"good" bluetooth mouse?

[Tinytacohead]

I've not heard much good regarding BT devices & puters and was wondering if there's such a thing as a "good" BT mouse? (the most BT experience I've got is with a cell style earpiece, picked up for occasional PS3 use) It'd need to have all the regular buttons + at least two extras on the left/under my thumb. Googling "bluetooth mouse" seemed to bring very few options. My reason for interest would be to free up a USB slot on my newly acquired VAIO SA, though I'm guessing it's a lost cause? As always, thanks in advance!

[Mastershroom]

The Razer Orochi is about as good as it gets with Bluetooth mice. It's a little on the pricey side ($80 MSRP, $67 on Amazon), but it really is the most capable BT mouse out there right now. It's got 7 buttons, including two thumb buttons and two on the opposite side (the mouse is symmetrical/ambidextrous). It's also a decent gaming mouse, with a 4,000 DPI laser sensor and the ability to be plugged in via USB with a detachable 3-foot cord.

I've gotten great use out of mine. It comes with a carrying pouch that fits the mouse itself and the USB cable. It runs on two regular AAA batteries, and can still work via USB if the batteries die. Unlike the full-sized Mamba or Logitech G700, though, the Orochi does not charge the batteries when plugged in. Overall, I highly recommend it.

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Orochi-E...8378510&sr=8-1

[ViciousXUSMC]

I use Orochi, i had to get the first 2 replaced for defects. So I can speak highly of quality control from razer but as far as any bluetooth gaming mouse its about the best.

For regular use just browsing and stuff there are more general mouse options.

Id run it with rechargeable batteries it uses them pretty quickly so have 2 sets to keep one pair always charged, also it does have a cable as a fallback should you have dead batteries or the occasional BT issue.

[Tinytacohead]

Thanks guys, I may check it out. It's too bad the batteries can't be charged while plugged in, as well as the product price. Any issues with it being auto-recognized directly after restarts etc? Also, can anybody compare its size to this little guy by Logitech? I've found it to be my favorite travel mouse to date, though maybe a tad small for extended away-from-home gaming, plus as mentioned, I'm looking to free up a USB port..

OR do guys think I'm better off just getting a USB hub? I typically stay away from them, as I like to reduce clutter, (especially when it comes to laptops). If only Sony had added one more USB 2.0, on the other side or back, I doubt I'd even be considering BT. It'd be nice if they weren't all three side by side/so close together as well, considering some products are overly wide.

[glaughlin0302]

i got a Microsoft Bluetooth notebook 5000 and it has been amazing! I've used it first with my macbook and now with my thinkpad and i havent had a single issue. the only thing not to like is that it's 4 buttons as opposed to 5, but i honestly hardly ever used that 5th button.

[Tinytacohead]

Originally Posted by glaughlin0302

i got a Microsoft Bluetooth notebook 5000... the only thing not to like is that it's 4 buttons as opposed to 5, but i honestly hardly ever used that 5th button.

So there's only one button on the left side/under your thumb, correct? If so, sadly that one's out. I need @ least one button to dedicate to talk/coms & another to bind to an important game command. (such as sprint in a FPS)

[glaughlin0302]

Originally Posted by Tinytacohead

So there's only one button on the left side/under your thumb, correct? If so, sadly that one's out. I need @ least one button to dedicate to talk/coms & another to bind to an important game command. (such as sprint in a FPS)

yea, just one man. scratch this one off your list.

[Tinytacohead]

Originally Posted by glaughlin0302

yea, just one man. scratch this one off your list.

Dang, I guess the Orochi's about it. (I appreciate the suggestion though) I've never understood why BT devices & PC's didn't become more compatible/plentiful, especially when it comes to laptops.