Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 Mac/Win Review

I wanted this mouse because it's one of the few 5-button laptop/notebook mice.All the other features, including the flash drive and wireless receiver were bonuses.

It's a good little mouse.It's a nice size and fits well in my hand.I haven't had a problem with its responsiveness and tracking.I really like that it has an on/off switch, can use BlueTooth, and uses a AAA rechargeable battery.

The extra buttons on the side (I use for back/forward) are placed too far back for such a small mouse.I'd like it better if the extra buttons were on each side of the mouse like some of the old Microsoft corded versions.

The scroll wheel is too loose which doesn't serve me well when zooming in and out of detailed Visio diagrams.

The carrying case is too small to carry the mouse, the receiver, and the cord.It all fits but it's weird and bulky.It should at least fit receiver well.

Finally, I read a review by someone else somewhere that the mouse is too bulky (high) for a laptop mouse.I didn't think much of it until I put it in my bag.It could probably be flatter.I would've opted for flatter and a little longer.

Despite these cons, I still like the mouse and I'll keep using it until I find another notebook mouse with 5-buttons.

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Product Description:
Item #: 28837F. This comfortable, ground-breaking mouse is the most advanced mobility tool available. Its transceiver is also with 1 GB Flash Memory, which frees up USB ports and lets you easily back up and transfer files. You can even continue to work while your mouse is charging.
Product Description
Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 - mouse
Device Type: Mouse
Localization: United States
Connectivity Technology: Wireless - RF
Wireless Receiver: USB wireless receiver
Movement Detection Technology: Laser
Buttons Qty: 5
Movement Resolution: 1000 dpi
Features: Scrolling 4-way button, High Definition Laser Technology, Magnifier
OS Required: Microsoft Windows XP, Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista
Package Type: Retail
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years warranty
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Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 Mac/Windows Review

I have been using this mouse for almost a month now and I am very satisfied with it. It is smaller than most mice, but fits snuggly in my hand, considering that I have big hands. It is very responsive (sometimes too responsive) and the back button and mouse wheel complement its functionality. The battery indicator is another great plus, cause at least you can get a warning when you are running low; although it is very energy-efficient, I'm still using the packed standard AAA batteries with an average of 6-7 hours of daily use. And the power switch is also great for saving energy.

To sum up, Pros:
- Excellent Microsoft design (esthetical, ergonomical)
- Great price
- Very responsive (it's laser, not optical)
- Great battery life (I'll let you know on the comments when the first pair of batteries run out. I already have a rechargeable pair on stand-by).
- Instant pairing with bluetooth enabled PC's (I did not try it on a Mac)
- Back button functionality
- Power switch lets you turn it off when not in use to save battery, and you just turn it on and in a couple of seconds it reconnects (this has been a life-saver since I walk away from my desk very often, and I would not like that some envious co-worker "borrowed" it for his home, and it fits quite nicely on my shirt or pants pocket)
- It glides very smoothly on almost any surface (even on my bed sheets)
- It comes with a nice carry-bag.

Cons:
- It has dropped the connection about 5 or 6 times during the time I have been using it, but it reconnects after turning on and off again. Kind of annoying.
- I wish it had a forward buttong as well.
- It is somethimes too responsive, depending on the surface you wear it on. I fixed this by tweaking the mouse sensitivity on the Windows mouse settings.

I recommend this bluetooth mouse.

UPDATE (2/23/08): Well, the battery indicator is going red now (3 months after I started using it), but, if I could, I would downgrade my rating to 3 stars because of the following: The power switch broke like a week ago (the damn thing kinda got loose of it's place and still moves, but it doesn't change the power state). I tried going DIY and tried fixing it myself, but ended up getting it worse, although I managed the leave the power on. This means poor craftsmanship from Microsoft, because I consider I did not misused the mouse. I now can't turn the mouse off, so I have to remove the batteries every time I don't use it. This resulted on casting the mouse aside and leaving it just for special occasions (long meetings or surfing @ home).

I still consider the mouse is good, but this has negatively changed my opinion on Microsoft hardware (don't even get me started on their SW).

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Product Description:
Notebk Mouse 5000 Bluetooth

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