Highly recommended.

The BT500 is one of the only- if not THE only- bluetooth scroll/wheel mice with an off switch.

Yes, pairing and setup was a breeze. But no matter what, I could not re-map the buttons. I normally like the wheel click to serve as a double click, because I’m just too lazy to click twice on my own. Couldn’t do that.

In fact, I’ve had no luck with the Logitech MX bluetooth mouse or Microsoft’s version. They require you to install their proprietary hub/dock/access point (Logitech) or the dongle and MS drivers (Microsoft) to gain total functionality. Trouble is, I got this laptop with built-in bluetooth because I didn’t want to use a dongle or wired hub/doc/access point! Sort of defeats the purpose.

Although I could have gotten used to the BT500′s button mapping limitations, I could never get used to the puny size. I discovered I had to curl my fingers to use the tiny thing, like I was grasping an invisible egg. Not as comfy as a normal mouse where your palm tends to flatten out.

I’ll keep looking! That just-right-bluetooth mouse is out there somwhere, someday!

I’m not too worried about the battery life, as I spend only four or five hours a day on the computer. The scroll wheel, as you noted, is sluggish, and nowhere near as responsive as the one on my Mouseman Traveler. Still, it’s also a keeper for me, despite these two flaws.

I was told by the guy who brought them in (here in the Philippines) that a silver colored model is one the way. That should match the Apple PowerBooks nicely

http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/bluetake-bt500-bluetoothmouse-review.html

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