Re: netbook mouse etc.

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"SC Tom" <sc@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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"Jo-Anne" <Jo-AnneATnowhere.com> wrote in message
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I'm about to order a netbook with WinXP (as well as a case and a DVD
burner). I know I'm going to want at least a mouse (travel size) to go
with it. Can anyone recommend a particular mouse--or even a type of
mouse? I suspect they're all optical these days, but is wireless the way
to go, or are those on a retractable cord OK?

Is there anything else that would be good to have for travel with the
netbook?

Thank you!

Jo-Anne

If the netbook has Bluetooth, take Shenan's suggestion and go with that.

If you don't have Bluetooth, I would go with one of the wireless mice.
Pick one with the small dongle so you don't have as much of a chance
snagging it on something and possibly damaging the netbook's USB port.
Mine is similar to this, but with the larger dongle, and I like it:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104216
There are plenty of others; pick your price :-)

I would stay away from the retractable cord ones. I had one that lasted
three weeks, and the warranty replacement lasted about six weeks. I've had
a couple of gamepads with retractable cords, and they were less than
stellar also.

SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I've got lots to learn, I'm afraid. After your mention of
a dongle, I've been trying to figure out what exactly it is (most of what I
found with Google referred to a copy protection device). I gather it's
something that plugs into a USB port and enables you to use a cordless
mouse--right? And Bluetooth means you can use a mouse without a dongle? If
so, does that mean all wireless mice are cordless, but not all cordless mice
are wireless? And what is the advantage to a wireless mouse over just a
cordless one?

Thank you again!

Jo-Anne


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