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Action, Rating: T - (Teen), up to 999 players, published by: Microsoft |  |
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| Product Reviews from Amazon.com (Rating System 1 to 5) |
| Review | Rating | Last Updated | Have had it for awhile
I've had the mouse about 6 months, and I really like it. The size was tough to get used to at first and now I love it, it's really comfortable in my hand. There is a neat button on it that I really like. Up on the left hand side, there is an upper button. You can push this and it brings up the magnifier. I love it!! Also if I push the scroll button down it minimizes all windows open, organized opened, on my screen. I can view them all at once.
I did learn the transmitter needed to be nearly within eyesight of the mouse. Fairly nearby. That's not a problem for me at least. The transmitter sits on the bookshelf behind my monitor and the mouse is on my keyboard tray with my keyboard.
I love this mouse :) | 5 | Today | OK
Whenever I don't move my mouse for a few seconds, it suddenly moves to the corner of the screen, and I didn't even move the mouse. Also, the mouse is big, and not really good for a laptop user or an avid gamer, as I found out from personal experiences. | 2 | Today | Great wireless mouse
This mouse replaces my existing Microsoft wireless mouse which I flat wore out the right click button. I searched for the exact model as mine was a "set" with my wireless keyboard and runs on one power scanner and the same software. I did try the Logitech wireless mouse at first as I have always had the Logitech regular mouse. It was horrible and went thru batteries like dog treats in a pack of dogs. Just awful. I sent it back and bought the Microsoft setup and have not had one problem and nothing but pleasure with them. I recommend this wireless mouse to everyone who askes me about purchasing a new mouse. Can't beat the price either! And, of course, Amazon is great at fast, efficient shipping too.
Buy it, you won't be sorry on this one, folks.
| 5 | Today | What a waste of money! If you're smart, you'll venture on.
I received this mouse as a gift, and it was nothing but a pain. I've used all different kinds, but this mouse was by far the worst. The lag time to get it back up and running is awful, and I found that if there was any dust whatsoever on the underside, the dang thing wouldn't work until it was completely clean! The only plus side I could even remotely give this mouse is that it is larger, so it would be accommodating for those with slightly larger hands. Unless you feel like cleaning it (and I mean thoroughly) before every use, it's not worth it.
Note: after I got rid of this mouse, I went to Logitech duos and have not had a problem since. | 1 | Today | Great mouse
I really love this mouse, and was a great upgrade from my old Dell mouse. | 5 | Today | Nice Mouse But Newer Ones Are Better
This is a nice wireless mouse but I would suggest buying one of the newer wireless mice that Microsoft makes. While this mouse does the job, I feel that the newer mice just fit better ergonomically in one's hand and it's a more pleasant experience. I don't find the new horizontal tilt wheel technology in the new mice particularly useful, but it's another upgrade over this old style mouse.
*** RECOMMENDED | 3 | Today | Building a better mouse -> like building a better mousetrap
This is all you really need to know:
(1) The mouse works GREAT. It works just like a wired mouse.
(2) It feels HEAVY due to the 2 AA batteries inside. Although, few actually prefer the added weight as it makes the mouse feel more solid, but most just got tired quicker from the added weight.
(3) I'm on the computer 4-5 hours a day. I change the batteries every 3 months. Get 4 NiMH RECHARGEABLES (2 in the mouse & 2 in the charger) so you'll never be without batteries.
(4) For $17 (lowest price of the year--9/24/2004), this is a BARGAIN. | 4 | Today | Overall great mouse, very small complaints
I got this mouse with the Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite for US$105 in Australia, the mouse is a silver Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0 model 1007. Amazon has it at a bargain price, which means you should buy one NOW!
TIPS
Buy it for general everyday use, or get the Logitech MX700 mouse if you are a gamer and it feels comfortable (i found the ridge on the right side uncomfortable).
Install the software and restart before plugging in the devices, this solves some problems.
And remember to uninstall any previous keyboard/mouse drivers or software, i forgot to remove my old multimedia keyboard software and WinXP kept going into standby everytime i used the scroll wheel!!
NEGATIVES
Mouse is a little heavy with batteries, can get tiring with long sessions or gaming.
Far thumb button is a bit far to reach easily, a rocker style switch would have been better.
Third mouse button (wheel) is pretty bad, it takes too much effort to click it without scrolling.
Mouse software has basic functionality to customize the mouse, but no advanced features like Logitech's. Even nVIDIA has mouse gestures in their graphic drivers and they don't even make mice! So i think Microsoft should have spent much more time and money developing their software and drivers.
Software doesn't monitor actual distance from receiver, it says "high" signal quality, but from 2m away it is still "high", keep using it and it suddenly drops to "low". Software recommends a max of 3ft (1m).
Batteries a little hard to remove when replacing them.
The mouse feet are bad quality and easy to scratch, my old $10 mouse had better ones.
Recessed IntelliEye logo on mouse looks cheap, a translucent one or no logo would look cooler (yes i'm complaining about the logo, why? because it cost me over $60 and i've seen $10 mice without dodgy logos)
POSITIVES
Comes with Energizer batteries, did last 5 months before they got low, then they lasted a few more weeks before i had to replace them.
Mouse scroll wheel is fantastic, a small amount of pressure makes it move. But is bad for gaming as it is hard to control precisely like for changing weapons.
Comfortable for my smaller hands, and slight dents for fingers is good. I found the Logitech MX700 very uncomfortable because the ridge on the right is where my ring finger is.
My mouse actually worked at 4.5m (nearly 15ft) away from the receiver! But as soon as the software detects this (takes about 10 secs) it stops working properly!?!
Tracking seems fine for me, i seem to be able to get reasonable control for photo retouching. Maybe you should check the surface you are using it on, it doesn't like transparent or reflective surfaces. I use a 3M Precise Mousing Surface.
If you like buttons then this has 5 (but only 3 are easy to use), but the Logitech MX700 has 8 and much better software.
Don't really notice any lag from 0.5m from the receiver.
Software helper pops up if the signal is weak.
Very quick to resync, press the button on the receiver then device and it is synced immediately.
I can't hear the high pitched noise from the mouse unless i put it to my ear. This is probably because my PC sounds like an air conditioner! You might notice it in a really quiet room.
Some people complained about the delay when moving mouse as it "wakes up", I can't notice it, maybe they fixed it?
Nice matte black finish on the mouse, but it would be better if it was soft touch (like on some Pilot writing pens).
I don't notice any "sticking" on my mouse pad.
The LED angle is quite low so it's harder to blind someone (or yourself) and believe me, it's a VERY bright LED. I can see you looking at the bottom of your own mouse now :) lol | 4 | Today | Much better than expected...all I ask from a wireless mouse
Bought this mouse in March and use it since at the office every day. Great handling, easy setup under XP, and the software installation was no hassle. Also I prefer big mice...if you have a small hand or limited space on your desk however this one may be a little too big. In contrast to everybody else here reporting short battery life, I still have to exchange my batteries for the first time. The icon still says "Battery status: Good", and I have no problems with that...eight to nine weeks after I started to use the mouse on a daily basis. So here I am buying more of these for the rest of my PCs... | 5 | Today | JUNK
DO NOT PURCHASE THIS MOUSE!!! Besides requiring new batteries in less then a month it stopped working in just over a month. Just out of the return Amazon's period!!! | 1 | Today |
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