Microsoft may dominate the computer software and operating system market, but throughout my working life I have been used to working with Logitech and Hewlett Packard so when the opportunity came to change my mouse I happily opted for a wireless optical mouse supplied by Microsoft and costing ... Read review
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Advantages: responsive, can be used by left/right handed people, easy to install software Disadvantages: batteries drain quickly
Microsoft may dominate the computer software and operating system market, but throughout my working life I have been used to working with Logitech and Hewlett Packard so when the opportunity came to change my mouse I happily opted for a wireless optical mouse supplied by Microsoft and costing only £20 for the entire package, including 4 sets of AA batteries.
To operate the mouse the operating system must meet a series of minimum requirements, ... .../>
Pentium 233 MHz or higher processor
128MB RAM
60MB hard disk space
An available USB port
CD-ROM drive
With these minimum requirements in mind, the mouse comes with a medium sized receiver which plugs directly into the USB port, while the software drivers are installed using the CD and CD-ROM drive requiring 60MB of space, 100MB if you decide to go ahead with a full installation.
Microsoft may dominate the computer software and operating system market, but throughout my working life I have been used to working with Logitech and Hewlett Packard so when the opportunity came to change my mouse I happily opted for a wireless optical mouse supplied by Microsoft and costing only £20 for the entire package, including 4 sets of AA batteries.
To operate the mouse the operating system must meet a series of minimum requirements, these are:
Windows XP/2000 or Windows Vista Pentium 233 MHz or higher processor 128MB RAM 60MB hard disk space An available USB port CD-ROM drive
With these minimum requirements in mind, the mouse comes with a medium sized receiver which plugs directly into the USB port, while the software drivers are installed using the CD and CD-ROM drive requiring 60MB of space, 100MB if you decide to go ahead with a full installation.
As I am left handed and my wife right handed this mouse is ideal as it can be used by both of us, unlike our old mouse which was a complete nightmare for me to use. If anything, this mouse suits a left handed person more as the page forward and backward buttons are located to the left hand side of the left main mouse button. Using these is very easy as they are very sensitive and only need nothing more than a gentle amount of pressure. The two main buttons located either side of the zoom wheel are really large and as far as using each of the 5 buttons go, it couldn't feel more comfortable if coated in silk.
To track the mouse uses a pretty funky red beam, I'm not sure if it's infra red or a laser but precision wise, it is so responsive and never seems to lose position needlessly. The receiver is place below our computer desk a good 3 feet away from the position of the mouse and there is no loss of responsiveness.
My only real gripe is the battery usage, I can see why they packed so many sets of batteries witht he mouse, it drinks the power and does so really fast. On average, using the mouse for 2-3 hours day, 7 days a week the batteries last for a week before the performance starts to lag. I would recommend this as a mouse to anyone considering buying it because of the comfort factor and price, but would also suggest any potential buyer makes an additional purchase of a good set of quality rechargeable batteries.
SplinterDickDines 11.05.2007 (11.05.2007)
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Review of Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 5000 - mouse
Advantages: Good build quality Disadvantages: can't think of any
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In my experience Microsoft make the best mice, others may claim that Logitech make the best mice, but I myself like Microsoft. They always seem really solidly built which is important for me as I tend to eat through computer equipment as I over work it very regularly. This particular mouse is solidly built and has so far survived my harsh habits. There are two types available the first being bluetooth and the second being standard high frequency ... ...windows PC. I would advise anyone whose using windows to go for the radio version since windows is very bad with bluetooth. If your using a Mac then go bluetooth, with a Mac you just put the mouse down next to it and it works, no fuss, no hassle. Sadly windows just isn't that good.
The mouse is available in so many colours its edging on the silly. You can get various types of blue, red, orange, green all with varied patterns and so on. I went for ...
Jon_Farrimond 25.03.2006
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Battery
Type
AA type
Technology
Alkaline
Installed Qty
2
Software / system requirements
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Intellipoint
OS Required
Apple MacOS 8.6 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Peripheral / Interface Devices
CD-ROM
System Requirements Details
Windows 2000/XP - HD 25 MB
MacOS 8.6 or later - HD 15 MB, Windows 2000/XP - HD 35 MB
MacOS X 10.1 or later - HD 15 MB
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 5 years
Service & Support
5 years warranty
Manufacturer's product description
The Wireless Optical Mouse lets you personalize your desktop with a selection of several eye-catching colors. Its ergonomic design gives you plenty of comfort, Tilt Wheel Technology provides easy convenience, and longer battery life lets you work without interruption.
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