Wireless mouse problems

[GONNAFISTYA]

I finally bought my first wireless mouse (not really by choice...the selection was bad) and after only 2 days I already hate it. It's a Logitech LX6 and it's fucking wonky.

The pointer seems to work correctly except sometimes it does jump around the screen in ways I don't intend. The real problem is that the mouse sometimes ignores button presses (left and right click) and from time to time thinks I'm click-dragging when I never even clicked. During those times that it ignores my button clicks, the pointer still works fine. I've moved the receiver around the desk but it doesn't seem to matter where it's located in relation to the mouse..the problem shows up intermittently.

With brand new Duracell batteries, I have the receiver approx 70 cm from the mouse, but on the other side of the keyboard. Would this cause any problems?

The receiver also has a button on it labeled "connect". What does this button actually do? The manual says nothing about it.

Anyone have any idea why this is happening? Does this happen with other wireless mice? Does the receiver have to be within "line of sight" of the mouse (the keyboard is between them)? Since the receiver is plugged in (with a cord) through USB - what's the point of going wireless if the two units need to be next to each other?

I have to say, I've never been sold on wireless mice. It seems I predicted all the problems I'm having now long ago (sketchy movement, fucked input detection on button presses) and it's the main reason I never bought one before. I hate it when I'm always right. Not to mention the need to spend 10 extra bucks on batteries. Meh.

Any advice would be appreciated.

If this is normal operation for a wireless mouse, I'm taking it back and I'll suffer with my old ball-based mouse until I can find a store that has a corded optical mouse. (Optical mice are fine but laser mice can also go fuck themselves...I'll never buy one again)

Logitech you dumb fucks....bring back my MX310.

[Peenyuh]

Is your keyboard wireless as well? I tried having both wireless and found that they interfered with each other in the same manner. I ended up putting the wireless behind me. I think a wireless mouse's only advantage is that the cord doesn't get in the way when playing games.

[AmIdYfReAk]

the good ones are few and far between, the MX700 and MX1000's are the only two that i've liked... but i'll still be sticking with Corded mice.

[axbaby]

yup .. MX700 was a good one but i got sick of dead batteries while fragging so i never used wireless again.

[Fender]

I have the Logitech VX Nano and like it. I also have an older Logitech Wireless Desktop and it works just fine as well.

I've never had a problem w/ RF based wireless and would gladly buy again.

edit: your poll sucks. #1 & #4 are basically the same, as are #2 & #3

[GONNAFISTYA]

Yeah....I was pissed off when I made the poll and was trying to sound funny. FAIL!

Thanks for the feedback everyone. This wireless POS goes back today.

[Foo]

Some points that might help:
- try relocating the receiver to be right in front of the mouse mat.
- try taking out the mat and running directly on the desk (if it's veneer). If not, try a different surface. Piece of matte card, etc
- If you haven't installed the latest drivers on the PC, do so
- False clicks can be from the side buttons and if the wheel does left/right clicks then it's easy to activate that without realising it. Try unbinding those buttons in the control panel.

The connect button is for use in offices where several people might be using the same frequency devices. You click connect on the device, then connect on the receiver, and they negotiate a unique channel.