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Bluetooth Mouse - Suggestions?

I'm looking for a multi-button BT mouse that will work perfectly with my PowerBook. My top candidate is Macally's BTmouseJR for price and how Macally has given me reliable good products in the past. Any suggestions or support for my decision?

Posted on Aug 28, 2004 8:47 PM

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Steve-Mac-

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May 24, 2005 7:56 PM in response to torinogiorgio

That is the one I have, and I like it, except for the battery life, but rechargeables help a lot (2 sets of them).

The size, it took me a little bit to get use to, but now it is like if I had uses one all my life. The problem at first was that I got problem to my harm if I uses it too long at a time. Not I got it right.

Alexander T. Author

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Jun 11, 2005 11:11 AM in response to Alexander T.

Well I finally got my mouse! As funny as this is, I started this thread when I got my PowerBook last August looking for a BT mouse I should get and I just ordered last monday and it arrived yesterday. And, I got the Iogear mouse. The shape and size surprised me as it didnt look much like the picture but wow this is incredible. The mouse is responsive, works on most surfaces, overall it is great.

Another happy Iogear mouse user.

Jun 19, 2005 6:57 PM in response to Alexander T.

I picked up a Kensington PilotMouse Mini Bluetooth from CompUSA. ($70-80). It is a nice small size, has a great feel (rubber grip on sides). No BT lag issues at all. 2 button + scroll wheel button. I recommend this mouse.

Aug 2, 2005 9:09 AM in response to Alexander T.

Alexander,

It seems the little Iogear BT mouse is the dark horse, not many people get it but those who do generally love it, as I do mine. I am glad you took my advice.

Cheers Josh

woodie

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Aug 2, 2005 10:01 AM in response to Josh on the Rocks

any one see the new mouse that came out today
The Mighty Mouse- now all we need is that they make it
BT
http://www.apple.com/

Steve-Mac-

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Aug 2, 2005 10:12 AM in response to woodie

When I heard of a multimouse boutton from Apple, I run at the Internet to see iff a BT model was available. None so far.

I suppose Apple is trying the market and will deliver one soon if this one works well.

Alexander T. Author

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Aug 2, 2005 7:38 PM in response to Alexander T.

Looks like as soon as the BT version of mighty mouse is re;eased there will be another contender. I suppose everyone here will have mixed feelings about it, we all have BT mice but might want Mighty Mouse BT. When it's released maybe those who rushed to get one could post a review? 😉

Alex

woodie

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Aug 2, 2005 7:53 PM in response to Alexander T.

What a name "Mighty Mouse"
Do they think all they market to is kids?
I will buy a BT version as soon as it comes out.

Steve-Mac-

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Aug 2, 2005 7:56 PM in response to woodie

I'll also buy one, I think!

I'll keep my BT500 for the portable bag (so I won,t forget my mouse when leaving) and have a larger mouse for the desktop use. I hope that the BT Mighty mouse will have a recharge center, less borring than changing batteries.

Alexander T. Author

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Aug 2, 2005 8:16 PM in response to Steve-Mac-

Like the Logitech mice right? And the charging cord is interchangeable with USB, Firewire, and AC cables. If I have enough a cash surplus to buy one I just might, and keep my Iogear mouse for portability. I'm a little skeptical about the touch sensative "buttons", but I think since Apple is so big on touch sensativity they got it right. I enjoy this marketing ploy that it really isn't a multibutton mouse.

P.S. This is the 100th message in this thread! Way to go everyone!

Steve-Mac-

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Aug 2, 2005 8:26 PM in response to Alexander T.

The logitech mouse I saw with a charger were with a cradle that you put the mouse in (it also is the BT or radio device that the mouse connect to).

Rj in WI

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Aug 5, 2005 11:51 AM in response to Alexander T.

You can always check the following web sight for a review of the various Bluetooth mice available: http://www.barefeats.com/mouse3.html

Alexander T. Author

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Aug 5, 2005 1:41 PM in response to Alexander T.

Well my satisfaction with Iogear has dwindled. My mouse stoppped functioning properly 2 days ago. It will work for a few minutes then lose connection and the optical sensor goes steady red or dies. Could it be a lemon? Well I just might return it (costing the same to buy another) and get something else. Kensington sells one through the Apple Store, maybe I'll try that.

Alex

Aug 5, 2005 8:20 PM in response to Alexander T.

Alexander,

The info about what the lights mean on the Iogear is missing!?! From my observations you are out of juice. Maybe you did not get it to charge correctly. Try a fresh pair of AAA batteries. Then let me know

Josh

Alexander T. Author

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Aug 5, 2005 8:25 PM in response to Josh on the Rocks

Could it be I overcharged it? I'll try new batteries in it. But I have the batteries charged. I'll try my battery tester on them later.

Alex

Bluetooth Mouse - Suggestions?