Mouse review. For tablet geeks. Microsoft Wedge.
Got a new toy. The Microsoft Wedge Mouse. I "required" an ultra-portable mouse to use with my tablet. Microsoft hit this one out of the park. It is bluetooth ... works on any surface. About 2" square. The thickest part is just high enough to accept an AA battery. The flat surface is actually a simple touch pad... allowing vertical and horizontal scrolling. It is way too sensitive out of the box. The downloaded driver facilitates a fair amount of customization. The major drawback is the price. ... $70. 
I watched eBay till I found one for $20. It is solidly built and well worth $20. As much as i like it. ... I still wouldn't give $70 for a mouse.
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Paul C said:
As much as i like it. ... I still wouldn't give $70 for a mouse.
It cost about $45 in Oz. It's fiddly to switch on and off, and can go through batteries fairly quickly, but it works well with Logos on my tablet.
Dave
===Windows 11 & Android 13
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Dear Paul
I have just bought one also. I like it apart from it being too sensitive. How did you go about addressing that?
Thanks
Tony Keating
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Anthony Keating said:
Dear Paul
I have just bought one also. I like it apart from it being too sensitive. How did you go about addressing that?
Thanks
Tony Keating
Control Panel >> Mouse. Select Mouse and Keyboard Center. It should have installed with the mouse, else get Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center from the MS download site.
Dave
===Windows 11 & Android 13
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Edit: Dave nailed it while I was attempting to answer. Do what he says...You'll be fine.
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Dave Hooton said:
and can go through batteries fairly quickly
Have you looked into Rechargeable Batteries? The start up price is high but they last for years and cost about 2 cents to recharge.
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David Ames said:
Have you looked into Rechargeable Batteries?
I looked at a charger that claimed to recharge standard batteries up to 10 times. But I sent it back! Would 1.2V rechargable batteries be suitable when the instructions specify a 1.5V alkaline battery?
Dave
===Windows 11 & Android 13
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I played the rechargeable game a few years back. You zoomed in on the issue. At 1.2 volts, you are at the low end of the range out of the gate. You are forced to change batteries much more often.
P.S. As time goes on, The rechargeables weaken somewhat, and are not even able to achieve 1.2 volts. A local store runs a sale on a brand name alkaline quite often. ( 4 for $1) At 25 cents, It simply ain't worth the hassle.
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Paul C said:
I played the rechargeable game a few years back. You zoomed in on the issue. At 1.2 volts, you are at the low end of the range out of the gate. You are forced to change batteries much more often.
Have used rechargeables in many items. Have not had a problem - except for short run times.
Paul C said:P.S. As time goes on, The rechargeables weaken somewhat, and are not even able to achieve 1.2 volts. A local store runs a sale on a brand name alkaline quite often. ( 4 for $1) At 25 cents, It simply ain't worth the hassle.
At that price you are right. I had a project that required rechargables and I just use them everywhere [EXCEPT in non LED flashlights]
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I still have an 8 place GE charger. I will send it to you, ... If You would like. Are you in the USA?David Ames said:I had a project that required rechargables and I just use them everywhere [EXCEPT in non LED flashlights]
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Lithium Ion batteries (at 1.5v) will last longer but I'm not sure the ~$8.00us per 4 will be worth it.
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Dave Hooton said:
I looked at a charger that claimed to recharge standard batteries up to 10 times. But I sent it back! Would 1.2V rechargable batteries be suitable when the instructions specify a 1.5V alkaline battery?
Those things are mainly gimmicks. You can charge a standard battery but it won't last very long at all. [:)]
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Paul C said:
I still have an 8 place GE charger. I will send it to you, ... If You would like. Are you in the USA?
Thanks for the offer but I am all set with several chargers. Maybe someone else needs it.
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