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doxavita

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Jul 6, 2010
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I'll be buying a 13" MacBook Pro soon and I need to decide which mouse to buy. My main use will be for lots of reading.

Could wireless "portable" mice be considered not that comfortable for reading?

I have considered the following options:

-Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Blu...000TG4BA0/ref=pd_ts_e_8?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

-Microsoft 6BA-00022 Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 (Green)
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-6BA...5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1278625695&sr=1-5

-Logitech V220
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Cord...2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1278625844&sr=1-2

-Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Wir...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1278625908&sr=1-1

- Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Wir...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1278625964&sr=1-1

What do you think? Are there better options? Which would be your choices for "reading" mice?

And for a good all-around comfortable MBP mouse?

EDIT: One more thing...... I'm left handed ;-)

Thanks
 
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I have the habit of constantly highlighting sentences, key words and looking them up, lots of scrolling too. So something that's at least comfortable would be nice.
 
Sorry, forgot to mention, I'm left handed, so I need something at least ambidextrous... :D

So far my main choice is: -Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 , this seems like a good choice, any issues with the mouse itself disconnecting?
 
I find that the trackpad is so accurate and smooth that I prefer it over a mouse for reading and browsing, unless I am attached to my HDTV or playing games.
 
i highly suggest the magic mouse. i too thought it was uncomfortable at first but after a couple days it became a dream to work with. I wouldn't pair any other mouse with my mac.
 
Eventually I might also install Windows 7, how does the Magic Mouse perform there?
 
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