Bluetooth Mouse

The bluetooth mouse is a product that grows on you.  It gives the user the ability to work from either side of the keyboard.  There are no wires to tangle with.  What this means is the bluetooth mouse will not snag up when you are using it.

The bluetooth mouse is the perfect companion to a PDA.  The bluetooth mouse allows the user to scroll through files and information quickly and easily.  The wireless compact design allows the bluetooth mouse to be slipped into a purse or briefcase for easy access and transport.

 If the user incorporates the bluetooth mouse into a desktop peripheral it does free up a USB port.  There are some drawbacks to the bluetooth mouse. There are some users who have found compatibility issues with the Windows Vista operating system. 

The driver installation on certain models of the bluetooth mouse may or may not load.  Another problem seems to be with the location of the tower.  If the tower is located in an area that does not allow a clean signal, the bluetooth mouse may not respond properly.  If it does respond, the movements may be jerky or sluggish.

When I heard they had come out with a bluetooth mouse, my first thought was, “Great, another gadget to get lost in all the clutter!”  To say the least, I was skeptical.  I have since changed my mind.  The bluetooth mouse is most likely one of the most overlooked technical devices there is.

The bluetooth mouse may or may not have been designed for the home computer.  Yet I have found the applications are endless.  With wireless technology, the bluetooth mouse makes it convenient for total control of the screen.  Scrolling from left to right for data spread sheets is a snap with the bluetooth mouse.  Being wireless, the bluetooth mouse can be used either left of the keyboard or right with ease.  This is an asset because we have a left handed user in the house.

There are several varieties of the bluetooth mouse.  The prices for the bluetooth mouse range from about $30 to $70.  There is an issue with compatibility with the  bluetooth mouse.  Before spending the money, the user needs to know which version of bluetooth the device in question is formatted for.  This way the bluetooth mouse that is selected will work.  The bluetooth mouse is available with either Bluetooth 1.1 or Bluetooth version 2.1.

The Bluetooth mouse can either be rechargeable or need battery replacement.  Either way, it is best to make sure the Bluetooth mouse is fully charged.  It can create problems when the mouse doesn't function.  A low battery light is a common feature with the bluetooth mouse.  The user will know when the device needs new batteries or charged.

The best reason to consider purchasing a Bluetooth mouse is the convenience of use with a laptop.  Full mouse features with the laptop are hard to argue with.  I am old fashioned and have a hard time dealing with the finger pad. 

The fact that I can use a bluetooth mouse with my laptop has made it worth the money.  The ability to stash the bluetooth mouse away in a pocket when traveling with the laptop makes it all the more appealing.