Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000

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Sep, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 395 reviews of Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000. 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. Reviews about the durability and design are on the whole positive. The price and size also get good views, whereas many are critical 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 Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 102 user reviews of Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the durability and design. The price and size also get good feedback, but there are some less positive reviews about the reliability.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000

alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 user reviews of Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Troy Dreier (cnet.com)

Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 (Black) review: Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 (Black)

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 : Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 Review and Prices

Microsoft's Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 is a great input device for users on the go who don't want to worry about replacing batteries. The included 32-inch cord is long enough to connect to your notebook but still short enough to stay out of your way....

Jun, 2006

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

Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000

The Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse is an outstanding tool that will be useful to any mobile computer user. It is inexpensive and small, yet reliable with many features. Users may think that a mouse is not necessary to use with a portable computer,...

Simple Install, Small and compact yet comfortable, Outstanding resolution, Short cord ensures no bulky and tangled cable, User friendly

Short cord length

Mar, 2006

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

The Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 is an ideal replacement for those slow and difficult to grasp Notebook mice.

Comfortable, Easy to use, Accurate, Stylish design, Compatible with Mac

Not wireless, No included software

Jul, 2006

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Expert review by : Troy Dreier (cnet.com.au)

Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 (Black) review: Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 (Black)

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 : Aalaap Ghag (techtree.com)

Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000

Pretty much the same as the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Mouse 4000, but with a cord.

Laser technology, comfortable rubber grip, tilt wheel, smooth type scrolling wheel, snap-in receiver, battery included

Laser sensor not as powerful as other desktop Laser mouse, bigger than the wired variant, very expensive

Dec, 2005

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Mouse

This mouse is too small for my hands (I have about normal size hands for a man), but my wife loves it as it's a perfect fit for her small hands.

Works reliably and is responsive

The "back" button doesn't seem to do anything

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

MS optical wired usb mouse

I bought 2 of these for my sons' laptops they got for Christmas and they are the perfect size for their hands. I noticed that the buttons are soft and when you're moving the mouse you may be likely to accidentally click if you're not conscience of your...

Price, Functionality

Soft buttons

Dec, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Mouse

For the price, this is a perfect fit with my system, absolutely recommend it to anyone needing a USB wired mouse. System Specs: AMD Phenom II x4 965BE OC @ 3.6GHz 4x4GB G.Skill Ripjaws 1333 RAM Intel x25 80 GB SSD (Boot and games) WD Caviar Black 1TB...

4 button layout is nice, I like having a back button on my mouse. The tilt wheel is a nice function as well, though I don't normally have a chance to use it for anything ; Mouse is very responsive, hasn't given me a single fit. No need to use the...

The mouse is even smaller than the wireless version that I use for my laptop, certainly one of the smaller mice I have used ; I was expecting a small mouse, and I have large enough hands that I don't use my whole hand on a mouse anyway. Not a con for...

Dec, 2010

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