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Wireless mouse
I needed a USB mouse and keyboard for my dad's new computer. I was taking one of our friends to Walmart, so I swung into the aisle for computer junk.
$10 for a Logictech wireless mouse. Man, why didn't I buy one of these things before? The only thing that would be better would be a bluetooth one.
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They're great. If it's for a laptop, they have one that's got a low profile usb thingy that you can just leave in the usb port full time which is also nice.
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I absolutely love Logitech products. I've been using logitech mice/trackballs for years.
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I've been using the same wireless mouse by Microsoft for about 5 years, and 3 laptops. Never really thought about it until I saw this thread, but it really has been one of those "how did I ever live without it" type of products. Sometimes I've even pocketed it around the house and used it with the family desktop! Kids = sticky, yucky mouse, sometimes
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I have one and it's very cool with no cord. But how many batteries have I gone thru in 4 years? Too many. I tried rechargeables and they suck.
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my logitech came with 2 of their special batteries. The fixed sender/whatever is also the battery charger
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03-05-2009, 03:56 PM
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I had a different experience with my Logitech wireless mouse. Drove me nuts so I went back to having a cord.
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03-05-2009, 04:43 PM
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I have the little $25 microsoft 3000
I have been pleased so far. Last edited by porsche4life; 03-05-2009 at 05:14 PM.. |
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Logitech Media Mice. One for each computer. Eats 4-6 AA's per year. 15 buttons. Great ergonomics. Wish the smaller dongle worked with it.
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I bought a laser one a while back but it's can't be separated from the computer more than 4 feet. Does anyone know any wireless can be around 10 feet aways from the computer?
Thanks.
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03-06-2009, 09:27 AM
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We have a a micro innovations mouse and key board that work up to 30feet away. Bought em at wal mart
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03-06-2009, 09:39 AM
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This one is wireless, not laser. $10 and I haven't checked the distance. A bluetooth mouse should work at 30 feet.
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03-06-2009, 09:40 AM
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This one works to about 10 or so feet, a little less with the dongle plugged in the rear USB slots instead of the side slot.
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03-06-2009, 09:42 AM
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he said dongle plugged in the rear huhuhuhuhu
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What problem do wireless mice solve? IMO, same problem that wireless keyboards solve. That is, nothing.
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03-06-2009, 10:15 AM
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Cleaner look on the desk, no cords to get tangled up. I can lift the laptop to my lap, without a mouse falling on the floor, etc.
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Wireless is nice, but nothing compared to the advent of optical mice. I couldn't imagine going back to a mouse with a ball and cleaning the crap off the rollers all the time.
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03-06-2009, 10:44 AM
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So you are saying it's better when you plug the USB adapter to the side compare to the rear of the laptop, right?
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