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    Mouse question :)

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by vaw, Jul 27, 2007.

  1. vaw

    vaw Notebook Deity

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    What is the difference between ThinkPlus USB Optical Wheel Mouse and ThinkPad USB Travel Mouse? They are priced differently, but from the images I can't see any difference.

    And do they have wireless mouse?
     
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    am6eric9a Notebook Geek

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    if i were u i would just go out to a store and buy one. i'm personally using the logitech v200 mouse and its very good now. once i get my new thinkpad i'mma get a bluetooth mouse.

    my first sony notebook died because i dropped it with my wireless mouse dongle in. it broke the usb port and fried the mobo=/
     
    am6eric9a, Jul 27, 2007
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  4. vaw

    vaw Notebook Deity

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    The only reason I was considering a mouse is so that the total will come up to qualify Tailormade 7% :)

    Re wireless mice (pardon my ignorance), can we buy any in a store and just plug in USB of any laptop then it will work? No requirement?
     
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    I just got the Logitech LX7 from Circuit City for $10 after rebate. The awesome deal is there until tomorrow.

    I don't know if I should return it and get a bluetooth mouse instead though.
     
    Playmaker, Jul 27, 2007
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    Good deal. I see it. It's not optical, though.
     
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  7. Playmaker

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    Yes it is. I have it. Who sells mice will cojones anymore?

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    See? Optical.
     
    Playmaker, Jul 28, 2007
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    stallen Thinkpad Woody

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    Yes, you can. Any USB mouse will work. Requirements? Usually not. Some come with drivers or utilities to enhance the functionality of the mouse. But that is optional. You can usually just plug and play. Vista or XP will use default drivers automatically and it will operate just fine.
     
    stallen, Jul 28, 2007
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