Saturday, April 3, 2010

Cheapest Saitek Notebook Optical Mouse (Pink)


I bought this mouse for the color, which is very vibrant and looks great on my desk. However, I am very disappointed with the quality of the mouse. After using it for about 8 months, the shiny, clear finish is rubbing/scratching off with no real cause. Since its appearance is the big draw of this mouse, it's unfortunate that it's degrading so quickly.

Also, I was not expecting the mouse to glow, and periodically flash, so brightly, even when not in use. I am posting a picture of the mouse in the dark so that you can see how bright it is before you buy it. I found the bright light annoying at night.

Overall, I also wouldn't recommend this mouse for daily use the way I have been using it. It only has the two buttons and a scroll wheel, which is pretty stiff, so it doesn't have a lot of features or comfort to offer. It would probably be more practical and usable as a travel mouse, since it is too small for most adults' hands, and it wears out quickly. Get more detail about Saitek Notebook Optical Mouse (Pink).

Cheap Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 - Lime Green


Microsoft Mobile mouse 4000 is best wireless mouse I have ever used. I purchased mine from an OfficeMax store in Brooklyn but today it stopped working. When I went to investigate why the mouse wasn't working I discovered that the wireless receiver (the part you plug-in to your pc) was extremely hot to the touch, at least 120°F. Removing it and placing it in a different usb port caused it to heat up again. So now I am stuck with an otherwise wonderful (wonderful because it makes less noise while scrolling and clicking than the Logitech V450 mouse) that I can't use.

Get more detail about Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 - Lime Green.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Buying SMK-Link VP6150 Rechargeable Bluetooth Notebook Mouse (Black)


When I got the mouse, it worked great. It connected great with my laptop and nothing happened. Had it months now. The batteries stopped working 1 month after buying it. Now the signal loses twice a day and its a pain. The mouse functions work fine, the scrolling is good and it tracks correctly when on a pad. It feels kinda cheap and plastic-y. You get what you pay for.Get more detail about SMK-Link VP6150 Rechargeable Bluetooth Notebook Mouse (Black).

Buy Gyration GYM2100NA Air Mouse



Basically it is a good mouse for notebook computer and travelling, but not as good as I have expected.

I am a technical training instructor and I do a lot of presentations using PowerPoint. I purchased my first Gyration mouse called GyroMouse Presenter in 2004. I have used it for work on daily basis, on both desktop as well as in-the-air and it is still in perfect working condition today.

The Presenter mouse had a unique egg-shape design, it feels very comfortable holding in my hand when using it for my presentation. The only thing is it is a product with older technologies, it's a mechanical mouse with a roller-ball, there is no scroll wheel, and with low frequency radio signal that is prone to get interfered. Because it's a full size mouse, its weight and a fairly large charging base and AC power adapter made it cumbersome to travel with.

So recently I decided to get a new air mouse. I bought this Gyration Air Mouse GYM2100NA from Amazon. The first impression was good but then quickly I found a problem. It's almost impossible to open the battery compartment without damaging it. It took me more than 20 minutes, with a mini screw driver to prey open the battery compartment.

After almost a moth using this new Air Mouse, here are my thoughts.
Pros:
1) Small and compact, light-weighted travel mouse for notebook computers.
2) It's an optical mouse so no more cleaning the roller ball.
3) Plug-n-play no need for special driver, recognized by Windows as USB mouse.
4) 2.4 GHz radio signal so less prone to interferences.
5) Using two AAA batteries so no need to carry the charging base and AC power adapter.
6) The USB receiver is stored inside the mouse when not used.
7) There is an on/off switch to extend battery life.
8) Oh, and the zippered carrying pouch.

Cons:
1) It's not exactly the best ergonomically designed air mouse. As a guy I have relatively small hands. But even I feel it's awkward to hold the mouse in midair and simultaneously trying to pull the trigger button on the bottom of the mouse. (I miss the egg-shaped Presenter.)
2) The battery compartment is a bad design.
3) Poor documentation for the included GyroTool software. I still have not been able to successfully utilize the 3 assignable buttons.
4) I wish there is a built-in laser pointer. (In this case Microsoft Presenter 8000 seems to have an edge.)

Summary:
Would I recommend this mouse, yes. But I wish Gyration would have continued the original Presenter mouse. Improve it by making it an optical mouse with lighter weight, getting rid of the charging base by using the USB receiver and AAA batteries, and have a built-in laser pointer. Again, I miss that egg-shaped design.
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Thursday, April 1, 2010

Purchase Kinamax MS-UOPT High Precision Ergonomic USB 3-Button 3D Optical Scroll Wheel Mouse


Just what I wanted. Roller wheel and designed for left or right hand, depending on which wrist is hurting today. Functioned plug-and-play right out-of-the-box on my toshiba laptop running XP.Get more detail about Kinamax MS-UOPT High Precision Ergonomic USB 3-Button 3D Optical Scroll Wheel Mouse.

Order Mini Bluetooth Wireless Notebook Laptop Optical Mouse


I was looking for a small wireless mouse which this device satisfied. It is also a very good price. I have had it a couple weeks and it seemed to work fine till recently. The main problem I am now having is with the scrool wheel. It does not seem to work at times like it is not connected to the mouse.Get more detail about Mini Bluetooth Wireless Notebook Laptop Optical Mouse.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Where To Buy Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000


I've used many different mouses before and I like this one the best. It's neither too big nor small, just right. Neither too slippery or stiff, just right.
I also think it looks pretty cute. The blue led light is nice too :DGet more detail about Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000.

Shop For Evoluent VerticalMouse 2 - Mouse - left-handed - optical - 5 button(s) - wired - PS/2, USB - black, silver


-works well 1 month after purchase to use the medical data entry on off hand with dictation mic and software for the right hand
-cord very long but thin so may be prone to breakage if trapped or chronically bent.
-overall excellent mouse
-not given 5 stars until it's proven its worth for a year. Get more detail about Evoluent VerticalMouse 2 - Mouse - left-handed - optical - 5 button(s) - wired - PS/2, USB - black, silver.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Logitech LX5 Cordless Optical Mouse


I have 2 of these, one at work and one at home. Both perform flawlessly. Hookup is simple and fast. This mouse is just the right size and very lightweight and very comfortable. Highly recommended.Get more detail about Logitech LX5 Cordless Optical Mouse.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Inland USB Optical Mouse (Black) Top Quality


I still give it three stars (for OK) because it's a compact travel companion for my MSI Netbook. And after banging it for a few minutes it seems to be better for the rest of the session. The quality control for something so mass-produced has got to be abysmal, so I got an imperfect one, that's all. Get more detail about Inland USB Optical Mouse (Black).

KidzMouse CoolBug - Mouse - wired - PS/2, USB This instant


I needed a mouse for my three-year-old nephews that didn't have a scroll wheel to interfere with their kiddie computer games. This mouse has turned out to be the perfect option. There have been no issues with installation or use, and I am pleased with the product on every level.

Also, I find the mouse easy to use for adult hands too. Though I did have to initially adopt a few different surfing habits (I typically rely heavily on the scroll wheel), this house hasn't slowed my Internet experience down. More important to me is that I've sat and used the mouse for hours at a time with no strain. Get more detail about KidzMouse CoolBug - Mouse - wired - PS/2, USB.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Microsoft USB Compact Optical Mouse 500- Black ( U81-00009 ) Immediately


I bought this mouse for young children to use at a desktop computer. The size of the mouse is perfect for that use - but the product description shows a six foot cord, when in fact the cord is less than three feet. With the computer on the floor, no way this can be used. I had seen this in some of the comments but gave Amazon the benefit of the doubt. Very disappointed.Get more detail about Microsoft USB Compact Optical Mouse 500- Black ( U81-00009 ).

Crayola 12071 Optical Water Mouse (Green/Blue) Best Quality


Full size, blinking, fun, sturdy mouse at a great price. Would have got 5 stars but scroll wheel stopped working after one year on the first one we had.Get more detail about Crayola 12071 Optical Water Mouse (Green/Blue).