Logitech Wireless Trackball M570 with 2 Computers in same room Logitech Wireless Trackball M570 With Leave-in USB Receiver (910-001799)1. If you have two computers in the same room operating at the same time, can you use two wireless trackball M570 units, or will they interfere with each other? 2. Can you use one trackball unit control each, one at a time, assuming you had two usb receivers? Logitech Wireless Trackball M570 with 2 Computers in same room Logitech Wireless Trackball M570 With Leave-in USB Receiver (910-001799)1. If you have two computers in the same room... » Read More Logitech Wireless Trackball M570 with 2 Computers in same room Logitech Wireless Trackball M570 With Leave-in USB Receiver (910-001799)1. If you have two computers in the same room operating at the same time, can you use two wireless trackball M570 units, or will they interfere with each other? 2. Can you use one trackball unit control each, one at a time, assuming you had two usb receivers? « Show Less
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I have three of these mice and had them all in the same room because I was fixing several computers. There wasn't a single problem with them interacting. The only problem I had was the fact that I kept getting them confused because they all look the same :)
62056
We have 2 adjacent PC,s both using M570/K350's without issues. The devices are paired to a specific transceiver, so no problem. In another room I have 3 PC's all with M570s, again no issues.
62057
I was wondering the same thing if more than 1 computer in same room. Sounds like this could be an issue, unless there is a way to change the frequency.
62058
As someone who does own multiple of these mice (desktop, laptop, media center, probably another one for work):1. They'll work fine, and won't interfere. If you have any Logitech wireless keyboards you're using with them, though, I'd suggest pairing the mice with the existing keyboard dongles to minimize the possibility of the 2.4GHz channels getting clogged up with all the communication taking place.2. Yes. You could even use them simultaneously :)
62059
It is a problem. Don't use 2 in the same room if both computers are being used at the same time.
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I don't see where it would be a problem. I use 2 M705's in the same room, about 10 ft away, with no problems. You can pair up to 6? devices to the same unifying receiver.I have never tried pairing the same mouse to 2 different machines though.....I'm guessing you could. Might present a problem if both machines were being used at the same time by 2 different people?
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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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A single unifying receiver can pair with up to 6 keyboards / mice (obviously from Logitech). You can use one from another brand with its own receiver too.
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According to spec, this mouse does have a nano size unifying receiver that can connect up to 6 unifying-compatible devices. So the answer is yes based on the spec, but I don't have the Logitech unifying-compatible keyboard/device to test with.
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Only one USB receiver for both. You can store the receiver inside the mouse when you remove it from the laptop to avoid potential loss.
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I don't know about Windows 8 since I have Windows 7, but if they are the same, then the answer is yes and no. Yes - as soon as you plug it in, Windows will find the drivers, install them and you're good to go. No - if you have multiple pointing devices from Logitech and you want to use them with a single USB dongle, then you need to download & install the Logitech Unifying Receiver software. Also, you may want to install their Setpoint software which lets you tweak the behavior (pointer speed, etc.). HTH, Amir
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I have a similar Logitech trackball (# 810-000767) and it works just fine on my Win 8.1 laptop. Also, Microsoft released a patch a few weeks ago that suppose to make a regular mouse and keyboard work better on Win 8. My Logitech worked just fine before and after the patch.
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I dont think ypu can buy another one. Each receiver is unique to the mouse. A generic one wont work.
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I don't think you can. The USB receiver is matched to the mouse. That is so that other mice or devices can't "see" it and get confused. Looks like you need to just buy a new one. Sorry.
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That's what I used it for as well as my wired Logitech trackball mouse. Mysystem wss xp. Worked well.
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I have both a wireless mouse and wireless keyboard. The mouse receiver is plugged into a USB port rear of computer. The keyboard receiver is contained within the USB plug , which is plugged into another port in the front of he computer.Even though I have multiple USB ports front & back, the keyboard works best (sensitivity) plugged into the front.
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http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Mice-and-Pointing-Devices/Windows-8-Support-for-Logitech-M570-Trackball/td-p/909256Sounds like it...try the link for details.
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Logitech asserts - "Logitech and Windows 8 Compatibility While Logitech's exciting new touch devices offer an ideal Windows 8 experience, our other mice and keyboards will continue to deliver performance and reliability in Windows 8." So as long as your laptop has a usb port free, you should be able to use your Logitech trackball.
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I have not used it since I don't have Logitech keyboard, but yes, that was one of the selling points when I purchased it. I think all their wireless mice come with the universal receiver and you download the setpoint software to manage it.
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In my experience, a mouse and keyboard will not work together unless they packed/paired together when purchased - every keyboard and mouse (in a package deal) are "linked/paired" at the same frequency with a certain transmitter from the factory and they will have identical numerical codes on the back of each piece which confirms they have matched frequencies by the factory. I have quite a few motherboards and "mice," but they do not work together or with a different transmitter unless each of the two pieces have identical numerical "codes" to the factory preset transmitter. In my experience, a mouse and keyboard will not work together unless they packed/paired together when purchased - every keyboard and mouse (in a package deal) are "linked/paired" at the same frequency with a certain transmitter from the factory and they will have identical numerical codes on the back of each piece which confirms they have matched frequencies by the factory. I have quite a few motherboards and "mice," but they do not work together or with a different transmitter unless each of the two pieces have identical numerical "codes" to the factory preset... » Read More In my experience, a mouse and keyboard will not work together unless they packed/paired together when purchased - every keyboard and mouse (in a package deal) are "linked/paired" at the same frequency with a certain transmitter from the factory and they will have identical numerical codes on the back of each piece which confirms they have matched frequencies by the factory. I have quite a few motherboards and "mice," but they do not work together or with a different transmitter unless each of the two pieces have identical numerical "codes" to the factory preset transmitter. « Show Less
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Yep, it does. It has a Unifying Receiver so that if you have a compatible mouse/trackball you only need to use one USB port.
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They work perfectly together. I have the headset USB wireless receiver plugged in right next to the mouse USB wireless receiver. No issues whatsoever. Each paired independent of the other.