a basic optical scroll mouse from MS

Advantages: easy to install and use
Disadvantages: not many features

...If you are looking for a basic mouse will a scroll wheel then look no further. Optical mice have obvious advantages over the traditional ball ones, dudt and other such stuff cannot get get trapped in the moving parts (there aren't any) anf they can be used on almost any surface. Now this mouse isn't going to win any style awards, it is what it is; a functional mouse. It has the two main buttons found on any pc mouse, that is the right and left buttons. There is also a scroll wheel which also acts as third button, although seems to have now become the standard. The software that came with the mouse was easy to install and use on xp, it allows all the usual features such as double click time and also the ability to set the buttons to different functions. I got this mouse of ebay, it came with a MS natural multimedia keyboard...

rjob 07.04.2005 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse Black - mouse

Microsoft wireless mouse & keyboard

Advantages: looks smart, easy to install & use, responsive
Disadvantages: batteries wear out quickly

...I purchased this wireless mouse and keyboard set when I got a new computer as I thought it would look smarter and more modern than the wire mouse and keyboard that came with it. I chose this set as I felt that Microsoft had a good reputation and, at £30, this represented good value for money. This was easy to connect up with the computer, just a simple plug in to the front of the box. That was all that was required to install. The mouse and keyboard each take two batteries. I find that the batteries wear down really quickly. This is frustrating, especially when typing where letters can be missed out in your work, or quite often, the space bar won't function. The batteries in the mouse wear out especially quickly. Having said that, this is the only flaw I can find with the product. The keyboard is comfortable to type...

katherineh123 15.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 2000 - keyboard , mouse

The bright mouse

Advantages: Less maintenance, cheap, reliable, connectivity options
Disadvantages: Still a corded mouse

...If we are surfing on ciao, chances are in one of our hands we have a mouse. However, not all mice are created equal. Here is a great little bargain mouse that removes a lot of the \"ball\" mouse headaches.....The Optical Wheel Mouse from Microsoft. Design/Ergonomics. Nice and contoured to your hand, its symetrical shape and slim sides makes it comfortable to hold for long periods of time.The sloped front and back allows it to sit directly in the palm of your hand without any aches or pains. Buttons are easy to reach and soft to touch. The slightest click is picked up but its sensors as is a turn of the centrally located scroll wheel. Usage. A nice responsive mouse that knows exactly where it is thanks to its bright red LED shining down on its control surface. Its accurate and does not suffer from the \"flicking around...

andycharger 01.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical - mouse

  AN EXCELLENT OPTICAL MOUSE

Advantages: Great response, no ball to get dirty, wheel is invaluable
Disadvantages: A bit on the pricey side

..., with a small part coming out of the bottom. Then when you move the mouse back and forth, the ball moves too, and this is picked up by rollers that are in contact with the ball inside the mouse mechanism. There are two problems with this ? firstly the mouse relies on moving parts. The rollers and springs inside the plastic case don?t last forever, leading to rubbish performance from the mouse. The second problem is dust and dirt. It?s amazing how quickly it builds up inside the cavity where the mouse ball sits in normal operation, and unless you clean it out very regally, the pointer will not move evenly across the screen as you 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...

Jaxle 25.01.2003 (01.03.2003) · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse mouse

Man not mouse... Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse

Advantages: Wireless, Optical, Coverage
Disadvantages: none spotted to date

...I thought it was about time I reviewed the item I probably use more often than most - my mouse! Product Overview: As the product title implies it is a wireless, optical and Microsoft. Some more details bar the obvious to help you may be the following: * Scroll Wheel * Left/Right Handed * Customisable buttons * PC/Mac * USB or PS/2 I think there are a few colours to choose from. I've got blue/silver and I think there is red/silver and white as another option (but don't hold me to that) To my knowledge 'Special Edition' is merely colour editions because I didn't notice anything on the packaging to tell otherwise (although as is usual with my new purchases they are out of the wrapper rapid and into use before thought is given!) Responsiveness: I have found that however you choose to set this product up, so long as...

karenlearmonth 12.01.2004 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse mouse

A mouse in the house

Advantages: Easy to use
Disadvantages: None

...At work we have a lot of computers, as to be expected these computers each have a mouse. The purchasing of all the computers and associated equipment is done by our IT department. The mouse of choice is Microsoft's Optical Wheel Mouse. Part of my work involves the testing employees work based knowledge, this is done with the use of a large number of computers and this involves in excess of three hundred candidates. Not all of these candidates are computer literate, so I not only guide them through the tests but I also find myself assisting the candidates in the use of the computers themselves. The tests are point, click and drag type tests so although the candidates do not need a great deal of knowledge about using a computer they still need to be able to use a mouse. This is where the optical wheeled mouse really comes into its...

sit2020 14.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical - mouse

Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite Keyboard!

Advantages: Can move around and stil type - even on the sofa, no wires
Disadvantages: Expensive for a keyboard & mouse, also overall a bit chunky

...COST: £69.99 PLACE OF PURCHASE: Comet BRAND: Mircosoft For a super special birthday gift my parents decided not to get me a new computer, or even a shiny new laptop. No, they decided to get me a keyboard and mouse set. Great you might say. Not so if you don't have a computer, however fortunately I do so it wasn't a disapointment when I opened the box. At first I thought 'thanks.....' but when I read the box I got really excited. In the package you get, all wrapped up in clear plastic and white packing foam, one very posh looking black Microsoft wireless optical desktop elite keyboard , and one optical wireless mouse to go with it. The mouse features a scrolling tool which is fantastic as allows me to scan down pages on the web super fast - and is a neat feature my previous plug in mouse lacked. The keyboard itself is black...

mints4merlin 10.10.2006 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite for Bluetooth - keyboard , mouse

Labtec mini optical mouse. Excellent mouse that glows in the Dark

Advantages: Good build quality, Accurate and responsive, coloured lights look good
Disadvantages: None

...-screen. It can be used either left or right-handed with ease, and because it is small it does not need as much room to operate it. Packaging It comes in a sealed clear plastic blister pack, with a cardboard insert and instructions on the inside, these blister packs can be a nightmare to open but it is well protected, as the plastic bubble is quite rigid. The technical stuff · Connector: - Wired ? USB · Movement detection: - Optical · Movement resolution: - 1000 dpi · OS required: - Microsoft windows Vista / 2000 / XP · Manufacturer warranty: - 2 years warranty Price At the time of writing this mouse is available for £7.99 from Amazon, which is a good price for what you get. And finally This is an excellent small mouse for use with a laptop or notebook PC, it is easy to use and accurate, it works...

Markh5682 28.04.2009 · Read review
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Review of Labtec Mini Optical Glow Mouse mouse

My work mouse

Advantages: Doesn't get clogged with fluff or dirt
Disadvantages: Still wired

...I have this mouse at work and as I use it all the time I thought I'd be in a good position to review it. Microsoft is one of the largest producers of computing software in the world to date. Most people are consumers of such programs like Windows for their operating systems. They produce their own equipment and one of their products from the Microsoft range is the Optical roller ball mouse. Looks --------- The mouse looks and feels sleek with it's curvy features. The design of the mouse fits perfectly in the palm of your hand making it nice to use. It features the Microsoft logo and a red optical light which you can see when the mouse is laid on your desk. The mouse goes inwards in the middle which adds to the curviness of the mouse Feel ------- The plastic which the mouse is made of makes this mouse...

redballoon 01.06.2004 (16.03.2005) · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical - mouse

My Pet Mouse

Advantages: Quality. Sleek. Durable. Responsive
Disadvantages: Range Is A BIt Short.

...This optical mouse takes two AA batteries and as it says on the box, it is totally wireless. I found that upgrading to a wireless desktop made my cluttered desk space slightly more bearable and although it still gets messy, at least I can move things around without yanking the mouse (or keyboard) out of its socket. The mouse has a matt finish, and this seems to help when you are at your computer eating crisps or popcorn etc. The grease that is usually a pain when it gets on your mouse or keyboard doesn?t cause too many problems here. I?m often a culprit for using the Playstation or computer with greasy hands, but with this mouse it?s more forgivable. My mouse is actually a different colour scheme than the one pictured ? all black but it?s the same model and I?ve only had it a few weeks now. It definitly has a feel of quality...

jjqburch 19.05.2007 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2000 - mouse