Maybe I didn't read the description correctly, thought the mouse would be full size, but the notebook size wasn't a letdown. I use the mouse for an HTPC set up and I can't complain. I use a long range bluetooth EDR Class 1 dongle to get the reach I need. The build is extremely good, the scroll wheel is solid with rubber grips, the DPI button is terrific. Setting up the bluetooth connection to the computer was odd at first due to lack of a dedicated bluetooth button, however, just hold the left and right mouse buttons for 5 seconds and the pairing will start. The rubberized material on the top of the pad, matte areas, aid with gripping too. My only complaint is my nephew who broke the last fullsize mouse, and with this one being notebook sized, it'll be easier for him to grab. Otherwise, this is a great mouse.
Also works on the leather couch where I usually watch movies on the HTPC in the living room, in case other buyers might question the need for a mouse pad. Connectland CL-MOU23014 Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse
Best mouse ever! It packs more or better features than other mice, yet at an amazingly low price! No other mice exists currently that is wireless, is bluetooth (so no need to carry a dongle or use up a USB port), offers 5 buttons, AND is travel-sized. Plus adjustable DPI, on/off switch, ergonomic shape, reasonable wakeup time, easy warranty exchange, and low price.
I can't ever go back to living without 5 buttons again (great for browsing Forward and Backward, as well as gaming)! The two side buttons are positioned comfortably for quick pressing, too.
The shape is also perfect. The mouse is compact but the back is plump (roughly 3.6 inches long, 2.3 inches wide, and 1.5 inches high), so it fits perfectly into my palm, eliminating hand fatigue. Good size for everyday use for small hands, but travel-sized for people with bigger hands. The batteries (included) last a few months even without using the Off switch.
The mouse turned out to be reliable. I had it replaced twice due to my computer no longer recognizing it, only to figure out eventually that the fault was with Microsoft Windows bluetooth, not the mice. Read on for details.
The only problem with the mouse is that the provided information and manual are sparse, making it hard to decipher the various indicator signals and troubleshoot the mouse, and not even mentioning the manufacturer warranty.
DECIPHERING THE LED: It turns out that the mouse uses the same indicator light for all 3 purposes, which is confusing since the manuanl doesn't detail this. The blue indicator light for DPI is also used as a "pairing mode" indicator and battery-low indicator. Here's what the light means:
* Continuous blinking means the batteries are low
* Continuously on means it is in pairing mode. The mouse will give up and the light will go off if the computer doesn't find it after a few seconds.
* Blinking a few times, then stopping, indicates which of the 3 DPI settings it is using. The faster the blinks, the higher the DPI.
WARRANTY: The warranty is not stated anywhere, which is unfortunate because it does exist (at least 1 year according to vendor websites). The mouse is actually made by Syba: []
You can also see the RMA instructions here: [] They don't bother to troubleshoot the mouse; they just ship out a new one to you after you mail them your defective one (you pay the return postage, though not the replacement postage).
WINDOWS WON'T RECOGNIZE BLUETOOTH MICE ANYMORE ISSUE:
It turned out that these mice weren't defective--turns out that Windows 7's registry gets inexplicably corrupted from time to time and won't recognize or pair with bluetooth mice anymore! (I actually went out and bought a Microsoft Notebook Mouse 5000 to verify this.) (To deal with this problem, I have to regularly create System Restore points to backup the registry, then restore to an earlier point whenever the bluetooth pairing stops working. Has happened twice so far in a few months!) But we should blame Microsoft Windows, not the mouse.
So for those of you whose mouse is longer recognized by your computer, first make sure that it is not actually a problem with the operating system. Switching DPIs can also help with using the mouse on different surfaces and software. Haven't experienced the jiggling problem.
In sum, I would buy this mouse over and over again!
This is an amazing mouse, especially for the price. I would also like to note that I try to use rechargeable batteries for all of my electronics, and this mouse works GREAT with them. Some other wireless mice use too much power to be able to use rechargeable batteries, but this one does just fine. The mouse came with almost no instructions, but it is VERY simple. I held the 2 mouse buttons for 5 seconds, and the mouse connected to my computer. That was it. Some people have been complaining about the mouse lag when it hasn't been in use for a while, but I found it to not be a problem. There is a split-second lag when the mouse hasn't been used for 3-5 minutes, and about a 2 second lag when it hasn't been used for longer than that, but I hardly notice it. All in all, I love this mouse! - Wireless Mouse - Bluetooth - Mouse - Laptop Mouse'
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