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Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse

Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse
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alaScore 82

77 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 77 reviews of Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and price. The reliability and usability are also appreciated.

size, usability, reliability, price, design

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 user reviews of Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and reliability, whereas the price and size get mixed opinions.

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73% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse

 

Though it's late to the portable-mouse party, the Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse is the guest you've been waiting for. The device is a stylish silver gray with an internally lit, translucent red scroll wheel and contoured red side panels (also...

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Expert review by : DMOS (devhardware.com)

Microsoft Optical Notebook Mouse Review

 

Are you fed up with the pointing options that come with most notebooks? Have you tried a wired mouse with your notebook and found yourself getting too tangled to work? Maybe you need a wireless notebook mouse. DMOS takes a look at the Microsoft...

And for many of them, an "eraser head" as made popular on IBM laptops for example, is a horrible experience that I would never care to deal with again. The touch pads are a step up in general usability, as long as you aren't trying to do anything...

Dec, 2004
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Expert review by : Eric Grevstad (hardwarecentral.com)

Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse and Fellowes Mini Web Pro Review

 

We've grumbled once or twice about their premium prices (although, to be fair, its top of the line is $75 while rival Logitech just hit $80), but readers of these reviews know we've given many thumbs up to Microsoft mice for sleek design and...

Oct, 2002
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Expert review by : Robert Stein (activewin.com)

Notebook Optical Mouse

 

Optical Technology ; Design ; Cord

Slightly More Expensive than Competition ; Some users may want retractable cord

This mouse is perfect for the mobile user. The Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse has a great design and is small enough to bring anywhere, and in combination with the Optical technology will work anywhere on anything, too. Even though it is a little...

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice little mouse

 

A good mouse for a netbook or notebook. the cord is short, which I like so it does not get in the way. I like the way it lights up, but that does not serve any purpose. I'm taking an egg because of the general construction being very light and a little...

Good response ; Good resolution ; I like the cord length

Seems a little flimsey

Sep, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Deserves more than 5 stars

 

If I could give this mouse 10 stars I would. It has never let me down.

I've used this mouse at work daily as my primary mouse for over 5 years. This work involved a lot of travel so it was exposed to a lot of abuse, too ; It has only recently shown signs of wearing out as the wheel sometimes stutters now ; Coworkers have...

The cord is short to work best with laptops. I wouldn't use it with a desktop

Sep, 2009
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

A Great little mouse!

 

The cord was too short to use with a desktop but it can be fixed with a usb extenshion or hub.

This is the best buy for the price. I love it. The mouse I had before it broke and I got it because it was cheap and I needed a mouse fast. I can use it with both hands which is very good when I am sitting in an awkward posisition. It could be used...

None

Feb, 2009
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great little mouse!

 

I think I paid $29.99 or $39.99 for it back in the day, so $18.99 is a great deal...BUY IT!

I've had this mouse for about 5 or 6 years now. It has a cool red transparent wheel and sides that light up from the laser when moved. It is really small and lightweight but still comfortable for everyday use!

None

Jan, 2009
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

A cool little Meece.

 

The light inside also shines through the sides so it's cool looking too. Since it's purpose is to be used on a laptop computer the cord is just the right length.

About 2/3 the length of an MS Optical mouse, this gets the job done, is easy to grasp due to the indented sides, the wheel provides positive indexing, and it glides as it should.

Haven't found any problems.

Aug, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Microsoft Notebook Optical M20-00001 2-Tone 3 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Mouse - Retail

 

If you have larger hands I wouldn't recommend this mouse to you, because it really is so small.

This mouse is a very nice mouse. It is highly portable and very small and easy especially for places you do not have any room. I think it is one of the best buys out there. I would recommend this mouse to anyone who uses a laptop or even a desktop and...

Cord is very short, but for laptops you can usually get by with it but if you are going to use a desktop a cheap usb extension cable will do the trick.

Aug, 2008
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