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optical wireless mouse for PC not laptop - need help please

Hi,

My Mum wants a wireless optical mouse for her computer.
It is not a laptop. The "tower" is under the desk and the keyboard, monitor and mouse are on top of the desk.
I've seen lots which seem to be for laptops only. Can I get one for my Mum's setup? Any recommendations?
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 4,466 Forumite
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    This is a nice mouse for general purpose computing.
  • Strider590
    Strider590 Posts: 11,874 Forumite
    edited 19 June 2009 at 12:23PM
    A laptop is no different to a desktop PC. Any USB device that works on a laptop will work on a desktop.

    People have this illusion that laptops are somehow different.

    Some will be small/compact and more suited to laptop's, but they'll still work on a desktop.
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  • Banacek
    Banacek Posts: 94 Forumite
    I second anewhope's suggestion there very good for the money.
  • zebedy
    zebedy Posts: 425 Forumite
    thanks all, I've ordered one for her.
    MS Stalwart. Used site for >10 years :j

    Make Do, Mend and Minimise member - focussing on upcycling/repurposing and sewing
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 4,466 Forumite
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    When it arrives and you set it up, make sure you install the software that comes with it; Intellipoint. Your mum might well find it's a lot more sensitive than what she is used to, and through that program you can adjust it to whatever the preference is.
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