Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer for Bluetooth

Average customer rating: 3.5

Great usability bad energy saver
BEST MOUSE I HAVE USED!!!!!
Great idea / poor design
Not bad at all
EXCELENT PRODUCT

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Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer for Bluetooth

Manufacturer: Microsoft
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B0002E5P1I

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Product Description

The Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer for Bluetooth combines the ultimate in wireless technology with sleek style and ergonomic design. And because Bluetooth sets the standard bar for the emerging wireless world, your mouse will work easily with other Bluetooth-compatible devices. What's more, it runs on the powerful and reliable Windows XP platform, giving all your devices access to the wealth of information on your PC.

Customer Reviews:

Great usability bad energy saver.......2007-03-12

I love the shape of this mouse, the computer's response to it it's good enough and the ergonomical shape it's comfortable enough. What I don't like and became a real problem is the fact that it doesn't have and on/off button and I have a laptop, so two problems happen when I move it with my computer: the batteries keep working and run out, or it would activate my laptop and I would sometimes find it on inside of the case and burning hot, not a good thing at all. I would have to buy batteries for it almost every other month and it became a hassle since it does not tell you it's going to run out of batteries but it just stops responding. On the flip side, my friend has the exact same one but never moves it around and does not have the same problem as I did, so there you go.

BEST MOUSE I HAVE USED!!!!!.......2006-12-29

I have used this mouse for 3 weeks. It is the best I have ever used. I am using it on a Dell M 1710 with Bluetooth. It connects as soon as I turn on the lap top. It is not shaky. I use it for CAD CAM design - programming all day. If it was unstable I could not do that. I don't know how far away I can get with it. I use it on a large desk and it has not had any problems doing that. BUY THIS MOUSE!!!! I am not using the software or the Bluetooth adapter that came with it. I just loaded the batteries and turned it on. The computer did the rest. Instant connection every time. I don't notice the lag that others are talking about. It might go to sleep after a while but it wakes back up most of the time without me noticing it at all. As far as battery life as said I have only used it for 3 weeks but I notice no difference from day one.

Great idea / poor design.......2006-09-05

This is a "ok" mouse if you do not plan to travel with it.

It is very comfortable - smooth and precise. The range is excellent - it works from at least 20 feet away.

However, I wonder who Microsoft was thinking of when they designed it. It is clearly not made for anyone who plans to travel. I travel frequently for business and got this to eliminate the hassle of dealing with the cord. (Wireless Bluetooth mice are great, especially on a plane where you don't have to deal with plugging in a USB.)

It is also nice to use for presentations. You can control your computer from the other side of the room.

As mentioned by other reviewers there is no on/off power switch and the batteries are difficult to remove. I actually broke the spring that holds the batteries in place. It is not desinged for frequent battery removal. (It's difficult to describe, but this mouse uses a spring that is "clipped" in there to hold the batteries. It should use "tabs" which are not able to be easily dislodged. The spring would come out frenquently when remving the batteries. I finally lost it and had to bend the internals to get the batteries to stay in place.)

I have forgotten to remove the batteries and come to find the mouse dead. I got in the habit of carrying extras.

The mouse also seems to lag when not used after a minute or so. I think that it powers-down to save batteries or maybe it's the Bluetooth connection. But, after letting it sit for a minute or so, you have to sort of jiggle it to wake it up. Not such a big deal unless you are using it for gaming.

Recently, I could not get the mouse to stay connected via Bluetooth. It can be found by my laptop, but for some reason it does not stay connected. I have updated the software and drivers. It still does not work. (It's less than 2 years old.)

I am not sure who would benefit from this mouse. It's too bulky and difficult for travelers to use (plus no on/off switch). For desktop users, you are better off using the regular wireless mice as they have less lag.

(I recently purchased the Logitech V270 for travel. This is a mouse that was designed for travelers. Compact design. On/Off switch. Carrying case. It's a little small, but that's a good thing.)

I cannot understand why anyone would buy the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer for Bluetooth. I am not sure who it was designed for.

Not bad at all.......2006-07-31

I bought this mouse with the keyboard combo...

pros: 1. smooth
2. right left scroll and 2 extra (i use for back and forward browsing)
3. stylish, fits hand
4. works from far away!

cons: 1. changing batteries is quite a hassle
2. connection problems happen every now and then. disconnect microsoft bluetooth fixes the problem most of the time.
3. no on/off switch
4. auto sleep, so you have to shake it a bit wait a few seconds for it to "wake up"

EXCELENT PRODUCT.......2006-07-10

I recently adquire this product and i have to say is excelent, the batery is still over the 90% the reception is great more than 6 meters. I recommend this item

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