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New toy! - wireless mouse
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Capt Kirk
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| Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:24 pm Post subject: New toy! - wireless mouse |
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I use a trac ball for the computer and the one that I had for about 6 years finally bit the dust last Sunday. I had a regular mouse that came with the computer that I am using until I get my new trac ball. I ordered one from Wal Mart.com yesterday. It's a wireless one. First time I have seen one. What surprised me was that it was cheaper than what I paid for my old corded trac ball.
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Frank
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Is it a rechargeable wireless mouse Capt? If not it can be quite annoying when the batteries start to go in the mouse. Just a heads up  (my brother went back to the corded variety after wireless frustrations).
Personally I use the trackpad still and I actually prefer it to a mouse. Didn't think it would turn out that way at all after I was initially forced to use it.
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SusieQ
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We have a cute little mini cordless mouse for our laptop, it does however chew up batteries for breakfast...LOL for the desktop, I use a laser mouse would never go back to roller ball type.. Enjoy!
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Capt you will like the wireless mouse, I have had one for 2-3 years now. Mine is a Logitech and it may just be this brand and newer ones maybe not do it, but it goes thru batteries pretty quick, so keep some close at hand. Plus, I have been told that if you put the mouse on a white surface when it is not in use, the batteries will last longer.
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bethie
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I'll be interested to see if you like it. I wouldn't mind giving one a try but change comes hard for me. 
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| Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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I love my little wireless mouse, wouldn't trade it for anything.
It uses the same size battery that my digital camera uses,
so I just keep some batteries charged and ready to go.
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Sorry to say that from what I've heard the initial cost of the mouse isn't worth it as the batteries have to be changed so often which can be frustrating. 
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| Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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Mine uses a single AA battery, which (for me) lasts about 3-4 months.
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Capt Kirk
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| Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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The one I ordered is a Logitech and it uses AA batteries. My camera also uses them so I always have a box of them on hand.
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I have a logitech mouse and keyboard. No wheel. It's flat on the bottom with a red light. I've only changed the batteries once. We bought it because our keyboard was worn out and we wanted a bigger keyboard. The biggest one was wireless. We like them both. Dooley
Oops! dr says our new keyboard and mouse are Microsoft. The old one was Logitech. Sorry! Dooley
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Netty
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I'd love a cordless mouse! But I can't get one until AT LEAST the kids move out LOL
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Capt Kirk
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I got my new toy today. It takes 1 AA battery. I love it already! I buy batteries for my camera 12 in a package so I always have them on hand. So I don't think battery usage will be much of a problem. My son has a cordless keyboard and has had it for almost a year. He has yet to replace the battery in it and he is on the computer more than me!
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:14 pm Post subject: Wireless Logitech |
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We have a Logitech Lazer mouse ......wireless.
We also have a cradle with it to recharge....No batterys needed...........
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Netty
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That sounds great Barb! I'd still be afraid that it would go missing though!
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:53 pm Post subject: mouse |
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YOu might need a bigger Trap.....ha ha ha
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