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Review on πŸ–±οΈ HP x4000b Bluetooth Mouse - Sleek and Stylish Matte Black Design by Mike Lawler

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very important! For me, this mouse has worked flawlessly on both Windows and OS X.

I'm actually quite surprised at how well this thing works, especially considering it's a laser bluetooth mouse for around $20! use my laptop as a desktop replacement, laptop computer and even as a work computer in the office. I needed a portable wireless keyboard and mouse solution, but didn't want to sacrifice one of my prized USB ports (my computer only has two and I don't want to use a hub), which meant my only option was to use the Bluetooth route. The only reason I was forced to choose this one is that the mouse Bluetooth options are surprisingly limited. I use a MacBook Pro but didn't really want to spend money on Apple's "Magic Mouse" (which makes me uncomfortable) and the other high-priced options didn't seem to be well received by consumers, so I bet the cheap one. After looking at the reviews, this mouse seems to be either a hit or miss. Many of the one-star reviews complain about connection issues, lag, etc., which means there may be some quality control issues. Luckily I got one of the good ones because I haven't had any problems yet. Most cheap mice feel cheap and have poorly designed wheels that make scrolling a chore. This mouse is actually a nice touch and the wheel feels very smooth and precise. I didn't do extensive testing, but it worked great on the surfaces I use it on, namely my home and my desktop without a mouse pad. The shape follows the shape of my hand well. If I didn't know the price I would have easily guessed it was a $50 mouse. I haven't had a single issue with my mouse pointer ringing off screen or anything like that (a common problem with cheap mice in my experience). The only (extremely picky) thing I noticed is when I don't hold the mouse for a few minutes and then use it again, there is sometimes a very slight half-second delay, but after that very short initial delay, everything returns to normal. I just attribute it to the nature of Bluetooth, luckily the lag goes away right away and I don't notice any delay or delay afterwards. For me a great everyday mouse, perfect for the office and on the go. While I don't notice any lag (other than the small lag mentioned above), I'd say it's probably not the best mouse for something where accuracy is paramount, like lightweight). but because more hardcore gamers are probably more sensitive to absolute accuracy than I am. I read a review online from a reputable magazine that said this mouse doesn't work for Mac, but that's not true. I use it quite well on OS X and Windows. I haven't tested it on my Linux machine yet, so I can't confirm if it works there or not. All in all a great price!

Pros
  • Bluetooth Connection Bliss:
Cons
  • Weight