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    wireless mouse roundup........

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Squeeker the Cat, Apr 27, 2011.

  1. Squeeker the Cat

    Squeeker the Cat Notebook Consultant

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    what mouse do you use? what mouse have you used? what works best?

    i just ordered my xps 17, YAY!!! now i want a wireless mouse. i really wanted the razer orochi, cause it a smaller version of my mamba which i loved. but i hear horrible reviews about its bluetooth function. so im looking for a great wireless mouse.......as in totally wireless, not wireless with a bunch of cables running to the reciever like the razer mamba has.....

    what do you suggest??
     
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  2. zygotic

    zygotic Notebook Consultant

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    Excellent - squeeker the cat and a mouse roundup :)

    I have a Logitech VX Nano. Originally I got it for travel use but i'm liking it at home with my Dell at the moment. Maybe a bit small for some people or tasks, I guess.
     
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  3. Squeeker the Cat

    Squeeker the Cat Notebook Consultant

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    hahahaha i just realized that cat and mouse LOL

    my wife has the vx nano too......its a great mouse actually im using it now. its the older version with the forward/reverse buttons on top however, and im not too keen on that
     
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    css_jay99 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Logitech Anywhere MX.

    This mouse is excellent and usable on any surface

    css_jay99
     
    css_jay99, Apr 27, 2011
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  5. gpig

    gpig Notebook Deity

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    I've used a Logitech V470 Bluetooth mouse.

    Pros:
    -handled every surface I tried
    -looks nice (blue color)

    Cons:
    -not so good responsiveness
    -larger than a minimouse, but still a little small (I guess this is more of an opinion though)

    Overall the V470 is an amazing improvement over the track pad, but when your not traveling its not not as good as your average cheapo USB wire mouse. The lack of responsiveness of the V470 mouse is noticeable everywhere- Microsoft Office, web browsing, games, etc.
     
    gpig, Apr 27, 2011
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  6. huntergreenall

    huntergreenall Notebook Guru

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    Microsoft Arc Mouse
    Looks fit.
     
    huntergreenall, Apr 27, 2011
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  7. daver160

    daver160 Notebook Deity

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    I use a Logitech VX Nano with my 1645 as well. It's just big enough to be comfortable for everyday/everything use. Only downside is that it uses AAA batteries - thankfully our stock room is always open so it's not a problem.

    Truth be told, you cannot go wrong with any Logitech mouse, at the very minimum. It may not be as insanely busy like the Razors are (visually speaking), but they at least get the job done. I have an old fashioned ball mouse that I still use for my Optiplex server sitting in the corner of my office. Thing is a million years old and still works like a charm (after you clean out the mouse that is...)
     
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  8. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    At OP, are you looking for a gaming mouse? Or multi-usage?
    Right now the Logitech G700 is $59.99 After Rebate at newegg

    Mine for my 1647:
    Dell BT 5 Button Travel mouse...reliable.
    Logitech VX Nano..full of awesome.
    Logitech M305...nice mouse for general use
    Logitech M555b (Bluetooth) - Long lasting battery, etc.
    Microsoft Wireless Mouse 6000 - great

    I have been using my VX Nano more than the others as of late. : )
     
    Cin', Apr 28, 2011
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  9. Squeeker the Cat

    Squeeker the Cat Notebook Consultant

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    well really it dont matter......that g700 is nice but i wont use all those buttons LOL...........but it is an option. that VX Nano is awesome my mom has it, but im not a fan of the buttons up top like that, i prefer them by the thumb.............

    that Logitech Performance Mouse MX looks pretty awesome........anyone have it?
     
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  10. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    I understand, just giving you what I have & other ideas : )
     
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  11. ClearIzzy

    ClearIzzy Notebook Geek

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    +1 for the G700

    It's what I use for my XPS 15. Even though it does have a lot of buttons You can program them to whatever you want with it. Even though I only use half of them its a nice feature. Super responsive and fast, there are only two drawbacks:

    - Battery life is subpar, I can get about one day without charging it back up with normal use.
    - Right hand only

    Good luck on getting a mouse!
     
    ClearIzzy, Apr 28, 2011
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    tomorrowman Newbie

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    tomorrowman, Apr 28, 2011
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