Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 Mac/Windows
Microsoft's most portable wireless notebook mouse connects directly to a Bluetooth PC without a transceiver, freeing up USB ports for other devices. Save time and effort with the scroll wheel?navigate documents and Web pages without using the on-screen scroll bar Work with less interruption with longer battery life Turn your 3-in-1 device off to extend battery life even longer Use the Back button to easily navigate between folders and Web pages, or press the wheel for auto-scroll Compact and comfortable, Microsoft's handy notebook and laptop products are designed for convenience and mobility System Requirements - Windows Vista, Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Mac OS X v.10.2.6 - 10.4.X
Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 Mac/Windows Accessories
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Kensington K33902US Bluetooth USB Micro Adapter
Western Digital My Passport Essential 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive WDME3200TN (Midnight Black)
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Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 Mac/Windows Reviews
In the past one month I really got used to using it. One gripe: No side to side scrolling. It is also very light, for its size, compared to other mice for laptops that are either too heavy or too tiny. The mouse is extemely precise and works well with my bluetooth enabled HP laptop. Oh well. The price was right.
I say "almost too good" because it's so incredibly sensitive and accurate (compared to my previous optical USB Microsoft Notebook Mouse) that, even when it's lifted 1/4 inch off the table top to re-center it, the pointer moves. the back-button is smartly positioned so you don't accidentally hit it. An "off" button is useful, but you may not need it; the mouse powers off after a few minutes of inactivity, comes right back on with a click of a button. It's got a little weight to it, so it doesn't feel like a cheap Belkin or no-name mouse. What a great mouse. With a Dell Inspiron 1525 and the optional 355 Bluetooth adapter, Vista immediately picks up the device, I type in the passkey ("0000") and I'm mousing away like there's no tomorrow.
The replacement mouse tends to loose contact with the MacBook Pro, or freezes, and requires repeated installation procedures to reconnect, particularly when the Mouse is turned off to save battery usage. Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 received from Amazon was not functional and had to be replaced by Microsoft. The idea of not requiring a separate receiver taking up limited USB portals is a great advantage but, it appears there is some refining require to produce a more reliable product.
Works with MacBook Pro as well. Even though this one is small enough to fit in your backpack without cluttering it too much, it also has a nice ergonomic shape which makes you feel like it is a real full size mouse. It never gave me headaches concerning pairing or interference.
When I first thought about buying a mouse for my laptop (Thinkpad T60) I was very concerned because I do have big hands and I don't like those mouses that you use with just your fingers. Very ergonomic, nice precision (due to the use of laser), and it does endure a lot of work with a simple pair of batteries. I had to buy it twice because the first one was lost along with my backpack by a local airline company.
Also, it is very nice not needing those USB dongs because my laptop already have bluetooth (Thinkpad T60). I like to rest the palm of my hand on the body of the mouse.
This is the second time I buy this mouse.
Like most MS mice, this one is a comfortable shape, and has a decent feature set. It requires a dozen or so hard presses to finally open a right-click dialog.
All basic functions work but there are two problems:. Construction is cheap and flimsy, feels like it was made with very cheap materials.
I use it with a MacBook Pro and it was easily recognized and set up without a problem. 1.
2. Unfortunately this problem arose after the mouse was out of warranty, so I have to deal with this major annoyance or purchase a replacement (likely a different model).
The right-click button fails regularly and stops responding.
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