Wireless mouses compatible with different receivers?

[Alexandru Sarbu]

Hello NG,

I have a wireless desktop-set (keyboard + mouse) with one receiver. I'd like
to replace the mouse with a optical mouse and still use the same receiver
for both. Does anyone know if such an thing is possible if it isn't the
exact same models?

The set is by Fujitsu-Siemens. Might the receiver be compatible with other
mouses by the same manufacturer? Or is there an official standard?

Data written on the receiver:
Model No: R3115
Frequency: 27 MHz

Thank you!
Alex

 

[thoss]

Hello NG,

I have a wireless desktop-set (keyboard + mouse) with one receiver. I'd like
to replace the mouse with a optical mouse and still use the same receiver
for both. Does anyone know if such an thing is possible if it isn't the
exact same models?

I'm not sure that wireless optical mice are a good idea. As I see it,
they have to keep the light on all the time, even if only at a low
intensity, which means very short battery life unless you always park
the mouse on a charger overnight. Doesn't apply to wheel mice.

 

[kony]

Hello NG,

I have a wireless desktop-set (keyboard + mouse) with one receiver. I'd like
to replace the mouse with a optical mouse and still use the same receiver
for both. Does anyone know if such an thing is possible if it isn't the
exact same models?

The set is by Fujitsu-Siemens. Might the receiver be compatible with other
mouses by the same manufacturer? Or is there an official standard?

Data written on the receiver:
Model No: R3115
Frequency: 27 MHz

Thank you!
Alex

"Might" it, yes, it's theoretically possible. It's not
likely though, even less so being an off brand (for mouse).

Odds are you will need another receiver for the mouse, you
should choose the mouse you want for it's other attributes
since a mouse is such an important interface for many tasks.

 

[kony]

I'm not sure that wireless optical mice are a good idea. As I see it,
they have to keep the light on all the time, even if only at a low
intensity,

They don't have to anymore, the newer generations will go
into both a lower power mode and to sleep occasionally
checking. Even newer mice will turn off when the system
does, or rather a deep sleep state.

which means very short battery life unless you always park
the mouse on a charger overnight. Doesn't apply to wheel mice.

When the mouse has a recharge cradle (such as Logitech
MX700/900/etc), putting it in the recharge cradle when one
is done using it is not a big burden, merely a choice to
gain the cordless functionality.

When it doesn't have the cradle, the particulars matter a
lot. Take the same MX700 mouse and leave it off the cradle
for a week and it's likely to have drained the batteries.

Other newer mice are more optimized for power savings. For
example Logitech's Mediaplay mouse. I have one and can't
tell you the exact interval necessary between battery
recharging (because it's well over a week and it has a
on/off switch on the bottom which I sometimes use but other
times forget to use), but even left "on" by the switch, I
would guesstimate it runs over 2 weeks. This makes it more
ideal for remote use, taking it with a laptop for example.
One of the main drawbacks to it is that it doesn't track as
well on some surfaces as the MX (red led type) or the newer
G series laser illumination types.