Microsoft Optical Mouse (Blue)

Average customer rating: 4.0

Works very well
Sometimes you get what you pay for
Good quality and well built.
A good, not great, mouse for under $20.
a nice cheap optical mouse that works

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Microsoft Optical Mouse (Blue)

Manufacturer: Microsoft
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000068MP2
2002-08-29

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Product Description

Microsoft IntelliEye Optical Mouse for Windows PC and Macintosh Computer - The already popular IntelliEye mouse seems to have added a whimsical sense of flair and a touch of humor. Precise optical technology No Mousepad Required No maintenance required Round PS2 compatible and USB connectors are included Works with Windows98 or later for use with PC Works with OS8.6 or later for use with a Macintosh computer system

Amazon.com Review

The Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue is a well-designed, stylish, and efficient mouse that makes a worthy addition to any desktop. This mouse is shaped for ambidextrous use, fitting comfortably in either hand. It features two buttons and a central scroll wheel, and its silver and blue two-tone finish is complemented by the signature red glow characteristic of the Microsoft optical family.

The mouse connects via USB, though a PS/2 converter is also supplied. The package comes with IntelliPoint 4.1 software, which is straightforward to install. It works with Windows 98 and all later versions of Windows, and is also compatible with Mac OS 8.6, 9x, and 10.1. Unlike traditional mice, the Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue doesn't contain a ball, but instead uses a high-intensity LED and optical sensor to detect movement. This negates the need for regular cleaning, as with a mouse ball, and also provides greater precision.

During testing, the Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue performed well. It's comfortable to use, and precise. The buttons and wheel are responsive and accurate. Combine this with its durable construction, and you have a mouse that is well worth the investment. <I>--Jason Weston, Amazon.co.uk</I>

Customer Reviews:

Works very well.......2007-06-12

Very smooth action and can't beat the price.

Sometimes you get what you pay for.......2007-06-08

...and sometimes you don't. Nothing wrong with the mouse on arrival. Cheap and cheerful. Several months on, it's tracking poorly and the cursor skipping. Very fussy about what surface it's used on (mousepad is best) and too much or too little pressure causes it to simply stop tracking. It's either got gunk/dust in the lens or a loose wire. Whatever it is, it's not happy. At the price of a new one, it's not worth shipping back for repair/replacement. Standard disposable item.

Trouble is, the two Kensington basic USB mice I ordered at the same time are working perfectly still (we bought 3 different mice to compare them in the office), cost about $2 less, and have vastly superior software (particularly on the Macs). I'd vote against this one.

Good quality and well built........2007-06-04

Same as explorer mouse without annoying side buttons.

Very high quality, though cord is a little stiffer than I would prefer.

A good, not great, mouse for under $20........2007-06-02

I've used Microsoft mice since before optical mice. Their shape has always fit my hand well and they last usually a couple to three years. I do a lot of mouse pounding so that's not bad, at least to me. The shape of the Optical Mouse - Blue is a bit different than my old Wheel-Mouse Optical (I'd had two of those) and it's taking a bit of getting used to but it's fairly comfortable, moves nice though it feels a little light. Tracking seems clean with no odd popping to other parts of the screen. One thing I've always appreciated with the MS family of mice is it has a nice long cord. I've got a deep (32"!) and tall desk and the cord reaches with plenty to spare.

To address something I saw in another review: The mouse has two lights. One is on the entire time your system is powered up. This light is decorative and low intensity. The other light is the scanning light for the pointer system and being a much higher intensity bulb would burn out if it were left on all the time.

In conclusion, it's a MS mouse. It'll last you a few years depending on how hard you are on your hardware. For under $20 you really can't go wrong here.

a nice cheap optical mouse that works.......2007-05-31

a nice cheap optical mouse that works. BUT, use a dull (non-glossy) black mouse pad with it, or else you will not be happy with almost any optical mouse.

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