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Alright all you laptop users....which mouse are you using?

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Oct 2004 11:50:09 GMT

Im going mobile here.
Got my SAGER 17inch laptop....sweeeeet.

Are there any cordless usb mice that have the same features of the Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman?
Love that mouse on my workstations. Im hooked on the trackballs.

Id hate to have get out my bitchin set of tools and cobble me up a notebook trackball mouse....ha!

Re: Alright all you laptop users....which mouse are you usin

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Oct 2004 12:58:59 GMT

It's not what you are looking for, but I am very happy with my Kensington Bluetooth mouse.

It tracks very smooth for a cordless (it works as well as my corded mice as far as I can tell). But, it is a regular 2-button mouse with scroll wheel, so it won't satisfy your lust for a trackball.

It is also a small travel mouse which some people won't like. I've actually come to prefer the small ones, which is convenient as they are easier to fit in my briefcase.

Re: Alright all you laptop users....which mouse are you usin

Eduardo Rolon — Fri, 22 Oct 2004 13:27:42 GMT

Logitech's MX900 bluetooth mouse.

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Dave Jochum — Sat, 23 Oct 2004 04:19:39 GMT

Macally Bluetooth Junior--also 2-button plus scroll wheel (and wheel button). Works great and small for travel, but not too small to be akward. I also am addicted to the trackball--Kensington Expert Pro on my desktop machine--but way too large to travel with, and the small trackballs that I've tried do not roll well or fit the hand like the full size version(s).

Re: Alright all you laptop users....which mouse are you usin

Anonymous — Sat, 23 Oct 2004 14:40:16 GMT

Since I have relatively short fingers, I found a Targus cordless USB to work quite well - fits in the case and can be used with 2 AA batteries if the rechargeables run out. Tracks well if the position of the USB to mouse sight line is close or straight as the computers RF can interfere. Using it with a Sony P4/2.8 w/ 16.1" screen. I'm right handed and the USB's are all on the left of the unit. Have had the best performance when the very small receiver is in a USB 2.0 PC card.

Lew Bishop
AC9
Sony 2.8 Laptop XP Home
HP P4/2.53 Desk XP Pro

Re: Alright all you laptop users....which mouse are you usin

Link — Sat, 23 Oct 2004 19:00:59 GMT

I use the MS Intellimouse Explorer 3.0. I was going to buy the cordless version but since I travel so much, I didn't want to have to lug around the receiver unit. The thought of batteries dying at inconvenient times is worth a mention, but I always carry a good supply or rechargeables.

If your Sager (aren't they sweet?!) has bluetooth, I would suggest a bluetooth mouse!

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Alright all you laptop users....which mouse are you usin

Jefferson — Sun, 24 Oct 2004 17:42:23 GMT

Antontin-

Congrats on the new hi-po laptop! Pasted a pic of my tool of choice, Logitech Trackman Wheel. Totally hooked on this thing, my hand is in "mouse" position, so it's not erganomically challenged, but my thumb does all the fine work. Way fast! Skip the cordless routine though, just tie the cord in a lop to shorten it up. Batteries are kind of silly with a trackman type, since it doesn't move.

Re: Alright all you laptop users....which mouse are you usin

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Oct 2004 18:31:11 GMT

Jeffersonian

I use that same Logi mouse on my office rig.
I love the programmable keys too.

I changed because the latest Microsoft Intellimouse drivers kind of went to the sh*%-house. Why change something that worked perfectly.

I think your right....Ill just go with a wired one. Its not that big a deal to pop it in and out.

Re: Alright all you laptop users....which mouse are you usin

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Oct 2004 18:56:41 GMT

I changed because the latest Microsoft Intellimouse drivers kind of went to the sh*%-house. Why change something that worked perfectly

Microsoft got those back with IntelliPoint 5.2
Wish if it could have 4 extra buttons (2 each side)

Re: Alright all you laptop users....which mouse are you usin

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Oct 2004 18:58:10 GMT

I changed because the latest Microsoft Intellimouse drivers kind of went to the sh*%-house. Why change something that worked perfectly

Microsoft got those back with IntelliPoint 5.2
Wish if it could have 4 extra buttons (2 each side)

Re: Alright all you laptop users....which mouse are you usin

__archiben — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 04:47:01 GMT

kensington wireless pocketmouse at the moment . . . waiting for a macally bluetooth that i like the look of.

~/archiben

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Dwight — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 06:07:01 GMT

Was using Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse Blue - three buttons but got sent [shakedown] a Logitech MX laser mouse and it is my favorite now, but a little big - has all the features if you are right handed.

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Anonymous — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 12:08:40 GMT

Not to sound like the ignoramus that I may be...
But what is Blue Tooth and why or do I need this?

Re: Alright all you laptop users....which mouse are you usin

Dave Jochum — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 17:00:35 GMT

Antonin wrote:
Not to sound like the ignoramus that I may be...
But what is Blue Tooth and why or do I need this?

Short range wireless technology. No wires, no receivers, no nuthin' (hanging out of your machine, that is). The best option for laptops IMHO if yours has the capability.

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Ignacio Azpiazu — Sat, 30 Oct 2004 05:03:15 GMT

Jefferson wrote:
Pasted a pic of my tool of choice, Logitech Trackman Wheel.

The same here. I also got it for my laptop. I am never ever going back to a mouse. So many years (now I realise) subjecting my arm and shoulder and wrist to unnecessary and wasteful and stress-inducing stress. I think the mouse is a historical mistake, a costly detour in the path of history.

[I have only tried other trackballs for a couple of hours at most so I can't really compare within its species.]

Re: Alright all you laptop users....which mouse are you usin

Dave Jochum — Sun, 31 Oct 2004 01:13:41 GMT

Ignacio wrote:
I think the mouse is a historical mistake, a costly detour in the path of history.

I guess I'm just in a contrarian mood this weekend--sorry--but the mouse was anything but a historical mistake or detour. Dr. Englebart's invention was a groundbreaking advancement that revolutionized the process of interacting with on-screen data and led directly to the GUI. The horse-drawn buggy preceded the Ferrari Testarossa, but like you, I'll take the Testarossa (trackball) any day.

(Also sorry to stray a bit off topic here...)