Microsoft WIRELESS NOTEBK OPTICLMSE ( BX3-00001 )

Rating:
Summary: Optical works GREAT
Review: I have had several optical mice - and one other wireless optical mouse before this one.

Pros:

- Optical works BEST out of all other optical mice i've used (including the MS wireless optical mouse with 4-way scrolling - up/down and left/right)
- scroll wheel 'clicks' - unlike the other ms optical mouse i had - which has a wheel that rolls smooth when you use it - this one clicks as you scroll up or down - VERY nice to see they put that back into the mouse!
- mouse shuts off when reciever is placed into the mouse - to save battery
- Instantly works the second you plug the reciever into the computer
- pretty comfortable even for my average male sized hands.
- Battery cover is actually the blue piece behind the buttons! - the silver decal is pressed in to release the top - VERY nice design in my opinion!

Cons:

- Reciever does not fit flush on the underside of the mouse


The only thing i would do differantly - would be to illuminate the scroll wheel with a blue led! (i am going to look into customizing my mouse with a blue led hooked up to a spring loaded switch under the reciever holder section - for optimal battery life - and attempt to give this thign some cooler looks!

otherwise - a perfect mouse for my dell inspiron 700m which is a 4 pound portable laptop! - these two together are perfect for the college techie!

Rating:
Summary: best notebook mouse, period!
Review: I need a small and portable notebook mouse for my newly acquired notebook computer. I am not good with touch-pads. So I did research and tested around and here is what I found:
1. Wired mini-mouse are okey. But its demand for mouse pad and wire gets in the way.
2. wired mini optical mouse are good. But again, wire limits me.
3. wireless mini optical mouse is the best fit. But unlike its desktop cousins, a good one is hard to find. There is matter of design, egonomic, battery, power conservation, and connectivity. I tried many brands, most are okey, but none impressed me until I got this.

It is small, yet egonomically well designed so that it feels good in my hands. Very comfortable. It only requires one battery, and conserves power well. Its receiver can be mated to the mouse to shut it down and for ease of carry. It simply works just by plugging in, no fuss.

Overall, I am very happy with it.

Rating:
Summary: I love it!
Review: I'm a computer junkie, i have to admit that I fall for every gadget and gimmick that comes along when it comes to computer hardware. This was no exception. I recently picked up a new laptop and thought i'd compliment it with a new mouse. Whilst shopping, I noticed this little fellow on sale and thought what a great idea... the usb transmitter snaps in to the bottom of the mouse (also shuts it off so its not burning up the battery). Unfortunately the store that I spotted it at had sold out! I asked the clerk and he said the things were flyin off the shelves. Figured it must be worth a look so I went a few doors down to a competitor and found one.

Great thing about buying hardware from the evil empire (Microsoft), is that it pretty much all works without downloading new drivers. Plugged the USB transmitter in, snapped the included single AA battery in the mouse (its located under the top cover btw if you dont like reading instructions like me), and it fired to life. Nice smooth tracking, worked on all surfaces i tested except for the actual screen of my laptop.. hehe

All I cared about was to have an ultra-portable mouse that was wireless and worked well. I got the great bonus of, good price, easy to install, great function, perfect compatability. If it had two tumb buttons for fwd/back on web browsing, i'd write microsoft a thank you letter.

Rating:
Summary: Great mouse BUT...
Review: I've always been partial to Microsoft Mice. I love the ergonomics and design, and this mouse is no exception. There is one major issue with this mouse and it will only effect some users. Specifically, right-handed users with usb ports on the left side of the laptop, or left-handed users with usb ports on the right side. This is because the wireless received does not work well if the mouse is used on the opposite side of the receiver. My laptop doesn't have ports on the back so I don't know how well it will work in that configuration. I do love everything else about the mouse so much that rather than return the mouse I use a usb extension cable to relocate the receiver to the right side of my laptop.

Pros
- Ergonomics
- Style
- Battery life
- Receiver snaps to mouse when not in use and turns of mouse automatically

Con
- Mouse doesn't respond well if used on the opposite side of the laptop from the receiver.


Rating:
Summary: Fine mouse..and not a little bitty one!
Review: My mouse has worked pretty seamlessly in the couple days I've had it. Accuracy is fine, and installation was quite painless, though it did require taking the batteries out and replacing them once. The mouse is larger than it appears in the picture - a little smaller than a normal mouse, which actually makes it very comfortable for extended use. This worked out very well for me, as I was a little afraid of getting a tiny mouse that would not work well for everyday use (I use this laptop as my main machine). Certainly recommended if you're looking for portability without having to sacrifice comfort or untangle wires all the time.

Rating:
Summary: Must have !! -- excellent product !!
Review: My second wireless optical moue after Logitech 931152-0403 Cordless Optical Mouse. Much better than the Logitech mouse as it lighter and "soft"buttons.

Highly recommended for laptops. Even though it has a "connect" button, never had to use it. Just plug and play installation. No need to download/install drivers. Used it with Win 2000 and Win XP.

Pros ::

* Solid responsive mouse
* Soft buttons
* Cordless so no tangled wires around you
* Optical so can be used on ( just about ) any surface
* Small USB receiver
* * Used it, without any issues, with my wireless internet connection
* Easy to replace batteries
* Single AA battery

Cons ::

* Might be small for a person with large hands &/or long fingers
* NO carrying case. Even though the adapter fits *in* the mouse. It could help to have a carrying case as well.
* Not aware of any way to program the "buttons" ( for "left handed" persons )

Rating:
Summary: The best wireless mouse for the notebook!
Review: Purchased this mouse last week and it has exceeded my expectations! Windows XP picked up the mouse without any problems and the optical sensors are able to pick up the slighest movement. The best feature has to be the snap-in receiver which not only acts like an ON/OFF button but save spaces as well. Oh, batteries are also included with the mouse. Overall, great product!!!

Rating:
Summary: Fantastic Mouse for Laptops - Strongly recommended
Review: This is an ideal mouse for someone who travels around with their Laptop or Notebook computer. It is extremely small, light-weight and well-built. The industrial design on this product is amazing. Plug the connector into the USB connection and you are ready to use it. The connector slots into the back of the mouse, shutting off the power. The only [slight] down-side is that it's relatively easy for the connector to pop out of the back of the mouse, so take care to ensure that this does not happen. Overall a great product, well worth the price. Go for it. You will not regret it!

Rating:
Summary: AWESOME Wireless Notebook Mouse!
Review: This is by far the best mouse I have ever used with a notebook. The size is perfect. The USB connector for the wireless fits right into the mouse itself for storage. And it works beautifully! I will never again have to use the eraser or touchpad on my laptop, and I can take this little mouse with me anywhere! Buy one - you will love it!

Rating:
Summary: Mighty Mouse!
Review: This little mouse is the best I have ever used. As soon as I plugged in the usb receiver, windows xp picked it right up and I was using it right away. The battery (included) goes in the top of the mouse. You simply press the silver button and the blue panel behind the buttons pops open. Also, the receiver fits in the base of the mouse. The best thing about this is that when the receiver is snapped in, it shuts off the mouse. No need for an on/off button. Another thing I love about this mouse besides its sleek, comfortable design, is the way it works on multiple surfaces. -- couch cushion, newspaper, jeans leg, arm of the chair, you name it. I tried it all over the place. As far as distance, I only have used it about 10 feet away from the unit. It was neat to shut down my mobile machine with it across the room. Not too big, but not too small. Just right.