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    Wireless mouse & "lap holder"

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kweikert, Sep 29, 2004.

  1. kweikert

    kweikert Newbie

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    Greetings everyone! A couple of questions... I just ordered an HP zx5000 and am anxiously awaiting its arrival (Oct 25 est ship date!!)

    I need a wireless mouse. Is there any advantage of using bluetooth over a standard USB mouse? Will any old USB mouse do that looks like it will fit my hand how I want it to?

    Second question, I plan on spending a lot of time with my feet up in the air in my recliner - with my laptop on my lap. With the wireless mouse hooked up, I will need it to be on some sort of hard flat surface. Short of having the hardware store cut me a piece of plywood, my mind is drawing a blank on what this surface might be. Any ideas? What do you guys use?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    kweikert, Sep 29, 2004
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  2. Wiz33

    Wiz33 Notebook Deity

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    If you have internal BT then it may be worth it to invest in a BT mouse. I'm using the Anycom BT mouse that was discuss in this forum further down. I wouldn't worry about getting that piece of plywood yet as most optical mouse works fairly well on any surface to the arm of your recliner maybe just fine.
     
    Wiz33, Sep 29, 2004
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    Fusionacid Notebook Guru

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    tigerdirect has this tray you put your laptop on. Left side you can put files/papers, notes, pencils/pens, dinner, coffee, whatever...and the right side you have room for a mouse.
     
    Fusionacid, Oct 1, 2004
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    eek, May 7, 2007
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