There is always a touchpad or trackpoint in a laptop, and it's safe to say that these devices do their job perfectly. But despite this, almost every laptop owner sometimes has a longing for the old familiar manipulator in his soul. But how to find the best option among such a wide range of computer mice?
Instructions
Step 1
One of the main questions that arise when choosing a mouse for a laptop is the absence or presence of a so-called "tail". Recently, the market has seen a huge demand for wireless mice, and for sure in the near future this type will become the standard. However, in many cases, wired mice are undoubtedly a better choice than their cousins.
Step 2
If you decide to purchase a wired mouse, then first you should decide on its interface. The COM interface, as ancient as the world, has outlived its usefulness completely, so forget about its existence. It remains to choose either USB or PS / 2. The second option, if suitable for some stationary computers, will turn out to be completely unacceptable for a modern laptop - you simply cannot find such an interface connector on it, and it is very inconvenient to use additional adapters in the case of a laptop. So USB, and USB only.
Step 3
As for wireless mice, which give a certain freedom, today there are two options for their connection: the well-known Bluetooth and RF (radio signal). They differ both in power and in signal range. The Bluetooth signal is transmitted over a longer distance, but not every laptop has a Bluetoth module. But it is worth noting one big drawback in this category of mice. Since they run on batteries, the user will often have problems using it - batteries tend to discharge at the most inopportune moment.
Step 4
There is another important point to consider when choosing a wireless mouse. If it's not a Bluetooth device, expect one of the USB ports to be constantly busy with the signal transmitter. This can be a serious inconvenience, since many modern laptop models are equipped with only two or three USB ports.
Step 5
In addition, the signal transmitter is usually a device that looks like a USB flash drive, and has similar dimensions. If you are accustomed to using a mouse with the right hand, and the USB ports are located on the right side of the laptop case, the signal transmitter may cause some inconvenience. Choose a mouse model with a small transmitter.
