Microsoft Compact Optical Mouse 500 v2.0

208 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 208 reviews of Microsoft Compact Optical Mouse 500 v2.0. 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. People really like the durability and reliability. The price and size 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 Compact Optical Mouse 500 v2.0 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 183 user reviews of Microsoft Compact Optical Mouse 500 v2.0 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the durability and reliability are generally positive. The size and price also get good feedback.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Short usb cable

Would be nice if the decription stated that the cable is less than a foot.

Semi-cheap

This USB cable is super short, I mean really short. Do not purchase unless you are using desktop mounted hardware or a notebook. This would be great for a netbook. Stay away if you are looking for something to reach a tower though

May, 2010

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Tiny Mouse

Perfect mouse for a child. I bought this mouse for my 5 year old son and he loves it. Fits just right for him. If you are going to use the mouse for a desktop you will need to purchase a usb extension.

Tiny mouse. Perfect for either on the go or a child

Mouse has a short cord but that is because it is for a laptop computer

May, 2010

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Microsoft Compact Optical Mouse 500 V2.0 - OEM

good deal for the money, light, easy for travel, cheap, good for about 30 min to hour useage before average adult hand starts to cramp. And my son still hasn't broken it yet

compact, scrolls good, can use on most surface, the cord is short 2 feet 6 inches long, good for laptop ( i dont like a long cord dangling)

It is very small, but I did buy this for my 4 yr son ( perfect for his hand) cord is short, had to plug into front usb on his desktop for him to use

Apr, 2010

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About right for the $$$

Fair value for the money.

Comfortable and responsive

Cord is a little on the short side. Would not communicate with my Dell 1545 laptop. But, did work instantly with my MSI WIND netbook

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

The title says it all

It's small. Great for a laptop

Short cord. If you use it for a laptop, it's fine though

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Small - Awsome!

Perfect for kids. My 4yr old played with it for a while before I took them to the clients office. His small hands worked it like us adults on a regular mouse. He even asked for one for his B-day. My wife said "Awe, cute. What is it?". If a typical...

It's small! Ok it's about 2.75" Long, 1.75" wide and about 1" high. That's the footprint. It's comfortable too. Not something I want to hold all day at work but not bad. Was used to replace Asus EeePC mice that died

USB cable feels cheap and weak

Jan, 2010

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Microsoft Compact Optical Mouse 500 V2.0 - OEM

good usage, nice mouse

too small. I did not see the size in the picture. somewhat misleading

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Smaller than expected

It has a ridiculously short cord--even a bit difficult to use on laptops, even less so for desktop use.

Very smooth tracking and easy scrolling

Didn't have a full spec listed on the product page--it was smaller than expected, since it's called a 'Compact' model ; Microsoft doesn't seem to have this model on its page, either

Dec, 2008

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It Fits Me

None

Microsoft mice have been a mainstay for me for a number of years. This is a no frills compact mouse (usually used for laptops but I prefer a compact mouse for my workstation). It has great precision and the version 2.0 of this mouse fixes issues with...

Only negative is that this version has a shorter cord than v1. Wish it came with replaceable feet

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (mightyape.co.nz)