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Summary: Good solid mouse!
Review: I purchased this mouse to replace my standard Dell mouse. Very accurate tracking. I love not having to clean the ball every few days. Only complaint is the LED that is always lit on the butt end. What is that all about??
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Summary: Works fine!
Review: I've had this mouse for about 9 months now and it's been great. Very comfortable (I have big hands - Logitech mice are a bit small) and precise. I game about two hours a day with it and have had no problems with any of my games. The non-stop glowing red base (even when the PC is shutdown) is the only drawback to it. Recommended!
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Summary: Subpar
Review: In a word, my friends, this product is subpar. Even my modest expectations were left hangin'. In my forthcoming polemic, Better Living Through Brand Preferences, the Gnome wants Logitech.
While there is nothing wrong with the mouse, the Gnome maintains that it just ain't up to par.
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Summary: Can't go wrong... But could be better....
Review: Just got this one today... My first impression is that it's constructed rather poorly... It's light and it rattles.... It just doesn't feel solid...
Up until now, I've beem using another Microsoft optical mouse, Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical and even though it's less expensive than this one, that one feels more solid.
I just don't see the advantage of this mouse over the Wheel Mouse Optical that I am replacing now... (well, this one is colorful, which is the exact reason why I bought this one).
Other than the construction issue, they both work flawlessly...
Can't really go wrong, but I would still go for the amazingly cheap Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical....
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Summary: ok but flawed
Review: Liked the mouse for about a month, then the cheap quality material started to decay...The main problem is with the battery compartment, the spring connection for the battery circuit will twist and become unusable...was constantly having to adjust the batteries to get it to work...so I took a hammer to it and bought a Logitech MX 700 which is FANTASTIC...made with very good quality material and also operates with a rechargeable battery. Microsoft needs to stick to memory hogging operating systems with tons of security flaws and leave the PC accessories to other companies...
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Summary: Scroll wheel doesn't light up
Review: Microsoft makes it look like the scroll wheel lights up, but it doesn't. They sure try to make it look like it does. Other than that, It's a nice-looking mouse that works fine.
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Summary: Smooth as a Baby¿s Bare Bottom!
Review: Stick and move, stick and move, stick and move; this action describes not the butterfly like movements of a great boxer, but the movement of the aging ball mouse across my spouses computer screen. I undertook all of the regular remedies for this type of bad behavior; I removed the ball and cleaned it with alcohol, I removed the dirt and dust from all surfaces, I prayed the to mouse gods for smooth and silky cursor operations, all to no avail. Finally, the spouse, who is usually the more frugal of the two of us, asked me to procure her a new optical mouse. I am in love optical mice! I think they are one of the pivotal advances in computer hardware technology in the last decade. No more stick and move, stick and move, stick and move. Fluid motion and precision are the optical mouse' watch words, its clarion call to the computer geek. I love the feel and movement of my Microsoft Optical IntelliMouse w/ Intellieye, but wanted an updated version for the spouse; I chose the Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue. The Essentials: Shaped somewhat differently than the Microsoft Ball IntelliMouse which became famous in the late 1990's, the Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue fits more neatly in the hand, be it right or left. Of course the same innovative track wheel for easy scrolling of web pages and web-enabled documents that made the IntelliMouse so desirable is maintained here. All the benefits of an optical mouse are present in the Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue; for instance a mouse pad is no longer needed because the Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue will work on almost any flat surface, and will also work if lifted two or three inches above said flat surface. However, like all optical mice the Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue will not work on a reflective surface such as glass or varnished wood, or any other surface with a glossy finish. The mouse may also have difficulty tracking on magazine covers, photographs, or newspapers. The Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue is distinguished from other optical mice by its red glow, which imamates from under neither its base and from a small symbol at the back of the mouse. This is cool, especially in a dark room. As far as I can tell the light serves no other purpose other then esthetics, and the "gee-whiz" factor. The actual optical light that controls the movement of the cursor is much smaller and is situated in the center of the base of the mouse. Installation: The Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue can utilize either the traditional round 9-pin DIN connection, via an included USB/9 pin DIN adapter, or a USB port to connect to the computer; I chose the USB port. I originally installed this mouse under Windows 98 Me, where it of course worked flawlessly. I later upgrade the spouses' computer to Windows XP Home Edition and the OS recognized the mouse in true plug-n-play fashion. The Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue work fine without the software Microsoft ships with it; Intellipoint Version 4.1, but the software offers a wide range of control options for the mouse which allow you to control the assignment of the buttons, and scroll wheel, and control the actions, look and "feel" of the cursor. The spouse has been using the Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue for almost three months and she loves it. She couldn't be happier with the mouse' performance and operation and does not miss her old IntelliMouse a bit. She still uses a mouse pad, however this does not present a problem; the mouse glides smoothly over the surface. Cursor movement is equally as fluid and precise, and I love the feel of the mouse buttons and even the clicking sound they make. This one gets two thumbs up from me...
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Summary: Simplicity is elegance
Review: The light, no-frills profile of this mouse along with its small size makes it a nice mouse to pair with a laptop on the go. Sometimes it has a plasticky feel to it and seems cheap for a $20 when for a little more one can get a well featured mouse (say Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 or Logitech MX700..love them all), but it's still a solid deal.
Having gone through several mice over the years (not because they're not durable...my favourite,the IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0, is still going strong as the mouse on my primary system) going with Microsoft or Logitech will do you no wrong. Why would you spend $10 on a generic mouse when for a little more you can get a brand-name one that is more solidly built? Think about it. $10. Two meals at Carl's Jr. Two packs of cigarettes. A bottle of cheap wine. 100 miles worth of gasoline...so on.
Microsoft's technical support and warranty replacement are by far the most superior in the industry (Logitech's is great too). Microsoft will ship you a replacement of your broken mouse within the one-year warranty period if you faxed/mailed an xerox copy of the bottom of your mouse and the purchase receipt (sometimes even optional), then within the week DHL delivers a mouse straight from their fulfillment centre, free of charge, NIB, just like an early Christmas. I don't know if Microsoft still does it anymore due to abuse, and please, people: DO NOT ABUSE MICROSOFT'S WARRANTY REPLACEMENT POLICY - EVERYBODY LOSES IN THE END. Logitech's is also the same - call them up with the serial number of your mouse for RMA, they'll fill a case on your defect, then ship you a replacement...
There's a reason Microsoft is still in the business of making computer hardware, especially mice. They rock.
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Summary: Excellent value
Review: This is my first optical mouse and I decided to go for this one after having read most of the user reviews here. My previous mouse was a Microsoft Intellimouse with a ball and it outperformed most mice I had in time. I got it 4 years ago from a friend and it still works flawlessly despite the age. I expect the same or even more from my new blue mouse. The grip is excellent and movements are tracked exceptionally fine. More over, it is backed up by a 5-year guarantee here in Romania so I rest assured that I have a good mouse even if I paid double the price of a noname optical mouse. I'd say this mouse is definitely worth the price.
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Summary: Mouse
Review: This is my first optical mouse i have ever had. I have had this mouse about a year and it is great for websurfing but not photo editing because every now and then the pointer jumps around the screen. The mouse has gone out a few times on me but that is because the ps/2 addapter does not connect tight and can get loose. Also the mouse is good for traveling because it is nice and light weight. Finally, i bought this mouse because i knew dirt would not show up on it like my old white mouse did. I would give this optical mouse a 4 out of 5.
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