Iogear Phaser Hand-Held RF Wireless Mouse with Laser Pointer

by Iogear

Product Details

Product Manual [384kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 9 x 6 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000A0VAT
• Item model number: GME322R
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 12, 2003

Product Description

IOGEAR’s hand-held RF wireless mouse is the perfect tool for making presentations, it gives you the freedom to walk around the room and not be bound to the computer. The Radio Wave technology allows this mouse to work at any location and from any direction; there is no need to point the mouse toward the computer or sensors. The thumb-operated track ball and the ergonomic contour make cursor movement easy and comfortable. The second left-click button allows you to trigger instead of clicking the mouse. The built-in laser pointer helps you to direct the audience’s attention to where you want it. This device is compatible to both USB and PS/2 computers, it also allow multiple units operating in the same room without interfering with each other. It is also backed by IOGEAR’s 3 Year Limited Warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It works, but design is poor, December 11, 2003

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Elias Baumgarten (Ann Arbor, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Iogear Phaser Hand-Held RF Wireless Mouse with Laser Pointer (Personal Computers)

I use this for PowerPoint presentations. It does work, but it's no better and in some ways not as good as the wireless optical mouse I was using before. With it, too, I could scroll through slides without placing the device on a surface.

The poor design is with the battery, in two respects. One, the infrared light often goes on while the device is stored, so if you aren't careful, the battery will get used up very fast. Second and worse, you need a small screwdriver to open the battery case. So even if you are as obsessive as I was and have extra batteries on hand for a presentation, you won't be able to use this device unless you also remember to carry a small screwdriver. Every other battery-operated device I have opens without a screwdriver, but this one--designed precisely to be used on the road--requires a screwdriver!

If you want to use this with PowerPoint to scroll backward, it's not as easy as it was with my scroll mouse. But it will work if you set up PowerPoint so that the right click of the mouse goes back instead of showing a menu. I can't seem to find what menu item in PowerPoint I used to do this, but it's there somewhere.

In sum, if you don't already have a wireless device for presentations or if you need longer distance than you get with a wireless optical mouse, you might consider this. If they fix the battery problem it would be fine.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Cool looking device but needs tender loving care., January 3, 2004

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"alexatocb" (Mississauga, ON Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Iogear Phaser Hand-Held RF Wireless Mouse with Laser Pointer (Personal Computers)

This product works well the first and only time I used it, however I do have 3 problems with it.
First, the laser pointer button is placed on top of the unit which when packed away in your computer bag, it will be depressed and it will drain your battery.
Second, the battery compartment needs a screw driver to open.
Third and most important, the first time I used it in a large public presentation in Dallas, I left the receiver in the auditorium and could not find it later. When I contacted the manufacturer to buy a replacement receiver, I was told I could not do that. I have to buy a complete unit again. Other companies allow you to buy replacement parts.
Now, I am shopping for a better device.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best I ever Used., October 5, 2005

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D. Daugherty (Carmichael, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Iogear Phaser Hand-Held RF Wireless Mouse with Laser Pointer (Personal Computers)

This mouse has the scroll ball, USB, and lazar pointer. I teach in large halls and it has no problem going the distance. Only con is you need a small screwdriver to change the battery. Other than that, It truly is one of a kind. I have used in it in over 100 computers and it always works.