Best Wireless Mouse

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Diane S

Looking for the best wireless mouse out there. Mine goes through batteries
constantly as it must not be going into sleep mode and I'm not good at
turning it off (not an option).
 
Diane;
I have tried a few.
The worst were the ones made by Dynex.
They use 2 batteries and the batteries had to be changed every week or
two.
One Dynex mouse fell apart after three or four months.
Finally I spent a few more $ and am using Microsoft wireless mice for
my laptops.
They use one battery cutting the battery price about in half and the
batteries last about two months reducing the cost further.
It does not take long for the battery cost savings to make up the
initial cost difference.
 
Diane said:
Looking for the best wireless mouse out there. Mine goes through
batteries constantly as it must not be going into sleep mode and
I'm not good at turning it off (not an option).
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Get one that has a charger base and before you leave it each day - put it in
its charger base.
In other words - it's more of a user issue - not really a hardware issue.
Although I do have some mice that can go 3-5 days of 8-16 hours of use each
day without needing charging - to *expect* that of wireless power would be
unrealistic.
 
Diane said:
Looking for the best wireless mouse out there. Mine goes through
batteries constantly as it must not be going into sleep mode and
I'm not good at turning it off (not an option).
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Shenan said:
Get one that has a charger base and before you leave it each day -
put it in its charger base.
In other words - it's more of a user issue - not really a hardware
issue. Although I do have some mice that can go 3-5 days of 8-16
hours of use each day without needing charging - to *expect* that
of wireless power would be unrealistic.
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As far as a name brand - I like Logitech mice/trackballs - always have.
 
Shenan Stanley said:
As far as a name brand - I like Logitech mice/trackballs - always have.
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I have to agree here. I have been using Logitech trackballs for years now
and the same set of batteries will last for about a year.
 
Diane S said:
Looking for the best wireless mouse out there. Mine goes through batteries
constantly as it must not be going into sleep mode and I'm not good at
turning it off (not an option).
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I was testing a couple of these toys and *all* of them failed. They were
either battery eaters and/or not amusing since they required to push tiny
mouse and receiver buttons before they decided to work. I will never ever
understand why people waste their money for toys like that. During more
than 25 years of heavy computing I came across *one* situation only which
*really* required wireless mouse and wireless keyboard.
 
Rod said:
(applause)
perhaps because we need to see reviews on such hard and software,
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Well, I was positive that kids were setting the fashion concerning wireless
input devices. However, even my son refuses to work with such hardware
since being available. All systems here have wired mice (and keyboards)
while the wireless stuff rests in the original wrapping where it belongs.
 
I was testing a couple of these toys and *all* of them failed. They were
either battery eaters and/or not amusing since they required to push tiny
mouse and receiver buttons before they decided to work. I will never ever
understand why people waste their money for toys like that.
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(applause)
perhaps because we need to see reviews on such hard and software,
I recently posted a request on this NG
for a source of XP "reviews" and promptly got accused of spamming
from some clot, when I <honestly> sought links to where one may
see reviews on XP utlities. (seemed to me to be on topic "XP general")
( I "tested" mine, test kit=$20 (board and mouse), and I came to a similar
conclusion)
 
Looking for the best wireless mouse out there. Mine goes through batteries
constantly as it must not be going into sleep mode and I'm not good at
turning it off (not an option).
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I have a Microsoft wireless mouse. Been using it for 6 months,
everyday, with the original batteries, no recharger. Logitech is good
too.
 
Phisherman said:
I have a Microsoft wireless mouse. Been using it for 6 months,
everyday, with the original batteries, no recharger. Logitech is good
too.
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I have a Microsoft Wireless Mouse 2.0 which was part of a package
including a wireless KB (model 1045). I have been using both for well
over a year and am extremely pleased with them. In that time I have
replaced the batteries 3 times as I recall and I don't remember
replacing the KB batteries even once. I don't believe I would ever go
back to wired devices as with my particular setup cables were constantly
in my way.
Allen
 
Per Anando [MVP]:
I have used a variety of wired and wireless Microsoft mice and have never had problems with any of
them.
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I'd stay with Microsoft too.

I made the mistake of buying a LogiTech. Lots of features, but
it was causing my mail handler/NG program to abend.

The publishers of the program knew the problem and offered to put
in a fix if LogiTech would tell them how a certain event was
handled, but Logitec flat-out refused to even talk to them.
 
Thanks Allen! Appreciate the prompt answer and even giving me direction as
to the one to purchase. All the cords make me crazy, too. Constantly
getting tangled in my phone cord, headset cord, etc!

Happy holidays! : )
 
I have the same mouse! Batteries seem to last six to eight months and that's
with mouse NEVER off.
There is no way to turn it off.
 
Unknown said:
Batteries seem to last six to eight months and that's with mouse NEVER
off.
There is no way to turn it off.
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Actually there is. In the early days I used to diligently loosen one of the
batteries at night before going to bed. ;-)

I don't do that any more and I still seem to get 6-8 months out of a set.

I too appreciate the absence of at least two cords in the tangle that
exists. That alone is reason enough for wireless mouses and keyboards in my
book.
 
Diane said:
Thanks Allen! Appreciate the prompt answer and even giving me direction as
to the one to purchase. All the cords make me crazy, too. Constantly
getting tangled in my phone cord, headset cord, etc!

Happy holidays! : )
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And thank you! I wish I could give you the product ID that was on the
package, instead of what is on the backs of the devices, but the
packaging is long, long gone.
Allen
 
Current drain when not in use is in the micro-amp range. Batteries will last
a long time.
 
M8RIX said:
I have to agree here. I have been using Logitech trackballs for years now
and the same set of batteries will last for about a year.
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I have using logitech mice, very successfully for about 10 years now and
when I sit down to a wired mouse the cord just gets in the way.
My current one is the MX Laser with recharging stand. After an overnight
charge it will go for about a week (8 - 10 hours per day) before it
needs recharging. There is an indicator on the unit which shows relative
charge so I know when it is time to recharge it.
Marty
 
Looking for the best wireless mouse out there. Mine goes through batteries
constantly as it must not be going into sleep mode and I'm not good at
turning it off (not an option).
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Logitech and Microsoft are recommended brands. If you have extra
money, get Logitech.
 
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