Just wanted to know everyones opinion of these. Does an optical mouse make a difference? And do the wireless keyboards work as well. My current keyboard is in the process of dying, so I'm sure I'll be getting a new one this weekend. Any suggestions?
Laura
I recently purchased a Logitech Wireless Optical Mouse for my laptop. I love using it vs the touchpad - much more control.
The only thing I don't care for is the piece that must be plugged into the USB port, but that's only a problem because the USB ports are on the right side of my laptop and I have to be careful how a place my laptop when I'm using it.
I also have to remember to turn the power off on the mouse since it operates on batteries. I used to have one that was rechargable, but it didn't work well with the laptop since you had to plug the base into the laptop which hindered my mobility.
I have a Fellowes cordless optical mouse and keyboard that I love. http://www.computerhq.com/hardware/partinfo-id-88673.html
It connects to a USB port and takes batteries in the keyboard and mouse. By placing my computer on a rolling cart and using one of the front USB ports I can work in bed or wherever yet put everything out of the way when not in use. I originally got it with plans to use it until I bought a laptop. The keyboard is very lightweight which is more comfortable for me than a laptop. The optical mouse works on any surface and you don't have the little ball collecting "stuff". The only negative is like clickers/remotes it is something else to keep up with.. I keep mine on all of the time and only neeed to change batteries in the mouse about every six weeks and every six months in the keyboard. Highly recommend them. :agree: :agree: :agree:
I recently replaced my mouse and was going to buy a wireless one but several people here have problems with theirs, batteries dying, tempermental mouse syndrome etc. In the end I decided on an optical mouse that is not wireless and I love it. No stupid ball getting clogged with dirt, no mouse mat, no sticky mouse anymore
I have an optical mouse and I love it... it's great for when I am in an area that does not have enough space for a mouse as I can use my pant leg for the mousepad I highly recommend them!