Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3767 reviews of Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the durability and design. The size and price also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the reliability.

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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 Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 158 user reviews of Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 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 really like the reliability and durability. The size and price are also appreciated.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Sep, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3217 user reviews of Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 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 are impressed by the durability and design. The size and price are also appreciated, but there are some mixed views about the reliability.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Sep, 2024

Expert review by : Troy Dreier (cnet.com)

Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 (Black) review

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 very...

Comfortable; ambidextrous; inexpensive; lag-free performance.

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

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

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Roman Loyola (macworld.com)

Review: Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 Special Edition

Road warriors who pack a mouse into a laptop bag want something small and durable, like Microsoft's Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 Special Edition. Despite its small size, it's a comfortable mouse that tracks well.

The 3000 measures 2.3 by 3.9 by 1.5 inches, and weighs 3.2 ounces, so it’ll fit nicely in the side pocket of a bag. The mouse doesn’t use Bluetooth, so you have to attach an included USB receiver to your Mac. Fortunately, you can latch the receiver to...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Eric Grevstad (hardwarecentral.com)

HardwareCentral - Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 Review.

Perhaps the names are so detailed because vendors' product lines are overflowing: Currently, Microsoft offers notebook nomads a choice of five mobile mice, two corded and three cordless. The 3000 is the lowest entry in the latter group, lacking the...

The 3000 also worked well when we ventured off the mouse pad to a bare desk, pants leg, or most other surfaces. It doesn't match the traction of the laser mice we've tested -- the pointer stood still when we slid the mouse across glossy photo paper,...

Aug, 2006

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Expert review by : Rob Williams (techgage.com)

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000

Your notebook is wireless, so why not have a wireless mouse? We are taking a look at Microsofts latest solution, which promises to offer a comfortable, and precise experience. Does it deliver?

Wireless ; 6 months battery life ; Small, but comfortable for short periods of time ; Incredibly precise ; Linux & Mac friendly ; Priced right

Had to connect to Windows Update to install driver ; Driver not included with mouse ; USB receiver, when placed in mouse, sticks out

Towards the back of the mouse, is a button that pops the top off, to allow insertion of the battery.

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : HardwareCentral (hardwarecentral.com)

Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition Review

We've already confessed our liking for the Media Center interface's simple up/down/right/left/back navigation paths, and the Remote Keyboard's right-hand compass and buttons make the experience perfectly pleasant. The keyboard is a first-class...

Aug, 2005

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Expert review by : AScully (ascully.com)

Expert Review

That pretty much covers the pictorial tour of the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Mouse and what it can do. I have to say that this is one of my favorite tools in the computer world these days. I take my laptop everywhere I go so having a very portable...

Great size for traveling, Feels great in your hand, Excellent response time, Great for traveling with the tucked away USB receiver hidden in the bottom, Battery lasts and lasts and lasts and lasts, Easy access to the battery and connection button,...

Um, if I have to be greedy I'd say a side button is the only thing I would add

Nov, 2004

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Expert review by : Hardware Pacers (hardware-pacers.com)

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse

The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse is a unique mouse that offers excellent ergonomic and aesthetic design that people only dreamed of. The mouse is lightweight, small and extremely portable. It is a prime example of perfection at its peak...

Cordless, Portable, Long battery life, Easy installation, Accurate, Requires only one AA battery, Flawless connection between the mouse and the receiver

Only three buttons

Sep, 2004

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Expert review by : Roman Loyola (techadvisor.co.uk)

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 Special Edition review

The Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 Special Edition is a solid travel mouse. It feels good and tracks well - and with its colours, it even has a little bit of design flair.

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Roman Loyola (techworld.com)

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 Special Edition review

The Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 Special Edition is a solid travel mouse. It feels good and tracks well - and with its colours, it even has a little bit of design flair.

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Roman Loyola (reseller.co.nz)