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Razer Orochi Bluetooth Notebook Gaming Mouse

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:28:20 +0000

This bluetooth mouse is very unique and was designed specifically for gamers, but it could work for many other purposes. Razer Orochi might not be a brand you may have heard of, but that doesn't mean they offer an inferior product. In fact, this mouse averages 4 out of 5 stars in customer reviews from various sources. The first thing you notice about this input device is the interesting shape of its body. This is what you would consider an ergonomic design and the purpose of it is not only to look cool, but to provide comfort and proper support for your hand and wrist during regular and extended periods of use. One feature this computer mouse has that sets it apart from other bluetooth mice is the addition of a "wired mode". This basically means that in addition to this product connecting to your PC through Bluetooth you also have the option of switching it to wired mode and using the included USB cord to connect it. Gamers love this feature because sometimes with wireless connectivity you don't get the sensitivity and accuracy that you would using a mouse connected by a wire. This feature alone makes it one-of-a-kind. The Razer Orochi has a 4000dpi 3G Laser sensor, which allows movement speeds five-times that of a regular 800 dpi optical mouse. This also is a spec that gamers look for. Other benefits this product offers include an ambidextrous design so you can use it with either your left or right hand (helps relieve hand tension if you alternate), on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment, Ultraslick Teflon feet on the bottom surface, and a gold-plated USB connector. When used in wireless mode this mouse is powered by 2 AA batteries (typical). When sifting through user reviews you won't find may cons to this model, but one thing some people don't like is that the scroll wheel on top functions as a free-scroll only, there is no way to set it to ratchet. One other con is that it doesn't work very well with Mac computers, the buttons are not fully programmable like they are on a PC.

Razer Orochi 4000DPI Bluetooth Laser Gaming Mouse PC
Price: $107.88 on eBay®

Sony VAIO Bluetooth Wireless Mouse

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:27:26 +0000

This bluetooth mouse by Sony is actually designed specifically to match VAIO CS notebook computers, but it can be used with any bluetooth-capable PC. At first glance the shape of this device is a little funky, and it definitely looks different than all of the other mice reviewed here. They offer this model in three different colors to go seamlessly with their laptops: Glossy Black (VGP-BMS55/B), Sangria Red (VGP-BMS55/R) and Cosmopolitan Pink (VGP-BMS55/P). They also offer bundle packages that include a matching mouse pad if you need one, but the part numbers are slightly different. We wouldn't really consider the shape of this mouse to be "ergonomic" in any way, but nonetheless it seems fairly comfortable for regular use. It uses laser technology for tracking which allows you to use the mouse on a larger variety of surfaces than an optical model, and also increases battery life (just by a little). It also has a low friction, non-stick PTFE sole that allows for effortless and extra smooth movement. This mouse runs on two AA batteries with an estimated battery life of approximately three months. The maximum operating distance is stated as 32 ft. which is fairly standard and the dimensions of this device are 2.3" (width) x 4.8" (height) x 1.4" (depth). You'll need Windows Vista or XP installed for this mouse to work properly with your computer. The retail price of this peripheral is $69.99 (and that's what Sony sells it for on their website).

Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:54:51 +0000

The bluetooth laser mouse 8000 is Microsoft's first wireless rechargeable computer mouse. It uses a single AA NiMH battery and can go for a very long period of time between charges, sometimes up to a few weeks (depends how many hours its actually on). Regardless of when it finally does decide to start dying, the battery life indicator at the top of the mouse alerts you when it's time to recharge. It utilizes 2.4 GHz bluetooth technology to connect to your computer and works at up to a range of 30 feet with virtually no interference. Microsoft also claims you can experience speeds faster than that of a standard wired mouse, but we're not sure how that's even possible, or how anyone would actually notice that (maybe gamers). The 8000 has high definition laser technology which Microsoft claims to be two generations ahead of other standard optical and laser mice (they seem to be extremely confident in their products). It has a bunch of buttons that you can program to do different things like most mice, but a unique feature of this mouse is the genuine brushed-aluminum metal casing. This makes it look extra sleek and makes it feel as good as it looks. The manufacturer's part number is 4CH-00012 and the MSRP is $89.95.

Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 New InBox Bluetooth
Price: $49.99 on eBay®

Logitech M555b Bluetooth Mouse

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:00:15 +0000

This one is brand new as of summer 2009 and it shows some improvements over the older models which is always nice to see. The general design and shape is still pretty much the same as usual but it does have a slightly sleeker look than say the older V470 model. Its the typical dark grey color and it has laser tracking technology, which makes it very smooth and precise on a wider variety of surfaces than just an optical mouse, including wood grain or polished tables and desk tops. However, laser mice still do not work on glass or mirrored surfaces, so if you have one of those you need to use a mouse pad or something similar. It also has five programmable buttons which is nice and its fairly easy to setup and configure with the included software. The main upgraded feature that Logitech highlights with this bluetooth mouse is the improved, larger scroll wheel. They call it "hyper-fast scrolling" and it basically makes it easier and more convenient to browse through long documents and web pages, which can make hours of web surfing more productive and, dare we say, more fun. The M555b has an integrated low battery indicator and a sleep mode feature to help extend battery life. The actual part number for this mouse is 910-001265 and the retail price is $59.99.

NEW! Logitech M555B Bluetooth Wireless Mouse
Price: $62.45 on eBay®

Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:17:27 +0000

This mouse is really fun to use, but its only for Apple (Mac) computers. The wireless Mighty Mouse works with any Bluetooth-enabled Mac and runs on two AA batteries. It has a very sleek design with a low profile (it's thinner than most mice) and curves in all the right places. It looks extremely simple but its features are surprisingly advanced. First of all it uses a laser tracking engine which is said to be up to 20 times more sensitive and accurate than a standard optical mouse. With laser tracking technology you can track with greater precision even on polished or smooth surfaces, and you don't need a mouse pad so no worries if you can't fit one. Most people realize that with cheaper mice they can be finicky about what surface they are used on, and generally only perform as they should when used on a mousepad. The scroll ball on this mouse is the coolest part. It features full 360-degree scrolling - up, down, left, right and diagonal - and it is positioned to glide smoothly under just one finger. For some reason the scroll on this mouse feels a lot cooler than the standard scroll wheel found on most mice. Even more advanced is the top shell of the mouse, which is touch-sensitive. You may have thought this was a classic one-button mouse at first sight but the touch-sensitive technology under the shell detects which part of the mouse you're clicking, so you can both left-click and right-click with ease. If for some reason you would rather only have a single mouse button you can change your system preferences in Max OS X. The Mighty Mouse also has force-sensing side buttons that when squeezed can be configured to open commonly used programs or features. The color of this mouse is white, with the scroll ball and side buttons being light gray, and the retail price is $69.00.

Apple Bluetooth wireless Mighty Mouse A1197, MA272LL/A
Price: $28.99 on eBay®