Logitech has the dented box but new Logitech V470 Bluetooth Notebook Mouse for $28 - 15% off with coupon code MIR15 + $6 shipping = $30 shipped. It's colored blue because it uses Bluetooth to connect to your computer, no RF dongle required. A battery life indicator eliminates surprises. [Review]
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good deal, as most bluetooth mice deals are only optical and the regular price for a mouse with laser & bluetooth is ~$50.
the only problem i have is justifying a cordless mouse. if i ever go cordless it will be bluetooth, but i've never thought of a compelling enough reason to justify the extra cost of a cordless mouse (eg additional up-front hardware cost, cost of alkaline batteries or cost & trouble of rechargeable batteries). my primary computer is not a laptop, i only use my netbook occasionally, and my corded laptop mouse seems to be mobile enough, but maybe i don't know what i'm missing.
so what's the benefit of a cordless mouse (assuming i don't give presentations and need a cheap way to advance charts remotely)?
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If your tied to a desk that's bolted to the floor in a building that doesn't move, then a corded mouse is the way to go. It's just one more thing to tie you down.
But... If you want to cut the ties and leave your desk behind, then cut the cord and get this mouse. Then go out to the park and work from a picnic table (or go to the ski slope and work in the lounge between every 3-4 rides).
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I have owned this mouse for over a year and spend a lot of time traveling. Since I have owned this mouse, I have only replaced the 2 AA batteries once (with an average usage of about 4 hours a day, and powering down the mouse when I'm not going to be using it for an hour or so).
The advantage of having a cordless mouse is not having to deal with cords. The advantage of having a bluetooth mouse is not having to deal with dongles (if your computer is bluetooth enabled). At an airport (or friends house, or anywhere for that matter) I can pull out my MBP and my V470 and be instantly to work without the hassle of plugging cords/dongles into the computer. The laser allows for use on {almost} any surface.
It comes down to a time/cost/value decision. Will using a laser bluetooth mouse increase productivity/usability and/or decrease frustration/confusion/cord-mess? Then get it. For me it was a huge help, but then again I live off of my laptop and am always traveling to various areas of the world.
BTW: I paid $46 + shipping a little over a year ago. The mouse is slightly smaller than a regular mouse, but has a solid feel to it.
Even if you have a desktop or laptop that never leaves a desk, a wireless laser mouse is great. You can lean back in the chair and surf with the mouse of your chair arm or your leg. There is also one less cord to get in the way of other material on the desk.
I also use my wireless mouse (VX nano) to control my laptop from the couch when it is wired to my TV. This works great when I need to watch a show that my piece of sh!t comcast DVR fails to record. When I get another mouse, it will be a logitech.
It's not nearly the problem you make it out to be #1. There's no need for bluetooth if you don't already have bluetooth integrated equipment. So, a basic laser cordless mouse can be had for $25 or less when discounted, and if you care about battery use or cost you'll already have a charger and pair of NiMH cells which only take a few seconds to put into charger then mouse every couple months.
Relatively speaking, it's a lot less hassle than things like walking, talking, sitting, standing, eating cereal, posting on ben's.
We're not going to talk you into it though, if you can't handle the complexity of a cordless mouse, stick with what you have.