But for me a bluetooth mouse suits my needs quite well.
     
  8. Phil

    Phil Retired

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    I had a Logitech Nano VX but i returned it, because it was too small. Not comfortable for my hand.