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- Reviewed on: 03/25/2008
- Released on: 02/05/2008
Microsoft's updated Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 is geared toward people hoping to alleviate wrist pain commonly symptomatic of cheaper, generic mice. It features 2.4GHz wireless technology, a rechargeable battery, and built-in access to Microsoft Vista's new Windows Flip 3D. We're going to bite our tongues regarding the recent popularity of notchless scroll wheels since that's more of a user-specific preference. While the Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 ($69.95) delivers on its promise of an accurate, responsive, and comfortable navigation experience, you can get Logitech's superior MX Revolution mouse for roughly the same price.
Design
The body of the Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 is exactly the same as its mobile-friendly counterpart, the Wireless Laser 6000, save for a few minor differences. The colors are inverted, so the 7000 is black with silver-chromed trim, certainly lending itself to more of an executive look than the 6000. They're both the same size and conform to your hand with relative ease. Even though it's not quite as ergonomically minded as the Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000, the curves of the 7000 casing shape to your hand in such a way that your forearm, wrist, and fingers form a straight line. This eliminates wrist contortion and the awkward positions associated with classic mouse shapes. The new alignment might feel odd at first, but after using it for two weeks, we're happy to report that the 7000 feels very comfortable, even after a long day's work.
Unlike the Wireless Laser Mouse 6000, the USB dongle on the 7000 model doesn't clip into the bottom of the mouse. There's still no reason why you couldn't throw the 7000's dongle in a bag and hit the road with a full-size mouse. The 7000 also makes up for the lack of a snap-in dongle with the way it recharges using a flat charging cradle and an AC adapter. The mouse connects horizontally to the cradle via a two-pronged connector on the mouse's underside. A LED on top of the mouse turns green when it's fully charged. Our review sample lasted about two weeks of daily use before a message popped up on the screen to let us know that the mouse needed recharging. We recommend that you install the software on the included disc to receive this bonus reminder. A full charge takes about 10 hours, but the 7000 accepts a standard AAA battery as well if you need to use it in the interim. You can also turn off the mouse to conserve power via a slider switch underneath the unit.
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