I like using a mouse with my laptop, but it always annoys me to have a USB-A dongle hanging off the side. I’d love a module that could enclose it inside. I think it could fit. Has anyone explored this?

  • s004aws@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    Bluetooth is 2.4Ghz, same as proprietary dongles. I’ve been using Bluetooth mice for most of the last 20 years in a very RF noisy environment… Apple’s mice did need frequent battery replacement. Others from Microsoft and Logitech, eg Logitech’s M720? Once or twice a year they get a new AA despite being used all day every day. Disconnecting? Not a problem.

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      1 year ago

      Probably not your use case, but Bluetooth is way too high latency for games. Bluetooth vs 2.4Ghz dongles is a night and day difference in something like an fps.

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        1 year ago

        Anyone who cares that much about gaming should be using a wire with a USB connector on the end opposite their rodent. 2.4Ghz vs 2.4Ghz is still 2.4Ghz RF.