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I am looking for a mouse that I can take with me on trips, to use on hotel desks. Specifically, I would like a mouse that works well on desk surfaces (no mouse pad necessary). Also, I would like one that draws as little power as possible.

I do not want a wireless mouse because I don't want to carry around a charger for the battery.

Any suggestions? What has worked well for you guys?

Thanks,
Brian

I like this one:

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductP ... t_Id=91949

Wired USB mouse with a roller ball works on most flat surfaces. The click-wheel is handy, although one of mine got gummed up on something when my daughter was using it.

I'm planning to get the special edition G7, comes with a case. So you can use it with your laptop and your desktop.

I am leaning towards this mouse:
Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus (USB)
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Optical- ... =UTF8&s=pc

I know you said you don't want wireless, but I've been using this MS wireless notebook mouse for the past year and it has been great. It uses 1 regular AA battery and lasts for months. Just bring an extra AA battery with you, no need for a charger:

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Wireles ... lectronics

Unfortunately, you've just missed the sale at Office Depot last week for $10.

I have a RadTech BT600 mouse that I like. It's optical but good quality, so works on most any surface. And it's standard Bluetooth wireless. No charger required; it charges off a standard mini-USB cable (provided in the package, or use your own). It's nearly full size, which I like.

Nelson, that does look like an interesting product. Does yours work with Bluetooth disabled if you have it plugged in via the USB cord?

I use a Logitech MX518, its tracking is the best I've experienced on a mouse - consistent across most surfaces (trouser leg, bed, tabletop, glass table etc.). It's even better with a mousepad but will not suffer without one.

On another hand, it has no idle mode (the LED is always at full power) so it's not that great if you're running on battery most of the time.

briansmith, no, the RadTech mouse doesn't work on USB at all. Only BlueTooth. The mini-USB port seems to be only for charging. With the built-in BlueTooth in the T60 it's not a problem for me.

I think that using a bluetooth mouse would drain power faster than a USB mouse. That is why I am looking for a USB mouse.

I have used this one from Logitech and am very pleased:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/produ ... NTID=10521

Relatively small, but not so small that it becomes a pain to use.

Oh and the battery life is great so no problems with the need for a charger.

I use the Logitech V200 wireless USB mouse. According to their documentation, the batteries are supposed to last a year in it.

I did a review on it for another site. If you want a link, just let me know.

The new Logitech VX Revolution (P/N 931690-0403) works great. Big enough to not give me hand cramps. No problem on almost any surface I've tried it on.

It's wireless but the USB Dongle stores inside the mouse and, when stored, turns off the mouse (so it doesn't run the battery down).

Uses a single AA battery and lasts for a while (I'm on my first battery).

I've had bad experiences with Microsoft wireless mice -- they're software wants to uninstall the touchpad software making it impossible to have both touchpad and mouse software installed. Haven't ttied with Lenovo touchpad software but no MS mouse would coexist with touchpad drivers from my older Dell laptop.

Steveg (Z61p)

briansmith wrote:I am leaning towards this mouse:
Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus (USB)
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Optical- ... =UTF8&s=pc

This was my favorite mouse of all time until it broke. If you wind it incorrectly, it will wear in the same place everytime. I am still tempted to buy another one though, it fit my hand so perfectly and was so precise...waaaaaah.....

mysbca wrote:I know you said you don't want wireless, but I've been using this MS wireless notebook mouse for the past year and it has been great. It uses 1 regular AA battery and lasts for months. Just bring an extra AA battery with you, no need for a charger:

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Wireles ... lectronics

Unfortunately, you've just missed the sale at Office Depot last week for $10.

I have this mouse and it is really great. I want to buy another one (same type) for my thinkpads because i plan to use this mouse for my desktop permanently.

If you're looking for a simple mouse with a cord, get the IBM one. It goes great with a ThinkPad and is quite durable. I love mine.

Name: ThinkPlus Optical 3-Button Travel Wheel Mouse
Model name: 31P7410

sglaser wrote:... I've had bad experiences with Microsoft wireless mice -- they're software wants to uninstall the touchpad software making it impossible to have both touchpad and mouse software installed. Haven't ttied with Lenovo touchpad software but no MS mouse would coexist with touchpad drivers from my older Dell laptop.

Steveg (Z61p)

I've had no such problems with IntelliPoint software 5.x. In fact, though I dislike the MS Wireless Laser Mouse 6000's small, scroll-like-Speedy-Gonzalez scroll wheel, I like the software functions and it doesn't conflict with the TP or Wacom tablet drivers at all. I've had problems in the long-ago past with Logitech drivers wanting to replace other mouse drivers.

I haven't had a problem with Microsoft mouse, even though the software might want to uninstall the drivers. I simply didn't install the MS mouse software and the mouse, and its features, worked just fine.

I also love my Microsoft Optical Wheel mouse and bought two brand new on E-bay for $7 each in black; one for me and one for my husband's PC. I have used mine with my T22 on hotel desks with no mousepad and no problems. It is super quiet and scrolls smoothly without installing any software, just plug and play. It also comes with a USB cord end and a PS2 adapter plug which I use on my laptop. Here is the poop on it:

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouse ... px?pid=008

I'm currently using a Comfort mouse 3000 which is cheap (usually ... $20 at Target), and very comfortable. I bought a Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 a few months ago which I like, similar to the 3000, but two side buttons.

And already I'm envying the Wireless (BT) Laser Mouse 8000. I have been bemoaning the lack of BT mousies from MS, and they seem to be hearing these complaints.
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Now that I think about it... Hey if anyone wants my Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 6000, I use it infrequently, I'll let it go cheap. PM me if interested, please don't reply here .

Logitech V270

If you have Bluetooth, the best thing about this mouse is the fact that there are NO USB DONGLES to deal with, just turn it on and go. It just works if you have the IBM Bluetooth (WIDCOMM) stack installed (I could not get it to work with the Microsoft stack)! The mouse does not use a charger - it uses 2 regular AA batteries with a 1 year life. While it is very precise, it is a little heavy (thanks to the 2 AAs sitting in there ) and it takes some getting used to. But I now love it.