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    Bluetooth mouse for XPS M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by JinRoh, Apr 26, 2008.

  1. JinRoh

    JinRoh Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello there.

    I am looking for a BT mouse for my yet to arrive XPS M1530.

    I have been searching and I found Logitech's v270 and v470. I can find the first one for around 20€ shipping included. The problem is that I don't think it's very "ergonomic", the second one (v470) seems more ergonomic, but it's also more expensive.

    Do you know any other BT mice? I am very used to my MX518 and G5, with that ergonomic shape, and I don't know if I could use any "normal" mouse anymore.

    What do you suggest?

    Thanks
     
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  2. djtoodles

    djtoodles Notebook Evangelist

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    there is a Microsoft bluetooth mouse thats about $28 on amazon and its $50 from CC and BB stores. i dont have it but my friend has a MBP and ive messed with it on that and it was nice. The logitech v270 if its the mouse im thinking of i wanted to buy that however its a early bluetooth mouse and they no longer make it. You have to try to search for a store that has them still in stock or buy it used.
     
  3. Zetto

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    logitech v470 (laser successor to v270). I got one for $5 of Buy.com new, so if you look around, you can find it fairly cheap. Pretty good mouse if you ask me.
     
  4. JinRoh

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    I'll search about that Microsoft, but I am used to Logitech mice and I guess I'd prefer a Logi

    As I said I found the v270 for around 20€ shipping included from USA (I am european) refurbished from eBay, but i'd prefer the v470.

    5$?? You mean 50$? I am European so I would need to find it here, and I only find it for around 40-50 €

    Is it too small? I have big hands, and as I said I like ergonomity.

    Are there any other options? I also read there are some problems with BT reponse time... What do you think?

    EDIT: I just found there is a BT version of the MX518/G5 (a mix between both, called MX900), seems nice but maybe I would prefer a change, because I have been using a MX518 for years and I recently (2 days) bought a G5 for my main computer :p
     
  5. corujo712

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    the logitech v470 is a great mouse. Only thing is if you get a white one, you need to clean it alot :(

    Also, sometimes when you play games over the internet it might interfere with the internet connection. (i think there might be something wrong with the networking modules in my laptop)
     
  6. Zetto

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    No, I meant $5 - it was after rebate, after google checkout discount, that's why it was so cheap. Yes, it is small, but I have large hands too and it doesn't bother me. In fact, I have MX518 as well, and it's a little small for me as well, still doesn't bother me.
     
  7. JinRoh

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    Hmm interesting, but I am not from USA so I can only get it for around 40+$ :(

    Anyway, maybe I should pick a "normal" wireless one? What are the disadvantages of BT mice?
     
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    BT goes to sleep when not in use, very fast. So when you try to move it, the cursor might jump around. I also experienced lagging when the mouse is more than a foot away. Neither issue occur with regular wireless mice (with a plug-in USB module)
     
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    there's a very nice Dell one that you can order at the same time as or after your laptop. it's cheaper to get it at the same time though.
     
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    I use the Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 and I can only say good thing about it ... it's fast, small and works perfect.
     
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    Isn't it too small? I have seem some pictures and I think it may be too tiny compared to my MX518/G5, and I don't think I like that..
     
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    yeah i wish they had a bluetooth version of the logitech mx300. THe v470 comes in lame colors i think. Id rather get the microsoft 5000. I havent got one yet but i plan to soon.
     
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    The blue V470 doesn't look too bad next to my Midnight XPS M1530.......IMO!