Compare Prices : Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse - Expert Reviews

Review summary: 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 ...

Pros: Comfortable ; ambidextrous ; inexpensive ; lag-free performance

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

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

Review summary: Microsoft has been pushing its way into the peripheral market bit by bit over the last few years. In particular, they have been bringing a number of wireless models (employing either RF or Bluetooth signals) to the keyboard and mouse market. Today, I ...

Verdict: I am not much of a mobile laptop user, but I do spend one day a week out of the office using a public computer.

Pros: Comfortable, Easy to use, Accurate, Stylish design, Compatible with Mac

Cons: Not wireless, No included software

Verdict: The Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 is an ideal replacement for those slow and difficult to grasp Notebook mice.

Review summary: Pretty much the same as the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Mouse 4000, but with a cord.

Pros: Smooth and precise 1,000 DPI 6,000 FPS sensor, comfortable shape and rubberized grip, smooth-type scroll wheel with tilt, extra fourth button

Cons: Smooth-type scroll wheel inconveniences middle-clicking ; tilt wheel and fourth button features require IntelliPoint to be installed

Verdict: The mouse works on the same optical technology as the wireless one. It features a high-definition 1,000 DPI sensor, scanning the surface at a rate of 6,000 fps for extremely accurate and smooth mouse precision. This type of high resolution comes in ...

Review summary: Microsoft has struck a nice balance between portability and usability with its Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000.

Pros: Small enough to pack easily, long battery life, more accurate optical mechanism, built-in storage slot for USB receiver.

Cons: Middle click function needs a lot of pressure and effort to be activated, No buttons for back and forward, slightly expensive.

Verdict: 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 ...