Question

Hi

I am really disappointed with Logitech My first cordless wireless mouse was from them and it lasted like 5 years. So I decided to get another one from them

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10099373&catid=

And this mouse sucks bad. After 6 months it broke. I returned it under warranty and got a new one now 4-6 month later it is on the verge of breaking again....

You pay like $50 for this mouse and it lasts like 6 months that sad. I just lost faith in Logitech mice as I remember my bro also had a logitech mouse too and it broke after like 6 months.

He then bought another logitech mouse(different model) that has been working for maybe 2 years(and no signs of breaking) but I am not crazy about the mouse(I don't like the 2 buttons by the wheel) and I not sure if they even sell it(maybe they got rid of it because it lasts too long).

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1578495&CatId=1285

So I am looking at a Microsoft mouse.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10125565&catid=

I am looking at this one but I am not sure what they mean by mobile mouse. I think that is what MS calls notebook mice. So I am not sure if this would be a good mouse to get for a desktop. I see it uses like a micro usb receiver but I am not sure if it is smaller then a standard mouse.

But almost all the mice I looked at at futureshop.ca or staples are labeled notebook mice or mobile mice.

So not sure what mice would be right for me. I don't want a corded one though. I really liked the LX6 design alot but it can't last more than 6 months.

Thanks

Answer 1

What Microsoft calls a Mobile Mouse is just a smallar sized (and thus more suitable for travel) mouse, often wireless models.

The price seems high, though. I just bought the Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 from http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Mobile-Memory-Mouse-8000/dp/B000TG8STU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1265322665&sr=8-1

Amazon had it for under $27. It works with Windows/Mac, and has two modes, wireless with an incleded USB dongle (which also has a 1GB memory card as well as a wireless receiver) and Bluetooth.

Answer 2

Yes, that model is smaller than a 'regular' mouse. But not ridiculously tiny like some 'mobile' mice are. It's also going to be lighter than a lot of desktop mice, which isn't necessarily a good thing, beyond carrying it around.

If you're really worried about size and shape then I'd suggest heading to a retail electronics/computer store where you can try your hand on a few different models. After all your plan is to have your hand sitting on it for hours a day for years, you might as well get a comfortable one :)

HTH