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    Will any USB mouse work on a Dell E1505?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JoeJimGregory, Jun 28, 2006.

  1. JoeJimGregory

    JoeJimGregory Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking a mouse for my Dell notebook E1505, but I want one that doesn't require any installation (plug and play), no drivers to mess with, cheap, well-built, and portable. Any suggestions?

    If I just buy any USB mouse on the market, will it work extremely well with my laptop without causing the BSOD?
     
    JoeJimGregory, Jun 28, 2006
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  2. jeffmd

    jeffmd Notebook Evangelist

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    Majority of mice offer basic functions using the plug and play driver, and their own driver for custom functions like added buttons.

    Your issue how ever is one with windows, the problems you are trying to avoid could happen on any PC.

    And you will never avoid drivers.
     
    jeffmd, Jun 28, 2006
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    MarkMcK Notebook Evangelist

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    I ended up buying a Logitech V200. I just installed the battery, and attached the USB 'key'.

    Done.

    Not the fanciest, but I liked it due to the 'intermediate' size and price.

    fwiw

    Mark
     
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  4. Syndrome

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    I just plug my Logitech G5 into my laptop and it works. No drivers or anything.. and its a really nice mouse.
     
    Syndrome, Jun 28, 2006
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    most mice (that arent wireless) wont require any drivers if you are using some form of XP
     
    NOSintake, Jun 28, 2006
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  6. Charles P. Jefferies

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    It says on the packaging of USB mice that they require a USB port to run. It is not necessary to install drivers with XP, they are already included with the operating system.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 28, 2006
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  7. JoeJimGregory

    JoeJimGregory Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks everyone for their response! That was a relief.

    Now can anyone recommend a good mouse (wired or wireless)? What price range will I be in if I want a good mouse?

    Also, this may be a stupid question, but I need clarification. Is Office Professional Edition 2003 compatible with Windows XP Media Center Edition?
     
    JoeJimGregory, Jun 28, 2006
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  8. Syndrome

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    For a good mouse I'd go with the G5 for wired. And G7 for wireless. G5 goes for about $50 I think and the G7 around $70.
     
    Syndrome, Jun 28, 2006
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  9. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Our Accessories Forum has a lot of mouse threads.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 28, 2006
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