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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 12:37 pm
Kaili: Try this: www.archive.org and enter the website address you want to look up in the 'Wayback Machine' and click 'Take me back'. Hope this helps. ETA: The 'I hate this board' thread was a joke someone started out of their preference to the old software - at least that's my theory! lol
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 12:41 pm
ThankYou ThankYou ThankYou!!!!!! I remembered the thread, I just didn't (or don't) get why it's in the Help Desk area. I thought it was more one of those never-ending thread kinds of things. Oh well...just carious. Again...

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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 12:45 pm
Ack...no luck there. They have a few archives, but they're all from 2001, 2002, and 2003. I checked anyway to see if this particular position was posted before, but it wasn't. Darn. i'll figure something out. Thank you though. you're quick!
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 10:18 pm
I'm considering looking into a wireless mouse. I'm wondering if anyone uses one. Are they as responsive as a corded mouse? Are they worth the expense? Any brands more reliable than the other? Or better yet, any brands to stay away from? I saw THIS one online, and am a bit perplexed by one thing....Under "mouse type" it says, "cordless; optical; scrolling." Then under "wireless/infrared" it says "no." That doesn't compute in my little brain! Oh, and just to add another dumb question here.....why is it called a mouse in first place? Inquiring minds want to know. 
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 11:04 pm
Whoami: I've worked with a few friend's computers with THIS wireless mouse installed and it worked really well. The information on the link you posted is probably just a typo. The ones I've used have been just as responsive as any wired device I've used before. One thought that I had for you to consider is THIS package where you have both your keyboard and mouse wireless - giving you even more freedom from cords. Why is it called a mouse? Most likely the resemblence of the original corded mouse to the actual rodent. Hope this helps.
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Citruscitygal
Member
08-07-2003
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 12:26 am
Who- I've used a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse for about 2 years. I love it. The only drawback is that 2 or 3 times the mouse has lost contact with the signal and it can take several tries to reset it. Another brand may not have that problem. But I really do like the cordless factor and they are both very responsive (expect as noted above).
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 1:05 am
Thanks Dra and CCG! Very helpful! Not quite sure I'm ready for (or really need) the keyboard part. But I'm getting sick of the mouse cord bumping up against other stuff on my desk and affecting the mouse movement. What do you think of THIS one? Kinda cool it has a re-charging dock. Or are they all like that? what happened to the trademark?
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Myjohnhenry
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 1:24 am
Who....Like Citruscitygal, I have used a Logitech cordless keyboard and mouse for a couple of years now and love it. They came in especially handy when I broke my wrist and had to have surgery on it...having cordless stuff helped position things so I could use my computer more easily. The batteries seem to drain quickly at times in the mouse, but not in the keyboard. Helps to put the mouse on something light colored or just to remember to take the batteries out. My brother has one of the rechargeable ones and likes it too with the only drawback being that you have to remember to put it in the cradle.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 12:01 pm
Who, I also have been using the Logitech cordless keyboard and mouse for a few years (not rechargeable) and have never had a problem. I love it so much I have converted all my family and friends!!GO for it, I say  
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 12:40 pm
MJH!!!!! Welcome back!
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 2:39 am
Whoami, I have that Logitech mouse (MX700) for both my Mac and PC desktop. I love them. Once you get in the habit of dropping them on the recharging cradle when you're done, you always do it. The batteries do last quite a bit. I use all the buttons on the mouse and it has made web surfing a breeze. The MX700 communicates via RF. The newest model, the MX900 comminicates via bluetooth, a newer short range wireless protocol. The nice thing about that model is the recharging cradle also acts as a bluetooth hub. So, if you have other bluetooth peripherals, they can "talk" to the computer via the cradle. Anyway, love the MX700 mouse and highly recommend it. 
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 3:43 am
Thanks for all the great info everyone! That MX700 looks pretty nifty. Two questions.....First of all, how does the keyboard stay charged? Batteries I assume? Does it eat batteries up? As for the mouse, does it have to be pointing directly at the hub/charging cradle? The reason I ask that is, the space on my desk that the cradle would most likely fit, combined with the way I hold the mouse, would mean that the mouse would basically be pointed at about a 45 degree angle from the base.
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 3:57 am
Whoami, if you're talking about the Logitch MX700 (or MX900) mouse then no, it does not need to be pointed at the charging cradle. Neither RF and Bluetooth communication protocols require line of sight. (One that does, for example, is IR.) I keep my cradles up on my desk while I use the mouses on a keyboard drawer below.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 6:50 am
Whoami I change my mouse battery (only 1 AA is required) about every few months. I note pops up on my computer telling me to do so. In about 3 years, I have changed my keyboard battery twice, I think. I didn't get a note in that case..the keyboard just didn't respond so I put in a new battery and, VOILA, a working keyboard again.
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Spygirl
Member
04-23-2001
| Friday, August 13, 2004 - 11:35 am
My cousin emailed me some forms that I need to print and fill out. They are in a jpeg format, but when it opens in a browser window, it doesn't show in a normal size. When I print, it only shows about 5 words down one side of the page and the words are huge. What do I need to use to view the forms and then be able to print them?
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Friday, August 13, 2004 - 12:08 pm
It sounds as though your browser may be configured to automatically size the images to fit within the settings of your browser at the time of viewing. You should also have an image viewer which is built into Windows that allows you to print the images or you could even load them in just about any image editing software and print them as well. Try using Windows Explorer to locate the files, right-click on a file, then point to 'Open with...' and either select one of the recommended programs, or click "Choose..." to select one that isn't listed. I suspect there are more there besides your browser that you can use. Let me know if you have any problems and I'll try to help if I can. <I almost tried to offer to print them for you but that would be kind of silly, huh? lol>
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Spygirl
Member
04-23-2001
| Friday, August 13, 2004 - 1:43 pm
Drah, that worked liked a charm - all forms are printed! I don't have a printer at home anymore (it needs a new drum and I am not shelling out the $200 for a new one - just gonna buy a whole new machine when I win the lottery), so I needed to print it out at work and couldn't figure out how. Thanks!!!
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, August 13, 2004 - 4:12 pm
Thanks again for all the input on the Logitech mouse. It looks like I'm leaning towards that one. It seems to have a lot of good reviews out there too, though of course I'd trust your input even more. One more question. One of the things I like about the Logitech mouse I have now is, the scroll button is also a "clickable" button that I can program a funtion into (like double click). Does the MX700 have that same feature? LOL. I don't think I've ever done this much "research" over a mouse. I usually just run out and buy one when the one I have peters out!
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Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 8:48 am
Whoami, I use the MX500 (same as the MX700 except that it's the corded version) and I love it! Very comfortable mouse. I think you'll be thrilled with it. The two buttons I CAN NOT live without are the 'forward' and 'back' buttons on the side by my thumb. Greatest thing since sliced bread for me. Yes, the buttons can be programmed to do just about anything you want them to do. To be able to program the buttons, you will have to download their Mouseware software that comes on the CD with the mouse. HOWEVER, do not install it from the CD that's provided with it. Go here: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/downloads/software/US/EN,CRID=1792,contentid=6034 and download the latest version of the software. I think you'll love your new mouse. 
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 1:30 pm
Thanks HL. I'm curious though, why not use the software that comes with the mouse?
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Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 1:44 pm
Because 99 times out of 100 it's outdated. ALWAYS download the current software/drivers from the manufacturer's website. (The software on the CD and the software that I linked you to is the SAME thing btw...) Anytime you buy a peripheral (ex: your mouse) or a piece of hardware for you computer, it's always best to go to the manufacturer's website to download the most current version of drivers/software for that item. Even though YOU bought it today doesn't mean that the CD that came with it is current. The MX700 has been out for around 2 years now so it's entirely possible that your CD is that old since you have no idea how long that mouse has been on the shelf there. Let us know how much 'in love with' you are with the MX700 when you get it! 
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 10:16 pm
Hamsterlady, I have the MX700 and like you I LOVE those two buttons. Doesn't it make web surfing SO MUCH BETTER. The design of the MX500/700 mouse is one of the best I've ever used. Like I said, I have two. 
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Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 10:40 pm
Yeah Wendo. I don't think I could surf without those 2 buttons now! It's funny actually because I got to where I couldn't function right at work because it was a 'standard' mouse! LOL I bought an MX500 for myself to use at work. Weird when I have to work on somebody else's comp now....hehehehe I'm thinking about getting the blue MX510. It's just like the MX500 but looks soooo much snazzier. They have a red version too. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/productlist/US/EN,crid=19
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 1:26 am
I ordered my MX700 tonight. Checked a few websites, and most were listed between 62-69$$. Then I checked Amazon.com, and its listed for 44$, with a 10$ rebate from Logitech on top of that! Did a swing by my local Office Max tonight just to see what it was like "in person." And it was listed for 69.95$. So, I ordered it from Amazon. Hope there's not some wierd fluke on why its so much cheaper there. Maybe its one of those ones that has been on the shelf for a long time, and the CD is outdated. But, now that I have the inside scoop on that, I should have no problem. I should have it by next week.
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 5:20 am
Yippeee! For Whoami! You're gonna love it, I know. And that's a kick butt price too. You got a fabu price. Hamsterlady, that's why I bought two of them. I couldn't stand going from the one on my PC to the mouse I had on my Mac for work. Drove me batty. I've seen the new MX510's and the colors. They're quite nice. I like the red one myself; but red is my fav color. LOL! The 510 supposedly has improved tracking too. I say go for it and get the blue one!
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