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    Any bluetooth 4.0 mouse ?

    Discussion in 'Razer' started by anonymous4a, Aug 14, 2013.

  1. anonymous4a

    anonymous4a Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any bluetooth 4.0 mouse from razer ? Specifically bluetooth 4.0 for the energy efficiency. If not anyone know when it would come out ?
     
    anonymous4a, Aug 14, 2013
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  2. yhyoon12

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    There is a Bluetooth mouse made by Razer called the Orochi. ( Razer Orochi Gaming Mice - Elite Notebook Gaming Mouse - Razer United States)
    If I understand correctly, however, it is not made especially with battery life in mind.
     
    yhyoon12, Aug 14, 2013
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  3. Ellyidol

    Ellyidol Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the Orochi. As far as I know, it's not a Bluetooth 4.0 mouse though (3.0, I think?).

    It's small, but gets the job done. Battery life is pretty good actually, granted that I only use it in short bursts and not prolonged periods of time.

    However, now that I've tried a Bluetooth connection versus wired, I highly suggest a wired connection for any form of gaming. Bluetooth mouses seem to have a small delay (after all, it is a true wireless connection), in my opinion. Knowing that, I'd always prefer to bring the wire along with it if I wanted to do some gaming. If I'm not gaming, the trackpad works well :)
     
    Ellyidol, Aug 15, 2013
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  4. Yosomono

    Yosomono Notebook Geek

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    I have the Logitech Bluetooth MX 5500 Desktop
    Logitech Link-> Support + Downloads: Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution - Logitech
    Amazon Link -> Amazon.com: Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard: Electronics
    Though it is only BT 2.0 I notice minimal battery drain from the device or the computer when using and have never experienced any lag from it while gaming or otherwise. Apparently it has been discontinued though there are still a few floating around out there for sale. When I originally purchased mine it was 129.00 and well worth the money, It is not a mechanical keyboard but personally I don't like the feel of those anyway. I have also never experienced ghosting with the keyboard.
     
    Yosomono, Aug 31, 2013
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    thetruth1983 Notebook Evangelist

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    thetruth1983, Sep 9, 2013
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  6. robbie36

    robbie36 Notebook Guru

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    I have the latest version of this mouse (be careful to avoid the early version) which is bluetooth 3.0 - I was given it free when I bought the Razer Blade.

    I happen to like both the small form factor, build quality and look of this mouse. Unfortunately I find it doesnt do a particularly good job of being a mouse. It goes to sleep regularly and often has difficulty waking up. Sometimes I even have to re-pair it. Anyhow looks like it will soon become a door mouse.
     
    robbie36, Sep 11, 2013
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    bkydcmpr Newbie

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    I ordered a Buffalo Bluetooth 4.0 mouse from eBay. The mouse was shipped from Japan. It was a DOA, the quality was terrible, did not look like a product from the company like Buffalo (makes decent routers and storages) at all. I sent it back the next day.
     
    bkydcmpr, Sep 11, 2013
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    mgutt Notebook Consultant

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    Ordered it and then finally found out, that BT 4.0 works ONLY with Windows 8 :(

    Any alternatives for W7?
     
    mgutt, Nov 7, 2013
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