I recently got a new computer, and I'm ready to get a cool pointing device (i.e. mouse track ball thing).

What good experiences have you had? Lessons learned? Good brands?

Here are my criteria, at least that I know of.

1. Bluetooth
2. Has built in back/forward while surfing.
3. Doesn't need flat surface (my optical mouse does fine on my leg).
4. Am interested in a finger pad or trackball.
5. Maybe volume control would be nice.
6. Cup holder (okay, too far).

P.S. I'm a PC.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006B9CR/?tag=imwan-20 ?

I chose the wireless mighty mouse and keyboard when I bought my iMac. Recently the bluetooth wouldn't connect when I restarted my computer and I couldn't log on for a long time.

I will be placing and order this week for a wired board and mouse for back-up if not for regular use. You might want to do the same if you go wireless.

That one has Amazon reviews that are from 2003. Is it really 5 years old?

And it looks like there's a wire thingy that goes to the USB. Do they now make them with integral bluetooth?

You'll always be "Pointy Man" to me.

Go with one of the Logitech keyboard/mouse combos. They're pretty much all great. If you insist on bluetooth you're going to be adding almost $100 to the cost though.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keybo ... /&cl=us,en

It doesn't have to be bluetooth, I guess. Just wireless that works well without an unsightly thing.

You'll still have to be there, sorry.