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Targus Rechargeable Bluetooth Laser Mouse

Rechargeable Bluetooth Laser Mouse
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Targus Rechargeable Bluetooth Laser Mouse

  • Reviewed by: fongjackie

    06-11-07

    Duration of ownership: 1 Days

    Strengths: -Bluetooth, you don't need extra thing stick out of your computer if you have inbuild bluetooth. -3 buttons, for gamer like me, I hate extra button (You need to switch between mouse and keyboard a lot) -Middle Button, very quite and smooth middle button. The scroll is very quite, good to browse at work, middle button have a little (sticky) feeling, but does the job.

    Weaknesses:-Too small, I already have a small hand, the mouse body (where your palm hit the mouse) is too low, you feel like you are touching the mouse pad when you use it. -.5 sec delay, When you let the mouse alone for 30sec, the mouse pointer will lack/.delay for .5 sec. -Middle button. If you browse firefox like me, you must use the middle button a lot for opening/closing tab. (Major reason why I hate mouse with Left/Right middle button, it got confuse what I want to do). The mouse's middle button is kinda "sticky" , you can't really click it quick. -Connection/Driver Funny thing is I am using Targus bluetooth USB also, and when I install the driver, it gave me an error. Since I am a programmer, I fix it in no time. Trust me, I know is not my computer issue because the error is (btWizard.dll) which they wrote.

    Overall Evaluation: The description and look of the mouse is amazing. For pro gamer like me, I need a high dpi Mouse (how can I own horde in World of Warcraft without good mouse!) Instance Switching DPI, charging with USB, bluetooth 33 feet away, 3 simple button just fulfill your need; sounds great, but ain't >.< I got the mouse as bday gift. I am so happy to replace my optical junk. I install it (have issue in driver, but fixed) and first thing I do is to try it with my online game - World Of Warcraft (Many of you may know). You are welcome to try, go kill something without touching the mouse and try to move the mouse and loot the item. The mouse hang for .5 sec. OMG! .5 sec in online games world is not acceptable. (I have another Logitech bluetooth mouse too, I switch to ensure is not my computer, works very very well). I tried everything (Charging the mouse, switching DPI, USB, check the driver) Not working. Still "laggy" when put mouse alone for 30 sec. I am a senior developer, and I really know what I am doing (Driver, installation) I also test it with other bluetooth mouse with same setting. I don't work for any mouse/ related company. I don't suggest you to buy this if you play computer game. I was thinking to call Targus and ask why/fix/help, but I think returning it and get another one is quicker.

  • Reviewed by:

    09-14-08

    Duration of ownership: 1 Weeks

    Strengths: charges by usb, still usable when charging, so no battery downtime, uses AAA rechargable batteries, so they're easily replaceable.

    Weaknesses:small for my hands, mouse feet uneven so mouse rocks when clicking, always starts in 1600 dpi mode

    Overall Evaluation: quick and reliable bluetooth connection, very accurate and reliable. As a secondary mouse to make laptop use more comfortable, I highly recommend it.The mouse has the capability to use a highly accurate 1600 dpi mode, but it's irritating that every time I power it on I have to switch it out of that mode for normal desktop use.

  • Reviewed by: Ritz4

    09-05-08

    Duration of ownership: 1 Months

    Strengths: Nice size, feels good, works well with my MacBook, wireless, rechargeable, hold charge a long time, attractive, Bluetooth

    Weaknesses:It took 8 hours to charge before I could use it, and it does take a bit to come online after I fire up my Mac, but it's just that I'm impatient :).

    Overall Evaluation: This is a super gizmo! Very easy to set up. I just turned on the Bluetooth on my MacBook and after a couple of easy "discovering" steps, I was up and running quickly. I love the little carrying pouch for my briefcase, and the USB cord for charging is nice, too. It feels right in my hand, and works on virtually any surface. Great buy!

  • Reviewed by:

    08-20-08

    Duration of ownership: 1 Years

    Strengths: Feels comfortable in your hand and is a good size for smaller hands.

    Weaknesses:Battery dies quickly (few days), deep sleep like others said, only connects with widcomm drivers or windows. Will connect with newest version of bluesoleil (v5), not old ones

    Overall Evaluation: Don't get it. Feels comfortable in your hand and is a good size for smaller hands. Battery dies quickly (few days), deep sleep like others said, only connects with widcomm drivers or windows. Will connect with newest version of bluesoleil (v5), not old ones

  • Reviewed by: tntmnm

    03-11-08

    Duration of ownership: 2 Months

    Strengths: Small size and feel, charges with USB cable

    Weaknesses:Sleep problem (see review)

    Overall Evaluation: Targus generously replaced my older mouse with this one because when the AMB02US model went to sleep, you had to go through the discovery process to connect it again. They solved the problem with this new model; after it sleeps, you move it or click a button to wake it up and the delay to reconnect is acceptable. The manual says it should sleep after 5 minutes, but it seems to sleep much sooner than that. When this mouse works, it is great. The form factor is small and nice to hold, and the action is fine. Charging from USB is handy, since that is always available.My recurring problem is, when the mouse wakes, sometimes the motion function does not work any more (but mouse buttons do). Turning the mouse on and off solves it. Technical support has given me generic suggestions (get new batteries, use on white surface, re-pair with the computer) all of which I have done, and now they suggest trying a different computer. My hope is that this is a problem with the BT software on my PC and not the mouse itself. I have a Leveno (IBM) Thinkpad with built-in Bluetooth and don't want to go to an RF mouse with an extra dongle to fiddle with.So, I think I would try a different brand of BT mouse if my problem remains unresolved and I had to replace it. But when this mouse works right, I feel it is a 5 star product. So my rating is 3 stars.

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