Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer with Fingerprint Reader

by Microsoft

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002IHP44
• Item model number: DG3-00004
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #84 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Keyboards, Mice & Input Devices > Touch Pads
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 19, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

A mouse that recognizes you. This stylish wireless optical mouse offers the Fingerprint Reader to eliminate password hassles now you can log on to Web sites and your computer with the touch of a finger. Tilt Wheel Technology makes navigation easy, and more than six months of battery life lets you stay productive.

Now you can log on to your computer and your favorite Web sites with the touch of your finger, without having to remember all those passwords simply place your finger on the receiver whenever a password or username is required.

Scroll every which way. Now you can scroll horizontally as well as vertically through documents and Web pages. The entire wheel tilts, acts as a button, and reacts smoothly to your speed.

Finally, a solution to the top wireless hassle now you can work longer without interruption. Many users experience six months of battery life!

Work wirelessly without intrusion. Take advantage of smart technology that automatically detects interference, so you don't have to worry about interruptions.

Experience the convenience of wireless keyboards and mouse products, and say good-bye to clutter.

Features and Benefits

• Wireless mouse with secure fingerprint reader
• Use print to enter passwords automatically
• Tilt wheel for power-scrolling
• Long battery life
• Smart wireless technology

Product Description

This stylish wireless optical mouse offers the Fingerprint Reader to eliminate password hassles - now you can log on to Web sites and your computer with the touch of a finger. Tilt-wheel scrolling technology and extra programmable buttons make navigation easy, and more than six months of battery life lets you stay productive. The mouse is easy to set up, comfortable and easy to use and can be used up to six feet away from the receiver. The smart receiver/fingerprint reader helps reduce interference caused by other wireless devices. Now you can log on to your computer and your favorite Web sites with the touch of your finger, without having to remember all those passwords - simply place your finger on the receiver whenever a password or username is required. Ships with IntelliPoint mouse software and DigitalPersona Password Manager software Uses two AA batteries (included) Fingerprint reader supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later and MSN Explorer 8.0 and 9.0 Five year limited hardware warranty

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nifty gadget w/excellent mouse, February 16, 2006

By 

Hellboy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer with Fingerprint Reader (Personal Computers)

First off, let me say that the price is more than worth it just for the mouse (I got mine for about $35). It has side scrolling, which was new for me, and really nice. The other great thing are the programmable thumb-side buttons, which I have set for Back/Forward--really handy for web surfing. It's a comfortable fit for the average hand. The only weird part, if you're used to an older scrolling mouse, is that the scroll button scrolles smooth (no bumps as you move the wheel), which is something I'll have to get used to. Overall, a great mouse.

As for the fingerprint reader, I think it's a big help. There are plenty of password sites that I rarely use and have a difficult time remembering the password/username for. The reader is great for those, along with other unimportant sites (NOT for sites that require better security measures, i.e. sites that do financial transactions, bank, etc.) While it is a great time saver, there are a couple of downsides:
1) If you forget your password(s) and the reader malfunctions somewhere down the road, I hope you have a REALLY good memory.
2) It only works for Internet Explorer, so all you Firefox, Opera, Safari, Netscape, etc. users are out of luck.

On the whole, the package is a great deal, if you can find it near the price I did.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do yourself a favor and get it!, July 19, 2005

By 

Max Leiva - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer with Fingerprint Reader (Personal Computers)

At first I was skeptical. Firgerprint reader at this price?

I took a chance and am very pleased. The fingerprint reader alone is worth the price, let alone the addition of the wireless optical mouse.

The fingerprint reader works really well. It's easy to make it remember your accounts and passwords. It's also very fast. No more frustrations in trying to keep up with an ever increasing number of passwords.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MSFT Fingerprint Reader/Mouse Combo, July 3, 2005

By 

G. Eversole (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer with Fingerprint Reader (Personal Computers)

Glad I bought it; works great. Pretty intuitive. Play with it for 15 minutes and you've got it figured out. Running XP Home, I found it was unnecessary to install the included mouse driver. Negatives: NOWHERE - not in/on the box or the manual -do the geniouses at MSFT tell you that the FP reader is also the receiver for the mouse, so you look for a separate receiver in the box and assume it is missing. (Yes, you may put the reader on one side of the keyboard and the mouse on the other.) If you have several screen names with the same ISP, you must use the same password for all of them.