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List Price: $39.95
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Manufacturer: Microsoft
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Microsoft
EAN: 0882224255479
Feature: Five programmable buttons
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Label: Microsoft
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Model: B75-00113
Publisher: Microsoft
Special Features: nv:Device Type^Optical Mouse|Connection Type^PS/2 or USB|Tracking Method^Optical|Buttons^5|Scrolling Capability^Yes
Studio: Microsoft
Warranty: 5 years warranty
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Five programmable buttons
Microsoft Optical Technology
Wheel scrolling
Comfortable ergonomic design
PC and Mac compatible
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Editorial Reviews:
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Experience legendary responsiveness, tracking and comfort in the optical mouse preferred by professional gamers. Improved mouse feet for ultra-slick gliding. Legendary accuracy delivered from an optical engine that produces 9000 Frames per Second, Maximum Speed of 54+ Inches per Second and Maximum Acceleration combined with Microsoft's Intelligent Tracking System with a centered optical port. The thin, flexible cord was designed to provide the sensation of wireless with all the performance of a wire Switch between your favorite weapons or actions with the push of a button Switch between default speed and precision mode for enhanced control Enjoy smoother tracking over a greater variety of surfaces with the Microsoft Intelligent Tracking System System Requirements - Windows Vista, Windows XP Pro, Pro x64 Edition, Home, Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, Windows 2000 (SP4 or higher), Mac OS X v10.2.x-10.4.x (excluding Mac OS X v10.0-10.1), Hard Disk Space 45 MB free (Install 100 MB), USB Connectivity Port, CD drive
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Summary: Major Flaw That Causes Gaming Errors
Comment: After using the explorer 3.0 for over a month I discovered a MAJOR FLAW. If you have a tendency when relocating the mouse on the pad (like when you've gone all the way to one side of the pad but need the pointer to go over even further) if you drop the mouse just a little too harshly, I'm not even talking about hard, it will cause the middle scroll wheel button to activate (it doesn't click but it still activates). This matters if you've reassigned the wheel button to be a certain weapon or some action in a game it will cause the action to happen. I thought I had just abused the mouse so I got new one but it does the same thing. I can not believe nobody else has noticed this issue but I am now sick of this mouse and now need to get something else. I kind of noticed the issue at first but it took me a really long time to realize it wasn't me, it was the mouse causing it every time.
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Summary: Just Perfect
Comment: Definately the best mouse for your money. Fits my hand perfectly even if you have medium sized hands. The side buttons do not get in the way and are easy to program for office work or FPS (first person shooters) and MMORPGS. The wheel does make a somewhat loud clacking noise when scrolling but unless you're really paying any attention to it you really won't notice it especially if you're a gamer. The best feature of this mouse is that it eliminates the necessity of having a mouse pad. You can use it on any surface and the pointer will not skip around. So far I've experienced no ghost moving (cord making the mouse move) infact I say the cord for this mouse is perfect. The cord does not make the mouse move on it's own if it's idle.
I would actually give this mouse 4 1/2 stars only because of the clacking mouse wheel but overall I'm very happy with this mouse and I highly recommend this to anyone :)
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Summary: Very pleased
Comment: I've had my Intellimouse Explorer since the 3.0 model was first introduced- I'm a big gamer, and when I'm not gaming I'm almost always doing something else on the computer; I often spend all day on it, even through meals. I can appreciate a solid, dependable design- especially when it lasts me through four computers and innumerable hours of pounding. It has only been in the last few months that my old unit started to conk out (the scroll wheel started registering multiple clicks when only pressed once), and I've been looking for a replacement.
This thing is durable, folks- even under constant, intense use for years, the scroll wheel is the ONLY issue I've ever had with it, and that's very recent compared with the unit's lifespan. To give you some idea of just how much use the old one has had... well, it changed color over the years from all the caked-on grunge; it was silver-gray when I got it but is now a well-worn yellowish tan. I've dropped it, squished it, spilled things on it, and yet it still works. The side buttons, which people knock for being so flimsy-feeling? They really aren't; they may have a bit of extra spring but you'd have to submit them to far more abuse than I've been able to in order to break them.
Cleaning the mouse is incredibly easy compared to other models; the four phillips-head screws which hold the cover on are concealed beneath the feet, which are easily pried off by a standard head or a knife. After that, the entire shell of the mouse lifts off; all the working parts are attached to the base while the upper section just houses the plastic buttons. From there, you can clean the whole assembly with a q-tip- the scroll wheel is easily detachable once the cover is off too, just in case some hair or something gets stuck in it (I have two cats in the house; this is more important than it seems). Re-assembly is just as easy; you won't have to move any wires around to clear the casing like with some other mice. Since mnay mouse problems are done away with by a good cleaning, the value of a mouse which can easily be taken apart without risking damage to the unit cannot possibly be overstated.
I was very happy to discover that this model was still available, and the moment I saw that it was I ordered one. I've been so satisfied with this design in the past that I'm very tempted to buy another so that I'll have one on hand years down the road when my replacement finally dies- an event which I'm sure will be years away, as the design has changed very little since the first generation- a good thing, in my mind, since it has served me so well. This mouse is definitely one of those woefully rare examples of "got it right the first time."
Customer Rating:
Summary: Works Great
Comment: I've had this mouse for a month or so and have no complaints. I use it for normal computing and some games.
Initially I was worried about the 2 buttons in the thumb area. I didn't want to be constantly hitting them when I didn't want to. So far, it hasn't been a problem because my thumb rests below them most of the time. Occasionally I hit them by accident but usually it's not a problem.
The response time seems instant to me.
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Summary: Great features . . . But a little clunky
Comment: Was looking for a good "wired" mouse for my MacBook Pro that was deadly accurate. Have several wireless versions but grew tired to changing batteries. Did some research on the net and found the Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 came very highly recommended for graphic professionals.
The Intellimouse is loaded with a host of features you can read about in the product description and those do not disappoint. However personally, I found the mouse to be fairly large and bulky for my size hand. Feels uncomfortably large. The wheel in the center has a rough "clunk, clunk" when you rotate and is not smooth at all.
Otherwise, the mouse performs as advertised.
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