Bluetooth Mouse in Vista & Leopard

I need one Bluetooth mouse that connects, pairs up and remains connected in both operating environments. Mighty Mouse can't stay setup for both and Mac tech support is aware of the problem. heir suggested workaround is impractical. Has anyone had a satisfactory experience with a third party Bluetooth mouse?

Answering my own question after much frustrating searching around...
I have finally got my Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 working under both OS X and Boot Camp (Windows XP). Here's what I had to do:
1. Edit the \WINDOWS\inf\bth.inf file to add the following (note: the \inf subdirectory is hidden, so you'll need to turn on hidden files in the Tools -> Folder Options -> View in Windows Explorer)
- under Manufacturer:
Apple=Apple, NT.5.1
- under Devices:
[Apple.NT.5.1]
Apple Bluetooth Radio= BthUsb, USB\Vid05ac&Pid8205
2. Download a small app called hid2hci.exe. I found it here:
http://blog.netnerds.net/code/hid2hci.zip
Put it in a directory somewhere and run it as follows
hid2hci.exe 0x5AC 1000
You should then have your device detected and be ready to pair it.
Message was edited by: DelegatorNH

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