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Wireless Notebook mouses
I like to have a wireless notebook mouse for my computer, because I hate the touch pads. My old one just broke, and I bought this new Microsoft one for $30.00. Well it sucks. It has to be so close to the USB thing to work, its ridiculous. I'm going to take it back.
So, an anyone recommend a really really good wireless notebook mouse, preferably at a reasonable price? I like to be able to use it from a distance. Thanks in advance!
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08-19-2009 at 06:07 PM
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Does your computer have bluetooth built in because if you do you can get a mouse without a usb adaptor.
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08-19-2009 at 06:15 PM
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If you have bluetooth built in, I recommend the Mighty Mouse from Apple. It's so sleek, and yes there is left and right click for PC users. However, it's a little pricey ($69)
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08-19-2009 at 06:17 PM
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there's left and right click for mac users as well, you just have to set it to have both.
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I use a Logitech VX Nano for my laptop. I haven't had any problems with it so far. The receiver is really small and the mouse is pretty portable. It might be on the pricier side though.
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I have a logitech mouse that I use. It has a nano usb adaptor which is really small and you can leave in. I have no complaints about the mouse and I've been using it since last Christmas. I'm able to use it across my room. I believe it was around $60.
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08-19-2009 at 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by stevennn
I use a Logitech VX Nano for my laptop. I haven't had any problems with it so far. The receiver is really small and the mouse is pretty portable. It might be on the pricier side though.
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Posted at the same time! Pretty sure we have the same mouse  |
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08-19-2009 at 06:34 PM
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The Logitech is solid. Don't get a Mighty Mouse, they're really bad...
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08-19-2009 at 06:36 PM
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Does your computer have bluetooth built in because if you do you can get a mouse without a usb adaptor.
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I just looked it up and on the LG website it says my computer does. So do you have to buy a special mouse or something to use it? How DO you use it? I'm not a techie!
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I just looked it up and on the LG website it says my computer does. So do you have to buy a special mouse or something to use it? How DO you use it? I'm not a techie!
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You have to get a special mouse. The mouse has to be bluetooth enabled. As for using it the mouse should come with instruction on how to connect to your laptop. The logitech V470 is one of these mouses.
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I have a logitech VX Revolution, got it last november. It uses nano usb but it works like a charm. Never had any problems with it, its pretty solid. You should go logitech for a new mouse.
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08-19-2009 at 07:32 PM
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You should use a normal mouse that connects with a USB port. its what im using with my laptop. dont have to worry about batteries or connection issues, range issues. Just a pesky wire that may or may not get in the way.
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I just looked it up and on the LG website it says my computer does. So do you have to buy a special mouse or something to use it? How DO you use it? I'm not a techie!
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If you're asking how to set it up, here's instructions for Windows Vista and XP.
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08-19-2009 at 08:18 PM
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If you have bluetooth built in, I recommend the Mighty Mouse from Apple. It's so sleek, and yes there is left and right click for PC users. However, it's a little pricey ($69)
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I'd advise against the mighty mouse. It's received really bad reviews and is actually one of the few things apple really didn't do so well on.
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Go Logitech.
I bought a wireless microsoft mouse last summer, and it gave ALOT of trouble. the reciever stopped working properly, and signal sucked.
I got this new mouse and keyboard wireless combo from TD the other day for 46$
Such an awesome buy! But overall, go for a logitech mouse. I can be like 2 rooms over, or a different floor, and the keyboard STILL gets signal!
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