Travel Mouse

[Barkeep49]

I use a laptop and schlep it around with me and so after trying one desktop mouse, which got a button that jammed making it unusable I would like to get a good travel mouse. I've got a big hand so I'd prefer a full size mouse, however durability is a big issue. Any suggestions?

[Barkeep49]

Bump in hopes that the office crowd can help me out with a recommendation.

[VPI97]

I've went through about three different ones and the current one (MS Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000 (http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=045)) has been the best in terms of durability and performance.

[Logan]

Worst. Parody thread. Ever.

[Barkeep49]

Which thread did I inadvertently parody?

[Cringer]

Funny, because as a laptop user for about 4-5 years now I have never had a mouse for a laptop. After using one on the job last month it got me wanting one, so I went and picked one up two days ago.

I got the Targus wireless laser mouse for notebooks. Laser is excellent, I like it much better then optical. This Targus one comes with the receiver of course, and rechargeable batteries with a usb wire so you can charge and use when your batteries die. I have good size hands and the mouse is comfortable to me.

Negatives about it; battery life doesn't seem to be so hot so far(unless I didn't charge it enough out of the box which could be the case), the receiver is a little different(meant to fold/bend and touch table top) and would be much better if my USB ports were on the right side of my computer(not a big deal though really), and I don't like having to reset the connection every time I walk away for 15 minutes.

Overall, I like it a lot. I did see Target had the MS wireless laser notebook mouse on sale when I went there today. Made it only 5 bucks more then this one, and that one I believe lets you snap the USB receiver into the bottom of the mouse when traveling. Mine just comes with a pouch for the mouse and accessories.

[Barkeep49]

Thanks for the recommendations. I went ahead and purchased the MS mouse since it looked like the better of the two mouses. Best of all I feel like I got a good price (just a nudge over $50).