topic Re: Wireless Mouse in PCs & Accessories

Wireless Mouse

Sven_018 — Thu, 17 Mar 2005 15:42:45 GMT

I have a vaio S2XP and want to know if anyone can recommend a good wireless mouse.

Re: Wireless Mouse

kee-lo_ — Thu, 17 Mar 2005 15:46:45 GMT

This

Re: Wireless Mouse

TygerTyger — Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:01:35 GMT

I have a Logitech MX1000 and it's brilliant. Pricey though.

Re: Wireless Mouse

seb21__ — Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:37:03 GMT

Mmh....sounds cool
Can I use this on my VAIO too?
Can I connect the mouse, on the same way like my Laptop to the Router? via D-Link WLAN card?

Re: Wireless Mouse

Eugenepang — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 01:24:50 GMT

This one looks cool too.. but izzit possible to connect it like my vaio wireless mouse?... meaning without using any additonal receiver.

Re: Wireless Mouse

Fuzzillogic — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:34:30 GMT

Personally I don't agree with provides solutions here. They both require you to plug a receiver in a USB port. Come on people, the S2XP doesn't have bluetooth for nothing! A wireless bluetooth mouse is really an obvious choise, imo.

There are several BT laptop mice available, but given the availability I went for the Trust BT Laptop mouse. I know, it's a budget-brand, and I'm not too keen on it normally, but I'm quite pleased with it. Just ¿35, looks nice (very matte finish) and works just fine with my S2XP. Pairing went easy.

And the best part: no hassle! I switch on my laptop, switch on the mouse, and I'm DONE . No extra USB-dongles which stick out and can break off. No extra USB-dongles which can get lost. No extra USB-dongles which you need to plug-in and pull-out every time you need the mouse.

Due to its size (it IS meant for portable use) it's not suited for all-day-use. And because of bluetooth, the batteries won't last for weeks. I use NiMH-accu's instead of normal batteries; works like a charm.

For every-day-use there are plenty of normal-sized BT mice available.

Re: Wireless Mouse

seb21__ — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:46:15 GMT

I totally agree, Fuzzillogic

But my question is, wheter I can use a wireless mouse with my D-Link WLAN card.

Re: Wireless Mouse

Fuzzillogic — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:04:58 GMT

A WLAN mouse?? Never heard of that before. Personally I think it's silly. It would require extra drivers, and configuration would be a real pain in the ass. And WLAN would really suck the life out of the batteries quickly.

[edit]What I'm saying is: forget about WLAN mice It would suck.[/edit]

Bluetooth is meant for this kind of stuff. The S2XP has bluetooth. There are BT-mice. Why not use it?

If you're worrying whether BT conflicts with WLAN (they both operate at 2.4GHz), they seem to live together quite happily. BT v1.2 has extra support for operation next to WLAN, but even with this v1.1 mouse I didn't notice any problems with the WLAN connection while using the mouse.

Re: Wireless Mouse

seb21__ — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:35:05 GMT

If you're worrying whether BT conflicts with WLAN (they both operate at 2.4GHz

A other chanel would fix that problem. For example, channel 6 for the Router an channel 12 for the mice.

But I think you are right. The only problem is, my laptop has not Bluetooth. The only way is a USB-dongle, but I can't see a ugly thing like a USB-dongle on my VAIO. Awwwwwwe

Re: Wireless Mouse

Fuzzillogic — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:47:14 GMT

If you're worrying whether BT conflicts with WLAN (they both operate at 2.4GHz
 

A other chanel would fix that problem. For example, channel 6 for the Router an channel 12 for the mice.

An other channel would NOT fix that, if it was a problem. BT and WLAN are completely different technologies, wich share very little apart from the frequency.

Re: Wireless Mouse

seb21__ — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:51:45 GMT

You have misunderstood me.:smileycool:

I will not use a Bluetooth mice on my WLAN card. I talking about a WLAN mice. You can buy a WLAN printer, so where is the problem to use a WLAN mice?

Re: Wireless Mouse

kee-lo_ — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 22:23:34 GMT

I don't see the point Seb.
Why WLAN, you don't need to use a mouse 100m away!

Anyway thats what Bluetooth was made for.

Re: Wireless Mouse

seb21__ — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 22:30:02 GMT

Why WLAN, you don't need to use a mouse 100m away!

ROFL, good point.:smileygrin:

Re: Wireless Mouse-Battery Free Wireless Optical Mouse

Jay1 — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 01:06:44 GMT

ok dont know how good it is but just thought i mention it as i like gadgets. if they made this for bluetooth even better if not i should think of making one like that if possible.

http://www.a4tech.com/en/media/thecrucible.htm

http://www.a4tech.com/en/

Re: Wireless Mouse-Battery Free Wireless Optical Mouse

seb21__ — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 08:57:03 GMT

looks interesting:smileycool: (but the pad is wired and a little bit tiny:smileysad: )
And true, the mouse wheels from A4Tech are much better as from Microsoft and Logitech. (I don't this f****** clicks, if I use the wheel)

Re: Wireless Mouse

theboss — Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:45:35 GMT

Look at the Benq wireless mouse. The best I've used. The receiver stores inside the mouse when not in use and this switches the mouse off to conserve power. Nice spring-loaded action to eject it to plug into USB. A click the other side releases the battery section. A brilliant design and the right size.

Re: Wireless Mouse

seb21__ — Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:57:42 GMT

A, cool, thank's. I have looked.

Re: Wireless Mouse

kee-lo_ — Thu, 24 Mar 2005 03:00:27 GMT

Sounds cool

Re: Wireless Mouse

Sven_018 — Thu, 24 Mar 2005 09:05:44 GMT

do I need to use the receiver with my wireless S2XP

Re: Wireless Mouse

Fuzzillogic — Thu, 24 Mar 2005 17:32:41 GMT

Yes. Since it's no bluetooth mouse you'll need the receiver. IMHO a deal-breaker on a BT-enabled laptop.