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Microsoft Bluetooth Wireless Intellimouse Explorer

Microsoft Bluetooth Wireless Intellimouse Explorer

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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: A good product with some major flaws
Review: Unlike all other Microsoft mice, MS Bluetooth is not recommended to the technologically challenged. I found it a real hassle to set up, because the included setup wizard continuously failed to recognize or connect to the mouse device, and the driver/utility program "Intellipoint" 4.9 kept crashing literally every five minutes. (I should mention that I used my IBM T40p laptop, so your experience might differ entirely.) I ended up connecting it through the control panel's wireless link setup, and uninstalling Unintellipoint 4.9 entirely.
Even if you are a hardware wizard, you'll have issues with the fact that this mouse does not work with your existing Bluetooth transceiver (you'll have to disable it and use the one provided in the mouse package), that there is no way to keep the mouse device asleep when you carry it around it your briefcase (so keep a steady stock of 2 AA's), and that the battery door latch is fragile and easily breaks.
If you get over these flaws, however, you'll soon get used to the convenient wireless feature (something that you'll never want to let go), the responsiveness of the mouse (there is no lag between the device- and cursor-movement), and the way the device fits comfortably in your palm (provided you are right-handed). The mouse device looks quite handsome and high-techy, which should appeal to your inner geek. The included Bluetooth transceiver port (one port device, one desktop adapter, and one laptop adaptor) works well and looks good; if you do not have a Bluetooth port yet, it should be a great plus.
Conclusion: Recommended with both great enthusiasm and grave reservation.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Bluetooth will make your face turn blue.
Review: You'd think that for such an expensive product you'd get:
A) Something which doesn't break in 10 minutes.
B) A mouse that has updated driver support.
C) A product with better documentation, offering more advice then just "Make sure USB cable is plugged in" when it fails to connect.

I've purchased (and returned) two of these mice thus far, neither of them worked, and I'm not technologically challenged; the mere problem here is that these mice are pure junk. This was a rushed product, and a rushed technology, which is in need of major revamping. Sure, the mouse feels great, the deep blue color is intoxicating, the station glows nicely... but all that means nothing when the product does nothing.

If your looking for a high-end mouse and are willing to spend the money on this Bluetooth, i'd suggest looking at the Logitech Mx-700 instead.. at least this company has their act together. Thanks.


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