bluetooth vs usb mouse??????

[CALI SHOT DOC]

I need a mouse that will work 15ft away from the computer. I have a mac mini that i use as a media server and the usb microsoft mouse (about 4yrs old) doesn't want to work passed 3ft.

Would bluetooth be better than usb? any suggestions on what mouse to get.

also looking to spend less than $50

[Peter.Steele]

Bluetooth quotes a range of 30 feet, but with a mouse that tends to be a pantload.

Just use a standard cordless mouse, but get some extensions to bring the receiver closer to where you need it. Or just use a wired mouse.

[osis32]

I have had decent luck with blue tooth mice for applications like that. Give a reputable company a shot if it doesn't return it and try the other suggestions

[the86d]

I don't think they have a iPhruity-key (Open?)Apple or whatever they call it this year, but here is an option we are looking at:

http://www.wireless-computing.com/products/bundles.php

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You can find them used... but $150 for a used-combo sounds a little pricey, and $250... even with this guarantee is rich for my home-use-blood:

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[Tripeaks69]

Wireless USB Optical mouse


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