If I already have a bluetooth receiver, do I need the usb dongle? Basically, is this a bluetooth mouse? ---Found the answer. It is not a bluetooth mouse.
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No It COULD use Bluetooth at not sig. cost to MS. But it is Microsoft's arrogant rejection of standards. I love the mouse, but hate that it takes up one of only two USB ports on my Ultrabook that has Bluetooh built in. It all goes back to the early days of the PC industry, dominated by young boys who never learned to play well with others
601637
Not bluetooth, requires usb plug-in. Also mouse cuts off for a few seconds about twice a day for me.
601638
Unfortunately, no- it's not Bluetooth compatible. It only works with the included dongle.
601639
Microsoft has two versions of this mouse. The one on this page has the USB dongle. The Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition is Bluetooth and requires no dongle.
2983
I had the same question when I saw this mouse. Searching the user reviews for "bluetooth" shows this mouse is NOT bluetooth compatible. The mouse specs say "Bluetrack technology", but it apparently requires the USB dongle. Hopefully MS will release a future Arc Touch mouse that supports bluetooth. I'd like to replace my laptop travel bluetooth mouse with a portable flat designed mouse like this one.
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Yes, but you will need a logitech unifying receiver (available for under 10 bucks). Logitech is competing with Bluetooth and making there own receivers going away from the universal Bluetooth. On the universal receiver plus side you may have up to 6 devices synchronized. I keep two pointing devices per computer so this works for me. Logitech also claims their own receiver will eliminate the double click problem that occurs with some mice as they get older; but that remains to be seen. If you do not want to buy another receiver you make take the one from home but that defeats the convenience end so just get another receiver. Good Luck. Yes, but you will need a logitech unifying receiver (available for under 10 bucks). Logitech is competing with Bluetooth and making there own receivers going away from the universal Bluetooth. On the universal receiver plus side you may have up to 6 devices synchronized. I keep two pointing devices per computer so this works for me. Logitech also claims their own receiver will eliminate the double click problem that occurs with some mice as they get older; but that remains to be seen. If you do not want to buy another receiver you make take the one from home but that defeats the convenience... » Read More Yes, but you will need a logitech unifying receiver (available for under 10 bucks). Logitech is competing with Bluetooth and making there own receivers going away from the universal Bluetooth. On the universal receiver plus side you may have up to 6 devices synchronized. I keep two pointing devices per computer so this works for me. Logitech also claims their own receiver will eliminate the double click problem that occurs with some mice as they get older; but that remains to be seen. If you do not want to buy another receiver you make take the one from home but that defeats the convenience end so just get another receiver. Good Luck. « Show Less
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There's a little dongle in the battery compartment that you have to pull out and insert into a USB port before it will work. For this product you do not need any bluetooth connections since it is a "plug and play" device. Just connect the dongle to the computer via the USB port, make sure the batteries are inserted properly, and then tun it on. It should instantly download/install software (but may take a few moments) and then be usable.
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No mouse is included in the box with the item. I picked up a Bluetooth mouse for about $20. This frees up my USB port for other uses.
898815
No dongle needed. That's a reason I got this one. My desk is so small having to have something sticking out from my computer was a problem.
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Yes, I agree with the 2 previous answers. USB mouse is OK but not Bluetooth.
1793179
Hello, This mouse will connect via Bluetooth without the need of the Unifying software. I just did it before answering you, and it has been immediately detected by my computer. Works perfectly.
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you can buy a bluetooth usb dongle for around $12 and the laptop has 3 usb's so even if you need bluetooth, it's a relatively cheap extra investment :)Why there is no review for this laptop ?
38617
I need to replace a Microsoft mouse that has been dropped once too often. Will this mouse work with a Microsoft receiver? I don't want to take up another USB port.
1807134
I don't think that technology is ready for mice. There are a lot of problems. Just google for BT problems with mouse. I have a Bluetooth Samsung laptop. I already used 2 BT mouse. It worked for a few months. The laptop stopped recognizing the mouse. I can see the mouse from my phone but not the laptop. I will not buy BT mouse anymore... Perhaps that is the reason why they don't manufacture BT mice. NANO USB works much better...
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This is a bluetooth device, and it comes with a USB dongle however technically that dongle is for 2.4 GHz RF only. For example, if your computer already has bluetooth you do not need to use the dongle. Practically this doesn't make much of a difference in performance with the headset, however it means you cannot use the included dongle to connect other bluetooth devices to your computer.
960349
This a Bluetooth mouse which is wireless. It coronets via Bluetooth radio. No USB.
55295
Hey there. It uses a Microsoft specific small dongle (same size as a Logitech specific one for their stuff). It is not a Bluetooth device so it will take a usb slot for the dongle. On the plus side, this dongle works perfectly and extremely quickly. Bluetooth keyboards often go to sleep and you have to start typing then wait for them to wake up to get them to work. Hope that helps.
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(1) no need for a dongle. (2) I bought this mouse on Amazon recently and it crapped out after a week of use. Good Luck.
291006
You'll need a Bluetooth dongle if your PC or laptop � has no build in Bluetooth. The rest is plug and play!
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This does not have Bluetooth capability. It comes with a dongle for the wireless keyboard and mouse. But it does lack Bluetooth.