Post by: kimmer on March 15, 2010, 07:35:57 PM
Logitech M505
The price was decent (and an in store reduction with my Staple's card) ... and so now I have a shiny new wireless mouse. It's a tad more sensitive then the apple mouse (even with adjusting it), but boy is it nice; and no more stuck scroll button.
Really cool, and it's a hoot to pick it up and use it off the desk. LOL!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on March 15, 2010, 10:03:18 PM
You might want to attach a two foot string to that little USB thingy. It could be slightly difficult to find it after sweeping the house... 
I bet Mac could tie a secure knot on that thing, assuming he has a mountable (third-hand) magnifying glass. 
But, if you like it, great! That's the most important thing! Just be careful for the first 500 miles, that thing looks pretty fast! 
Post by: Paddy on March 16, 2010, 10:43:46 AM
BTW - don't use rechargeable batteries in this mouse. The voltage is too low. They need the full 1.5V, not the 1.2V provided by rechargeables. This is not unusual for wireless mice, and Logitech does state this upfront. Apple is one of the few companies that produces wireless mice that work with rechargeable batteries - though there are a lot of people none too happy with the battery life (rechargeable or alkaline) of their Magic Mice, judging by the threads on the Apple forums and elsewhere.
Post by: kimmer on March 16, 2010, 12:28:04 PM
Thanks for the reminder on the batteries and the tip on what to watch for when it gets wonky. Jim - this mouse can scroll sideways, upside down and all around. It's most functional, and it's red.
Post by: gunug on March 16, 2010, 02:24:36 PM
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You might want to attach a two foot string to that little USB thingy.
If it's like the older one it actually has a built in storage place for the USB thingy. The only thing about it is it's not Bluetooth.
Post by: sandyman on March 16, 2010, 02:32:19 PM
QUOTE(gunug @ Mar 16 2010, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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You might want to attach a two foot string to that little USB thingy.
If it's like the older one it actually has a built in storage place for the USB thingy. The only thing about it is it's not Bluetooth.For a nice little Bluetooth one look no further than another Logitech product, the V470. I have two, one for the iMac and one for the Thinkpad.
I really like Logitech mice and wouldn't think of using anything else
Sandy
Post by: kimmer on March 16, 2010, 02:35:34 PM
Sandy, looks like a nice mouse - but twice the price of mine.
Post by: sandbox on March 17, 2010, 02:57:30 AM
Post by: kimmer on January 23, 2011, 07:40:42 PM
Post by: Paddy on January 23, 2011, 08:10:10 PM
Still love my Logitech mousies though.
Post by: krissel on January 24, 2011, 02:38:03 AM
This is my mouse, though I paid a lot less for it back then:
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Bluetooth-...0/ref=pd_cp_e_2
Post by: Highmac on January 24, 2011, 03:41:11 AM
QUOTE(krissel @ Jan 24 2011, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Much depends on how often you use it. I've still got the original batteries in my Bluetooth mouse from March of 09. Of course I don't always use it with my MBP so they last longer.
This is my mouse, though I paid a lot less for it back then:
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Bluetooth-...0/ref=pd_cp_e_2
This is my mouse, though I paid a lot less for it back then:
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Bluetooth-...0/ref=pd_cp_e_2
Do look at the batteries occasionally - I still get the odd one that has leaked, particularly if we don't use the device for a while. Translates as "forgot about it..."
Post by: kimmer on January 24, 2011, 04:15:51 AM
Krissel, I'd had a good charge until just recently. Sneakers got me hooked on this game ... and so I'm using my mouse more than normal ... and poof went the battery. It's all Sneakers fault.
Post by: Paddy on January 24, 2011, 08:36:48 AM
Good grief! I'm happy when mine last 2 months. I guess I'm on my computer a whole lot more...?
Post by: ClayEM on January 24, 2011, 10:32:53 AM