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Summary: What he said
Review: I have enjoyed using this mouse tremendously. Nice fit, no cleaning, I like the response of the wheel when scrolling it. The problem is, as someone else said, that the cable connection has started to die, and although I'm no electronics expert myself, if this thing could be unscrewed I could probably get a friend to resolder it, but now I need a new one because it dies and revives occassionally. Sometimes permanently until I unplug and replug. Also, on some older games, the mouse easily spazzes out when trying to do fast movement. Even in newer games, quick motions can confuse it. I think newer optical mice have better sampling rates which help with this. I got enough out of this mouse not to regret having purchased it, but I could not in good conscience recommend someone else buy it now, since there have to be better ones available at a comparable price.
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Summary: Cheap way into an optical mouse
Review: The Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical is the cheapest way into an optical mouse. The mouse is shaped well for your hand and is designed to be used left or right handed. The scroll wheel is large and easy to use. The buttons are large and click well no matter if you are pressing in the middle or the edge of the button. The optical sensors work great. This mouse works perfect on any surface I've tried. Microsoft includes a install CD that has software to customize the mouse to your hearts content. Can be installed via USB port or PS/2 port (USB to PS2 adapter included). If your tired of the goo that collects on the roller ball of your current mouse or are just looking for a second mouse look no further than here.
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Summary: A pretty good mouse....
Review: I got this mouse on sale over a year ago and it's worked
flawlessly with two different Windows 98SE systems (connected
through the mouse port). I've had no problems with it at
all. Smooth scrolling, decent with FPS games. All in all
it's a good deal.
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Summary: Perfectly adequate for daily use; also a great laptop mouse
Review: With its optical sensor, this mouse avoids the pitfalls of gathering dust on the ball and wheels that commonly befalls traditional mechanical mice after a while. No more cleaning required. Smooth operation on virtually any desk surface (well, I haven't tried glass or a mirror, but those would probably be less common, anyway). This USB mouse comes with a PS/2 adapter, thus allowing for operation attached to newer, as well as slightly older equipment. In terms of notebook mice, this mouse deserves my recommendation, since it is by far more ergonomical than Microsoft's Optical Notebook Mouse. The smaller form factor of the latter one tends to result in a cramped grip and operation, while the regular size of this mouse leads to a considerably more relaxed hold and smooth handling. Save yourself the pain of trying to fumble with the notebook mouse and rather enjoy the same benefits of the optical sensor while being at ease. With Microsoft's departure from a right-handed mouse design, this mouse now can be smoothly operated with either hand, without any ergonomical disadvantages. Switching the mouse buttons is but a few clicks away in the setup. Rather than designating this mouse for notebook users, Microsoft might be well advised to consider repositioning it as "Optical Kids Mouse", since its overall size and handling is quite favorable for younger users with smaller hands.
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Summary: Very simple, very durable.
Review: After wearing through three or four regular roller-mice within a year (each one's interal rollers wearing out distressingly quickly with normal but intensive usage), I finally tried out one of these optical mice (i.e, no moving parts), and was very pleased with the results. My first Microsoft Optical Wheel Mouse lasted me almost two years, and another two years later I'm still using the second. Beyond an occasional dust-wipe, I've never needed to clean it at all. The mouse motion, buttons, and scroll wheel are all still very responsive, whether I use a mouse pad under it or not. I've used this mouse extensively with both Windows 98 and Windows XP, and had no problems with either. It also works just as well using either the regular PS/2 connection or the USB plug (although the USB plug is more easily recognized by the computer if the mouse is connected while the computer is already running). I wish my employer would buy a nice big supply of these for the office, so I could stop having to bother them for replacement roller-mice every few months.
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Summary: Simple to use, works great
Review: I wanted to replace my old-fashioned mechanical mouse with something that wouldn't suffer from clogged rollers, etc. I was really tired of moving the mouse, but not seeing the pointer move at all. This optical mouse is reasonably priced and does the job. It shouldn't suffer from the same lint-trap problems that the mechanical mice do. I have a Dell with Windows XP. I basically just unplugged my old mouse and plugged this one in after installing the software that comes with it. The mouse is actually a USB mouse with a PS/2 adapter plug. Macintosh users would just remove the adapter.
I haven't noticed anything unusual when using this mouse, except that now the pointer responds!
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Summary: I Love It!!!
Review: This is a GREAT product, especially for the price. I've been struggling with a ball for far too long and I am seriously questioning why I haven't moved to optical yet. It is very accurate and it works on many surfaces. My bed, carpet, oh... and it even works well on my desk!!! I did notice it did not work well on a white book... but it did work well on a blue book. This mouse is entry level. There are other versions (the one I have at work has buttons on the side for web page navigation and there is even a wireless one) but for the price, you cannot beat this quality. Another plus is that if feels very comfortable and ergonomically correct in my hand. If you are using a mouse with a ball on the bottom, you are really losing out. Consider this upgrade!!!
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Summary: Good basic mouse
Review: A good basic mouse to replace the older ball type mice. Once you go optical, you don't go back.
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Summary: i like it, but...
Review: this is a good mouse, but my first one would double click on single clicks after about a year. i bought a new one and the buttons seemed a little too "loose" for my preference. eventually got the cheap logitech one and it's been great.
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Summary: my kitty and I love this mouse!!
Review: Well, kitty just tries to sit on it, not eat it, but I found this a great mouse. I have it on my PC, and it is so easy on the hand and wrist. I have a bad wrist, surgery twice, so a mouse not constructed for comfort can be a real PAIN. The ease and response was super, I could work four hours and not have my wrist stiffen up. I love ease of scrolling, letting the mouse do the work. It was easy to install and nice not to have to worry about tangling cords.
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