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December 12th 09, 09:43 PM
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mouse cord retractability
I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3,
but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) Thank you! Jo-Anne 
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December 12th 09, 10:12 PM
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Jo-Anne wrote:
I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3, but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) Thank you! They will say it - that is not a common (or even a good IMHO) feature. Most of the mice I have found with such cables were dead in a short period of time (using regular corded mice and cordless of various varieties as a scale.) I thought you were getting a bluetooth mouse? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
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December 12th 09, 10:12 PM
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mouse cord retractability
Jo-Anne wrote:
I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3, but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) Thank you! They will say it - that is not a common (or even a good IMHO) feature. Most of the mice I have found with such cables were dead in a short period of time (using regular corded mice and cordless of various varieties as a scale.) I thought you were getting a bluetooth mouse? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
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December 12th 09, 10:32 PM
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"Shenan Stanley" wrote in message
... Jo-Anne wrote: I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3, but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) Thank you! They will say it - that is not a common (or even a good IMHO) feature. Most of the mice I have found with such cables were dead in a short period of time (using regular corded mice and cordless of various varieties as a scale.) I thought you were getting a bluetooth mouse? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html I was (and may yet, after what you just said), but a programmer friend claimed that all the cordless mice he'd used (not sure if Bluetooth was included) skipped and jumped on-screen and were a pain to use. I take that hasn't been your experience? If I go with Bluetooth, are there any brands and models that seem particularly good? Thank you! Jo-Anne
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December 12th 09, 10:32 PM
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"Shenan Stanley" wrote in message
... Jo-Anne wrote: I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3, but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) Thank you! They will say it - that is not a common (or even a good IMHO) feature. Most of the mice I have found with such cables were dead in a short period of time (using regular corded mice and cordless of various varieties as a scale.) I thought you were getting a bluetooth mouse? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html I was (and may yet, after what you just said), but a programmer friend claimed that all the cordless mice he'd used (not sure if Bluetooth was included) skipped and jumped on-screen and were a pain to use. I take that hasn't been your experience? If I go with Bluetooth, are there any brands and models that seem particularly good? Thank you! Jo-Anne
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December 12th 09, 10:42 PM
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"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... "Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Jo-Anne wrote: I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3, but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) Thank you! They will say it - that is not a common (or even a good IMHO) feature. Most of the mice I have found with such cables were dead in a short period of time (using regular corded mice and cordless of various varieties as a scale.) I thought you were getting a bluetooth mouse? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html I was (and may yet, after what you just said), but a programmer friend claimed that all the cordless mice he'd used (not sure if Bluetooth was included) skipped and jumped on-screen and were a pain to use. I take that hasn't been your experience? If I go with Bluetooth, are there any brands and models that seem particularly good? Thank you! Jo-Anne Along with what Shenan just said (and what I said earlier), retractable cord devices do not have a history of holding up well. I have used many different makes and models of cordless mice at home, work, and my friends' houses and have never had any more of a problem with them skipping and jumping than with corded mice. The only exception was if I ignored the low battery warning and kept using it until the battery was dead/nearly dead. -- SC Tom
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December 12th 09, 10:42 PM
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"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... "Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Jo-Anne wrote: I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3, but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) Thank you! They will say it - that is not a common (or even a good IMHO) feature. Most of the mice I have found with such cables were dead in a short period of time (using regular corded mice and cordless of various varieties as a scale.) I thought you were getting a bluetooth mouse? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html I was (and may yet, after what you just said), but a programmer friend claimed that all the cordless mice he'd used (not sure if Bluetooth was included) skipped and jumped on-screen and were a pain to use. I take that hasn't been your experience? If I go with Bluetooth, are there any brands and models that seem particularly good? Thank you! Jo-Anne Along with what Shenan just said (and what I said earlier), retractable cord devices do not have a history of holding up well. I have used many different makes and models of cordless mice at home, work, and my friends' houses and have never had any more of a problem with them skipping and jumping than with corded mice. The only exception was if I ignored the low battery warning and kept using it until the battery was dead/nearly dead. -- SC Tom
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December 12th 09, 10:46 PM
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"SC Tom" wrote in message
... "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... "Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Jo-Anne wrote: I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3, but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) Thank you! They will say it - that is not a common (or even a good IMHO) feature. Most of the mice I have found with such cables were dead in a short period of time (using regular corded mice and cordless of various varieties as a scale.) I thought you were getting a bluetooth mouse? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html I was (and may yet, after what you just said), but a programmer friend claimed that all the cordless mice he'd used (not sure if Bluetooth was included) skipped and jumped on-screen and were a pain to use. I take that hasn't been your experience? If I go with Bluetooth, are there any brands and models that seem particularly good? Thank you! Jo-Anne Along with what Shenan just said (and what I said earlier), retractable cord devices do not have a history of holding up well. I have used many different makes and models of cordless mice at home, work, and my friends' houses and have never had any more of a problem with them skipping and jumping than with corded mice. The only exception was if I ignored the low battery warning and kept using it until the battery was dead/nearly dead. -- SC Tom Thank you, SC Tom! I'll check out Bluetooth mice again. Any recommendations? Jo-Anne
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December 12th 09, 10:46 PM
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"SC Tom" wrote in message
... "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... "Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Jo-Anne wrote: I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3, but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) Thank you! They will say it - that is not a common (or even a good IMHO) feature. Most of the mice I have found with such cables were dead in a short period of time (using regular corded mice and cordless of various varieties as a scale.) I thought you were getting a bluetooth mouse? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html I was (and may yet, after what you just said), but a programmer friend claimed that all the cordless mice he'd used (not sure if Bluetooth was included) skipped and jumped on-screen and were a pain to use. I take that hasn't been your experience? If I go with Bluetooth, are there any brands and models that seem particularly good? Thank you! Jo-Anne Along with what Shenan just said (and what I said earlier), retractable cord devices do not have a history of holding up well. I have used many different makes and models of cordless mice at home, work, and my friends' houses and have never had any more of a problem with them skipping and jumping than with corded mice. The only exception was if I ignored the low battery warning and kept using it until the battery was dead/nearly dead. -- SC Tom Thank you, SC Tom! I'll check out Bluetooth mice again. Any recommendations? Jo-Anne
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December 13th 09, 03:00 AM
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"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... "SC Tom" wrote in message ... "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... "Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Jo-Anne wrote: I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3, but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) Thank you! They will say it - that is not a common (or even a good IMHO) feature. Most of the mice I have found with such cables were dead in a short period of time (using regular corded mice and cordless of various varieties as a scale.) I thought you were getting a bluetooth mouse? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html I was (and may yet, after what you just said), but a programmer friend claimed that all the cordless mice he'd used (not sure if Bluetooth was included) skipped and jumped on-screen and were a pain to use. I take that hasn't been your experience? If I go with Bluetooth, are there any brands and models that seem particularly good? Thank you! Jo-Anne Along with what Shenan just said (and what I said earlier), retractable cord devices do not have a history of holding up well. I have used many different makes and models of cordless mice at home, work, and my friends' houses and have never had any more of a problem with them skipping and jumping than with corded mice. The only exception was if I ignored the low battery warning and kept using it until the battery was dead/nearly dead. -- SC Tom Thank you, SC Tom! I'll check out Bluetooth mice again. Any recommendations? Jo-Anne No, I'm sorry, I haven't owned any Bluetooth ones. -- SC Tom
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December 13th 09, 03:00 AM
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"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... "SC Tom" wrote in message ... "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... "Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Jo-Anne wrote: I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3, but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) Thank you! They will say it - that is not a common (or even a good IMHO) feature. Most of the mice I have found with such cables were dead in a short period of time (using regular corded mice and cordless of various varieties as a scale.) I thought you were getting a bluetooth mouse? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html I was (and may yet, after what you just said), but a programmer friend claimed that all the cordless mice he'd used (not sure if Bluetooth was included) skipped and jumped on-screen and were a pain to use. I take that hasn't been your experience? If I go with Bluetooth, are there any brands and models that seem particularly good? Thank you! Jo-Anne Along with what Shenan just said (and what I said earlier), retractable cord devices do not have a history of holding up well. I have used many different makes and models of cordless mice at home, work, and my friends' houses and have never had any more of a problem with them skipping and jumping than with corded mice. The only exception was if I ignored the low battery warning and kept using it until the battery was dead/nearly dead. -- SC Tom Thank you, SC Tom! I'll check out Bluetooth mice again. Any recommendations? Jo-Anne No, I'm sorry, I haven't owned any Bluetooth ones. -- SC Tom
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December 13th 09, 06:48 PM
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In article , "Jo-Anne" says...
I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3, but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) In the real world it's standard to assume that if something, like a major feature, is not mentioned then it's not included/present. Why not get a wireless USB mouse? -- You can't trust your best friends, your five senses, only the little voice inside you that most civilians don't even hear -- Listen to that. Trust yourself. (remove 999 for proper email address)
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December 13th 09, 06:48 PM
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In article , "Jo-Anne" says...
I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3, but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) In the real world it's standard to assume that if something, like a major feature, is not mentioned then it's not included/present. Why not get a wireless USB mouse? -- You can't trust your best friends, your five senses, only the little voice inside you that most civilians don't even hear -- Listen to that. Trust yourself. (remove 999 for proper email address)
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December 13th 09, 07:01 PM
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"Leythos" wrote in message
om... In article , "Jo-Anne" says... I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3, but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) In the real world it's standard to assume that if something, like a major feature, is not mentioned then it's not included/present. Why not get a wireless USB mouse? -- You can't trust your best friends, your five senses, only the little voice inside you that most civilians don't even hear -- Listen to that. Trust yourself. (remove 999 for proper email address) Thank you, Leythos! I'd trust my own judgment except that this is an area I know nothing about. My old mouse is a Contour Mouse, and it's wonderful--but it's huge, and I want something small and reliable to take when I travel. I must admit, though, that I'm getting such mixed reviews that I may have to pick one blindfolded. Jo-Anne
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December 13th 09, 07:01 PM
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"Leythos" wrote in message
om... In article , "Jo-Anne" says... I've about decided to get a corded mouse for my netbook running WinXP SP3, but I can't tell from the descriptions whether the cords are retractable. For example, I've looked at the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus at Amazon (part no. 931073-0403, ASIN B0001LTT5K), and nowhere does it mention whether the cord is retractable. I went to the Logitech website and looked at some other mice and still saw nothing about retractable cords. Should I assume that if a corded mouse is intended for use with a notebook, the cord will be retractable? If not, what's a good way to find out? (I live in a small town, and there's not much available locally.) In the real world it's standard to assume that if something, like a major feature, is not mentioned then it's not included/present. Why not get a wireless USB mouse? -- You can't trust your best friends, your five senses, only the little voice inside you that most civilians don't even hear -- Listen to that. Trust yourself. (remove 999 for proper email address) Thank you, Leythos! I'd trust my own judgment except that this is an area I know nothing about. My old mouse is a Contour Mouse, and it's wonderful--but it's huge, and I want something small and reliable to take when I travel. I must admit, though, that I'm getting such mixed reviews that I may have to pick one blindfolded. Jo-Anne
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