I like one of these. Folds flat and has tiny dongle.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Ar...rc+touch+mouse
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I've never felt the need for a non wired mouse, they do the same job are less likely to go wrong and usually have better response times
And if you do any gaming, wireless is horrible
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I for one appreciate the update. For now I'll stick with my Logitech wireless (with dongle which I know you didn't want). Superb battery life (about a year), flawless operation, no disconnects. I have two of these in close proximity for 2 separate PCs and neither interferes with the other.
IMHO you seem to be prepared for a lot of hassle just to avoid the small sticky out bit on a USB port.
Pls let us know how you get on with the MS mouse.
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Targus mouse has gone: Main probs with the it were:- Occasional disconnections requiring me to go messing in the Bluetooth settings
- Right button never seemed to work properly
- Mouse action would occasionally go very jerky if left unused for more than about 10 minutes
- Battery life was a bit crap although that might be a common feature of all Bluetooth mice
It has been superseded by this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The blue windows logo is a button with up and down swipe action.
First impressions are:- Nice size and feels very comfortable
- Silky smooth when being pushed around the desk (no mousemat)
- Connected very easily
- So far it works flawlessly
- It vibrates to confirm a swipe action
- Separate on/off switch and BT reconnect button (The Targus had a single button which had to be held for a set number of seconds to turn on/off or reconnect and then some flashing lights. Bit of a ball ache really)
Last edited by Spacecadet; 5 November 2013, 18:58.
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Not bluetooth (unless it's on a Mac!), but I've had the Evoluent VerticalMouse recommended from a posture point of view.
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostIts going back! Mouse was too small for me. Wrist was in pain after only 2 hours and it still hurts now!
ordered one of these which should be here today:Targus Bluetooth Comfort Laser Mouse: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
Its a full size BT mouse
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Its going back! Mouse was too small for me. Wrist was in pain after only 2 hours and it still hurts now!
ordered one of these which should be here today:Targus Bluetooth Comfort Laser Mouse: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
Its a full size BT mouse
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Originally posted by Platypus View PostI'd be interested to hear how you get on with your BT mouse. Nice idea to avoid the (even nano) dongle.
It works perfectly. Paired it without any fuss and it's automatically reconnected after restarts and sleeping. The drivers installed automatically so the extra button is mapped to the back button on the browser.
The mouse has its own off switch which is nice
The Laser is the invisible type
In terms of performance it is no different from a regular wireless mouse
The only downside is that it is a bit on the small size. This is definitely a portable laptop mouse. If you don't like using a small mouse then think twice
Here is picture of my old "nano" dongle sticking out of the side of my laptop.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...2010.52.05.jpg
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostThat one is wireless not bluetooth
Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostI've had problems with Logitech mice in the past, generally the drivers seem to go haywire and start behaving erratically.
Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostMS mice on the other hand have all been fine
I'd be interested to hear how you get on with your BT mouse. Nice idea to avoid the (even nano) dongle.
EDIT: although the number and nature of 1-Star reviews would have stopped me purchasing.Last edited by Platypus; 16 May 2013, 09:39.
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Originally posted by Platypus View PostI have the Logitech M525 which I bought recently in preference to the MS mouse. I'm delighted with it.
I've had problems with Logitech mice in the past, generally the drivers seem to go haywire and start behaving erratically.
MS mice on the other hand have all been fine although my current one has been bashed around in my bag a bit too much and it close to dying hence the change.
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I have the Logitech M525 which I bought recently in preference to the MS mouse. I'm delighted with it.
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Ordered one of these last night:
Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
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On my laptop I have a Dell BT travel mouse. Small and works just fine and even with my big hands it is comfortable.
At home I have a Logitech M570 trackball.
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Originally posted by SimonMac View PostWhy Bluetooth?
I have the Microsoft Arc mouse and its very good once you get the feel of it, and the transmitter is so small now a days I leave it connected all the time
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