looking for a mouse

plugwash · Dec 05, 2008, 21:22:20

I'm trying to find a mouse that meets the following requirements

1: optical or laser sensing (not ball)
2: cordless
3: rechargeable
4: can be charged while in use
5: has a decent range (about 10m)

anyone got any idea on mice that would fit theese requirements?

D-Dan · Dec 05, 2008, 21:56:10

If I'm honest - I haven't looked back since I bought a trackball and a couple of rechargeable batteries.

Where it meets your requirements is:-

It's optical
It's cordless
With rechargeable batteries - it's rechargeable
Buy 4 batteries - charge in use is not an issue (though I can't remember the last time I changed batteries - I expect them to die now)
Range is largely dependent on environment - this uses Bluetooth - so has a theoretical 10M max.

Additional advatanges

Less desk space required
Stopped my aching arms overnight
More precise

If you want to know which I got, it's at http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Peripherals/Mice/Logitech+Cordless+TrackMan+Optical+USB%2F+%26+PS%2F2+?productId=19545

Steve

john · Dec 05, 2008, 22:11:57

Quote from: plugwash on Dec 05, 2008, 21:22:20
I'm trying to find a mouse that meets the following requirements

1: optical or laser sensing (not ball)
2: cordless
3: rechargeable
4: can be charged while in use
5: has a decent range (about 10m)

anyone got any idea on mice that would fit theese requirements?

I'm not sure if it meets your requirements or not but Aldi have one on Thursday 11th Dec. It doesn't give much in the way of specification but it's priced at £15.59 which seems reasonable to me but I don't know how it compares with alternatives.

There is a link here.

Lance · Dec 05, 2008, 23:40:57

I would recommend any mouse by Microsoft. Every one i've ever used has been comfortable and although not rechargable the batteries last easily 6 months even with heavy use. I've got the 5000 myself at home, and the more basic but still good 1000v2 (i think) at work.

Sebby · Dec 06, 2008, 00:45:35

I agree with you there, Lance. I think they're the best (even better than Logitech).

Rik · Dec 06, 2008, 08:59:28

Another MS fan here. I'm not sure that anyone makes a cordless mouse than can be recharged while in use, though.

Inactive · Dec 06, 2008, 10:34:09

Nor me Rik, I have one in Spain that recharges a spare pair of AA's in the USB sensor, but that isn't quite the same thing.

I swear by my Logitech, I have had it over 3 years, no problems at all.

Rik · Dec 06, 2008, 10:38:39

I just swear at my mouse.

Sebby · Dec 06, 2008, 11:08:51

What's it ever done to you?

J!ll · Dec 06, 2008, 11:14:14

Rik · Dec 06, 2008, 11:17:54

J!ll · Dec 06, 2008, 11:24:51

Rik · Dec 06, 2008, 11:26:36

Quote from: Sebby on Dec 06, 2008, 11:08:51
What's it ever done to you?

You'd be amazed.

Simon · Dec 06, 2008, 12:10:13

I'd always recommend Kensington wired mice, but I don't know what their cordless ones are like.

merlin · Dec 06, 2008, 12:16:08

surely if its rechargeable in use ,then it must have a cable and therefore can't be cordless !!!

Rik · Dec 06, 2008, 12:19:39

That's my thinking, Bob, unless someone has a short range induction charger.

Lance · Dec 06, 2008, 23:53:24

I think the op meant it can be charged and used at the same time, rather than having to go on a charging/docking station. I used to have one years ago which when it came to charging time you just plugged the cable in at the front and it became a conventional wired mouse.

Rik · Dec 07, 2008, 10:20:31

Ah!

Mr Booh · Dec 07, 2008, 11:04:34

I'm surprised CATS have'nt been mentioned yet!

Rik · Dec 07, 2008, 11:05:26

They have now.

Glenn · Dec 07, 2008, 11:06:16

Or Mousetrap - is that a charging station?

Rik · Dec 07, 2008, 11:08:42

Only if a detective calls.

Sebby · Dec 07, 2008, 12:59:25

Ann · Dec 07, 2008, 17:21:56

I've had my logitech rechargeable for years and it's still going strong. I'd definitely buy another when it becomes necessary.

Rik · Dec 07, 2008, 18:27:07

Quote from: Rik on Dec 07, 2008, 11:08:42
Only if a detective calls.

Must pay attention.

Only if an inspector calls.

Simon · Dec 07, 2008, 21:01:08

Quote from: Mr Booh on Dec 07, 2008, 11:04:34
I'm surprised CATS have'nt been mentioned yet!

That's because we didn't want to pussyfoot around in the thread.

Steve · Dec 07, 2008, 21:21:34

A little mouse with clogs on? right there on the stairs

mrapoc · Dec 07, 2008, 22:14:17

Iv got the logitech G5 wired mouse

Its wireless cousin is the G7...not sure if its all of ur requirements but worth a look

john · Dec 07, 2008, 23:34:30

Quote from: stevethegas on Dec 07, 2008, 21:21:34
A little mouse with clogs on? right there on the stairs

Where on the stairs ?

Inactive · Dec 07, 2008, 23:39:13

Quote from: Ann on Dec 07, 2008, 17:21:56
I've had my logitech rechargeable for years and it's still going strong. I'd definitely buy another when it becomes necessary.

Same here Ann, I read somewhere today that Morrisons have a Logitech wireless desktop set for under a tenner, sounds good to me.

Steve · Dec 08, 2008, 08:47:25

Quote from: john on Dec 07, 2008, 23:34:30
Where on the stairs ?

A little mouse with clogs on
Well I declare!
Going clip-clippety-clop on the stairs

Rik · Dec 08, 2008, 08:51:47

Come back Max Bygraves, all is forgiven.

Steve · Dec 08, 2008, 08:57:42

Ronnie Hilton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fg7w49UnGA

Rik · Dec 08, 2008, 09:05:35

I know, it's just that MB was the archetypal singer of these sorts of songs.

Steve · Dec 08, 2008, 09:21:25

Absolutely! Freddie and the Dreamers 1965

Rik · Dec 08, 2008, 09:22:51

And you don't mean Mercury.