What's a good mouse for a laptop?

[Muse]

I saw a real small one someone was using. An actual mouse would make a laptop a lot easier to use. What do you like and why?

 

[f1sh3r]

logitech v450. its got a frickin laser.

2.4GHz Micro-Receiver ? Cordless ? Laser Technology ? Left-Hand Usage ? Tilt Wheel Plus Zoom

 

[corkyg]

I like the very small, wireless H-P mouse that matches my laptop. I keep it in my travel case ready to go - and use a bigger one at home.

 

[LouPoir]

Logitech VX for notebooks - the best

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: LouPoir
Logitech VX for notebooks - the best

Speaking of which, I found this deal on it today (comments?):

Thread I started in Hot Deals -- Logitech VX Revolution notebook mouse at Amazon

That thread points out the deal available at Amazon.com until 3/12 which has the mouse for $35 shpped after $20 rebate from Logitech.

 

[corkyg]

It's a great mouse - a bit pricey, but probably the best out there. It would be fine for me for home use, but a bit too big for my travels overseas. Here are reviewer's comments:

"Weighing 4.2 ounces and about the size of a large bar of soap, the VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks is a bit bigger than most notebook mice but still smaller than a standard desktop one. Its size makes for an ergonomic design that's comfortable enough to use every day but still small enough to fit in your laptop bag. The size also allows for convenient storage of the wireless receiver. The 1.75 inch long by 0.5 inch wide receiver fits entirely inside the mouse and is ejected with a small button on the bottom; we like that the mouse automatically turns off when the receiver is stowed, which saves power and ensures the mouse won't accidentally turn on when it's in your bag. The VX Revolution also features high-precision laser tracking that we found to be very responsive, as well as a handy LED battery meter so you know how much juice you have left and an on/off indicator light. Logitech claims the mouse will run for 120 days on a single AA battery."

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: LouPoir
Logitech VX for notebooks - the best

Can I also use it on my desktop, which is running Windows 2000? It just arrived and on the box it says it requires XP or Vista. Maybe if I don't install the software? 😕

 

[imported_tkkidd]

personally i can't stand logitech mouse. i don't like the shape.. i had mx700. ( which was the coolest mouse at the time)

I perfer MS mouse. it fit my hand better. ( logitech mouse tent to have bump in the middle. ms mouse have the bump in the back of the mouse..)

I feel like logitechmouse design are lacking the design because ms patented them ealryer.

 

[Synomenon]

I still really like my old Logitech V400 dual laser notebook mouse. It's the "tuned version" that doesn't have any problems.

 

[jpeyton]

MS Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000

Microsoft's notebook laser mouse has tracking problems for me. The optical version tracks perfectly. I think other mouse companies are starting to notice this too; laser mice don't track as well as optical mice on a range of surfaces.

That, and the fact that I only paid $10 OTD for the 3000.

 

[MDE]

I just use a Logitech MX300.

 

[StopSign]

I use the Logitech VX Revolution. It's simply awesome. Battery life is excellent and it has more features than most desktop mice. It's slightly larger than your average laptop mouse so you can use it as a desktop replacement as well. I sometimes use it on my desktop (in place of MX518) for general stuff like web surfing.

 

[rb56]

I use the LX7 cordless and have been quite happy with it.