Posts about the Microsoft Explorer Mouse
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Say goodbye to laser: Microsoft 'Blue Track' mouse discovered (with pic)
Is this the end of laser? Some eagle-eyed readers over at Engadget have stumbled upon a Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse with "Blue Track" technology on Amazon.de. If you recall, Microsoft ...
Reviews of the Microsoft Explorer Mouse
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CNET Review
The Good: New BlueTrack mouse sensor works on almost any surface; well-designed rechargeable base station; included rechargeable battery; snap-in USB receiver.
The Bad: No dpi toggle button; mushy scroll wheel.
The Bottom Line: 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 new technology.
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Part number: 5AA-00001
General
- Device Type Mouse
- Wireless Receiver USB wireless receiver
- Form Factor External
- Width 3.1 in
- Depth 4.6 in
- Height 1.8 in
- Weight 5.4 oz
- Color Silver, Anthracite
Input Device
- Connectivity Technology Wireless
- Interface 2.4 GHz
- Max Operating Distance 30 ft
- Movement Detection Technology Optical
- Buttons Qty 5
- Movement Resolution 1000 dpi
- Performance 10000 fps
- Features Magnifier, Battery indicator, Scrolling wheel (4-way), Microsoft BlueTrack Technology
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Windows Vista Readiness Certified for Windows Vista
Power
- Type None
Battery
- Type AA type
- Technology Nickel metal hydride
- Installed Qty 1
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 2.7
- Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.
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