Deciding between a wired and wireless mouse is largely a matter of personal preference, but what if you could have both in the same device? A few computer accessory makers are banking on that being a value add, with mouse peripherals that can be either wired or wireless.
Differences between a wired and a wireless mouse
- A Wireless mouse is more convenient. You don’t have to worry about wires getting caught in your keyboard or computer, and you can move the mouse wherever you want it.
- A Wireless mouse can be used as a remote control, for instance when you listen to music, you can jump to the next song on the playlist or pause it.
- A Wireless mouse costs more than wired ones, but they’re worth it if convenience trumps price.
- A Wireless mouse is depended on batteries to operate which have a limited life and add weight
- Some people complain that their wireless mouse has problems with interference from other electronics nearby—a problem known as “jitters” or “shaking.” This can be frustrating when using a keyboard at the same time as a mouse; however, there’s no way around this issue unless you buy an expensive USB receiver/transmitter combo device for each device in question!
Types of Wireless mouse
The 4 main types of Wireless mouse.
- The classic USB mouse which consists of two parts. The mouse and the USB dongle.
Without the dongle, this type of a wireless mouse will not work. - The Bluetooth wireless mouse. No dongle is needed, thus it is more convenient to use. It can also work with newer devices that don’t have a USB port.
- The optical mouse which uses LED light to track movement
- The laser mouse which uses laser light to track the movement.
A laser mouse, offers a higher resolution and works in any surface. That makes it the best choice, however it more expensive than a regular optical mouse
The ideal wireless mouse
Would be a laser mouse which is ergonomic and quiet when clicked. As more and more devices remove their USB ports, a Bluetooth support is also essential. Another reason is that you can use your wireless mouse in many devices.