So I made the same mistake again, bought the wrong mouse!!!!

[blue-eye-boy]

I had this very small fujitsu siemens mouse for ages now which I got with my laptop. A few times I bought a new mouse, cause the fujitsu one is too small, and "springs" a lot. But every time I'm not happy.

So the other day I tried again, bought a Labtec wireless laser mouse. It uses 2 AA size batteries, I still have the ones in that came with it. But the freaking thing is heavy. And it feels as if it doesn't move smoothly, a bit sticky. I think it is because of it's weight. And because it feels sticky, I cant use it accurately, not even to browse.

It is the 2 batteries I think that makes it so heavy. So I wondered, are there rechargeable batteries that weigh less than others? I even thought to use 2 AAA batteries which is thinner, and in some way make it work in the mouse.

Or what would you suggest?

 

[spiderz]

a Wired mouse, they are still the best.

 

[APoc184]

Microsoft 3000 Wireless Optical Notebook Mouse.

Works perfectly for me. Only takes 1 AAA battery.

 

[hj2k_x]

Hehe, I could have typed the OP's post

My wireless mouse is also heavy and takes two AA batteries.

Must look for one which recharges itself in a stand and one which is not so heavy. I have been thinking about going back to wired, but the freedom of wireless is awesome. Pity the good ones are so expensive...

 

[SoTrue]

I've been using a Microsoft 4000 Wireless Optical Notebook Mouse the past few months. Highly recommended, only takes 1 AA battery. A lot of settings can be adjusted to your liking.

 

[bwana]

Apple got one thing right with their mouse - the ability to use either one or two AA batteries depending on how heavy you like it.

Unfortunately it's bluetooth and I have young kids so I haven't seen it in weeks.

 

[hj2k_x]

Any recommendations on a good wireless mouse that plugs into a rechargeable stand, that is light and does not cost a fortune?

 

[blue-eye-boy]

Hehe, I could have typed the OP's post

My wireless mouse is also heavy and takes two AA batteries.

Must look for one which recharges itself in a stand and one which is not so heavy. I have been thinking about going back to wired, but the freedom of wireless is awesome. Pity the good ones are so expensive...

Yes it is good the wireless idea, I always fall for it.

I've been using a Microsoft 4000 Wireless Optical Notebook Mouse the past few months. Highly recommended, only takes 1 AA battery. A lot of settings can be adjusted to your liking.

Sounds good, which price class does it fit in?

Apple got one thing right with their mouse - the ability to use either one or two AA batteries depending on how heavy you like it.

Unfortunately it's bluetooth and I have young kids so I haven't seen it in weeks.

Sounds interesting. A friend of mine has a MSI mouse (wired), and it has weights inside that can be taken out depending on the weight you want.

Any recommendations on a good wireless mouse that plugs into a rechargeable stand, that is light and does not cost a fortune?

Would also like to know. I'm not a gamer or need a high spec mouse, just one for every day use, and occasional photo editing.

a Wired mouse, they are still the best.

Must say they are a lot lighter. If just I didn't fall for the wireless again.

 

[Boomstomp]

I've been using a Microsoft 4000 Wireless Optical Notebook Mouse the past few months. Highly recommended, only takes 1 AA battery. A lot of settings can be adjusted to your liking.

+1

 

[Nod]

I'm using the Logitech V220 Cordless Optical mouse. Works like charm, and had no problems to date.

 

[blue-eye-boy]

So laser isn't all that good? Cause some said you used optical? NOD, SO TRUE and BOOMSTOMP. I was told It's a must to have laser.

 

[Chevron]

Just get a wired logitech mouse.

 

[charlie_82]

+1 on the wired option.
I've never been a fan of wireless peripherals

 

[blue-eye-boy]

Well I guess I'll just have to pop out a couple hundreds for a better mouse then. I just wish there was a way you could test drive a mouse before you buy.

 

[risingtide]

So laser isn't all that good? Cause some said you used optical? NOD, SO TRUE and BOOMSTOMP. I was told It's a must to have laser.

The problem is not the laser but the wireless thing. In order to preserve the battery the laser switches to very low power mode. In order to get it out of this mode you need to move the mouse a certain distance at a certain speed before it goes into normal mode. That introduces inaccuracies, insensitivites and time lag.
A wired mouse also dims the laser when not in use but not to the extent that it is not capable of reading even minute movements. Some time ago I bought a wireless M$ mouse and returned it the next day as 'unfit for the intended purpose'.

 

[N1sh]

I just stay safe with the microsoft basic optical mouse. Perfect weight, functions and its cheap.

 

[blue-eye-boy]

The problem is not the laser but the wireless thing. In order to preserve the battery the laser switches to very low power mode. In order to get it out of this mode you need to move the mouse a certain distance at a certain speed before it goes into normal mode. That introduces inaccuracies, insensitivites and time lag.
A wired mouse also dims the laser when not in use but not to the extent that it is not capable of reading even minute movements. Some time ago I bought a wireless M$ mouse and returned it the next day as 'unfit for the intended purpose'.

Dont think I can return the mouse now, after a week I used it. I bought it at a pc shop in Somerset mall.

 

[risingtide]

Dont think I can return the mouse now, after a week I used it. I bought it at a pc shop in Somerset mall.

Whenever I am not quite sure if something will work for me I buy it at Makro. I never had a problem returning any of the things I bought there. Some time ago I went through their whole range of video recorders , partly because their staff didn't know their own product. Other things I returned are rechargeable batteries (not fitting into my wireless phone), USB hub (how can they still sell USB 1.0 only goods?)
As long as you return things within 14 days they seem to take almost anything back.

 

[masticore]

Check this thing out: http://www.amazon.stormwebsa.co.za/amazon_products_feed.cgi?Operation=ItemLookup&ItemId=B000UY4YAI

It's light, thin (very), doubles as a presenter, and it charges and lives in your notebook's express card slot...

 

[VanZan]

I like Logitech wireless mice. Best one IMO is the VX NANO. Expensive but what a treat. Actually have two! Very small receiver - one stays plugged into the laptop USB port permanently and I use the second one when I am working on other computers that arrive without peripherals. Have a MX 600 with desktop - also very nice but a bit larger.