Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the second Bluetooth mouse I've owned. The first Bluetooth mouse (from a different manufacturer) was so bad, I took it back after 2 days because:
- The 2 AAA batteries went flat after 2 days.
- After letting the mouse sit for a minute, moving the mouse gave no cursor movement until it came out of some sort of deep sleep.
- It performed badly on timber surfaces.
The Microsoft Laser 8000 has none of these faults. I've been using it for almost 3 weeks with min 12hr days and it has taken this long for the battery to go flat. Actually, it's not flat, but the red light says it's time for a charge. Amazing.
The mouse performs very well on timber surfaces, although it can do a minor mistrack sometimes, but not enough to cause frustration. It shows zero delay after leaving the mouse sit for any length of time - the cursor responds instantly.
The power switch is great, making it easy to throw the mouse in the backpack when travelling from home to the office or further. Initially I was sceptical about the smooth spin scroll wheel, but now I'm a convert.
Good Points:
-Battery life from a single charge lasts easily over 2 weeks.
-Single AA battery (cheap to buy & carry an emergency replacement if necessary).
-Power switch, great for switching the mouse off before travelling.
-Perform well on timber surfaces and every other surface I've tried.
-Cursor responds instantly, even if the mouse has been untouched for hours.
Bad points:
-The mouse requires the charging base to get recharged. The charger won't plug directly into the mouse and the mouse can't be plugged into a USB port to charge. This is bad for travellers, but at least the charging base is flat so it packs easily.
-The scroll wheel is stiff to press (ie middle mouse button).
Another review said the Instant View feature only works with the dongle. This wasn't the case for me. I have an IBM T42 and all the features work with the laptop's built in Bluetooth transceiver. I must confess I didn't like this feature as I use the middle button for other things.
In summary, I'm very happy with it. The pros easily outweigh the cons, so I have no qualms recommending it.

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The Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 combines cutting edge features with sophisticated design. Microsoft's first rechargeable mouse, the 8000 delivers 2.4GHz Bluetooth wireless performance, high definition laser and more, all in a sleek and stylish brushed-aluminum package.
Fully rechargeable so you save money on batteries, this mouse has a battery-status LED indicator that indicates when batteries need recharging so you won't be caught without power to run your mouse in a critical moment. This Microsoft wireless mouse is designed to be symmetrical for right- or left-handed users, with an authentic brushed-aluminum casing that feels as good as it looks, and has a four-way scrolling button with Tilt Wheel technology for greater efficiency and comfort when ripping through long documents or web pages. This mouse utilizes Microsoft's High Definition laser technology for more precise, more responsive, and smoother tracking, as well as 2.4GHz Bluetooth with First Connect Technology so you can connect wirelessly right out of the box. For convenience features, Microsoft's 8000 mouse has an Instant Viewer function that lets you click the scroll button to display all your open windows so you can click to select the one you need, a Magnifier function that lets you point-and-click to enlarge and edit sections of detail, and customizable buttons that provide you with quick access to media, programs, and the files or functions you use the most.
The Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 requires a PC running Windows XP (with Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista, 100 MB free space for installation and 45 MB free space for ongoing usage, an open USB port, and a CD drive for installation software. This unit comes with a mini-Bluetooth transceiver, one AA NiMH battery, an installation CD, and a user manual.

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