Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000

by Microsoft

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.5 x 3 inches ; 5.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0021Y73W6
• Item model number: MGC-00001
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (160 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #58 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Keyboards, Mice & Input Devices > Mice
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 19, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000

Works on virtually any surface.

World's Most Advanced Tracking — Go More Places Than Optical or Laser
The Microsoft® Wireless Mouse 5000, with revolutionary BlueTrack Technology™, works more places than ever before, including on granite countertops, carpets — even on a wood table or a rough, unfinished park bench.

Comfortable shape

Comfort for Either Hand

Modern design and premium finish provides comfort for either hand. Symmetrical shape and unique rubber grips give you control and cushioning.

Snap in and Go

Simply snap in the transceiver for convenient on-the-go storage.

Reliable Wireless

Microsoft 2.4 ghz wireless delivers a reliable connection with up to a 30-foot range.

8-Month Battery Life

Use your mouse without power interruption for up to 8 months. The snap-in transceiver automatically turns the mouse on and off, and the led battery
status indicator lets you know when replacement is needed.

BlueTrack Technology™

World's most advanced tracking-go more places than optical and laser.

What is BlueTrack? Microsoft’s proprietary BlueTrack Technology™ works on more surfaces than both optical and laser mice. It uses high-angle imaging optics to generate an accurate picture of the surface.
		Now track more accurately on:
		Granite		Carpet		Wood

3-year limited hardware warranty

• Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP (excluding Windows XP 64-bit)
• Mac OS X 10.4-10.7
• 100 MB
• 30 MB
• 2 AA alkaline batteries (included)
• You must accept License Terms for software download.
• Internet access may be required for certain features. Local and/or long distance telephone toll charges may apply.
• Software download required for full functionality of all features.

Product Description

2.4 GHz Wireless Mouse with BlueTrack - USB

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

86 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice mouse, but all of its features not listed, October 19, 2009

By 

Zack (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 (Personal Computers)

I had been searching high and low for an inexpensive, wireless, Mac-compatible, 5 customizable button mouse with 4-way scrolling to replace an older wired Microsoft mouse that fit the bill. I stumbled across this mouse by accident in a big box store, and thought it might be what I needed. But I was immediately bamboozled by the odd packaging that doesn't list any features but the BlueTrack technology. (Gee, that's great that I can use it on carpet or granite, but I think I'll just stick to a mousepad, thanks.)

Not even a mention of it having 5 customizable buttons or 4-way scrolling. I could only assume. Reading the product description here, again, one is left to guess.

Thankfully, a super-helpful clerk in the store allowed me to open the package and test the mouse- and yes, indeed it DOES have 4-way scrolling and 5 customizable buttons. In various programs like Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro it's always been very important to me to have those extra buttons that I can assign oft-used functions to.

Just thought I'd point this out for anyone else who might be wondering about this mouse's full feature set and getting no answers from the oddly lacking product descriptions that abound.

Since buying this, I've found this mouse a joy to use. It feels pretty good in my hand (I have large hands) I've used it now for a few weeks of 8-hour work days (video editing) and found it very comfortable. The accuracy is very good, making it a good fit for everything from standard PC use, to photo and video editing.

And yes, the 5-buttons work great. The two buttons on either side don't get in the way during normal use as generally you'll be grasping the mouse just below them, but either can be clicked with just a gesture, making them good for assigning oft-used functions in your favorite applications. The scroll wheel is a user-programmable button as well. Be sure to install the Microsoft IntelliPoint software for Mac or PC to take advantage of all the features and button customization. It's invaluable to me that IntelliPoint allows you to assign global settings or application-specific settings.

I highly recommend this mouse for people with larger hands, in need of an accurate (yet inexpensive) mouse with a pretty full feature set.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great...but, transceiver..., April 14, 2011

By 

Damos11 (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 (Personal Computers)

I love this mouse. I must admit that it did feel bulky and weird to me at first but i got used it pretty quickly.

I never had any problem with this mouse or its signal.

However today, about a year since i purchased it the transceiver died. It seemed to be REALLY hot when I unplugged it, which from internet searches doesn't seem to be too uncommon for microsoft wireless mouses. It has a 3yr warranty, and although I don't have the receipt anymore, microsoft are sending a replacement mouse out. Sweet!

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great mouse!, July 3, 2009

By 

MikeInOhio (Lorain, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 (Personal Computers)

I have a difficult time finding a comfortable mouse because my hands are big. This mouse fits perfectly. It's shape is more spherical than most others I've tried - more like holding a baseball.

I'm using it on my Mac as a replacement for the Apple Mighty Mouse because the Mighty Mouse felt too small in my hand. First I tried plugging it in without loading the included software but the Mac was confused, thinking I had just plugged in a second keyboard. After loading the software however, everything works perfectly.

The optical technology works fine even on my smooth gray plastic-laminate desktop and the scroll wheel is butter smooth with no ratcheting feel at all.

Great product!