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    Dell Bluetooth Travel Mouse

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ColonelFerguson, Apr 16, 2008.

  1. ColonelFerguson

    ColonelFerguson Newbie

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    When customizing a Dell XPS M1530 there is the option to add a Dell Bluetooth Travel Mouse for $30 (CAD, I'm talking about Dell.ca) under the Bluetooth component. The problem is that they don't really tell you anything about the mouse.

    When I type "bluetooth travel mouse" in the search bar, the only Dell mouse that it comes up with is this. [Link]

    Does anybody who's bought the mouse through the bluetooth component menu know if these are the same mice? And if they aren't what's the actual mouse like? I'm mostly intrested in it's general size and shape. Whether it has at least 3 buttons (left, right and scroll wheel) is only somewhat important.
     
    ColonelFerguson, Apr 16, 2008
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  2. silvergator

    silvergator Notebook Consultant

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    Haha...I was wondering that too! I bought the logitech one and am happy with it but it is USB
     
    silvergator, Apr 16, 2008
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  3. rohitp78

    rohitp78 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have purchased the mouse using the bluetooth menu (in US) while configuring and i have received the mouse that you have posted as a link.
     
    rohitp78, Apr 16, 2008
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  4. ColonelFerguson

    ColonelFerguson Newbie

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    Awesome, thanks.
     
    ColonelFerguson, Apr 16, 2008
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  5. benojir

    benojir Newbie

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    Hi,

    does this mouse need a usb receiver, or can it work on the Bluetooth of a 1530?

    thanks,

    ben
     
    benojir, Apr 16, 2008
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  6. lgsshedden

    lgsshedden Notebook Consultant

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    no, the advantage of the bluetooth mouse is no usb connection
    I have it and its great -- just not colout matching like the logitech usb can be
     
    lgsshedden, Apr 16, 2008
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  7. me_ram

    me_ram Notebook Geek

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    I bought it with the 1330 since it has only 2 usb ports. I'm okay with my purchase although it would have been great if the build is more sturdy and there were color choices... It's a bit heavy as it runs on 2 AA batteries.

    It has 2 buttons / scroll wheel on the top and 2 tiny buttons on the side to move forward / backward while browsing.

    Overall, I'm still happy with my purchase...! :)
     
    me_ram, Apr 16, 2008
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  8. benojir

    benojir Newbie

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    Thanks for the info, torn between the Dell and Microsoft Bluetooth 5000, I think I´ll make an impulse decision.
     
    benojir, Apr 16, 2008
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  9. gunned

    gunned Notebook Evangelist

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    out comes the coin baby!!! I have the dell mouse coming as well...
     
    gunned, Apr 16, 2008
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  10. XPS1330

    XPS1330 Notebook Deity

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    It's a very nice mouse. Nice feel and good sensitivity. A little small, but I beat Crysis with it.
    At $25 it's a steal!
     
    XPS1330, Apr 16, 2008
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  11. fallenangelic

    fallenangelic Newbie

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    the dell bluetooth mouse sucks..get something else
    it keeps disconnecting n when i restart..the mouse is detected but cant be used..so i need to remove n add the device again n againnnnn
     
    fallenangelic, Apr 21, 2008
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