Customer Reviews

Belkin MiniScroller Optical 3 Button Mouse (F8E882OPT)

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

This is a great mouse for mobile users. It's a minimouse which means it is more compact and smaller than standard mice out there. I can't believe a reviewer complained about the mouse being too small - its supposed to be small! ON that note, it's only about 33% smaller than a regular mouse - making it a bit more convenient for mobile users, while still being large enough to be functional (I have big hands and even I didnt think it was that bad).

I also saw people saying it only has a 3 foot long cord, which is false. I just measured the cord and it is almost 6 feet long - plenty of cable, especially since it is designed for MOBILE users and is MEANT FOR USE ON LAPTOPS. If you want a regular sized mouse, get a regular mouse.

The small size makes this mouse ideal for people who want to use a real mouse with thier laptops (those touch pads and pointers are a pain) but think a regular mouse is just a bit too bulky to carry around with them everywhere.

The mouse is also a USB device, and worked perfectly with plug and play on my windows XP home edition laptop. I plugged it in, and it worked - that was it. They also include a USB to PS/2 adapter - which is nice. Even when using PS/2 as an interface for the mouse I didnt really need to install any drivers for it to work (scroll functions included) and it didnt need batteries or anything like that either, all power came through the cord.

This mouse is also an OPTICAL mouse, meaning it has no rubber ball to clean or worry about. This also means that it has very smooth and precise control and can be used on almost any flat, non-reflective surface. This is GREAT for mobile users as you can use the mouse on your thigh or a book - meaning it wont be a pain to use on the bus or plane!! The scroll wheel is great, as expected and means that you dont need to sacrifice funtionality for portabnillity (I cant live without a scroll wheel!).

As if that weren't enough, it's extremely light, attractively designed, and is fairly comfortable considering it's small size thanks to an ergonomic design. It is also designed to work for both RIGH AND LEFT HANDED people.

A great mouse for people on the go.

This mouse is PERFECT for people like me who, with their laptops, are fine with the touchpad/eraser head for short periods of time, but like to unwind with a normal mouse for longer periods of time...Or if you flat out can't stand your touchpad/eraser head for any period of time.

The size of this mouse is excellent for mobility. It fits into very small spaces, i.e. into a compartment of your notebook carrying case. It's shortened cord (5-ft) is brilliantly employedto accommodate people using it with their laptops. It's never too short, or too long.

It's an optical mouse, so you can expect the same razor-sharp accuracy you would with any full-sized optical mice.

My notebook is running Windows XP, and interfaces flawlessly with the mouse. I just plugged it in and it worked! No set-up required. Such is not the case with older operating systems, but the mouse comes with an installation disk to guide you through it.

I purchased this mouse because of its attractive price being it is optical. It was very easy to setup on my Windows 98 desktop, although I guess it is used for laptops. But at any rate, I loved the simplicity of this mouse.

The draw back was the wheel for me. When ever I would want to scroll down a page and it would run over a drop-down list, it would change the setting of the web page and take me places I didn't want. This happens EVEN if the selected option in the drop-down list is NOT HIGHLIGHTED. But if you switch its mode to Default, then the mouse only allows you to scroll 1 line per scroll unit! That is too slow for me! Even if you change the Scroll Speed, it doesn't work if you remain in Default. It is not a major problem, but an annoying one. Other than that, this mouse is small and durable, which I prefer. I would rate it a 3.5 if I could, but 3 would sound too low. So I rated it 4 stars, especially considering its sticker price.

"Mini" is an overstatement. Looks to be about 10-20% smaller than a typical desk mouse. I was looking for something smaller for travel.

I bought this mouse to go w/ my laptop. I love it except for the super long cord. There is a debate on if it is 3 or 6ft long... but it's too long for me either way. Other than that though it has been extremely durable and I can use it on just about any surface. I highly recommend it. :)

I love this little optical wheel mouse and find it the perfect compromise of features and size to be both a good travel mouse and an adequate desktop unit.
If you haven't owned an optical mouse yet, you'll be thrilled with the improvement that technology makes over the older mechanical, rubber ball variety. In addition, the scroll wheel on top is something you'll quickly get accustomed to using and then will never be happy without again.
The only drawback to this mouse for me is the absence of a thumb button, which I use to "page back" while on the Internet.
I think, though, that such an addition would increase its bulk beyond its current excellent travel weight and size.

I realize they don't make this little guy anymore, but I was using it today and felt like I had to share my thoughts on this tiny workhorse. This has been my everyday mouse for more than nine years now. The logo on top is barely readable and the paint on the main button is wearing off, yes the function of this mouse is still perfect. In fact, the mouse has outlasted several computers I've had (go figure) and is showing no signs of giving up. I think I paid less than $20 when it was brand new and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Great mouse!

This is a great product for the price. I replaced one I have used for several years..

I have had one of these for about 5 years and used it for long periods almost daily. It has taken some bumps and been dropped a number of times. Somehow though I have never had to replace it.

Great little compact mouse and very durable.

I love this mouse. I had the shorter cord one (perfect for notebooks). It would track on almost any surface, reflective, blankets, carpets, pants, whatever. It tracks much better than my Dell optical mouse. After a couple of years using it as a portable mouse it started acting strange. A single call to Belkin got me a new one, no problem. The new one has the longer cord, which is a little bulky for the notebook, but I guess satisfied some desktop users. A great little mouse, I love it!