Recommend a Good Cordless Mouse

RemRod · 12-15-2005, 04:53 AM

Can anyone recommend a good cordless mouse? Are they as good as the Hype? I am in the market for one and want to get some advice/feedback from experienced users.

Thanks

crazijoe · 12-15-2005, 05:30 AM

I actually bought about 4 of them at CompUSA. They had a special for the Microsoft Wirelles Intellamouse Explorer for $15.00. I have only seen them run the special twice.
I too was reluctant to buying one. Mainly because I didn't want to feed it batteries. However I was quite suprised with the battery consumption only being about 5 months. And I will tell you once you get one, you probably never go back. No more fighting with the wire.

**Terrister** · 12-15-2005, 05:34 AM

I have used Logitech cordless mice for years. They make some now that recharge in the mouse base if you don't want to feed it batteries.

**please** · 12-15-2005, 08:11 AM

"you can have my logitech mx700 when you pry it from my cold, dead hand"

Got it for xmas last year and doesn't need batteries. A charge lasts for about two or three days and recharges fully in a couple hours. Recharges for a 30 minute usage in about 2 minutes for emergencies....heaven

Tumbleweed36 · 12-15-2005, 09:20 AM

Hi,

First of all, I have had several of these "rodents" through the years and they all do a pretty good job. IMO, the battery thing is a pain in the neck. Some of them do a good job of eating batteries, so you have to keep feeding them.

However, last year I found this Logitech Wireless Optical that has a charger. It is simply wonderful and I would highly recommend it over all the Microsoft and other products that I have used. I still have a wireless unit on my spare computer from Microsoft, but will replace it with a Logitech when I rebuild my next personal computer.

Therefore, get one because they are all great. IMO, the Logitech is way out in front in this technology.

Addendum: Might want to look at a total optical unit with keyboard and mouse together, because that is REALLY living.

**prsings** · 12-15-2005, 12:21 PM

I bought a Logitech mouse & keyboard for about $40 (delivered) I love it. Cordless keyboard is handy when I am trying to do something under my desk to my case, or when I need a place to write in my clutter, move the kKB, & walla! a clean spot. As for batteries, I have replaced all my batteries with NMIH rechargeables, my digital camera, cordless phone, even my toothbrush. When my batteries get low I trade them with my phone batteries, it sits on the charger most of the time anyway.

**Resolution** · 12-15-2005, 12:36 PM

Basically, just get anything from Logitech.

Volt-Schwibe · 12-15-2005, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Resolution

Basically, just get anything from Logitech.

that's what i would have said here.

the microsoft wireless intellimouse has a bit too much "pointer lag" for anyone who plays games.

**Fox** · 12-15-2005, 08:10 PM

Seen, my friend has one of those wireless jobs and it makes it practically unbearable to play first person shooters because the pointer has to catch up with where you move it. It's a real pain in the neck, and I find that my corded optical is much more accurate- not to mention that as long as you keep some slack on the cord, it shouldn't present any problems.

RemRod · 12-16-2005, 07:08 AM

Excellent Feedback. Thanks to everyone. Sounds like a Logitech Cordless is in my near future.

Thanks Again.

I love this Forum!!!

Tumbleweed36 · 12-16-2005, 08:26 AM

Hi Remrod,

Not to prolong this thread with meaningless balterdash, but I just came across a link that has one of the high priced (cordless, recharging, laser mouse) ones on sale. It is a laser cordless mouse for gamers and while being a little high priced, this one is as I said, On Sale. Here is the link if you want to review it:

http://www.hotdealsclub.com/cat/18/

Volt-Schwibe · 12-16-2005, 11:43 AM

from what i hear, that's a seriously kickin mouse.

12-15-2005, 04:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
RemRod Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 75 OS: XP Professional SP2	Recommend a Good Cordless Mouse Can anyone recommend a good cordless mouse? Are they as good as the Hype? I am in the market for one and want to get some advice/feedback from experienced users. Thanks

12-15-2005, 05:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
crazijoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,632 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	I actually bought about 4 of them at CompUSA. They had a special for the Microsoft Wirelles Intellamouse Explorer for $15.00. I have only seen them run the special twice. I too was reluctant to buying one. Mainly because I didn't want to feed it batteries. However I was quite suprised with the battery consumption only being about 5 months. And I will tell you once you get one, you probably never go back. No more fighting with the wire. __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...other/Help.jpg Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software

12-15-2005, 05:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	I have used Logitech cordless mice for years. They make some now that recharge in the mouse base if you don't want to feed it batteries. __________________

12-15-2005, 08:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
please Tech Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,185 OS: WinXP SP2	"you can have my logitech mx700 when you pry it from my cold, dead hand" Got it for xmas last year and doesn't need batteries. A charge lasts for about two or three days and recharges fully in a couple hours. Recharges for a 30 minute usage in about 2 minutes for emergencies....heaven __________________ P4P800E-D:~:P4 3.0C@3.75GHz:~:Zal7000AlCu:~:OCZ4001024ELDCPER2-K@250MHz 2.5-3-3-7 WinXP SP2>2X160GB Samsung SATA ICH5R RAID1:~:2x80GB Samsung SATA Promise RAID0 ATI A-I-W X800XT~SB Audigy2 ZS~2X BenQ1620~Antec SLK3700AMB~Antec SmartPower2.0 500W Last edited by please; 12-15-2005 at 08:13 AM.

12-15-2005, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,657 OS: XP Professional	Hi, First of all, I have had several of these "rodents" through the years and they all do a pretty good job. IMO, the battery thing is a pain in the neck. Some of them do a good job of eating batteries, so you have to keep feeding them. However, last year I found this Logitech Wireless Optical that has a charger. It is simply wonderful and I would highly recommend it over all the Microsoft and other products that I have used. I still have a wireless unit on my spare computer from Microsoft, but will replace it with a Logitech when I rebuild my next personal computer. Therefore, get one because they are all great. IMO, the Logitech is way out in front in this technology. Addendum: Might want to look at a total optical unit with keyboard and mouse together, because that is REALLY living. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

12-15-2005, 12:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
prsings I helped the forums. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 120 OS: WinXP Home My System	I bought a Logitech mouse & keyboard for about $40 (delivered) I love it. Cordless keyboard is handy when I am trying to do something under my desk to my case, or when I need a place to write in my clutter, move the kKB, & walla! a clean spot. As for batteries, I have replaced all my batteries with NMIH rechargeables, my digital camera, cordless phone, even my toothbrush. When my batteries get low I trade them with my phone batteries, it sits on the charger most of the time anyway. __________________ PR My system is in my profile.

12-15-2005, 12:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Resolution TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,091 OS: FreeBSD/Win98/2000/XP	Basically, just get anything from Logitech.

12-15-2005, 08:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Seen, my friend has one of those wireless jobs and it makes it practically unbearable to play first person shooters because the pointer has to catch up with where you move it. It's a real pain in the neck, and I find that my corded optical is much more accurate- not to mention that as long as you keep some slack on the cord, it shouldn't present any problems. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

12-16-2005, 07:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
RemRod Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 75 OS: XP Professional SP2	Excellent Feedback. Thanks to everyone. Sounds like a Logitech Cordless is in my near future. Thanks Again. I love this Forum!!!

12-16-2005, 08:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,657 OS: XP Professional	Hi Remrod, Not to prolong this thread with meaningless balterdash, but I just came across a link that has one of the high priced (cordless, recharging, laser mouse) ones on sale. It is a laser cordless mouse for gamers and while being a little high priced, this one is as I said, On Sale. Here is the link if you want to review it: http://www.hotdealsclub.com/cat/18/ __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

12-16-2005, 11:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
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