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Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite

Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite
Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthraciteMicrosoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthraciteMicrosoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthraciteMicrosoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthraciteMicrosoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthraciteMicrosoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthraciteMicrosoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthraciteMicrosoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthraciteMicrosoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthraciteMicrosoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite
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545 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 545 reviews of Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and reliability. The size and price also get good opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 53 user reviews of Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the design and reliability. The size and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the durability.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 353 user reviews of Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and reliability. The size and price are also mentioned favorably.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Microsoft Explorer Mouse

 

Is it time to chuck out your laser mouse now that Microsoft's BlueTrack has arrived?

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : David Price (techadvisor.co.uk)

Microsoft Explorer Mouse review

 

Ergonomically the Microsoft Explorer Mouse is highly satisfactory, with five buttons falling neatly under the fingers. It's a touch bulkier than we're used to, but is comfortable nevertheless, and reasonably nice-looking - although minimalism points...

Comfortable to use, reasonably good-looking and proficient in the wireless department, the Microsoft Explorer Mouse is a thoroughly decent piece of kit.

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by : Blair Hanley Frank, (macworld.co.uk)

Microsoft Explorer Mouse review

 

The Explorer Mouse uses specialized lenses and a blue LED to allow it to have better accuracy on a wider variety of surfaces.

Solid feel; good tracking reliability; efficient battery recharging

Finicky scrolling; awkward left-hand use

The Explorer Mouse is a solid mouse. It feels great and performs well. The BlueTrack technology that it uses isn’t so much of a great leap forward compared to that in Apple’s latest offerings, but it’s still an improvement. If you’re constantly working...

Aug, 2009
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Expert review by : David Price (techworld.com)

Microsoft Explorer Mouse review

 

Microsoft enjoys a profitable sideline making keyboards and mice, and the Microsoft Explorer Mouse seems likely to continue its run of quiet success.

Comfortable to use, reasonably good-looking and proficient in the wireless department, the Microsoft Explorer Mouse is a thoroughly decent piece of kit.

Jul, 2009
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Microsoft Explorer Mouse

 

The Microsoft Explorer Mouse has revolutionary Microsoft BlueTrack Technology, which works more places than ever before, including on granite countertops, carpet - even on a wood table or a rough, unfinished park bench. It has a 30ft wireless range and...

Dec, 2008
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Microsoft Explorer Mouse

 

Mike Jennings puts Microsoft's BlueTrak mouse to the test - on a carpet and a tree trunk. Find out if the Explorer should be your new travelling companion.

Oct, 2008
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Expert review by : James Hutchinson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Microsoft Explorer Mouse

 

The Blu-ray of the rodent world.

BlueTrack technology is more precise, nice design, easy button configuration, Mac OS X support

Not ambidextrous, no DPI stepping, large grip

This mouse combines precise tracking technology with a decent design. For the average user the mouse certainly isn’t revolutionary, but it’s a reasonable cost for a decent improvement in precision.

Oct, 2008
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Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com)

Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse review: Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse

 

Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse

BlueTrack sensor allows mousing on almost any surface; small footprint.

No support for lefties; no "off" switch to save battery life.

The Explorer Mini mouse features Microsoft's new BlueTrack sensor technology, which makes for smooth scrolling across almost any surface. Travelers listen up: unless you're left-handed, we're sure you'll appreciate its portability, ease of use, and...

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com)

Microsoft Explorer Mouse review: Microsoft Explorer Mouse

 

Microsoft Explorer Mouse

New BlueTrack mouse sensor works on almost any surface; well-designed rechargeable base station; included rechargeable battery; snap-in USB receiver.

No dpi toggle button; mushy scroll wheel.

The Microsoft Explorer Mouse deserves your attention for its BlueTrack sensor technology that lets you use it on surfaces where other mice fail. Laptop owners, or anyone else who uses a nondeskbound computer, will benefit from Microsoft's innovative...

Dec, 2008
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Expert review by : Jeremy Atkinson (pcmag.com)

Microsoft Explorer Mouse

 

If you're willing to pay the price, you'll get superior tracking on just about any surface (other than mirrored ones or glass) with the Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse ($80 street), which uses the same new BlueTrack technology as it's bigger relative,...

Small. Convenient snap-in transceiver. Tracks exceptionally well. Good battery life.

Pricey. Not for lefties. Lack of clicky scroll-wheel detents makes line-by-line scrolling difficult.

For more on the Microsoft Explorer Mouse, check out our sister site Extremetech.com

Nov, 2008
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