Interesting. My girlfriend's mouse just stopped working. I would have assumed it was due to the fact that it's bluetooth via MS implementation, but her keyboard still works, and that's part of the package.

Touchpad? You're crazy, man. But hey, it's all subjective. Some people swear by trackballs, and I think they're crazy too. Next thing you know they'll be manufacturing those IBM eraser mice for desktops. I guess it's a question of what you want to move more - your fingers or your wrist.