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Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite

Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite

545 reviews

Apr, 2024

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price (96)
size (81)
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reliability (55)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 545 reviews of Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the design and reliability are on the whole positive. The size and price are also mentioned favorably.

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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 Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite

alaTest has collected and analyzed 53 user reviews of Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite 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 design and reliability. The size and price are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical comments about the durability.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite

alaTest has collected and analyzed 353 user reviews of Microsoft Explorer Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite 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. Views about the design and reliability are overall positive. The size and price are also mentioned favorably.

usability, price, size, reliability, design

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com)

Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse review: Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse

Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse

BlueTrack sensor allows mousing on almost any surface; small footprint.

No support for lefties; no "off" switch to save battery life.

The Explorer Mini mouse features Microsoft's new BlueTrack sensor technology, which makes for smooth scrolling across almost any surface. Travelers listen up: unless you're left-handed, we're sure you'll appreciate its portability, ease of use, and...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com)

Microsoft Explorer Mouse review: Microsoft Explorer Mouse

Microsoft Explorer Mouse

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...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Jeremy Atkinson (pcmag.com)

Microsoft Explorer Mouse

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.

For more on the Microsoft Explorer Mouse, check out our sister site Extremetech.com

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : J.R. Nelson (NotebookReview.com)

Microsoft Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack Review

Microsoft is most well known for its ubiquitous operating system and related software. What they're not as well known for is making some of the best computer peripherals anywhere. Today were taking a look at the Microsoft Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Tolga BALCI (brighthub.com)

Microsoft Explorer Mouse

After cleaning the mouse balls, we have met with optic and laser mice. For a long time we worked with these mice until Microsoft introduced its own technology, named Bluetrack, combining the best of optics and laser. Let's see what it is up to.

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : Tweak News (tweaknews)

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Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Blair Hanley Frank (macworld.com)

Review: Microsoft Explorer Mouse

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.

The Explorer Mouse definitely feels great, at least in my hands. It’s significantly bulkier and more sculpted than the Mighty Mouse, but it feels solid, and my hand conforms rather easily to its contours. While it’s obviously designed for right-handed...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : garfi3ld (lanoc.org)

Microsoft Explorer Mini

Not long ago I had the chance to take a close look at Microsoft's Sidewinder X8. One of the X8's main features was the BlueTrack Technology used with its optical sensor that boasts the ability to work on virtually any surface. In my testing I found...

After having a very positive experience with the Sidewinder mice, I was excited to take a closer look at the Explorer Mini. If you couldn't tell up until now, I found the Explorer Mini to be a great mouse. My only complaints were limited to the shape...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Clint (maximumcpu.net)

Read Microsoft Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack

The computer mouse has evolved greatly over the years. First there was the mechanical mouse, then the optical mouse, followed by the laser mouse. Well the mouse has once again evolved with the introduction of Microsoft's Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack...

Rechargeable ; Comfortable ; Works on a variety of surfaces ; Snap-in transceiver ; Visually appealing design

Low DPI ; Not long enough for people with large hands ; Right handed only

The Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack is an excellent mouse but nowhere as superior as Microsoft would like you to think. The Explorer Mouse only worked on 1 surface that its closest competitor, an optical mouse, did not work on. It is relatively...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : HardwareCentral (hardwarecentral.com)

Microsoft Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack Technology Review

Paper items including newspaper, glossy white photo paper, and both plain brown and glossy corrugated cardboard all produced trouble-free, precise responses. A glossy hardcover book jacket that stymied two other optical mice in our collection was also...

Dec, 2008

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