Wired or wireless computer mouse?

@jhaidro (877)
Philippines
February 9, 2017 2:03am CST
I always want to use a wireless mouse since it is cleaner to look at. It will make your work space look better. The issue that I had with a wireless mouse is when you ran out of juice. It is okay if you have a back up battery but it none, that is going to be an issue. What type of mouse do you use?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326620)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Feb 17
My mouse takes one small battery. We buy rechargeable batteries now and always have at least two or three spares. I find I change the mouse battery quite often.
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mohd sam
@mohdovi (1087)
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9 Feb 17
yes i also have 2 spares batteries and 1 wired mouse for emergency.
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jhaidro
@jhaidro (877)
• Philippines
9 Feb 17
Spare batteries really are a life saver. It is always good to have a few around.
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mohd sam
@mohdovi (1087)
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9 Feb 17
@jhaidro yes otherwise you have wired mouse in backup
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (134964)
• Roseburg, Oregon
9 Feb 17
I have a wireless mouse that I like better than the wire ones.
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mohd sam
@mohdovi (1087)
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9 Feb 17
wiresless look cool and easy to use
luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (4171)
• Philippines
9 Feb 17
I prefer it with wire because my laptop is kinda old. But my sister has a wireless mouse and I think they work the same though you are right the table looks messier with wires. Lol! God bless.
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jhaidro
@jhaidro (877)
• Philippines
9 Feb 17
Yes. With the functionality, I do not see any difference. Maybe you will appreciate it more if you have a small work place. If you have lots of space, then the wired mouse will be okay. I even think that it is more reliable since it is directly connected to your computer.
Sabrina Traversa
@sabtraversa (13080)
• Italy
9 Feb 17
You must remember to switch it off, it runs out of battery, it can fall and break down... I like the wired one more, the real mouse with the tail.
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jhaidro
@jhaidro (877)
• Philippines
9 Feb 17
Wireless can't really beat the reliability of the wired mouse. Maybe it has been a big issue for me since I am right handed and the USB port of the laptop I use is so close to the placement of my mouse. Its just a bit disturbing.
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jhaidro
@jhaidro (877)
• Philippines
9 Feb 17
@sabtraversa That makes sense. A laptop over a desktop plays a role in seeing the need of a wireless of wired mouse. For laptop users, there is a little need of a mouse for typing. But ir you do video of photo editing or rendering, I think it will be more convenient to do it with a mouse.
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Sabrina Traversa
@sabtraversa (13080)
• Italy
9 Feb 17
@jhaidro The wires have their advantages and disadvantages, true. I mainly use the touchpad on my laptop, as I usually don't place it on a desk or table.
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bluelion
@bluelion (625)
• Philippines
9 Feb 17
I'm currently using a wired mouse and I have no problem with it. But I might also consider buying a wireless mouse in the future.
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mohd sam
@mohdovi (1087)
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9 Feb 17
right now i am using wireless but i hate to change mouse battery after two three days and i also have wired mouse for backup.
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jhaidro
@jhaidro (877)
• Philippines
9 Feb 17
You may need to change the brand of the battery. 3 days is a bit too soon for it to ran out of power. Or how about replacing your mouse entirely. I am also looking into different brands to use.
mohd sam
@mohdovi (1087)
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9 Feb 17
@jhaidro no i charge my battery for small time, i am little bit lazy always charge when all of them drained.
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jhaidro
@jhaidro (877)
• Philippines
9 Feb 17
@mohdovi Is the battery that you use a AA or AAA battery? I have had the same issue with my rechargeable batteries. I now prefer disposable batteries.
UpbeatRae
@carebear29 (31962)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
9 Feb 17
i prefer my wireless mouse
Gustavo Woltmann
@gustavowoltmann (108)
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9 Feb 17
I use a corded mouse because I have a real important job that if there is an emergency, and the mouse doesn't work then lives could be lost. So have always used a corded mouse when I am at my computer.