Advantages: Smart , comfortable, gives the freedom to roam, yea, even unto your trouser leg. Good build-quality Disadvantages: Needs batteries. Means more money for Gatesy
...to be writing about a Microsoft product that’s a) good and b) something you weren’t more or less forced to buy.
Let’s face it; with the exception of Apple Mac users and those stalwarts who have seen the delights of Linux, Microsoft have more or less got a de facto monopoly of the operating systems market.
However much I dislike this situation, I have to admit that in the hardware field, where more obvious competition exists, they also have very ... ...is where www.dabs.com and The Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0 come in. Priced at £33.48 including p/p, it fulfilled my two main criteria. It cost a bit more without being outrageous it and had a three year warranty, promising or at least hinting at better reliability.
The mouse is available in three ‘colourways’, Blue Moon, Steel Blue and Metallic Red. I really didn’t mind, but www.dabs.com’s stock situation steered me towards Moon Blue, and ...
BNibbles 27.03.2004 (08.10.2004)
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Advantages: No rollerball, no cable, simple to install, Alerts when low battery or interference, Very comfortable to use. Disadvantages: Limited to recent Windows and Mac Operating systems only, Some may find it a little large or heavy.
...I ended up with the Microsoft wireless optical mouse. Love them or loath them Microsoft do produce some decent hardware although they do tend to carry a price premium. The RRP of this mouse is around £40 which does seem a little expensive. However Amazon (www.amazon.co.uk) are currently selling it for £25 which makes it much more attractive. On opening up the packaging you get a quick set-up booklet, a CD containing the software, a two-pack of AA ... ...within the operating range, which Microsoft claim is 6ft (1.8 m) away from the receiver. The one aspect I've yet to test is the lifespan of the unit. Microsoft claim one set of batteries can last over six months based on average use, whatever that is, although I'm willing to bet I fall into the above average use category. To save on batteries the mouse powers itself down after a period of inactivity and re-activates as soon as it's moved. One very ...
Nomad1970 28.11.2003
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Advantages: Great response, no ball to get dirty, wheel is invaluable Disadvantages: A bit on the pricey side
...use the mouse.
So, Microsoft being the innovative and creative (ha!) people that they are, they have come up with the Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical, available almost everywhere for about 25 quid. OK, lets looks at some of the mouse’s good points (well there are quite a few actually!). Firstly, and I guess where most of your money goes to, is the optical sensor that replaces the archaic mouse ball. This is quite simply a fantastic improvement on ... ...my left hand with the Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical. This is so that I have my right hand free to write things down (this is actually very useful when you need to take down notes from a web site, for example). The mouse can connect to the standard PS/2 socket, and it also has a USB connection if you would prefer. One thing I should mention at this point is that if you use the PS/2 connection then the bright red light that is part of the optical sensor ...
Jaxle 25.01.2003 (01.03.2003)
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Advantages: Surpreme control, Good price, Appealing Disadvantages: : None that I can think of
...“one-balled” mice, the bigwigs at Microsoft have given their new fleet, the FULL CHOP! They call their new babies “optical” mice, no, it’s not a medical term, as you will discover later. Seen as this is a product that has opened a new era in “mice-building”, I think it’s a good time to introduce my new style of opinion – the A-to-Z. Having read a few opinions in the past, in this form, I have ... ...of the product. The new Microsoft “cheese-nibbler” is very appealing and looks swish even on the most fancy of desktops. Aim – Just put your pointer where you want it, no more humping your mouse half way across your desk. The advance in control is both immediate and refreshing. Ambidextrous – Both left and right-handed people can use this device. Although this may seem a little obvious, there are several mice on the market ...
dolphin_style 05.09.2001
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Advantages: No cleaning needed, and a smoother motion of the cursor across the screen. Disadvantages: More expensive than a traditional 'balled' mouse.
...decided to go with the Microsoft Wheel mouse Optical.
Looks:
This is quite a good sized mouse, well rounded along the back, with a slight waist around it’s middle. It has two buttons, and a central wheel (I’ll explain why in a minute!). It is a pale grey colour with the word Microsoft along the front. At the back it has its cable tail, which can be plugged into either USB or PS/2 ports (they even provide the little adapter in the box so you don’t ... ...Basically because this is a Microsoft mouse and because (like most people) I have a windows operating system running, my system automatically recognises this mouse. If I choose to however, I could use the software CD provided which would allow me to install this mouse properly, and give me access to one or two extra features which I otherwise miss out on. For example, this software provides me with the ability to set my right mouse button up to do ...
vialdana 11.12.2002
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Advantages: Freedom of movement, fast, can be personalised. Disadvantages: Easy to lose!
...much deliberation, it was the Microsoft Cordless Optical WheelMouse that took my fancy. So, I feel it only right to let you out there know how it has turned out.
**THIS IS AN OP FOR THE CORDLESS VERION**
What made me choose this mouse?
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Of all the mice on offer, this one seemed to be the most down-to-earth! It was a cordless mouse, meaning there would be more freedom when using it, and it was one of the new optical types….no ... ...the other reasons, well, please read on!
What do you get for your money?
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This mouse was priced at £39.99, which to me seemed reasonable when compared to the price of many others on offer. For that, you get your Mouse, the Installation CD, the Receiver with a USB connection, a USB/PS-2 adaptor, 2xAA batteries and an instruction book.
The Mouse and Receiver
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The Mouse itself is nothing special to look ...
dan916 10.02.2003
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Advantages: accurate movement, easy scrolling, lots of refinements Disadvantages: installation with Thinkpad is tricky
The mouse is one of the only computer components that remains largely unchanged since the start of the "information age". It is a plastic case containing a ball which registers movement with two noisy buttons on top. However, with this mouse comes the two greatest pointer innovations for years.
Rather than a ball and moving parts which would embarrass the average Dyson in it's ability to remove dust from surfaces, the pointer movement is controlled ... ...usual, but there are no clogs and stoppages.
The second innovation is the wheel from which the mouse's name is lent. The basic purpose is to scroll up and down a page without using the scrollbar. This is a time saving and useful feature.
There are also a large number of refinements that we have come to expect from Microsoft's software dept., but rather than nicking ideas, the mouse dept. have created a truly unique mouse. The refinements include ...
neilmoore67 03.05.2001
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Advantages: Fluid movement. No cleaning. Disadvantages: None yet apart from the price.
...pulling are here!
The Microsoft Wheelmouse Optical is here to alleviate any problems you have had with your traditional mouse.
What does it do?
Microsoft have obviously looked at the common problems with mice. The main one being that the little ball that rolls around in your mouse wears out or gets dirty. This causes your mouse to not move around the screen properly and skip and jump.
What can you do about it?
If its dirty, you need to take ... ...new mouse.
What have Microsoft done to cure this?
Simple. Remove the working parts. This means replacing the ball and roller system with something new. This is where the optical eye comes into play.
The OPtical eye scans down from inside your mouse onto the desk. It scans 1500 times a second to detect movement and reflects this on screen. Simple!
But what is een better is the use of mousemats is now obsolete. No longer required is the grippy ...
andycharger 01.06.2002
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Advantages: Wireless, tilt wheel, good feel Disadvantages: maybe too large for some.
...went out and bought the Microsoft Wirelss Optical Mouse 2.0 in a nice Ice Blue. Even the packaging is nice as you can have a feel of the size and shape of the mouse before you buy it. I thought it felt right, nicely shaped and sized. In the box is the reciever, which is nearly as big as the mouse, so not for laptop users, a USB to PS2 adaptor, drivers, manual and batteries. The batteries are Energizer, helping MS to keep the claim of 6 months life ... ...the mouse is connected, this is made clear by the sticker over the recievers connector. The software adds support for the tilt and battery level indicator, as well as signal strenth testing.
The finish of the mouse feels nice, very silky and slightly pearlescent. Very comfortable to use, for left (yey) or right handed use.This version has translucent sides which allow you to see the LED lightup, which i like but some people may find annoying. The ...
sidneylopsides 16.02.2004
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Advantages: The mice won't get damaged or dirty and its great value for money. Disadvantages: The design is pretty basic, erm...trying to look..ah found one, you are paying your money really just for the sensor.
...that dreams are made of! Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical is the solution for you without a doubt.
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How to use it:
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You don't need a genie to work this one out! Basically you move the mouse so you can explore different objects, documents, internet, games, ect, like any other mouse. You need a mouse, otherwise you can't use a PC, simple as that.
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Ease ... ...was put in the mice, Microsoft didn't really care about the design, really all they cared about was the sensor working, and it did. The design is really basic no colour on it, no funky design, but it does boast the glowing red on the sensor which kids will adore and love. To be honest with you it was really a poor effort by Microsoft in this department, but it doesn't really matter.
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Extra features:
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ciao007 27.01.2002
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Advantages: Very accurate - no maintenance - cheap Disadvantages: none
The Microsoft WheelMouse Optical is rodent with a difference. Working with an optical sensor, it doesn’t have a ball to gather fluff and dust, so it is very accurate.
The newer version is said to be 33% faster than the old ones, and there is no doubt that it is the best and most accurate mouse that I have ever owned. Selecting a sincle pixel, or a single letter of text is easy – no fumbling around and trying two or three times like I ... ...£14 for mine from redstore.com, including the Intellipoint 3.2 software disk for PC or Mac and a PS2 to USB adaptor!
The mouse is similar in appearance to the MS IntelliMouse, except it has a red light at the back that glows for no particular reason. There are two buttons, plus the wheel that can be used for scrolling, magnifying photographs in your favourite editor, and I have also programmed mine to do a “double click” when it is pressed.
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john.sw 23.04.2001
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Advantages: Wireless, optical, no cleaning needed Disadvantages: Uses up batteries fast.
...a new one.
The Microsoft one caught my eye with a lovely silver/blue casing that I think looks very stylish. The mouse is very simple in design and is meant for right and left-handers alike. I bought the mouse for £34.99 about 9 months ago buy I've seen it a lot cheaper now online. Ebuyer, wstore, savastore and simply computers might be worth a try.
Getting it out of the package was probably the hardest thing about to do with this mouse as it is ... ...Seeing as it's made by Microsoft there were no compatibility issues with the operating system. The most difficult part is to plug in the receiver that sits somewhere on your desktop so the signal from your mouse can travel to the computer. You have a choice of plugging it into a USB port or they provide an adapter which means you can also plug it into a PS2 port. Very handy if you are short on USB ports! This means your mouse is now ready.
The software ...
Griffin000 20.08.2004
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Advantages: Wireless, Optical, Coverage Disadvantages: none spotted to date
...we all will probably know Microsoft have their own website packed full of (useful) stuff.
Instruction Manual:
Think it was small but didn't get used. Sorry to not be useful but its pointless trying to comment on something you binned without use.
Value for Money:
Depends if you get a bargain, but in this field I'd say you pay for what you get - a decent mouse. I've had/used other brands of similar spec and would choose this myself.
Overall Verdict:
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karenlearmonth 12.01.2004
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Advantages: Easy to use, compatible, less dirty, no more expensive than normal mice Disadvantages: None.
...normal smooth white of previous Microsoft mice I've owned.
I expect it to last very well.
--- No rollerball, so how does it move??? ---
You push it about of course!
Instead of a rollerball that gets full of fluff, and that black caked-on muck that comes from nowhere, this little beast has a laser under it.
This laser shines at whatever surface you are using the mouse on (your lap? yes, that'll be fine) and detects movement VERY accurately with ... ...still have to move...)
In case you're wondering, the laser automatically turns off if the mouse is lifted. You have to be quite dedicated if you want to damage your eyesight with this thing.
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This is going to become the standard for all mouse devices in my opinion. It is superb, and handilly removes all of the problems mice used to have with dirt, sticking and jumping.
My 3-year old daughter loves it. Not only does it have the ...
one47 23.01.2002 (24.01.2002)
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Advantages: No ball, accurate, no cleaning Disadvantages: None, it's fantastic
...a 3 year warranty from Microsoft which is telling you something about the quality of this mouse. There is only one moving part (the wheel) which is less lightly to go wrong.
This mouse is highly recommended to anybody who can put up with a old sticky mouse. Having said that, how many times have you cleaned your normal balled mouse over the last two years. I have not. ...
firtytoo 24.02.2003
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