mouse cord retractability

snip
I must say, though, that I'm impressed with what I've read about the
V470. The only possible negative is this:
One reviewer said he has a laptop "with a Foxcomm Bluetooth chip in it.
This mouse is only compatible with the Broadcomm/Widcomm Bluetooth
chip." Does this make sense? I did a search in the manual that came
with my netbook and couldn't find anything about the particular chip.

Thank you!

Jo-Anne

You would probably have better luck finding out on the Toshiba web site.
What model netbook did you get?
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I'll look there. It's the Toshiba NB205-N310.

Jo-Anne

According to this article
http://german.bluetooth.com/Bluetoot...ON_21__EDR.htm
published in 2007 that addresses your Bluetooth version,
"The Bluetooth SIG anticipates silicon vendors such as Broadcom, CSR,
Infineon and Texas Instruments will have Bluetooth v2.1+ EDR chips
available immediately and that the first products will follow by the end
of the year."

So it looks like your netbook would probably have the Broadcom chip. This
isn't a certainty by any means, but I couldn't find anything definitive on
the Toshiba site.

If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the Logitech V470 that you were
looking at and give it a try. If you don't like it, or it doesn't work,
you can always return it if you get it from somewhere like Newegg or
Amazon.
--
SC Tom

Thank you again, SC Tom! I too had checked the Toshiba site and not found
anything certain. Toshiba is such a popular brand that I'm willing to take
the chance--although I wonder if I could contact Logitech and ask them...

Jo-Anne

snip
I must say, though, that I'm impressed with what I've read about the
V470. The only possible negative is this:
One reviewer said he has a laptop "with a Foxcomm Bluetooth chip in it.
This mouse is only compatible with the Broadcomm/Widcomm Bluetooth
chip." Does this make sense? I did a search in the manual that came
with my netbook and couldn't find anything about the particular chip.

Thank you!

Jo-Anne

You would probably have better luck finding out on the Toshiba web site.
What model netbook did you get?
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I'll look there. It's the Toshiba NB205-N310.

Jo-Anne

According to this article
http://german.bluetooth.com/Bluetoot...ON_21__EDR.htm
published in 2007 that addresses your Bluetooth version,
"The Bluetooth SIG anticipates silicon vendors such as Broadcom, CSR,
Infineon and Texas Instruments will have Bluetooth v2.1+ EDR chips
available immediately and that the first products will follow by the end
of the year."

So it looks like your netbook would probably have the Broadcom chip. This
isn't a certainty by any means, but I couldn't find anything definitive on
the Toshiba site.

If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the Logitech V470 that you were
looking at and give it a try. If you don't like it, or it doesn't work,
you can always return it if you get it from somewhere like Newegg or
Amazon.
--
SC Tom

Thank you again, SC Tom! I too had checked the Toshiba site and not found
anything certain. Toshiba is such a popular brand that I'm willing to take
the chance--although I wonder if I could contact Logitech and ask them...

Jo-Anne

"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message
...
snip
I must say, though, that I'm impressed with what I've read about the
V470. The only possible negative is this:
One reviewer said he has a laptop "with a Foxcomm Bluetooth chip in
it. This mouse is only compatible with the Broadcomm/Widcomm Bluetooth
chip." Does this make sense? I did a search in the manual that came
with my netbook and couldn't find anything about the particular chip.

Thank you!

Jo-Anne

You would probably have better luck finding out on the Toshiba web
site. What model netbook did you get?
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I'll look there. It's the Toshiba NB205-N310.

Jo-Anne

According to this article
http://german.bluetooth.com/Bluetoot...ON_21__EDR.htm
published in 2007 that addresses your Bluetooth version,
"The Bluetooth SIG anticipates silicon vendors such as Broadcom, CSR,
Infineon and Texas Instruments will have Bluetooth v2.1+ EDR chips
available immediately and that the first products will follow by the end
of the year."

So it looks like your netbook would probably have the Broadcom chip. This
isn't a certainty by any means, but I couldn't find anything definitive
on the Toshiba site.

If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the Logitech V470 that you were
looking at and give it a try. If you don't like it, or it doesn't work,
you can always return it if you get it from somewhere like Newegg or
Amazon.
--
SC Tom

Thank you again, SC Tom! I too had checked the Toshiba site and not found
anything certain. Toshiba is such a popular brand that I'm willing to take
the chance--although I wonder if I could contact Logitech and ask them...

Jo-Anne

You could email them
http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/...duser/ask.php?
or try calling one of these numbers
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/su...supportNumbers
but it would probably be quicker and easier to just "buy it and try it."
--
SC Tom

"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message
...
snip
I must say, though, that I'm impressed with what I've read about the
V470. The only possible negative is this:
One reviewer said he has a laptop "with a Foxcomm Bluetooth chip in
it. This mouse is only compatible with the Broadcomm/Widcomm Bluetooth
chip." Does this make sense? I did a search in the manual that came
with my netbook and couldn't find anything about the particular chip.

Thank you!

Jo-Anne

You would probably have better luck finding out on the Toshiba web
site. What model netbook did you get?
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I'll look there. It's the Toshiba NB205-N310.

Jo-Anne

According to this article
http://german.bluetooth.com/Bluetoot...ON_21__EDR.htm
published in 2007 that addresses your Bluetooth version,
"The Bluetooth SIG anticipates silicon vendors such as Broadcom, CSR,
Infineon and Texas Instruments will have Bluetooth v2.1+ EDR chips
available immediately and that the first products will follow by the end
of the year."

So it looks like your netbook would probably have the Broadcom chip. This
isn't a certainty by any means, but I couldn't find anything definitive
on the Toshiba site.

If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the Logitech V470 that you were
looking at and give it a try. If you don't like it, or it doesn't work,
you can always return it if you get it from somewhere like Newegg or
Amazon.
--
SC Tom

Thank you again, SC Tom! I too had checked the Toshiba site and not found
anything certain. Toshiba is such a popular brand that I'm willing to take
the chance--although I wonder if I could contact Logitech and ask them...

Jo-Anne

You could email them
http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/...duser/ask.php?
or try calling one of these numbers
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/su...supportNumbers
but it would probably be quicker and easier to just "buy it and try it."
--
SC Tom

"SC Tom" wrote in message
...

"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message
...
snip
I must say, though, that I'm impressed with what I've read about the
V470. The only possible negative is this:
One reviewer said he has a laptop "with a Foxcomm Bluetooth chip in
it. This mouse is only compatible with the Broadcomm/Widcomm
Bluetooth chip." Does this make sense? I did a search in the manual
that came with my netbook and couldn't find anything about the
particular chip.

Thank you!

Jo-Anne

You would probably have better luck finding out on the Toshiba web
site. What model netbook did you get?
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I'll look there. It's the Toshiba NB205-N310.

Jo-Anne

According to this article
http://german.bluetooth.com/Bluetoot...ON_21__EDR.htm
published in 2007 that addresses your Bluetooth version,
"The Bluetooth SIG anticipates silicon vendors such as Broadcom, CSR,
Infineon and Texas Instruments will have Bluetooth v2.1+ EDR chips
available immediately and that the first products will follow by the end
of the year."

So it looks like your netbook would probably have the Broadcom chip.
This isn't a certainty by any means, but I couldn't find anything
definitive on the Toshiba site.

If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the Logitech V470 that you were
looking at and give it a try. If you don't like it, or it doesn't work,
you can always return it if you get it from somewhere like Newegg or
Amazon.
--
SC Tom

Thank you again, SC Tom! I too had checked the Toshiba site and not found
anything certain. Toshiba is such a popular brand that I'm willing to
take the chance--although I wonder if I could contact Logitech and ask
them...

Jo-Anne

You could email them
http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/...duser/ask.php?
or try calling one of these numbers
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/su...supportNumbers
but it would probably be quicker and easier to just "buy it and try it."
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I decided to call (the "email" form you have to fill out
has required fields that include part number and serial number, which of
course I don't have). I got someone in sales who said much the same thing
you did. That mouse should work with all bluetooth computers. If it doesn't,
I can call tech support to troubleshoot--or send it back. My hope was to
avoid sending it back. I suspect though that it will work...

Thank you again,

Jo-Anne

"SC Tom" wrote in message
...

"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message
...
snip
I must say, though, that I'm impressed with what I've read about the
V470. The only possible negative is this:
One reviewer said he has a laptop "with a Foxcomm Bluetooth chip in
it. This mouse is only compatible with the Broadcomm/Widcomm
Bluetooth chip." Does this make sense? I did a search in the manual
that came with my netbook and couldn't find anything about the
particular chip.

Thank you!

Jo-Anne

You would probably have better luck finding out on the Toshiba web
site. What model netbook did you get?
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I'll look there. It's the Toshiba NB205-N310.

Jo-Anne

According to this article
http://german.bluetooth.com/Bluetoot...ON_21__EDR.htm
published in 2007 that addresses your Bluetooth version,
"The Bluetooth SIG anticipates silicon vendors such as Broadcom, CSR,
Infineon and Texas Instruments will have Bluetooth v2.1+ EDR chips
available immediately and that the first products will follow by the end
of the year."

So it looks like your netbook would probably have the Broadcom chip.
This isn't a certainty by any means, but I couldn't find anything
definitive on the Toshiba site.

If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the Logitech V470 that you were
looking at and give it a try. If you don't like it, or it doesn't work,
you can always return it if you get it from somewhere like Newegg or
Amazon.
--
SC Tom

Thank you again, SC Tom! I too had checked the Toshiba site and not found
anything certain. Toshiba is such a popular brand that I'm willing to
take the chance--although I wonder if I could contact Logitech and ask
them...

Jo-Anne

You could email them
http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/...duser/ask.php?
or try calling one of these numbers
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/su...supportNumbers
but it would probably be quicker and easier to just "buy it and try it."
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I decided to call (the "email" form you have to fill out
has required fields that include part number and serial number, which of
course I don't have). I got someone in sales who said much the same thing
you did. That mouse should work with all bluetooth computers. If it doesn't,
I can call tech support to troubleshoot--or send it back. My hope was to
avoid sending it back. I suspect though that it will work...

Thank you again,

Jo-Anne

"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message
...
"SC Tom" wrote in message
...

"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message
...
snip
I must say, though, that I'm impressed with what I've read about the
V470. The only possible negative is this:
One reviewer said he has a laptop "with a Foxcomm Bluetooth chip in
it. This mouse is only compatible with the Broadcomm/Widcomm
Bluetooth chip." Does this make sense? I did a search in the manual
that came with my netbook and couldn't find anything about the
particular chip.

Thank you!

Jo-Anne

You would probably have better luck finding out on the Toshiba web
site. What model netbook did you get?
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I'll look there. It's the Toshiba NB205-N310.

Jo-Anne

According to this article
http://german.bluetooth.com/Bluetoot...ON_21__EDR.htm
published in 2007 that addresses your Bluetooth version,
"The Bluetooth SIG anticipates silicon vendors such as Broadcom, CSR,
Infineon and Texas Instruments will have Bluetooth v2.1+ EDR chips
available immediately and that the first products will follow by the
end of the year."

So it looks like your netbook would probably have the Broadcom chip.
This isn't a certainty by any means, but I couldn't find anything
definitive on the Toshiba site.

If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the Logitech V470 that you were
looking at and give it a try. If you don't like it, or it doesn't work,
you can always return it if you get it from somewhere like Newegg or
Amazon.
--
SC Tom

Thank you again, SC Tom! I too had checked the Toshiba site and not
found anything certain. Toshiba is such a popular brand that I'm willing
to take the chance--although I wonder if I could contact Logitech and
ask them...

Jo-Anne

You could email them
http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/...duser/ask.php?
or try calling one of these numbers
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/su...supportNumbers
but it would probably be quicker and easier to just "buy it and try it."
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I decided to call (the "email" form you have to fill
out has required fields that include part number and serial number, which
of course I don't have). I got someone in sales who said much the same
thing you did. That mouse should work with all bluetooth computers. If it
doesn't, I can call tech support to troubleshoot--or send it back. My hope
was to avoid sending it back. I suspect though that it will work...

Thank you again,

Jo-Anne

You're welcome. Good luck with it, and let us know how it goes.
--
SC Tom

"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message
...
"SC Tom" wrote in message
...

"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message
...
snip
I must say, though, that I'm impressed with what I've read about the
V470. The only possible negative is this:
One reviewer said he has a laptop "with a Foxcomm Bluetooth chip in
it. This mouse is only compatible with the Broadcomm/Widcomm
Bluetooth chip." Does this make sense? I did a search in the manual
that came with my netbook and couldn't find anything about the
particular chip.

Thank you!

Jo-Anne

You would probably have better luck finding out on the Toshiba web
site. What model netbook did you get?
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I'll look there. It's the Toshiba NB205-N310.

Jo-Anne

According to this article
http://german.bluetooth.com/Bluetoot...ON_21__EDR.htm
published in 2007 that addresses your Bluetooth version,
"The Bluetooth SIG anticipates silicon vendors such as Broadcom, CSR,
Infineon and Texas Instruments will have Bluetooth v2.1+ EDR chips
available immediately and that the first products will follow by the
end of the year."

So it looks like your netbook would probably have the Broadcom chip.
This isn't a certainty by any means, but I couldn't find anything
definitive on the Toshiba site.

If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the Logitech V470 that you were
looking at and give it a try. If you don't like it, or it doesn't work,
you can always return it if you get it from somewhere like Newegg or
Amazon.
--
SC Tom

Thank you again, SC Tom! I too had checked the Toshiba site and not
found anything certain. Toshiba is such a popular brand that I'm willing
to take the chance--although I wonder if I could contact Logitech and
ask them...

Jo-Anne

You could email them
http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/...duser/ask.php?
or try calling one of these numbers
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/su...supportNumbers
but it would probably be quicker and easier to just "buy it and try it."
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I decided to call (the "email" form you have to fill
out has required fields that include part number and serial number, which
of course I don't have). I got someone in sales who said much the same
thing you did. That mouse should work with all bluetooth computers. If it
doesn't, I can call tech support to troubleshoot--or send it back. My hope
was to avoid sending it back. I suspect though that it will work...

Thank you again,

Jo-Anne

You're welcome. Good luck with it, and let us know how it goes.
--
SC Tom

"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message
...
"SC Tom" wrote in message
...

"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message
...
snip
I must say, though, that I'm impressed with what I've read about the
V470. The only possible negative is this:
One reviewer said he has a laptop "with a Foxcomm Bluetooth chip in
it. This mouse is only compatible with the Broadcomm/Widcomm
Bluetooth chip." Does this make sense? I did a search in the manual
that came with my netbook and couldn't find anything about the
particular chip.

Thank you!

Jo-Anne

You would probably have better luck finding out on the Toshiba web
site. What model netbook did you get?
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I'll look there. It's the Toshiba NB205-N310.

Jo-Anne

According to this article
http://german.bluetooth.com/Bluetoot...ON_21__EDR.htm
published in 2007 that addresses your Bluetooth version,
"The Bluetooth SIG anticipates silicon vendors such as Broadcom, CSR,
Infineon and Texas Instruments will have Bluetooth v2.1+ EDR chips
available immediately and that the first products will follow by the
end of the year."

So it looks like your netbook would probably have the Broadcom chip.
This isn't a certainty by any means, but I couldn't find anything
definitive on the Toshiba site.

If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the Logitech V470 that you were
looking at and give it a try. If you don't like it, or it doesn't work,
you can always return it if you get it from somewhere like Newegg or
Amazon.
--
SC Tom

Thank you again, SC Tom! I too had checked the Toshiba site and not
found anything certain. Toshiba is such a popular brand that I'm willing
to take the chance--although I wonder if I could contact Logitech and
ask them...

Jo-Anne

You could email them
http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/...duser/ask.php?
or try calling one of these numbers
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/su...supportNumbers
but it would probably be quicker and easier to just "buy it and try it."
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I decided to call (the "email" form you have to fill
out has required fields that include part number and serial number, which
of course I don't have). I got someone in sales who said much the same
thing you did. That mouse should work with all bluetooth computers. If it
doesn't, I can call tech support to troubleshoot--or send it back. My hope
was to avoid sending it back. I suspect though that it will work...

Thank you again,

Jo-Anne


Well, all this research and talk convinced me to try a Bluetooth, mostly for
the size of the dongle that I'm tired of with my regular notebook wireless.
I bought the V470, and I like it! It's a smaller size than my desktop's MS
Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000, but not so small that it's uncomfortable
to use. It's about the same size as the old Logitech Notebook mouse that I'm
replacing.
The movement on it is smooth and precise, and the buttons and wheel are
easily configured.
The only negative side is that I'm using it on a Win7 notebook, but the
driver from Logitech's page for that mouse is SetPoint 4.7 for Vista. The
FAQ on their page says to use 4.8, but it wasn't listed under the V470. So I
checked the downloads for the MX Revolution mouse, and 4.8 was available for
it. I downloaded and installed it, and it recognized my V470 immediately
after install.
So far, I'm happy with it.
--
SC Tom

"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message
...
"SC Tom" wrote in message
...

"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message
...
snip
I must say, though, that I'm impressed with what I've read about the
V470. The only possible negative is this:
One reviewer said he has a laptop "with a Foxcomm Bluetooth chip in
it. This mouse is only compatible with the Broadcomm/Widcomm
Bluetooth chip." Does this make sense? I did a search in the manual
that came with my netbook and couldn't find anything about the
particular chip.

Thank you!

Jo-Anne

You would probably have better luck finding out on the Toshiba web
site. What model netbook did you get?
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I'll look there. It's the Toshiba NB205-N310.

Jo-Anne

According to this article
http://german.bluetooth.com/Bluetoot...ON_21__EDR.htm
published in 2007 that addresses your Bluetooth version,
"The Bluetooth SIG anticipates silicon vendors such as Broadcom, CSR,
Infineon and Texas Instruments will have Bluetooth v2.1+ EDR chips
available immediately and that the first products will follow by the
end of the year."

So it looks like your netbook would probably have the Broadcom chip.
This isn't a certainty by any means, but I couldn't find anything
definitive on the Toshiba site.

If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the Logitech V470 that you were
looking at and give it a try. If you don't like it, or it doesn't work,
you can always return it if you get it from somewhere like Newegg or
Amazon.
--
SC Tom

Thank you again, SC Tom! I too had checked the Toshiba site and not
found anything certain. Toshiba is such a popular brand that I'm willing
to take the chance--although I wonder if I could contact Logitech and
ask them...

Jo-Anne

You could email them
http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/...duser/ask.php?
or try calling one of these numbers
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/su...supportNumbers
but it would probably be quicker and easier to just "buy it and try it."
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I decided to call (the "email" form you have to fill
out has required fields that include part number and serial number, which
of course I don't have). I got someone in sales who said much the same
thing you did. That mouse should work with all bluetooth computers. If it
doesn't, I can call tech support to troubleshoot--or send it back. My hope
was to avoid sending it back. I suspect though that it will work...

Thank you again,

Jo-Anne


Well, all this research and talk convinced me to try a Bluetooth, mostly for
the size of the dongle that I'm tired of with my regular notebook wireless.
I bought the V470, and I like it! It's a smaller size than my desktop's MS
Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000, but not so small that it's uncomfortable
to use. It's about the same size as the old Logitech Notebook mouse that I'm
replacing.
The movement on it is smooth and precise, and the buttons and wheel are
easily configured.
The only negative side is that I'm using it on a Win7 notebook, but the
driver from Logitech's page for that mouse is SetPoint 4.7 for Vista. The
FAQ on their page says to use 4.8, but it wasn't listed under the V470. So I
checked the downloads for the MX Revolution mouse, and 4.8 was available for
it. I downloaded and installed it, and it recognized my V470 immediately
after install.
So far, I'm happy with it.
--
SC Tom

"SC Tom" wrote in message
...

"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message
...
"SC Tom" wrote in message
...

"Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message
...
snip
I must say, though, that I'm impressed with what I've read about
the V470. The only possible negative is this:
One reviewer said he has a laptop "with a Foxcomm Bluetooth chip in
it. This mouse is only compatible with the Broadcomm/Widcomm
Bluetooth chip." Does this make sense? I did a search in the manual
that came with my netbook and couldn't find anything about the
particular chip.

Thank you!

Jo-Anne

You would probably have better luck finding out on the Toshiba web
site. What model netbook did you get?
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I'll look there. It's the Toshiba NB205-N310.

Jo-Anne

According to this article
http://german.bluetooth.com/Bluetoot...ON_21__EDR.htm
published in 2007 that addresses your Bluetooth version,
"The Bluetooth SIG anticipates silicon vendors such as Broadcom, CSR,
Infineon and Texas Instruments will have Bluetooth v2.1+ EDR chips
available immediately and that the first products will follow by the
end of the year."

So it looks like your netbook would probably have the Broadcom chip.
This isn't a certainty by any means, but I couldn't find anything
definitive on the Toshiba site.

If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the Logitech V470 that you were
looking at and give it a try. If you don't like it, or it doesn't
work, you can always return it if you get it from somewhere like
Newegg or Amazon.
--
SC Tom

Thank you again, SC Tom! I too had checked the Toshiba site and not
found anything certain. Toshiba is such a popular brand that I'm
willing to take the chance--although I wonder if I could contact
Logitech and ask them...

Jo-Anne

You could email them
http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/...duser/ask.php?
or try calling one of these numbers
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/su...supportNumbers
but it would probably be quicker and easier to just "buy it and try it."
--
SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I decided to call (the "email" form you have to fill
out has required fields that include part number and serial number, which
of course I don't have). I got someone in sales who said much the same
thing you did. That mouse should work with all bluetooth computers. If it
doesn't, I can call tech support to troubleshoot--or send it back. My
hope was to avoid sending it back. I suspect though that it will work...

Thank you again,

Jo-Anne


Well, all this research and talk convinced me to try a Bluetooth, mostly
for the size of the dongle that I'm tired of with my regular notebook
wireless. I bought the V470, and I like it! It's a smaller size than my
desktop's MS Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000, but not so small that it's
uncomfortable to use. It's about the same size as the old Logitech
Notebook mouse that I'm replacing.
The movement on it is smooth and precise, and the buttons and wheel are
easily configured.
The only negative side is that I'm using it on a Win7 notebook, but the
driver from Logitech's page for that mouse is SetPoint 4.7 for Vista. The
FAQ on their page says to use 4.8, but it wasn't listed under the V470. So
I checked the downloads for the MX Revolution mouse, and 4.8 was available
for it. I downloaded and installed it, and it recognized my V470
immediately after install.
So far, I'm happy with it.
--
SC Tom

I'm so glad it's working well for you, SC Tom! I checked out the few
wireless (and one Bluetooth) mice at my local OfficeMax and wasn't thrilled
with the feel of them. That made me worry about the V470--so I ended up
ordering a mouse that my friend has been using. It's a wired Logitech with a
short cord. I know his hand is similar to mine, 'cause I gave him one of my
Contour Mice, and he loves it. If the Contour Mouse wasn't so large, I'd
just use it with the netbook. It's the most comfortable mouse I've ever had.

Jo-Anne

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I must say, though, that I'm impressed with what I've read about
the V470. The only possible negative is this:
One reviewer said he has a laptop "with a Foxcomm Bluetooth chip in
it. This mouse is only compatible with the Broadcomm/Widcomm
Bluetooth chip." Does this make sense? I did a search in the manual
that came with my netbook and couldn't find anything about the
particular chip.

Thank you!

Jo-Anne

You would probably have better luck finding out on the Toshiba web
site. What model netbook did you get?
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SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I'll look there. It's the Toshiba NB205-N310.

Jo-Anne

According to this article
http://german.bluetooth.com/Bluetoot...ON_21__EDR.htm
published in 2007 that addresses your Bluetooth version,
"The Bluetooth SIG anticipates silicon vendors such as Broadcom, CSR,
Infineon and Texas Instruments will have Bluetooth v2.1+ EDR chips
available immediately and that the first products will follow by the
end of the year."

So it looks like your netbook would probably have the Broadcom chip.
This isn't a certainty by any means, but I couldn't find anything
definitive on the Toshiba site.

If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the Logitech V470 that you were
looking at and give it a try. If you don't like it, or it doesn't
work, you can always return it if you get it from somewhere like
Newegg or Amazon.
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SC Tom

Thank you again, SC Tom! I too had checked the Toshiba site and not
found anything certain. Toshiba is such a popular brand that I'm
willing to take the chance--although I wonder if I could contact
Logitech and ask them...

Jo-Anne

You could email them
http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/...duser/ask.php?
or try calling one of these numbers
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/su...supportNumbers
but it would probably be quicker and easier to just "buy it and try it."
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SC Tom

Thank you, SC Tom! I decided to call (the "email" form you have to fill
out has required fields that include part number and serial number, which
of course I don't have). I got someone in sales who said much the same
thing you did. That mouse should work with all bluetooth computers. If it
doesn't, I can call tech support to troubleshoot--or send it back. My
hope was to avoid sending it back. I suspect though that it will work...

Thank you again,

Jo-Anne


Well, all this research and talk convinced me to try a Bluetooth, mostly
for the size of the dongle that I'm tired of with my regular notebook
wireless. I bought the V470, and I like it! It's a smaller size than my
desktop's MS Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000, but not so small that it's
uncomfortable to use. It's about the same size as the old Logitech
Notebook mouse that I'm replacing.
The movement on it is smooth and precise, and the buttons and wheel are
easily configured.
The only negative side is that I'm using it on a Win7 notebook, but the
driver from Logitech's page for that mouse is SetPoint 4.7 for Vista. The
FAQ on their page says to use 4.8, but it wasn't listed under the V470. So
I checked the downloads for the MX Revolution mouse, and 4.8 was available
for it. I downloaded and installed it, and it recognized my V470
immediately after install.
So far, I'm happy with it.
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SC Tom

I'm so glad it's working well for you, SC Tom! I checked out the few
wireless (and one Bluetooth) mice at my local OfficeMax and wasn't thrilled
with the feel of them. That made me worry about the V470--so I ended up
ordering a mouse that my friend has been using. It's a wired Logitech with a
short cord. I know his hand is similar to mine, 'cause I gave him one of my
Contour Mice, and he loves it. If the Contour Mouse wasn't so large, I'd
just use it with the netbook. It's the most comfortable mouse I've ever had.

Jo-Anne

On Dec 13, 6:48*pm, Leythos wrote:
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?

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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)

If you were to read this thread completely, this mouse was original
"destined" for a Netboot PC that has only two USB ports. However,
this Netbook happens to have built-in Bluetooth radio.

On Dec 13, 6:48*pm, Leythos wrote:
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)

If you were to read this thread completely, this mouse was original
"destined" for a Netboot PC that has only two USB ports. However,
this Netbook happens to have built-in Bluetooth radio.