Ideas for a gift

[katepoet]

I got lucky!

Those of you who use them, do you like the tiny mouse like the "pocket" ones or a regular size mouse for your laptops? I use a standard size because of the damage in my hand - otherwise it cramps - but I would think a college student on the run would prefer the small one. Also, my son says the wired mice are more reliable and don't need batteries, but the wireless can be so convenient... what's your preference?

[Mandy]

I have the laptop mouse, it's very tiny, i used it for quite a while till i got my new regular one, for myself, i prefer the regular size, the small one is ok, but after a while my hand got tired. I agree with your son, a wireless mouse is convenient, but it runs on batteries which is not always convenient, specially if you dont have replacements on hand. I prefer the wired mice.

[katepoet]

Thanks, Mandy. I think I will order one from newegg.com - easier than fighting through the local best buy on the weekend! lol

[DianaB]

I think that she'll love a laptop mouse! I hate using the touch pad on a laptop too. What a good idea! Maybe you could give the other idea to her parents so they could get it for her as a Christmas gift.

[katepoet]

She's a graduate student and her parents live on the other side of the world from us! But I am thinking that for all of my students who are college age that the mouse would be a good holiday gift. I don't have to give gifts to many of them but there are a few who I have been tutoring for a long time.

[judy]

I just joined Consumers Digest online, so if you want me to check anything, let me know.

This goes for everyone, by the way.

[katepoet]

Thanks, Judy. We used to do that too and I really appreciate the offer. I'll take advantage of you on the next go-round if I may!