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Microsoft Explorer Mouse
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84 reviews

November, 2009

77 / 100

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Microsoft Explorer Mouse

Award: Editor's Choice!

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 ...

Had Microsoft introduced the Explorer Mouse two years ago, we might have shrugged. For roughly $70, Microsoft's Explorer Mouse will give you that flexibility, by virtue of its proprietary BlueTrack sensor. The Explorer Mouse is one of two products...

December, 2008

Rating

83

Partner Source
cnet.com
US

Review: Microsoft Explorer Mouse

By Blair Hanley Frank

The Explorer Mouse is a solid mouse. If you're constantly working on non-standard surfaces, then the Explorer Mouse is probably right for you.

Solid feel ; good tracking reliability ; efficient battery recharging

Finicky scrolling ; awkward left-hand use

They might seem old fashioned, but trackball mice have one thing going for them: so long as there is a solid surface, you can always use a trackball mouse and it will work. However, when you need high precision tracking and speed, optical and laser ...

July, 2009

Rating

80

macworld.com
US

Microsoft Explorer Mouse

By Jeremy Atkinson

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

The Explorer Mini Mouse is a good notebook companion, given its portability and tracking system, but you'll have to fork over some bucks for it.

And, as you might suspect, because of its compactness, the mouse isn't all that ergonomic for those who don't have small hands.

November, 2008

Rating

70

pcmag.com
GB

Microsoft Explorer Mouse

By Stuart Miles

Is this the mouse for the explorer in you?

Really does work anywhere

Aside from the BlueTrack tech it is nothing special

As a mouse the Microsoft Explorer is your average mouse. It's comfortable, easy to use, but nothing out of the ordinary

Another Microsoft product another use of the explorer moniker. But is this finally a product from Microsoft really worth the "Explorer" name? There are two variants of the Microsoft Explorer, a full on desktop model and a mini version suitable for...

October, 2008

Rating

70

Partner Source
pocket-lint.com
GB

Microsoft Explorer Mouse review

By David Price

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.

July, 2009

Rating

80

pcadvisor.co.uk
GB

Microsoft Explorer Mouse

By Mike Jennings

Once upon a time, mice had balls. Then they got LEDs instead, producing the familiar red optical mouse glow. More recently, some mice have replaced the LEDs with lasers, getting better results in some circumstances and worse in others

The best a mouse can get? A superb mouse, if you don't mind shelling out for it.

February, 2009

Rating

80

computerbuyer.co.uk
AU

A mouse that performs well on all surfaces

By James Hutchinson

THE latest Microsoft Explorer mouse combines precise tracking technology with a good design.

BlueTrack technology is 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.

The Explorer Mouse certainly isn't the ugliest Microsoft mouse we've come across. (The Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 springs to mind as one of the uglier ones to come out of Redmond.) A three-tone grey colour scheme makes for an attractive look,......

December, 2008

Rating

80

news.com.au
AU

Microsoft Explorer Mouse

By Rich Brown

Award: Editor's Choice!

microsoft explorer mouse review: Microsoft's new desktop mouse conquers surfaces no mouse has conquered before. It also happens to be very good.

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 non-desk-bound computer, will benefit from Microsoft's innovative ...

Had Microsoft introduced the Explorer Mouse two years ago, we might have shrugged. For roughly AU$109, Microsoft's Explorer Mouse will give you that flexibility, by virtue of its proprietary BlueTrack sensor. The Explorer Mouse is one of two...

December, 2008

Rating

83

cnet.com.au
GB

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 ...

December, 2008

No rating

fwd.five.tv
GB

Microsoft Explorer Mouse Review - Peripheral Reviews

By Ardjuna Seghers

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

Let's find out, as we take a look at the new Microsoft Explorer Mouse. As for the dongle, while it's nowhere near as small as Logitech's tiny one as seen with its V550 Nano Cordless Laser Notebook Mouse, Microsoft's one is still quite compact, and...

November, 2008

Rating

80

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