best wireless mouse
 

I am not keen on using the mouse pad on laptops and much prefer a mouse

I used a really cheap wireless mouse [ £4.99 ] which lasted about 2 years and was brilliant [ unfortunately never seen them for sale since ]

since then I have been unable to find anything as good and reliable as they are often erratic [ currently using a Microsoft ones which more than 50% of the time drives me nuts

the usb connection has to be as small as possible to prevent possible damage to the connection or usb port

any suggestions for a really good reliable wireless mouse

Check the LogiTech nano series. But it's all about the hand feel, you really need to try it out first.

I use a Targus mouse with the little USB plug-in. In fact, I leave the plug-in connected all the time, since it's barely noticeable.

The mouse is slightly smaller than a full size mouse, but it still fits in the bag with little effort.

Once you establish the connection (i.e., select the proper channel) it keeps on working through power on/off cycles.

And it's pretty cheap.

I just bought a $25 wireless mouse/keyboard combo. It's nice. It uses the Logitech Unifying receiver, so up to six devices can share one USB receiver. The USB receiver is tiny and can be stored inside the mouse if you want.

In general, Logitech makes nice stuff in this realm.

I agree. I also have a Logitech Unifing receiver keyboard and mouse setup at work and I love it. For travel, I have a Microsoft Bluetooth mouse that I like, though the best Bluetooth mouse I've had, in terms of feel, is also a Logitech. For what it's worth, the mice and keyboard that I use are every bit as reliable as their wired counterparts -- I've never had the slightest glitch.

The problem with some wireless mice is that they can be greatly affected by the wireless internet built into laptops.

The Microsoft wireless mouse (the one that works on any surface) is the best I've used, BUT... you may have to get a very short USB extension cable, so that the receiver isn't attached to the laptop body. That can help greatly with an erratic wireless mouse.

bert

my favorite mouse has been the Microsoft Bluetooth mouse, no extra dongles and a nice feel.

thanks for the responses and suggestions

I will look into them

It's also a nice one - if you have Bluetooth on your computer.

logitech m325 - best mouse, get it on amazon.

Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX - best mouse I've ever used. It's very comfortable, feels solid, stands up to travel very well, works on all kinds of surfaces. Mine is 3 years old and looks & feels brand new.
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/produc...ouse-mx?crid=7

M325 is good but I find it a little too small. I like the Logitech Marathon mouse, good size and batteries really last forever. http://www.logitech.com/en-us/produc...se-m705?crid=7

On sale right now at TD for $24 shipped after rebate: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...srkey=L23-0087

I have used Logitech wireless mice and keyboards for years and have found that any of their middle to top of the line products are excellent. ^

I would have to agree on the Logitech MX mouse. I have a couple of them and have been very happy.

I won't buy another that doesn't have some sort of "darkfield" technology so that it will work on almost any surface, including glass, etc.

HP makes (or made) a Wi-Fi mouse that I also like, because it will connect to your PC via WiFi so that you do not need a dongle of any sort. Sometimes an available USB port on a laptop can be hard to find if you have other devices connected.

I have an older Microsoft Bluetooth mouse that has a laser pointer and presentation controls on the bottom of it. Very handy for travel.

Logitech V270 bluetooth mouse.

I like it because it's small and uses my laptop's built-in bluetooth. So itdoesn't need a USB dongle like most wireless mice.