With basically no setup, your mouse will be up and running. Just plug in the receiver to your USB port and start using it. Then configure the buttons as you like from your control panel, just as you would with any mouse.
The sheer tininess of this mouse and its portable design elements make it perfect for travel. It will easily fit into your laptop bag or a pocket, and the receiver conveniently snaps into the bottom of the mouse, conserving the battery and ensuring that you don't misplace the receiver, which is about the size of key fob. According to Microsoft, the receiver will sense your mouse up to a metre away, but in tests with a fresh battery, it still was fully functional at a distance of more than a metre and a half. There's no recharging this pint-size pointer. It runs off of one AA battery which Microsoft claims can last up to three months (assuming you're careful about replacing the receiver when the mouse isn't in use).
The optical nature of the mouse and its standard two-button/one-scrollwheel design add accuracy and usability for the majority of laptop users coping with uncomfortable touch pads and the lack of a scrollwheel. The small yet stylish design is ergonomic and fits both left-handed and right-handed users, but it's less comfortable than most full-size mice and is perhaps better suited to a child's hand size.
At 90 grams (with battery), the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse is only slightly lighter than similar full-size wireless mice. Their dimensions vary, but they usually come in at less than 150 grams and use two AA batteries.
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blessediam03
23/09/2008, 12:36 PM
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3/10
Microsoft it is time for a recall for a product so many people are having the same problem with
Pros: Convience and I love the size.
Cons: The connector does not work as long as it should
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mousekateer
16/06/2008, 11:25 AM
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2/10
suddenly stopped working. I suspect a conflict with a Logitec driver for my webcam.
Pros: when it worked it was great, lightweight, stows nicely. nice wheel, comfortable.
Cons: suddenly stops working , this is heard ALOT on the web.
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Kevin
20/12/2007, 02:38 AM
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6/10
Suddenly stopped working. Initially thought that it was defective after reading similar comments on the web. I finally just replaced the battery and now it works fine.
Pros: wireless, accurate.
Cons: No idications that the batter needs replacing until it just stops working. Optical light will remain on and bright which makes you believe that the batter must still be good. This is not the case.
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anyone.anywhere
28/11/2007, 12:56 AM
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3/10
Good while it works..
Pros: Small, light, dongle clips to it for safe transportation. No problems with installation, worked perfectly for the first two months.
Cons: Stopped working suddenly (as I was using it). Very disappointed. Had to go out to buy another one, and I won't be buying one of these again!
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Fatih Sahin
14/08/2007, 08:44 PM
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3/10
I have this mouse. I had exactly the same problem. One day, it suddenly stopped working. I am suspicious of Microsoft because as i searched through the internet, a lot of people exactly the same problem.
Pros: Nice mouse. Cool looking
Cons: Suddenly stops working
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DannyLoco
31/03/2007, 06:23 AM
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3/10
Nice Mouse but built NOT to last
Pros: small, wireless, accurate
Cons: when plugged into the usb slot, it says that the device it not recognized and refuses to work. When I do get it to work, it will work for about 10 minutes before spontaneously dying again. it worked flawlessly for about 4 months...
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pissoff
17/03/2007, 05:10 AM
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2/10
Was a great mouse
Pros: Receiver stows nicely into the bottom and turns mouse off
Cons: The dongle rotation should not go all the way around, 5 small wires just twist up until some break, making it useless
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Robert Barruga
29/09/2006, 09:24 AM
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4/10
I've had two that lasted about a month and a half
The two mice are exactly the same in form, feel, and shape. The only difference is the USB attachment.
Pros: No cable is a big plus. Great feel and precise. The weight of the mouse gives confort that it will not fall apart.
Cons: The USB sender has a mechanical disadvantage(it can be damaged). The store where I purchased the mouse replaced my first mouse, and Microsoft replaced the second mouse with their 3000 version of this wireless notebook optical mouse which does not have a movable part to break.
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Madame.O
22/08/2006, 05:43 PM
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9/10
Great but not for long
Pros: I've had this mouse with my laptop for about 18 months and it's absolutely ideal - light and portable (I can carry it anywhere in my handbag), the battery lasts for ages, no cables...
Cons: ...BUT it has just spontaneously stopped working, for no particular reason and with no solution (it randomly stops working and when unplugged/replugged says the hardware is not recognised or is corrupted, and only works again for a short time after a couple of tries) and being out of warranty, I'm just going to have to buy another one. The limited lifespan is a built-in feature of all Microsoft products, I fear.
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29/11/2005, 10:29 AM
Best mouse ever used - small size suits me!
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