Can someone recommend a cordless optical mouse?

Crazy Aoshi · 02-21-02, 03:02 AM

I am using an ancient optical mouse, it has to be on a special pad to work. Can someone please recommend me a good cordless optical mouse, if such a thing exists? I say this because I heard all cordless mice suck. Thanks for any advice.

BTW, how much do these typically cost?

duy37 · 02-21-02, 03:40 AM

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Originally posted by Crazy Aoshi
I am using an ancient optical mouse, it has to be on a special pad to work. Can someone please recommend me a good cordless optical mouse, if such a thing exists? I say this because I heard all cordless mice suck. Thanks for any advice.

BTW, how much do these typically cost?

i'm using the Microsoft Cordless Optical explorer, its a good shape
i had the Logitech but the shape didnt fit my hand nicely, get the logitech if you are left handed or have small hands. the microsoft has a nice big thumb rest for right handed people. typical price $60

Jason Northrup · 02-21-02, 07:33 AM

I just got this and love it. I used a 20 off 60. maybe there's still a coupon like that hanging around.

twikoff · 02-21-02, 07:51 AM

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Originally posted by Jason Northrup
I just got this and love it. I used a 20 off 60. maybe there's still a coupon like that hanging around.

that coupon can be found on the front page of techbargains.com
far right side, near the bottom of the page
i would post a link.. but Im pretty sure that also includes their affiliate link

D.Pham4GLTE (>60GB) · 02-21-02, 10:26 AM

how long do the microsoft ones last, battery wise? The crappy intel wireless mouse i got (non-optical) lasts about a week, so i never use it.

eedoon · 02-22-02, 06:26 AM

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Originally posted by Jason Northrup
I just got this and love it. I used a 20 off 60. maybe there's still a coupon like that hanging around.

Hell, that's my choice too.

zuffy · 02-22-02, 07:15 AM

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Originally posted by dpham00
how long do the microsoft ones last, battery wise? The crappy intel wireless mouse i got (non-optical) lasts about a week, so i never use it.

The Energizer batteries that came with the mouse lasted 1.5 weeks. Now, I use NiMH 1200mAh batteries and they last for 4-5 days. Really sucks.

zuffy · 02-22-02, 07:16 AM

I tried the Logitech wireless one at work and I didn't like the feel of it.

Jason Northrup · 02-22-02, 07:58 AM

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Originally posted by zuffy
I tried the Logitech wireless one at work and I didn't like the feel of it.

I think the Logitech one sold by itself is different than the one they sell with the keyboard. The one that comes with the keyboard is shaped to fit your hand.

D.Pham4GLTE (>60GB) · 02-22-02, 12:44 PM

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Originally posted by zuffy

The Energizer batteries that came with the mouse lasted 1.5 weeks. Now, I use NiMH 1200mAh batteries and they last for 4-5 days. Really sucks.

heh...I let two friends borrow this mouse, and neither of them used it for very long. Guess they didn't like changing the batteries so often. Seriously though, why the hell did Intel release an inferior product like this. Makes you want to think twice about buying from them for other products.

zuffy · 02-22-02, 06:41 PM

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Originally posted by dpham00

heh...I let two friends borrow this mouse, and neither of them used it for very long. Guess they didn't like changing the batteries so often. Seriously though, why the hell did Intel release an inferior product like this. Makes you want to think twice about buying from them for other products.

You meant Microsoft right, not Intel?

Well, to defend them a little, you have to consider how many hours was the mouse in used with that set of batteries. I think I get about 40-45 hours from the NiMH 1200mAh batteries.

D.Pham4GLTE (>60GB) · 02-22-02, 07:58 PM

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Originally posted by zuffy

You meant Microsoft right, not Intel? Well, to defend them a little, you have to consider how many hours was the mouse in used with that set of batteries. I think I get about 40-45 hours from the NiMH 1200mAh batteries.

well, the problem is the sensitivity is too high. I can use it about 10 hours, and leave it there for a week, and my batteries would drain.

zuffy · 02-22-02, 09:09 PM

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Originally posted by dpham00

well, the problem is the sensitivity is too high. I can use it about 10 hours, and leave it there for a week, and my batteries would drain.

The mouse has a sensor where if you touch it, it will activate the mouse. It shouldn't drain it that quick if you don't use it.

namja · 02-22-02, 11:50 PM

I used to have a cordless mouse. It wasn't optical so the battery lasted a while (typically 6 months). Still, it was a pain to have to change the batter. But my biggest beef with the cordless mouse was that it was too heavy. I gave my cordless mouse to my cousin who still uses it.

I now have a USB optical mouse designed for travel use (really small and light). I use it for my desktop. Since I'm on the computer some 12 hours a day, it makes a big difference on my hands/wrist/arm that I use a much lighter mouse.

jumbojp · 02-26-02, 03:21 PM

Well it took me a few days, but I finally remembered where I saw this mouse

Itis cordless, optical and rechargable and only $39!

http://store.yahoo.com/akidacomputer/coropmouswre.html

I am thinking of picking one up to try it out!

02-21-02, 03:02 AM	#1
Crazy Aoshi DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,882	Can someone recommend a cordless optical mouse? I am using an ancient optical mouse, it has to be on a special pad to work. Can someone please recommend me a good cordless optical mouse, if such a thing exists? I say this because I heard all cordless mice suck. Thanks for any advice. BTW, how much do these typically cost?

02-21-02, 07:33 AM	#3
Jason Northrup Mod Emeritus Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 3,883	I just got this and love it. I used a 20 off 60. maybe there's still a coupon like that hanging around. __________________ Recent switcher. Are you telling me you built a time machine, out of a DeLorean?

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D.Pham4GLTE (>60GB) DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Stick out your tongue! Posts: 36,612	how long do the microsoft ones last, battery wise? The crappy intel wireless mouse i got (non-optical) lasts about a week, so i never use it. __________________ abrg: *whine whine* suprmallet: *why so serious?*

02-22-02, 11:50 PM	#14
namja Stealth Moderator Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: High Definition Posts: 24,791	I used to have a cordless mouse. It wasn't optical so the battery lasted a while (typically 6 months). Still, it was a pain to have to change the batter. But my biggest beef with the cordless mouse was that it was too heavy. I gave my cordless mouse to my cousin who still uses it. I now have a USB optical mouse designed for travel use (really small and light). I use it for my desktop. Since I'm on the computer some 12 hours a day, it makes a big difference on my hands/wrist/arm that I use a much lighter mouse. __________________ life in high definition

02-22-02, 07:16 AM	#8
zuffy DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Region 1 Posts: 16,126	I tried the Logitech wireless one at work and I didn't like the feel of it.

02-26-02, 03:21 PM	#15
jumbojp DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Dingleberry Posts: 1,662	Well it took me a few days, but I finally remembered where I saw this mouse Itis cordless, optical and rechargable and only $39! http://store.yahoo.com/akidacomputer/coropmouswre.html I am thinking of picking one up to try it out!