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Summary: Better for large hands
Review: I purchased this mouse and, while not regretting the decision, wish that Microsoft had done some things differently.The red glow from the underside looks really cool during the day but stays on whenever your computer's on--which for me is all day and all night. The much-touted thumb buttons only work in "Intellipoint-enabled" programs--i.e., Microsoft software, and the wheel is much too easy to turn in contrast with the standard Intellimouse's firm one. On the whole, though, I appreciate this mouse. My larger hands sometimes got cramped using the "classic" Intellimouse, but this one is more highly rounded--which limits its use to righties with big hands. That describes me, though, and it's a perfect fit. The mouse really will track perfectly on almost anything, and it never gets full of lint. If you have big hands, this may be the mouse for you. Otherwise, though, I'd recommend the optical Intellimouse.
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Summary: I'm left handed and love it
Review: Microsoft warns left handers against using this mouse. Well, I'm left handed, and I love it. I find it very precise for working with bitmap images and correcting tiny defects like dirt spots on my scanned negatives. But don't sue me if you're left handed, use it, and wind up with a bad case of carpal tunnel syndrome or whatever it is that people get when they work with unergonometric computer equipment.
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Summary: Too many problems
Review: I recently purchased the new Intellimouse Explorer because I love the scrolling feature that some mouses have. I went home to install it and had more problems with this simple mouse then I have ever had with any other external feature. First, the adapter was broken (but I have both ports, so it's not that big a deal). But.....installing was a @#($%! When I searched for new hardware, it listed ALL of my devices. It wanted me to reinstall drivers for my scanner, modem, cd-burner, printer, etc. Excuse me, but they were there from the get-go. I shouldn't be told that there are "new hardware devices" when they have always been there. I had my brother, a computer major, to help me install it, but it frustrated him also. I'm returning this piece and getting something I can depend on. Bill Gates makes everything sooo difficult! Avoid the hastle, and buy something else.
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Summary: Awesome Awesome Awesome
Review: This is quite simply heads-above all other mice. Works perfectly, and has increased my productivity. Highly recommended!
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Summary: A Pleasure to Use and Look At!
Review: I've never bought an after market mouse before, but I'm glad I changed my ways and picked up the Intellimouse Explorer. The size and form factor of the mouse may take a little getting used to (it's a bit larger than most), but once you've grown accustomed to it you'll realize that it places your hand in a more natural, more relaxing position. The optical tracking is also wonderful in that it's very precise and the fact that there are no moving parts to get mucked up. We have three cats and with a traditional mouse we had to clean the mouse ball every few days, now we don't have to worry about it at all. Another really big plus is for people who use both Windows and MacOS based computers. You can use this mouse with either computer (the Mac side requires a USB port, the USB adapter is included with the mouse) and the software for MacOS is actually a bit more robust than its Windows counterpart. The only downside here is that, at least with my mouse, the MacOS software does not come on the installer CD-ROM and must be downloaded from Microsoft's Mactopia web site, a fairly lengthy download. A couple of other caveats, this mouse is for right handed people only (for you southpaws out there, the IntelliMouse Optical (sans the "Explorer" designation) offers the same features and goes both ways) and the two buttons on the side meant to be operated by thumb are not very useful (the primary left and right click buttons, along with the scroll wheel, however, are placed perfectly). All in all, this is a great buy and a great gift since you can be confident that it will work with just about any computer bought in the past two years, Windows or Macintosh. Just remember, lefties (and I don't mean political affiliation) and people with very small hands should look at the Intellimouse Optical instead.
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Summary: This mouse is the absolute best!
Review: After using a regular mouse I decided to break down and buy the IntelliMouse Explorer. No more dirty mouse pads and the accuracy is incredible. I love having the two extra buttons right there at my thumb. You can program these to do what ever you like. I would spend the money and buy it now.
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Summary: If you don't have one, you deserve one.
Review: Buy this mouse at the lowest price that you can find it and youwon't regret it. In all FPS it feels natural and you won't notice it'slarge size while you're in a heated game of UT fighting on top of a spaceship in outer space. This mouse improved my frag count immensely with its' excellent accuracy and incredible durability. END
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Summary: This thing is awesome!
Review: I've had two mice break on me within about the last 6 months (both Logitech). I decided to try this mouse and it is AWESOME! I am not usually a big fan of Microsoft products, but for once, I think they did something RIGHT!
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Summary: Excellent time saver
Review: I've been working with this mouse for 6 months now and it is the greatest. I've set the two programable buttons to copy and paste which has saved me countless programming hours.
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Summary: too large to be comfortable
Review: Doesn't matter how wonderful the motion etc.. this mouse is the largest size I've ever seen and is VERY uncomfortable... i've junked it.
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