What's your pick for best wireless mouse?

Michael Rowland | May 6, 2009 6:46 PM

Check out the Logitech G7. Here are a few qualities that make it a solid mouse for any machine.

• Laser tracking
• Works perfectly with Mac and PC.
• Dual battery quick swap. One in the mouse, one in the charger. Really easy to swap out even if you're gaming.
• Has a USB controller that you plug into the charger, and can unplug and plug into any other computer. Making it ideal as a travel mouse. I bring it wherever I take my laptop.

Hope this helps!

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olivier carlos | May 6, 2009 6:57 PM

By far, the Razer Mamba. Not only it looks great, the stats on it are pretty impressive. If you want to get people to look at your mouse in awe... it's the only way to go.

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Lyon | May 6, 2009 9:42 PM

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Microsoft Arc Mouse. Its perfect for travel, yet has the ergonomics of a full size mouse. Not to mention the durability and the long lasting battery life-i've used mine for 7 months daily before the low battery indicator lit up. The arc is also one stunning, unique beauty.

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Armando Morales | May 6, 2009 11:01 PM

I agree with Lyon, I just bought a Microsoft Arc Mouse and I'm a happy camper. Coolest looking mouse on the market.

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Jr | May 7, 2009 9:26 AM

I would have to agree that the Logitech VX Nano is an amazing product. Response is excellent and the nano USB receiver may be left plugged in and not even interfere when storing in case.

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Don T. | May 8, 2009 12:22 AM

I'd have to say the Logitech VX Nano Cordless Wireless Mouse. I've had mine for three years and it is phenomenal. The batteries last for months - I've never counted how long due to the fact that I have rechargable batteries - but the fact is I use my computer for 8-12 hours per day (I know its not healthy) - and I rarely replace them.

The bottom line about what separates the VX Nano from other wireless mouses:
- The receiver is the smallest available, you can leave it in all the time
- The scroller wheel can click inwards, so it has two settings for scrolling - one is basically no friction the other has friction.
- It's got two side buttons on the left that are convenient.
- It doesn't have bluetooth, but doesn't cost the price of bluetooth.
- Very portable and comes with case.

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Blake Robinson | May 9, 2009 3:58 PM

Logitech all the way. The VX Nano is perfect for laptops, MX Revolution is perfect for desktops and MX Air is perfect for media centers.

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murrayw76 | May 12, 2009 5:15 PM

I've been using a Microsoft Explorer mouse for quite some time and love it.

Pros:
- It feels great in your hand, both size- and response-wise.
- The scroll wheel is the best I've experienced.
- The Blue Track technology works as advertised on nearly any surface.
- It comes with a rechargeable AA battery, but takes standard ones as well.
- There's are desktop and travel models available, so you can get the size that's right for you.

Cons:
- The first mouse Amazon sent was a little wonky, but I exchanged it and the replacement is fine.
- Requires a USB RF receiver to be plugged in (wish it was Bluetooth instead).

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end | May 13, 2009 12:16 AM

Logitech MX1100 Hands Down. It has the revolution scrollwheel, +/- buttons, forward/back, thumb button, and more. It's better than the MX Revolution because it does not need to be put back in a charger every other day. It takes AA batteries, which last months. Rubber-coated exterior, uber-configurable software with Windows version of Mac Expose.

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WJ | May 13, 2009 10:54 AM

I'm a software developer, and have been using the Microsoft Bluetrack Explorer Mouse since it came out last year. Five programmable buttons, fast scrolling wheel with side scrolling, and a dock for recharging (this was essential for me). Actually got one for home use too. Best tool I have.

BlueTrack Mouse

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Devin Branch | May 13, 2009 12:19 PM

I'm a fan of smaller mice, have the regular Revolution but i really prefer the Nano, even on my desktop. helps me manhandle it a bit better instead of having it handle me.

Battery life is pretty solid and response is good too. plus if you have to take it anywhere, its tiny. the receiver can stay right in your laptop and you wont even know its there. =]

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Garrett McConnell | May 16, 2009 4:49 PM

After relentlessly trying different mice and keyboard combos, my favorite pair is the Logitech G7 mouse with the dinovo Edge keyboard.
The G7 is an extremely precise mouse no matter what surface you are on (only a few razer mice were better). And the tactile feel on the G7 makes it my favorite.
The MX Revolution felt nice in my hand, but I had some tracking problems every once in a while, and the battery life was worse than the G7's (the G7 comes with two batteries so that you can change batteries in less than 5 seconds).
I know some of the razer mice were nice as far as performance, but I still highly preferred the G7's feel.
The G7 also looks pretty badass. It comes with a faux carbon-fiber look. Pair that with the dinovo EDGE keyboard, and you will not find a better looking or performing pair.

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Kenneth Lee | June 28, 2009 7:04 PM

I'm a long time user of the Logitech MX1000. When one began to show signs of wear in the form of the scroll wheel button not registering consistently, I replaced it with another MX1000. The first lasted about 2 years. The replacement lasted another 2 years or so before the same thing happened (Buttons not always registering). When the charging cradle began to refuse to charge unless the mouse was positioned at just the right askew angle, I knew it was time for an upgrade.

I purchased Logitech's new flagship model: The MX Revolution. It's a beautiful piece of machinery. All the materials felt top of the line and the software made it very customizable (like my previous MX1000). Plus, it was on sale at Best Buy for $50! 50% off, can't beat that. However, it soon became apparent that this mouse was not perfect.

The MX Revolution has a well documented "stuttering" problem. It is as if the connection is intermittently cut off and reinstated. The result is a mouse that was just not reliable to use. Do a quick google search for "MX Revolution stuttering" and you will see what I mean. I suspect the price drop is a result of these seemingly incurable issues. So, I returned it.

I replaced it with the Razer Mamba. This thing is enclosed in a large clear plastic box that made it seem more like a movie prop than a usable piece of kit. At $130 it was the most expensive mouse in the store (again, Best Buy). It is apparent that the designers took their time when developing this thing. It's high quality in a more subtle understated way than the Logitech, but very impressive nonetheless. If you like throbbing lights and quality materials, this will impress you. However, the software sucks.

It does not come with drivers or software of any kind in the awesome box/display case, so you'll have to go to Razer's website to download them. If you have Vista (I use Vista 64) the process of installing the drivers went smoothly enough, but updating the firmware requires you to enter your Advanced Boot Options menu upon starting your computer to allow drivers without a digital signature. Yeah, a pain in the butt. You'll have to follow a delicate process in order to do this correctly otherwise you might brick the mouse or the charging cradle. In my case, it was the cradle that was bricked. I promptly returned it.

So, if you want an physically well designed mouse for $50 and do not require flawless accuracy, the MX Revolution may be for you. Again, I suggest googling "MX Revolution Stuttering" before you buy.

If you have a fat wallet, do not use Vista, and desire a top of the line mouse that will impress all your geek friends, the Razer Mamba may be for you. Of course you may need to be tech savvy to properly set it up.

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