Best light wieght Mouse to use without a mouse pad

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Hi guys,

I need a mouse for my travel laptop, I want a good mouse, small, but not too small, good tracking on all surface as the chance is I won't be bringing a mouse pad.

Please recommend me some.

Thanks.
 

corkyg

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A couple of years ago, I settled on a Logitech VX Nano. Still using it with my laptop. It is a solid performer. The transmit/receive module is small enough so I don't have to ever remove it from my laptop's rear USB port. But, it is no longer produced. The current M305 is the closest one currently on the market.

http://www.testfreaks.com/mice/logitech-m305/
 

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If you are looking to eliminate the mouse pad or worries about tracking surface, while being completely compact in working space and porability, may I recommend breaking the traditional mouse and going trackball?

My choice for a travel trackball would be Logitech M570. Light, but only applies to travel and carry, usage (being trackball) there is not a worry about weight to lift and move.

The ONLY drawback is getting accustomed to using the thumb in manipulating the ball for pointing. A good solid 2 weeks or so of daily computing usage should be a good period to acclimate.

Bonus? No wrist strain. And you can use the pointing device ANYWHERE. Even in your lap, to the side in a chair seat, on a chair arm rest... etc.