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Wireless mouse without taking up a USB port?

  • 06-03-2014 02:12PM
    #1
    djburchgrove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 473 ✭✭


    I have a Bluetooth 4.0 xps13, very basic question I know, but I''ve never had the need for a wireless mouse before.

    Can anyone tell me if there is a wireless mouse capable of connecting to the computer via Bluetooth, without taking up a USB port with a receiver??

    If so, can you provide a link/recommend a product.

    Thanks for your patience.


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  • #2
    FSL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,456 ✭✭✭FSL


    You can't connect anything by wireless without a receiver, however most laptops have in-built Bluetooth receivers I don't know if any PC's have.


  • #3
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,007 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Heaps of them on www.amazon.co.uk just search for 'Bluetooth mouse'
    FSL wrote: »
    You can't connect anything by wireless without a receiver, however most laptops have in-built Bluetooth receivers I don't know if any PC's have.

    A tad confusing perhaps? 'Wireless' means no wires which includes Bluetooth. The OP wants a mouse that doesn't use a USB port so he needs a Bluetooth mouse. If he has a desktop or tower PC he would need a Bluetooth dongle which will use a USB port so a BT mouse is only really a sensible solution for a laptop.


  • #4
    djburchgrove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 473 ✭✭djburchgrove


    coylemj wrote: »
    Heaps of them on www.amazon.co.uk just search for 'Bluetooth mouse'



    A tad confusing perhaps? 'Wireless' means no wires which includes Bluetooth. The OP wants a mouse that doesn't use a USB port so he needs a Bluetooth mouse. If he has a desktop or tower PC he would need a Bluetooth dongle which will use a USB port so a BT mouse is only really a sensible solution for a laptop.

    It's a laptop guys. Thanks.

    Looking at a Logitech V470


  • #5
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,007 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    djburchgrove wrote: »
    It's a laptop guys. Thanks.

    Looking at a Logitech V470

    The Bluetooth models seem to be a lot more expensive than the non-BT mice. Are you aware that with a regular wireless mouse the stick (USB receiver) is now a short stubby item which doesn't get in the way like the older ones that looked like memory sticks? The MS wireless mouse is in the shops for about €30. Wouldn't surprise me either if the BT mouse used more juice so the batteries won't last as long.


  • #6
    beauf
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    Maybe hes short of USB ports


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  • #7
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,007 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    beauf wrote: »
    Maybe hes short of USB ports

    I realise that but the new wireless mouse has such a short USB receiver that the OP may not have noticed them and he may not be aware that they're not the long stick they used to be. It could be that he's concerned about it getting snapped off rather than that he can't afford the port, most laptops these days have three.


  • #8
    PrzemoF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,929 ✭✭✭PrzemoF


    OP, get this one http://www.adverts.ie/keyboards-and-mice/mouse-mice-and-more-mice/619668

    I have one and it's good - I paid much more for it a while ago


  • #9
    djburchgrove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 473 ✭✭djburchgrove


    Thanks Guys,

    Yes I am short of Ports. My Ultrabook only has 2.


  • #10
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,457 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Do you have bluetooth. Sometimes you can add the module yourself afterwards.

    You could use a hub either.

    http://sgcdn.startech.com/005329/media/products/gallery_large/ST4300MINU3B.main.jpg


  • #11
    beauf
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    coylemj wrote: »
    I realise that but the new wireless mouse has such a short USB receiver that the OP may not have noticed them and he may not be aware that they're not the long stick they used to be. It could be that he's concerned about it getting snapped off rather than that he can't afford the port, most laptops these days have three.

    Dunno why they are so stingy with ports. My old laptop has 6. Though the smaller laptop I use in work has only 2.

    I notice that some news laptops may have a few USB 2.0 ports, but only one is USB 3. Another PITA is when they put it on the right side at the front. Just where your mouse hand will be. (if you're right handed). Such bad design.


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  • #12
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,007 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    beauf wrote: »
    Another PITA is when they put it on the right side at the front. Just where your mouse hand will be. (if you're right handed). Such bad design.

    Maybe they put a USB port there so that the USB receiver and your wireless mouse will be close to one another? Just saying.

    I'm using an old wireless mouse with a long stick and I use a USB port in that corner so the mouse is only a few cms away from the stick, it doesn't get in the way.


  • #13
    beauf
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    One maybe. Not all the ports

    http://homenetworking01.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_0940-Toshiba-Satellite-P870-RHS-with-audio-in-audio-out-2-USB-ports-HDMI-and-VGA.jpg


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