Need a wireless mouse

[indianarchie]

I am looking for a wireless mouse for daily use with laptop and desktop.
Requirements:

[*]Must have a nano receiver
[*]Needs a long battery life - I will use this for 8-10 hours daily, so any idea on what kind of life I can realistically expect?
[*]Must run on AAA batteries only (since I have a set of rechargeable AAAs)
[*]Must be comfortable to use for extended periods
[*]Nothing too expensive
[/list]I want to avoid desi brands like iball. Currently using a Microsoft Arc Touch mouse, definitely need something more comfortable and less expensive than that. Something around 600-1200 bucks would be the sweet spot.
Another good feature would be if a single nano receiver can pair up with both mouse and keyboard. I am not looking for a set/keyboard at present, but it might be nice if I want to in future.
Any recommendations?

 

[whoru007]

Well, I am using Belkin M450 since last two years and it is very comfortable + firm. Only problem is that it drains too much of battery (2 x AAA DuraCell lasts about a month and half) which could be due to its age (time to buy some good stuff now) and I play lots of games with it as well.
You can also go for,
Dell WM311 (personally I don't like flat mice much)Logitech M310 (a colleague of mine uses it, nice built + laser + responsive)
Targus AMW55AP (a bit small though)
If you if some high end stuff (with stretch in budget) go for,
Logitech V470
Rapoo 3710P
Make sure that mouse is laser and not optical (saves battery + lower response time)

 

[rsatbf]

1.5 months is good I think for battery life..
I still prefer a mini wired HP mouse.

 

[gopichandpai]

How about rechargeable wireless mouse? There is a deal on infibeam today. Available for Rs299. http://www.infibeam.com/Computers_Accessories/smart-sm10-rechargeable-wireless-optical-mouse/P-coac-3880677920-cat-z.html#variantId=P-coac-46412457459

 

[whoru007]

You can always get rechargeable Li-ion batteries. This kind cheap mouse will stop working in couple of month.s

 

[indianarchie]

@gopichandpai: Interesting. I havent heard of rechargeable mice before. That said, this one looks uncomfortable with the square design and flat profile. I would prefer to stick to known brands like Logitech, Microsoft, Dell, etc.
@rsatbf: 1.5 months seems quite low, especially when companies advertise upto 18 month battery life. Then again I guess they have unrealistic criteria for measuring battery life, like how airlines claim 99% on-time*.
*on-time defined as up to 1 hour later than scheduled departure.
@whoru007: Thanks for the recommendations. The Rapoo looks really good but the price is high. Any idea on whether it uses AA or AAA batteries and its battery life? I cant find that information anywhere, The two logitechs seem to use AA batteries, I am looking for those that use AAAs. Also, how many hours a day do you use the Belkin M450?

 

[IBFUser]

if you prefer trackball then http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-trackball-m570?crid=8otherwise http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/performance-mouse-mx?crid=7i have both and both are super comfortable. i like trackball more though. first one uses single AA battery and it lasted me ~9 months before i have to change it.(i use it 13-14 hours a day)Second comes with rechargeable batteries and usually last ~2weeks on full charge. it can be used as wired mouse too(any usb to mini usb cable works and it charges it too).its costly though but totally worth it.both come with unified nano receivers to which upto 6 products(logitech ofcourse) can be pairedlet me know if you have any questions regarding these models.

 

[chaibiskutbhai]

I have a HCL mouse lying around somewhere. I had to change its battery just once and I used it for like atleast 6 months.

 

[whoru007]

The Rapoo looks really good but the price is high. Any idea on whether it uses AA or AAA batteries and its battery life? I cant find that information anywhere

Rapoo 3710P requires 2 x AAA batteries

The two logitechs seem to use AA batteries

[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;]Logitech V470 requires 2 x AA batteries[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;]Logitech M310 requires 1 x AA battery[/color]

I am looking for those that use AAAs. Also, how many hours a day do you use the Belkin M450?

Logitech mouse consumes more power so they require AA instead of AAA, also AA are easier to get, cheap and more rechargeable options.
I use Belkin M450 for around 10-12 Hrs on weekdays and 5-8 Hrs on weekends. Earlier batteries used to last for around 3-4 months but now it has reduced significantly to 1.5-2 months and as both batteries and mouse grows old it reduces further lower.

 

[indianarchie]

@IBFUser: wow, 6k+ for the performance mouse. That's completely outside my budget, unless you feel like gifting it to me