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    Notebook Mouse

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Trick, Jul 9, 2006.

  1. Trick

    Trick Newbie

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    I'm looking for an optical notebook mouse with a short chord. I just don't want several feet of chord sitting on my desk. Any suggestions? I was looking on newegg.com but there is alot to choose from and I can't tell how long the chords are.
     
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    why don't you go with a wireless mouse so that there's no cord? there are several options, bluetooth or infrared. You're right, the manufacturers do not specify cord length.
     
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  3. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    You can always wind the cord up and put a rubber band around it, or even a velco band(which works really nice) I do that all the time and it doesnt bother me at all.
     
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  4. Trick

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    The rubber band is a good, simple idea but I definitely don't want a wireless mouse because I want to do some FPS gaming with it as well.

    Although... my laptop is bluetooth enabled. hmm.
     
    Trick, Jul 9, 2006
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