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Wireless mouse recommendations?

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Carl Sanchez4 Carl Sanchez4 MemberOP
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joined Dec 2011
#1 ·
I’m on the lookout for a wireless mouse with a tiny USB receiver—something I can just leave plugged into my netbook without it sticking out. Or, honestly, maybe Bluetooth would be better so I don't have to deal with any dongles at all. Basically, I want something low-profile and budget-friendly. I’ve always leaned toward Logitech, but I suppose I'm open to suggestions if you guys have better ideas... I really just need something basic with two buttons and a scroll wheel.

Help me out here.....
Noah Thompson44 Noah Thompson44 Newcomer
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joined Jul 2010
#2 ·
You didn't mention the price for that Logitech VX Nano. I've been using it for a while now and it’s excellent. I managed to snag one during a sale at Best Buy for $67. Now, $133 are charging more.
The receiver is incredibly low-profile, too. It barely sticks out even half an inch from the USB port.
Carl Sanchez4 Carl Sanchez4 MemberOP
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joined Dec 2011
#3 ·
The M305 is currently on sale for $60. I’m honestly torn—is that a better bet than picking up the Bluetooth V470 for $50?
Does anyone actually know if there's a significant difference between using a dedicated wireless dongle versus standard Bluetooth? I guess my main concern is whether one of them is going to drain my laptop battery faster than the other. Does anyone have any insight on this?

Noah Thompson44, thanks for the help...

The advice on this board has been pretty mediocre lately, to be honest.
Donna Davis8 Donna Davis8 Member
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joined Nov 2012
#4 ·
Look, PA, you might notice the Bluetooth connection is a little weaker, but there’s a real upside: you don't have any bulky hardware sticking out of your laptop.
Standard Wireless RF, like what most mice use, comes with a tiny receiver you just plug into a USB port. They make them incredibly small, just like that VX Nano mentioned above.
I've used both setups, and I personally prefer wireless, provided the receiver is small enough to be unobtrusive.
From what I've gathered, high-quality Bluetooth tech often ends up costing more than an equally good wireless setup.

Regarding battery life, the drain happens either way. With Bluetooth, the chip stays active, whereas with a USB receiver, the port itself draws power.

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