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Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000
Reviewed by
Troy Dreier
on 06/02/2006
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  • OS Required / Type: Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Form factor: External
  • Compatibility: PC Mac
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The good: Comfortable; ambidextrous; inexpensive; lag-free performance.

The bad: Software not included; no extra buttons; short, three-foot range; lacks horizontal scroll.

The bottom line: The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 is a decent choice for mobile users, but the Logitech V400 is a far better one.

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  • CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
    Detailed editors' rating
      Installation and interface : 7.0
      Features : 6.0
      Service and support : 6.0
      Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
  • Reviewed by:
    Troy Dreier
  • Edited by:
    Lara Luepke
  • Reviewed on: 06/02/2006
  • Released on: 04/01/2006
The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 offers basic mousing functionality at a cheap $29.95 price. Unfortunately, it's a little too basic for our tastes: it doesn't come with software, there are no extra buttons, and the receiver has a very short, 3-foot range. For users who won't stray far from their notebooks, this mouse could be a good fit, but we prefer the slightly more expensive, but much more functional Logitech V400, which boasts included software, five programmable buttons, and a 30-foot range.

To start using the Optical Mouse 3000, you need only to insert a single AA battery and plug in the wireless receiver. Microsoft's IntelliPoint software isn't included in the package, but you can download it from Microsoft's Web site. This software adds a tab to your regular mouse control panel. From there, you can select the left and right buttons on the scrollwheel and customize them from a list of functions and tasks.

The body of the mouse is an attractive blue-gray, and it features a contoured design that makes it fairly comfortable to hold. The left and right buttons are nearly full-size and are easy to click. The scrollwheel is a little small--about the size of two stacked nickels--and only allows vertical scroll, unlike the Logitech V400 which features a four-way scrollwheel. The Optical Mouse 3000's ambidextrous shape fits left-and right-handed users.

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    Editors' rating: 88

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 4739 reviews of Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 82988 other Mouse & Pointing Devices reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.

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    Editors' rating: 80

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  • laptoplogic.com

    Editors' rating: 80

    Summary: , the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical mouse is a functional mouse and a great portable companion for your laptop

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  • techtree.com

    Editors' rating: 80

    Summary: As far as the power consumption is concerned, the mouse is pretty impressive thanks to its low power processor which provides an excellent battery life of more than 6 months. Microsoft has also redesigned the battery sleeve, which was awkward on its ...

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    Editors' rating: 80

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    Editors' rating: 100

    Summary: Pros: Wireless operation; clever design

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