Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000
by Microsoft
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Manufacturer: MicrosoftFormat: CD
Platform: Mac OS X
Model: MGC-00001
Color: Black
Product features:
- Revolutionary Microsoft BlueTrackTM Technology - Works more places, including granite countertops, carpets wood table or a rough surfaces.
- Modern design and premium finish provides comfort for either hand and symmetrical shape and unique rubber grips give you control and cushioning
- Snap in and Go - Simply snap in the transceiver for convenient on-the-go storage
- Reliable Wireless - Microsoft 2.4 ghz wireless delivers a reliable connection with up to a 30-foot range
- 8-Month Battery Life. The snap-in transceiver automatically turns the mouse on & off & the led battery status indicator informs you about replacement
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (3.3 Feet/1.0 Meter)
- AmazonBasics Ultra-High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters) [Supports 3D + Audio Return Channel]
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)[Supports 3D + Audio Return Channel][OLD MODEL]
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000
Customer Review: Very solid 5 button wireless mouse
Summary: 4 Stars
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In the past, I've always used Logitech mice, but they've always developed issues after a two or three years of use. My Logitech mouse history includes the standard three button mouse, the MX 500, the G7 and the M500. The M500 is a corded mouse and it's still working great, but the MX 500 had charging issues and the G7's left mouse button doesn't work very well anymore. I decided to give the Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 a try and so far, it's pretty good.
Installation:
Installation was very easy and I didn't even need to install the Microsoft software for it. I just plugged in the receiver stick and waited while Windows XP detected and installed drivers for a new "human interface device".
Build quality:
It's a solid mouse, as you would expect from Microsoft. I find the construction comparable to that of Logitech mice. The top part of the mouse, including the buttons, are made of a glossy plastic. The scroll wheel seems to also be a plastic wheel with a rubbery outer cover for grip. The sides and back of the mouse are covered in a nice, textured, rubbery material. Overall, the construction feels very solid and seems to be of excellent quality.
Ergonomics:
The mouse design is symmetrical so it's good for lefties too. The sides of the mouse are indented slightly where your thumb rests, but I find that the indents are too far forward. Perhaps I have short thumbs, but I find that my thumb rests at the edge of the indent, rather than inside it. This also means that I have to reach a little to press the side button, which is located directly above the indent.
Coming from a right-handed ergonomic mouse, it feels like my ring and pinky fingers are just dangling on the side of the mouse. Also, my ring finger sits right on top of the right-side button and I've accidentally clicked it a few times when picking up the mouse to reposition it.
The scroll wheel doesn't click like those on most other mice. It rotates smoothly, but there's a slight resistance that makes it's feel controlled and usable. Logitech has an option in their newer mice that allows the wheel to spin freely if you give it a hard flick, but the resistance on this wheel makes that impossible. I was a little worried that I wouldn't like the scroll wheel, but it actually works just fine for me when scrolling through pages of source code.
Precision:
The mouse tracks a little differently from my previous mouse, but it took me just a few minutes to adjust. After getting used it, the tracking feels just as sharp as any laser mouse that I've used in the past. I had to turn down the sensitivity a few notches when I plugged in the Wireless 5000, which might be a good sign to those who like their cursors to be extra responsive.
I tried the mouse on a variety of surfaces and it worked perfectly for most of them. It worked great on my laminate wooden desk top, a black cloth gaming mousepad, on my jeans, on the plaster wall, and on non-glare picture frame glass. It jumped a bit when I tried it on regular picture frame glass so those with very shiny glass desks might still have a bit of trouble with this mouse.
Overall, the Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 is a solid buy for anyone who wants a basic, wireless mouse. Also, mine doesn't glow blue like in the photo, but I actually prefer it like this.
Description of Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000
2.4 GHz Wireless Mouse with BlueTrack - USBDigital Cameras & Photo Categories
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