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IBM ScrollPoint - Mouse - 2 button(s) - wired - PS/2 - white

IBM ScrollPoint - Mouse - 2 button(s) - wired - PS/2 - white
alaScore 79

27 reviews

Jun, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the design. The build quality and value for money get mixed opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Mouse & Pointing Devices the IBM ScrollPoint - Mouse - 2 button(s) - wired - PS/2 - white is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the IBM ScrollPoint - Mouse - 2 button(s) - wired - PS/2 - white

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of the IBM ScrollPoint - Mouse - 2 button(s) - wired - PS/2 - white from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Mouse & Pointing Devices on Amazon.com.

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75% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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This is a terrible version of a once great mouse

 

This is a terrible version of a once great mouse

I owned an IBM Optical Scrollpoint Mouse and used it extensively for 3+ years of for my office mouse; doing mostly CAD drafting and modeling. I liked it so much that when it finally died, I tried to replace it. In fact, I ordered two, so that I'd have...

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[Almost] Perfect...

 

[Almost] Perfect...

Pros: - Ergonomic Design: it fits the natural curvature of your hand, so that the palm of your hand and your thumb are supported comfortably by the mouse. - Side Button: unlike other mice where you have to reach for the additional buttons, this design...

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This is THE gaming mouse.

 

This is THE gaming mouse.

I have been through around 25 or so "mice" over the past decade (I am a hardcore FPS gamer, Quake 4, Halo 2, Unreal Tournament 2004 [I run a professional UT2004 team], Half-Life 2, Counterstrike, etc) and have yet to find anything that compares with...

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Its different. a little, anyway.

 

Its different. a little, anyway.

I've had a similar mouse by IBM, that had the scroll wheel. I loved that mouse. It finally died after years of abuse. This model, similar in design (by lenovo) has a 'variable speed joystick' for a center button, which is really quite nice. I prefer...

Product Specifications

Bring more accurate maneuvering and control to your desktop with the Optical 3-Button ScrollPoint Mouse PS/2 & USB 800 dpi sensor. The 800dpi optical sensor is more accurate and faster than before. The ScrollPoint pointing stick is ideal for both horizontal and vertical scrolling, unlike standard wheel mice. Optical technology provides precision control and has no mechanical ball, thus there is no need for a mouse pad. PRODUCT FEATURES: Allows your fingers to rest easily and naturally on the mouse buttons; No mouse pad required! Works on many types of surfaces. No mechanical ball to get dusty, dirty or stolen; Integrated ScrollPoint pointing device provides excellent horizontal and vertical scrolling. Includes programmable 3rd button for added functionality; No mouse pad required - no mechanical ball to get dusty, dirty or stolen; Business Black color compliments NetVista and ThinkPad systems.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:3.8in/4.4in/4.8in/5.1in
Height:1.3in/1.9in
Weight:0.3lbs/3.3oz/5.1oz
Width:2.1in/2.4in/2.5in/2.9in

Header

Compatibility:PC
Localization:English
Manufacturer:IBM/Lenovo
Model:Optical 3-Button ScrollPoint Mouse/Optical ScrollPoint Pro Mouse/ScrollPoint/ScrollPoint Pro/ScrollPoint Pro Optical Mouse
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:IBM/Lenovo ThinkPlus

Input Device

Buttons Qty:2/3
Connectivity Technology:Wired
Form Factor:External
Interface (DB):PS/2/PS/2 / USB
Movement Detection Technology:Mechanical/Optical/Opto-mechanical
Type:Mouse

Miscellaneous

Color:Antique sage/Black/Metallic black/White
Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Microsoft Windows 2000 / Microsoft Windows 98 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows XP/Microsoft Windows 95 / Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later/Microsoft Windows 95 / Microsoft Windows NT 3.x