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Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse by Microsoft
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Microsoft Audio: English (Original Language) Format: CD Platform: Mac OS X Model: D66-00069 Color: Black Product features: - Microsoft D66-00069 Wheel Optical Mouse
- IntelliEye optical technology
- Smooth, precise motion on almost any surface
- Scroll wheel for easy scrolling and zooming
- Works well with either hand
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Microsoft Wheel Optical MouseCustomer Review: Elegance in simplicity Summary: 5 Stars
The MS Wheel mice as a family are your basic optical mouse, with two buttons and a scroll wheel that can be set as the third button. While I did not test this on a Mac, for the PC it is thoughtfully equipped with plugs for either USB or PC2 connections.
The fact that it has no special features is bad for gamers, good for 'the rest of us'. I find that the fewer options on the equipment, the less there is to stick, break, or (in the case of mine) fewer button combinations to accidentally push. Personally, I also prefer a corded mouse as there's no need to buy batteries.
It's also a classic 'middle of the road' mouse in that it's medium in size and weight, and will fit in most people's hands. What sold me on this mouse versus other comparably priced mice were two features. First, the part of the mouse on the buttons and top have a somewhat textured feel, which is pleasant to touch compared to the more common slick flat surfaces. Second, the scroll wheel turns smoothly with mild "clicks" so that you have a tactile and audible gauge for scrolling when reading a long web page or document.
Some final notes:
1) The black rubber pads on the bottom can come off over time, if it bothers you a dab of superglue will fix 'er up.
2) If you dislike the grimy look of mice after grubby hands have been on it, the black color will hide the dirt a while longer. :-)
3) Finally, be sure to actually curl your hands around the mouse in a store before you buy - I've found that people with small hands and/or wrists would rather opt for a more lightweight mouse that this one; people with larger hands or who do fine detail work would probably be better off with one of the king-size mice, perhaps one with a thumb-mounted trackball.
My personal favorite mouse to use with a laptop, or for people with smaller hands is the Logitech V450 Cordless Laser Mouse. It has the same characteristics as this mouse (nice feel, scroll button clicks) in a smaller, wireless package.
Description of Microsoft Wheel Optical MouseCable - Optical - 3 x Button Programmable - 1 x Scroll Wheel - USB, PS/2
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