A mouse - not cordless this time ..

Advantages: Small enough to get where it is needed.
Disadvantages: None.

...The price of these sanders vary, but I recommend paying about £25 from local superstores etc. I am an expert on these, I am actually on my second, and that is not because they do not last, someone used mine on decking and the motor just gave up, quite understandable really. The Mouse was three years old mind you, so not the end of the world. This kit comes complete with a case containing many many sanding pads, which fit by velcro, plus some which are more like Brillo pads, very useful indeed. The case itself is very good, if a little small, as there are always things you want to add, and it comes pretty full. It also comes with a vaccuum cleaner attachment, so you can sand away merrily with every grainnof dust being whisked away, this is not just a gimmick, it actually does work. As always, Black & Decker provide...

smudgeybabes 15.03.2007 (09.01.2009) · Read review
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Review of Black & Decker - Mouse Sander

There is a mouse in my house

Advantages: Gets into tight corners
Disadvantages: very noisy

...The Black & Decker Mouse Sander is one of the most versatile pieces of tool ware we currently have in our house. I was lucky enough to buy mine with accessories in a case so it is always to hand when I need it. Priced at just £24.95 from Argos it really has to be a bargain. I feel you can trust the name Black and Decker and tend to stick with the brand rather than the cheaper versions of the same tools as I know I am buying quality and reliability. One of the main reasons I wanted a mouse sander was for the job of sanding down my stairs. After spending months stripping off thick layers of paint with my Black and Decker Paint Stripper the stairs still looked a complete mess. I needed a tool that would be able to fit between the banister rails to really get into the corners and this little mouse seemed perfect. What is good...

soslow 25.03.2004 (01.11.2008) · Read review
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A handy little mouse!!

Advantages: Size, price, overall package, sturdy case
Disadvantages: Noise & vibration

...Painting isn't one of my most favourite jobs by any stretch of the imagination. I would prefer someone else to paint for me but from evidence I've seen elsewhere, I couldn't trust many of the so called professionals to carry out a half decent job. With that in mind I do my own painting along with some other DIY jobs. To enable me to do a decent job I have purchased some good basic tools & one of those tools is the Black & Decker Mouse sander. It was purchased from B&Q for £34.99. It's basically a small sander with a sanding area of similar shape to a clothes iron but smaller. It allows me to sand (rub down) awkward shaped objects which are more difficult with bigger sanders. It comes in a sturdy plastic case which had handle a fair amount of punishment, inside you get the sander along with many different grades of sanding paper...

ScottishWestie 04.02.2008 · Read review
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Great durable mouse, nothing too fancy

Advantages: A good standard mouse with Microsoft quality
Disadvantages: Wire a bit big; mouse quite light, feels quite light so feels a bit flimsy

...Before I start reviewing I just want to state I have the new version 2 of the Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse that looks like this: http://www.microsoft.com/canada/fr/mac/otherproducts/images/m18BOM.jpg - and overall its a fantastic basic mouse that is sure to last for years. Like I said in the review title, there's nothing fancy here just a standard optical mouse with a scroll wheel. If you want a basic mouse that will surely last for years to come, get the Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse. The only gripe is the wire size. It's huge, and if you want to use it for a laptop this may be a minor inconvenience. The mouse itself is quite light and some may want a mouse that has a bit of weight to it. Overall, however, a good solid mouse. You may be able to find this mouse cheaper online such as Amazon.co.uk, than in retail stores. I...

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Review of Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse Black - mouse

My New mouse

Advantages: Controlable
Disadvantages: none

...I have been quite lucky with the mouse that came supplied with my computer. I have had it nearly 4 years now and never needed to replace it. But over the last few months the ball on the bottom of the mouse has started to become quite difficult to control around the screen so I thought maybe it was time to replace it. Whilst I was in WHSmith's last week I thought I would have a quick look at the mouses (or is that mice?) that they sold. I was not actually going to buy one but when I saw this Microsoft basic optical mouse for £19.99 I thought I might as well just get it then. So I did. This mouse is compatible with Microsoft windows XP, 2000, ME, 98 and windows NT. It has no mouse ball, and wheel scrolling which is comfortable for both right or left handed users. There is an instruction manual included in the box with the new...

kellyv43 12.05.2004 (26.04.2005) · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse Black - mouse

Three Blind Mouse - Naff Title I Know!

Advantages: Uses optical technology that makes the whole mouse experience much easier and far more efficient - The mouse also lasts longer and is more durable
Disadvantages: There aren't any as yet

...get a build up of residue on the four pads, one in each corner, on the base of the mouse. This will impact upon the performance of the mouse and can be very annoying. *Look and Feel* The mouse isn't anything special in terms of its aesthetics. It is no more than a normal, standard optical mouse that does the jobs required of it. The top surface is an off-white colour and the base is a matt black. The Microsoft logo appears on the nose and the product details and specifications appear on the underside on a sticker. The mouse feels very comfortable on the hand. The top surface is nice and smooth and the overall shape fits the palm perfectly. It is designed to accommodate both left and right handed users, as the buttons can be changed around to suit the user?s needs. *Quality and Production* The product itself does seem to be...

thespurs 16.02.2005 (23.02.2005) · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse Black - mouse

Quality shows with this mouse

Advantages: User friendly, works on all surfaces
Disadvantages: Only see them sell in blue or black.. why not red or green?

...I do believe there are many mouse?s out there that just don?t cut it. They move about fine, but poor for gaming or detailed work like photo editing where sensitivity of the mouse is important. I bought a version of this mouse a while back, but was in blue... Cost me £39?99 and now I?ve seen them go for less that £15. But, I would still pay £39?99 again as it is a top class mouse. I?ve tried wireless mouse?s and personally, they don?t match up to weird. There is latency on all wireless & more sore within games. I noticed on this mouse though, the length of wire was longer than the usually by 4 or 5 inches. This helps when your case is ether at the side of your desk on the floor, or underneath your desk as mine is. I noticed some laser/optical mouse?s have problems with shiny services, like laminated desks, polished desks...

daveylee20 24.06.2007 · Read review
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Balls to your old mouse

Advantages: A smooth ride
Disadvantages: Can't think of one

...I used to have a standard ball mouse at work with the little ball underneath that moves around. Unfortunately mine didn't move very well, and as a result the pointer kept getting stuck and I'd click on the wrong things half the time because the pointer wouldn't quite get there. No matter how many times I took the ball out and cleaned out the mouse it never improved for more than a few minutes. Now I work all day at my computer (only 5 days a week I hasten to add, I'm not that sad) and this was starting to really affect my speed and get really frustrating. The knuckles on my hand were starting to ache at night aswell where I was gripping the mouse so tightly trying to make it move along. Of course, I wasn't necessarily going to do anything about it as I'm a contractor and only there for a couple of months. Then someone in my office...

filmlover 30.12.2005 · Read review
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Logitech wireless Mouse M305 - a great replacement for a dud

Advantages: wireless with more freedom, responsive, comfortable.
Disadvantages: more expensive than a wired mouse.

...In November 2009 I bought a Logitech M305 wireless mouse, which cost £19.99 at Currys. General information Logitech was founded in 1981 in Switzerland and is a world leader in mice. The M305 wireless mouse is designed for use with laptops and is very comfortable in the hand. It looks the same as the picture you can see on ciao website i.e. grey colour with black feature. However if you visit Logitech?s website you can see it?s available in 7 colours. I would describe the size as standard for a laptop mouse. It has a two-button design with a single scroll wheel in-between. However the palm rest is a little taller and more arched than most mice on the market. The package is the size of a small book and easy to open. It contains a wireless mouse, a nano-receiver, an AA battery and a quick start guide. How to start using it...

happysh2009 14.11.2009 (12.12.2009) · Read review
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Review of Logitech Wireless Mouse M305 - mouse

Mouse you want to keep

Advantages: small, easy to use, easy to store
Disadvantages: small lead

...I moved in my flat some 4 years ago. It had been converted some 15 years prior and, apart from some touch up paint jobby, the previous owner had done very little work on it. So here I am living in a pink carpeted flat, with wood chip all over and a lovely, attractive pink bathroom suite with flowery wallpaper. DIY CITY in short. If you have to start somewhere, I had to do some painting and deciding to redecorate the bathroom - I can see you wondering why !! - and started stripping down the paper and uncovering some cracked walls behind. A bit of filler here and there, and after deciding on the paint I was going to use... Here I am ready.... Except that after filling, comes sanding... and before painting woodwork comes... guess what... sanding. BUYING Any respectable DYI shop - Homebase and B&Q type - will stock the Black...

FrenchCancan 20.12.2003 · Read review
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