Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0
Experience legendary responsiveness, tracking and comfort in the optical mouse preferred by professional gamers. Improved mouse feet for ultra-slick gliding. Legendary accuracy delivered from an optical engine that produces 9000 Frames per Second, Maximum Speed of 54+ Inches per Second and Maximum Acceleration combined with Microsoft's Intelligent Tracking System with a centered optical port. The thin, flexible cord was designed to provide the sensation of wireless with all the performance of a wire Switch between your favorite weapons or actions with the push of a button Switch between default speed and precision mode for enhanced control Enjoy smoother tracking over a greater variety of surfaces with the Microsoft Intelligent Tracking System System Requirements - Windows Vista, Windows XP Pro, Pro x64 Edition, Home, Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, Windows 2000 (SP4 or higher), Mac OS X v10.2.x-10.4.x (excluding Mac OS X v10.0-10.1), Hard Disk Space 45 MB free (Install 100 MB), USB Connectivity Port, CD drive
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 Accessories
 SteelSeries QcK Mouse Pad (Black)
Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 (B2L-00002)
Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000
Plantronics GAMECOM 1 PC HEADSET ( 67003-01 )
SteelSeries QcK+ Mouse Pad (Black)
SteelSeries QcK Heavy Mouse Pad (Black)
Everglide EG01-01E031-03 Titan Monstermat Fnatic Mousepad
Logitech MX 518 High Performance Optical Gaming Mouse (Metal)
Microsoft Intellimouse Optical Mouse
GameComPro1 PC Gaming Headset
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 Reviews
I bought this same model mouse 6 years ago and wore the original one out so when I saw Microsoft still made the same one it was a no brainer to reorder the same one. Really nice for web surfing. It fits my hand right and the button placement is great.
Original unopened go for over $200 on eBay. They fixed the scroll wheel. Use it seperate from your high DPI mouse, use this mouse for gaming, and the other mouse for desktop use. Pros. 1.2mm is the perfect lift off, and you can pretty much only get it with the Intellimouse Explorer 3.0. SteelSeries limited editions go for over $100 on eBay. If you want a faster mouse, or more buttons. Only 5 buttons.gaming mice these days like to have at least 7 fully programmable buttons, 5 is standard though.
Unless you're used to 400 dpi desktop mice.then you win all over. 2.4 mm lift off on most hard pads. Cons on the Habu though. The newest revision of the IME 3.0 has fixed the scroll wheel problem people were reporting. Perfect comfort and shape. 1.2mm lift off distance on every surface.
Don't pass this up, it's getting rare again. This is great news. Many people get a Razer DeathAdder or MX518 because they want an Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 with high DPI, that can switch to low DPI. This mouse is a legend. Please buy this mouse if you're hardcore into gaming. It's the only mouse that has the Intellimouse shape, and the build quality behind it to make it good enough to compare. Microsoft Habu is the way to go. Only 400 dpi.desktop resolutions are like, 1920x1200, and anything less than 1600 dpi feels sluggishly slow on a desktop.
Unfortunatly what happens is that those mice, in their low DPI modes, do not perform the same as the IME 3.0, they don't track as well, they force straight lines, and in general are not as accurate. They fixed the scroll wheel problem. First of all. Need a hard pad to make it track good. Cons (of course).
400 dpi is awesome for games.but come on, can't be helped though. 5 buttons. Not many games need 7, I have ten PC FPS and RTS games.and I only use 7 mouse buttons in Gears of War. Works perfectly at 400dpi. Other Thoughts And Comparisons.
The scroll wheel is a definite improvement over previous Microsoft Mice. Although the DPI isn't as great as the Habu, just up the mouse motion and it works great. I have larger than average hands (6ft male) so this mouse may not be comfortable to those with smaller hands. One reason I stopped using the Habu is that after 2-3 months of use the scroll wheel is useless.
The Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 is very big, if not bigger than the Habu (which is big). Either way, this mouse has to be the best one I've used so far. Mice are pretty simple so one of the big things that I like about this mouse is how well it fits in my hand and how comfortable it feels after 4-5 hours of use. It feels well built (not like some plastic toy mice) and glides on the mouse pad without problem. The mouse buttons are a bit stiffer than the Habu but not uncomfortably so. My keyboards/mice matter a lot to me since I spend 80% of my day at a computer (whether at home or at work).
I've used almost all of Microsoft's Mice that come with their popular keyboards as well as the Microsoft Habu for the last few years. However, this mouse is perfect for me and feels a lot better than the Habu did. It isn't packed with 500 buttons I'll never use. Definitely recommend.
I kind of noticed the issue at first but it took me a really long time to realize it wasn't me, it was the mouse causing it every time. If you have a tendency when relocating the mouse on the pad (like when you've gone all the way to one side of the pad but need the pointer to go over even further) if you drop the mouse just a little too harshly, I'm not even talking about hard, it will cause the middle scroll wheel button to activate (it doesn't click but it still activates). After using the explorer 3.0 for over a month I discovered a MAJOR FLAW. This matters if you've reassigned the wheel button to be a certain weapon or some action in a game it will cause the action to happen. I can not believe nobody else has noticed this issue but I am now sick of this mouse and now need to get something else. I thought I had just abused the mouse so I got new one but it does the same thing.
I would actually give this mouse 4 1/2 stars only because of the clacking mouse wheel but overall I'm very happy with this mouse and I highly recommend this to anyone :) Fits my hand perfectly even if you have medium sized hands. So far I've experienced no ghost moving (cord making the mouse move) infact I say the cord for this mouse is perfect. You can use it on any surface and the pointer will not skip around. The best feature of this mouse is that it eliminates the necessity of having a mouse pad.
The wheel does make a somewhat loud clacking noise when scrolling but unless you're really paying any attention to it you really won't notice it especially if you're a gamer. The side buttons do not get in the way and are easy to program for office work or FPS (first person shooters) and MMORPGS. The cord does not make the mouse move on it's own if it's idle. Definately the best mouse for your money.
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