Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 comparison

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Product name	Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0	Razer DeathAdder	Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse	Logitech Performance Mouse MX	Logitech Gaming Mouse G500
Price	$29.02 to $39.99	$39.99	$29.99 to $48.00	$84.99 to $109.99	$56.99 to $69.99
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.3 (4.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating		3.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.0 stars
Release date	October 01, 2006	January 15, 2007	March 09, 2005	August 19, 2009
The Bottom Line	Microsoft's updated IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 brings a few gamer-friendly tweaks to the design of the venerable mouse. We don't expect that it will win over the hard-core gamer, but for everyone else, the IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 is a fine mouse with only a few minor issues.	Razer's DeathAdder gaming mouse is a powerful accessory for fans of 3D shooters and others who might demand a high degree of customizability in their mice. We wish that Razer had delivered on its promise of Vista support out of the box, but aside from that and a few other issues, the DeathAdder performs exceptionally well.	The Logitech MX518's adjustable sensitivity, customizable buttons, and comfortable grip are sure to please right-handed gamers.	Logitech has met and surpassed Microsoft's recent mouse technology innovations by introducing the most versatile mouse sensor on the market in its new Performance Mouse MX. But even if you don't have a glass table crying out to become a workspace, this high-end input device has enough features and cushy design to make it a justifiable indulgence for anyone who takes their cursor control seriously.	There's quite a lot to like about Logitech's new Gaming Mouse G500, but with a competing mouse from Microsoft offering its own set of features, gamers now have some choices to make. The G500 will appeal to performance-driven shooter fans. The choice is less clear for other kinds of PC gamers.
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Performance	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	30 G maximum acceleration
Battery	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	2 x AA type	Info unavailable
Features	Scrolling wheel	Programmable buttons	Scrolling wheel Programmable buttons Sensitivity adjustment	Logitech Darkfield Laser Tracking	Adjustable weight Sensitivity adjustment Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) feet
Cables Included	1 x USB cable - Integrated 1 x Mouse adapter - External	1 x USB cable - 7 ft	1 x USB cable - Integrated	1 x USB charge cable - External 1 x USB extension cable - External	1 x USB cable - Integrated
Connectivity Technology	Wired - USB - PS/2	Wired - USB	Wired - USB	Wireless - 2.4 GHz	Wired - USB
Orientation	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Right-handed	Info unavailable
Product Description	Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 - Mouse	Razer DeathAdder Mouse	Logitech MX 518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse - Mouse	Logitech Performance Mouse MX - Mouse	Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 - Mouse
Color	Dark gray	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Microsoft Certification	Compatible with Windows 7	Certified for Windows Vista	Certified for Windows Vista	Compatible with Windows 7	Compatible with Windows 7
Buttons Qty	5	5	8	Info unavailable	10
Movement Resolution	Info unavailable	1800 dpi	1600 dpi	Info unavailable	5700 dpi
Localization	English / North America	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Wireless Receiver	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	USB wireless receiver	Info unavailable
Movement Detection Technology	Optical	Infrared	Optical	Laser	Laser
Device Type	Mouse	Mouse	Mouse	Mouse	Mouse
OS Required	Apple MacOS X 10.1 - 10.2.x Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional	Info unavailable	Microsoft Windows XP	Microsoft Windows 7 Apple MacOS X 10.4 or later Microsoft Windows Vista / XP	Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
Manufacturer Warranty	5 years warranty	Info unavailable	3 years warranty	3 years warranty	3 years warranty
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
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