Customer Reviews

Micro Innovations Wireless Optical Travel Mouse

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

This mouse has a decent response and feel, but I have a few small complaints. In its favor, it is compact yet comfortable and reasonably responsive. Also, it worked just fine with most of my Macintosh computers running OS X. Specifically, it worked out of the box with a G4 iBook running Panther 10.3.9 and a G4 PowerBook running Tiger 10.4.1 Server. It did not work with a Blue and White G3 tower running Jaguar 10.2.8, but I will retry after I update the OS.

In terms of complaints, nearly everyone mentions the battery cover. I almost went crazy over this one, partially because the instructions did not include a diagram of the mouse and where the magic battery release button would be. I guessed (correctly) that it would be the grey button in the center, but could not get the cover to come off. Searching online, I found that Micro Innovations has a PDF of the instructions containing a diagram ( http://www.mic-innovations.com/documents/PD910P-20030909.pdf page 8). Reassured that I was on the right path, I pushed the button down and toward the back of the mouse while pulling on the cover and viola, I had access to insert the batteries. I think that the instructions could have been more clear.

Another criticism of this mouse is that the "off" switch on the mouse is difficult to use. Not only is the switch difficult to reach, it is a bit stubborn to move and feels more likely to break than budge.

Overall, this isn't a bad mouse for the money. If you don't want to spend too much on a premium wireless unit, then I suggest you take a look at this one.

I first came across this mouse while staying with my cousin, he had only owned his for a week, it was already in bad shape, the mouse wheel wouldn't press in or move. I thought that it might not actually be an inferior product, after watching my cousin act like an angry monkey and beat the brand new wireless mouse he had bought to replace this one.
So when it came time for me to buy a new mouse I remembered this one and decided to give it a shot. First problem I noticed was that the batteries wouldn't last more then 24 hours of use. Second problem was that after a week I couldn't left click on anything.
I do not abuse my computer equipment, nor accesories, atleast not physically, verbal abuse is another matter altogether however. Heh, so I expect them to function properly for longer then a week after I buy them, and returning products is kind of a hassle.
Unless your not intending to use this mouse more then, ten minutes a day, I would suggest you pass it over and buy something more reliable.

The Micro Innovations wireless mouse did little more than eat batteries at a blazing fast rate. After a much too long wait, I got an RMA number from Ritz Camera from whom it was shipped. So far, they deny receiving my return shipment despite the fact that I covered most of the front of the package with clear shipping tape so as to prevent any chance of obliterating the address information. I placed the RMA number at two locations on the package, also covered with clear shipping tape.

One major and one minor complaint: battery installation and size. As mentioned before the batteries can be very difficult to install. The top, rear of the mouse (painted black) slides back when the silver tab behind the two mouse buttons is pressed. Basicly you have to press the silver tab as hard as you can (I mean really, really hard but try not to break it) with your thumb while using your other hand's index finger and thumb pressed against the sides, pulling back the rear piece (painted black). Clearly a design flaw but not too bad when you finally figure it out. It took me about 10 minutes. My Logitech cordless mouse took about 10 seconds.

The other complaint is the size. This thing is tiny. Using the third button (pressing the wheel down) is a problem but functional. On the plus side my five year old loves this mouse over regular sized mice. It fits her hand perfectly.

Overall, I like it and use it on a daily basis. It doesn't have a "cheap" feel like some mice. Surprising good for kids because of it's size.

I should have read the reviews before plunking 20$ on this mouse... The battery compartment and the small cover look so cheap...but that's not the problem. The mouse is all jumpy and erratic, and doesn't respond well. I'm back with my old corded Targus travel mouse, which works like a charm, and is smoothly responsive to my hand movements.

I have had no problems such as some others seem to have had. The mouse has been reliable and, especially when traveling, very convenient. I have found that it took quite a bit of trouble to figure out how to put in the batteries, and was a bit tricky the first couple of times, but became easier after that. I have had mine for over a year now, use it all the time, and have had to change the batteries three or four times. The only other minor problem is that after about fifteen or twenty minutes, since it is so small, my arthritic hands become a bit stiff. The link given in the first review I saw was incorrect. I found the information at the following address: http://www.mic-innovations.com/files/PD910P-QIG-Back59497_43.pdf

I can't say much about the mouse, since I was stuck in Step 1 of the User's Manual--battery installation. No kidding! "Remove the battery compartment cover located on top of your mouse by pressing the release button..." I looked at every square inch of the mouse and I can testify under oath that there is NO RELEASE BUTTON. I am probably going to have to use screwdrivers and hammers to open it.

This thing is practically unusable, the mouse doesn't move where you want it to, it jumps around. Their customer service was admittedly nice, they gave me a list of things that might help, but none of them worked, so I still have to give it only one star. It would have been better to spend the money on practically any other mouse out there, even if it were a trackball mouse.

As soon as I have purchased it from one of the electronic stores, little did I realize that I have to take into consideration of the fact that the product may not work. So I ripped the box apart and plug the mouse into three different PC and laptops and found out the USB receiver did not work. I have gone through the live support from [...] and the person on the chat asked me to ship the whole thing back with shipping cost on my expense. I explained that the only mistake I have made was purchasing the product and I do not want to pay anything additional out of my pocket for the defective product. The person insisted on their satisfaction warranty statement. If I couldn't even get the product work, how can I even measure the level of satisfaction of the product? I asked. The person still stuck to their warranty clause and was not willing to help.

I will agree that this can go through batteries pretty fast, but I use rechargable batteries so I always have a back up on hand. I can usually get three days of heavy use out of each charge and I do not remove the batteries when not in use. It is small, but I use it with my laptop and for me it works great. When the batteries get low it becomes very erratic and jumpy, so don't think it has gone bad, just replace the batteries. Like my title says, I have had this for over two years and it is still going strong. I was fortunate enough to get mine at Walmart as a discontinued item for less than $5, so it has more than paid for itself.