Originally posted by mdc:
has anyone used one of the new microsoft notebook optical mice? i am contemplating picking one up.
i saw them at compusa when i was there last week. i like the way they look and they are $5 cheaper than bestbuy and microsoft store.
thanks
I use one for my Powerbook. It is a great mouse for travelling since you can stuff in just about any small pocket in your case or luggage. Buttons feel good with good tactile clicks without being too noisy. The scroll wheel is an improved design over previous M$ opticals and resistance is perfect except the scroll-button-press might seem vague to bigger fingers since it sits inside a depression between the two main buttons. Tracking is as good as any of the full-size M$ mouse and rarely skips a beat even with jerky rapid mousing. Despite its diminutive size, it doesn't feel all that that small. Small bulbous shape actually does its best to fill in the largest of hands. Best ergonomics out of all small mice hands down! The short cord is perfect for notebooks so you don't have a dangling mess of cord falling all over: I have a 12" PB with the USB port on the left and the short cord wraps behind the screen and meets my right hand perfectly. I've also tried logitech's mouseman traveler and kensington's pocketmouse pro also. M$ notebook mouse feels best and even works for gaming or extended hours of use without cramping up big hands. This is as comfortable as small mice get. The Logitech traveler is more form than function, very stylish but quite uncomfortable. The pocketmouse pro is just plain cheap-feeling and the display model I was playing with already had a broken retracting mechanism. While M$'s notebook mouse is not as good as most full-size mouse, if you really have to get a small mouse, this is the one to get. Highly recommended.
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