Essential Gadget #1 - Bluetooth mouse
Posted by Jeff September 20, 2006
I love this IOGear Bluetooth mouse - model GME225B. It’s quite small, which is good and bad. It fits easily into a pocket. (But don’t leave it on unless you want to freak yourself out). It’s a little small for big hands, but the portability is worth it.
I had previously tried cordless USB mice with a USB dongle - but the dongles broke off over time from metal fatigue– since I carry my laptop almost everywhere. My laptop has Bluetooth, why not use it?
Optical tracking works well unless on a dark black surface - like black plastic train seats. A newspaper can double as a mouse pad.
The mouse starts to lose sync as the batteries fade. I use Powerex rechargeable AAA’s - they last about 4 days of all day use.
