Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - Slate by Microsoft
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Digital camera reviews of Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - Slate
Digital camera Review: Works well, but rubberized side can wear quickly under the thumb
Summary: 4 Stars
The USB receiver works well, and while large compared to some other wireless mice, has not been a problem on my laptop at all. The mouse is suitably sensitive, and has worked well on all surface I have used (paper, desktop, trousers). I love finally having a scroll wheel for my laptop.
However, the rubberized side of the mouse, under where my thumb normally rests, seems to be shredding - the outer layer of plastic has little bits dangling and feels annoying under my thumb. I suspect it could have been weakened by a combination of the oils in my skin and coming into contact with other items in my laptop bag.
So, all in all a great mouse - I just wish the sides were made of a more durable material.
Digital camera Review: Good and obvious; but failed after two years
Summary: 2 Stars
This is a fairly solidly built mouse; and is rather intuitive and obvious to use. It has two buttons and a scroll wheel. Plug the snap-in receiver and start using the mouse straight away. Battery life is also good; with daily use a single AA cell lasts between 6-10 months.
However... a measure of the quality of the device has to be also based on longevity. Two years after purchasing this mouse, one fine morning its left-click button stopped working. I tried turning off and back on the mouse, changed the battery, gave it a rest and tried again, dusting the mouse to remove any dust or particles that may have found its way in. To no avail. The button has simply stopped working. Two years is pitifully less. I have mice from the 1990s that still work. So this is fairly disappointing.
This may well be a one-off, but that is little consolation. I expected better reliability and build quality.
Digital camera Review: DO NOT BUY Microsoft mouse, If sides are made of rubber!
Summary: 1 Stars
This is my 3rd Microsoft Wireless Mouse. My most recent mouse works just as well as the first 2 but the batteries last much longer in the 2nd and 3rd one I've purchased because they improved the model. I have no complaint about the overall electronic functionality of this mouse, very reliable.
Why 1 star?
Because I am not trying to buy a disposable mouse. Because after you've used the mouse for about a year the rubber sides begin to melt and you have a gooey gel leaking out all over the place. It has happened with all 3 mice I've had.
Planned obsolescence?
Us consumers expect certain products to last for a certain amount of time. There is no excuse for poor workmanship of the mouse casing when all the electronics continue to work for at least several years if not more. The only excuse that makes sense is that Microsoft wants you to keep buying a new mouse every year because the old one breaks down. Not me, not anymore.
When the day comes that I see the new version with sides that don't melt, I will rank the mouse a 5 provided the new model still functions just as well. In case you're wondering, Logitech will not be my 1st choice for the alternative.
Grade: F+
Digital camera Review: Works great.
Summary: 4 Stars
Works great for me. The battery life is good if you remember to insert the transmitter in the back when it is not in use. After several months of use I did sometimes experience a bit of a problem with the battery connection. Every now and then it would stop working and I would have to remove the battery cover and gently push on the battery to make a good connection. All in all I highly recommend this mouse.Digital camera Review: Only Lasted a Week
Summary: 1 Stars
This is the second Wireless Mouse that has only lasted a very short time. It is very frustrating to have two decide to quit - the lights are on, new batteries installed but nothing will make this thing work. Have tried it on other computers and the results are the same.