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    ultra portable mouse needed for laptop

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by brisck1, Mar 26, 2009.

  1. brisck1

    brisck1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    Im looking for an ultra portable mouse for my laptop which is lightwieght and obviously doesnt take up much room. I;d like a wireless mouse but am not sure if it would drain more battery life. Im not too bothered if it isnt so good for prolonged use, just as long as it is easy for me to to use on the go. Anyone have any sugestions?
     
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  2. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    VX nano, using that with my macbook just awesome.
     
    haquocdung, Mar 26, 2009
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    splashpants Notebook Consultant

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    I love my logitech vx nano... its great, reciever is small, and the batteries last forever! If you don't get the vx nano then go for one of the other cheaper nano's cause they also have the micro reciever!
     
    splashpants, Mar 26, 2009
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    brisck1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the sugestions-do you use vista on your macbook? Im thinking of buying the MBP but i've heard the trackpad support in vista is crap, hence the need for a portable mouse
     
    brisck1, Mar 26, 2009
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    For Ultra, ultra portable:
    Mogo XP54, store right in your lappys express bay:
    (I have it, it's rocks awesome) :D
    http://www.buy.com/prod/mogo-mogo-m...b-newton-peripherals/q/loc/101/205466523.html

    Logitech VX Nano:
    http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Cord...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1238102445&sr=8-1

    Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 Mac/Windows
    I have this, works great! :D
    http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Blu..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0BAACKCAJQHNVN33513K

    Logitech V470 Bluetooth Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks (Blue)
    http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Blue..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0HTM46MKXNF4FAJM2DN1

    Logitech V450 Nano Cordless Mouse- Black
    http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-V450..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1RTWTAR8189RD8ZDXFSV

    Hope that helps!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 26, 2009
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I second the MS BT 5000 mouse!
     
    sgogeta4, Mar 26, 2009
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    brisck1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks again,can anyone give me an idea which is the most compact of these mice? it's hard to tell from the photos
     
    brisck1, Mar 26, 2009
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  8. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    :D It's great! Great price, too :D

    For compact, that would be the MoGo X54 hands, down..It's no bigger than the size of a credit card, literally! :D

    Here: (my own photos)
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    It charges/stores inside the express card slot! :D
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    MS Bluetooth 5000: (found on net, not at home to grab mine)
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    Cin ;) :)
     
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  9. brisck1

    brisck1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    excellent! the photos make a big difference when you see someone using it. I think the ms is my fave so far, good price and seems like a good size also!
     
    brisck1, Mar 26, 2009
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  10. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    I also recommend VX Nano. Great mouse.
     
    McGrady, Mar 26, 2009
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    Another vote for the VX nano.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 26, 2009
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  12. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Here are some photos for you!

    MS 5000
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    VX Nano Close Up! :D
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    Logitech V550, V450, and VX Nano (side by side Comparison)
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    Your best prices right now for either the MS 5000 or the Nano, are going to be thru amazon.com. There is a 30% coupon you can use for Dell.com, that makes it a bit cheaper, but with taxes and shipping ~ it ends up costing more (unless you have access to EPP). ;)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 26, 2009
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