wireless mice

I am generally quite pleased with this mouse. I'm not using the Intellipoint software that shipped with it because when I tried to install it on my notebook, it prompted me to uninstall the software for my touchpad -- that's not something I really wanted to do.

Anyway, I also own Logitech's MX700, as well as the earlier Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer. While I really like the MX700 and the earlier MS Mouse, I do feel that this one tracks better and is more comfortable.

I tend to have sweaty palms and hte metallic finish on the MX700 started to look like it was fading or somehting about 4 mths after I bought it, making the slick looking surface look all patchy... something that I didn't expect from a mouse that cost me $65!

Converesely, I've been using this MS mouse for nearly four months now and it shows no sign of wearing out.

The main problem I have is that its stated battery life is "upto six months" according to the MS site. I've managed to get only about 7 weeks out of a pair of Energizers. Granted I use the mouse about 8/9 hours a day, but 7 weeks is a loooong way off from 6 mths.

The battery life isn't at all a deal breaker for me though. the mouse works well, feels great and doesn't suffer from any of the general problems that wireless mice tend to.

Bottom line : I'd buy it again

Before buying the wireless mouse, I had a regular Intellimouse Explorer. I loved the way it fit my hand and operated, but the cord would be a nuisance so I decided to try the wireless model. It is even better! The tilt wheel allows scrolling vertically & horizontally. The mouse fits comfortably in my hand and the software allows a lot of convenient customization. It's a great mouse, I would recommend it to anyone.

This is worth the money. The cordless factor is excellent for use with laptops. Keep in mind, though, that the base unit has a cord, (it is not one of those ones that looks like a USB key) which may become annoying if you want to pick up your laptop and go without disconnecting your mouse. Also, since this uses 2 AA batteries, it is heavier than the average mouse. I like this, but it does take some getting used to. The backwards/forwards thumb buttons work great for surfing the web, and the scroll wheel works better than others as it is smooth, not jerky. Truthfully, the side-scrolling feature is pretty useless for most people, but if you work with large picture files and high resolution images, it is extremely helpful. All 5 buttons are easy to assign and change around. Finally, I have had absolutely no problems with the connection, though several other reviewers have complained about this. All in all, an excellent buy, especially for laptops.