Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 V2.0 Mac/Windows USB

by Microsoft

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 9 x 2.5 inches ; 7.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0011F19CG
• Item model number: QVA-00001
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 5, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Overview:

On the Desk or On the Go
Experience comfort and performance with the Microsoft® Wireless Laser Mouse 6000. This mouse combines 2.4 GHz wireless freedom and the precision of High Definition Laser Technology with the portability of a snap-in transceiver.

Features:

Snap-in Transceiver Plug in the snap-in receiver when you’re ready to work, then snap it into your mouse when you travel, preserving battery life.		2.4 GHz Wireless Freedom Confident wireless connection with up to 30-foot range, even in crowded wireless environments.		High Definition Laser Technology More responsive at 1000dpi, more precise at 6000 FPS and 85 MOPS, and smoother tracking.
Flip 3D Button Displays dynamic 3D overlay of all open applications.		Magnifier Just point and press the Magnifier button to enlarge and edit details.		4-Way Scrolling Scroll side to side as well as up and down..

Additional Features: Extended Battery Life - Many users average more than six months of battery life. A battery status indicator tells you when your battery is running low. Ergonomic Design - Point and click in comfort—ergonomic design helps you work longer without discomfort. 5-Button Mouse - Get quick access to the media, programs, and files you use most often with customizable buttons.

System Requirements: Windows Vista®/Windows XP/2000 (with SP4 or higher) 100 MB Mac OS X v10.2.x-10.5x 30 MB Powered USB port CD drive 2 AA alkaline batteries (included)

Product Description

Enjoy unprecedented precision with a mouse as powerful as it is comfortable to use. Navigate Web pages and documents more quickly, and easily enlarge and edit details.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I really wanted to like this mouse..., November 5, 2008

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John (Beavercreek, OH, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 V2.0 Mac/Windows USB (Personal Computers)

After the wheel on my old MS mouse started getting a little stiff, I decided it was time for a new mouse. I tried a high end Logitech mouse (I think the 1100) but just didn't care for the ratcheted wheel so I decided to stick with MS.

Positives: There are plenty of positives about this mouse mentioned here, so I won't cover many of them. I did like the contour of the mouse. The wheel spins freely and easily. All of the buttons, including the wheel are easy to press and have a nice feel.

Negatives: As others have mentioned, the mouse is difficult to pick up. You (and I) wouldn't think this would be as big of a deal as it turns out to be (at least for me and others that have mentioned it here). You end up gripping it between your thumb and the tip of your little finger. It has to be a fairly firm grip based on the sloping contour of the mouse, and, crazy as it may sound, my little finger is actually getting a little sore. Another small thing that really got to annoy me was the forward and back buttons. Because of their placement and sort of upward angle you depress them with, you end up lifting the left side if the mouse up a little, making the experience a little less firm. Maybe I'm the only one that this annoys. The back button was a little to recessed for my taste, also making it a little more difficult to push.

In the end, I decided to spray a small amount of WD-40 around the wheel in my old mouse (I was going to throw it out anyway, so what the heck right?) and it spins like new. I really wanted to like this mouse, but I just can't. Its a great quality mouse, but just not for me.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent mouse, November 10, 2008

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C. Saxon - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 V2.0 Mac/Windows USB (Personal Computers)

I assume everyone here has Version 2.0 of this mouse, because I experienced none of the problems others here have mentioned. Out of the box it was flawless and completely configurable. Perhaps some of the earlier posters didn't realize the menu options to fine tune the mouse. I used it for gaming and routine word processing with no problems or glitches. It tracks smoothly, which is also adjustable to your tastes.
The only negative was the intellipoint program disk was warped. That's not a problem because Microsoft.com/hardware has the most current downloadable updates for the mouse. This is the best mouse I've ever owned.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific! No problems and Forward / Back browsing buttons are now indispensable, September 15, 2008

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Judith (Santa Cruz, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 V2.0 Mac/Windows USB (Personal Computers)

There's one in every crowd, isn't there? Great design, works flawlessly immediately. I normally much prefer the Logitech Trackman Wheel (not the regular Trackman), because it's far more ergonomic and you don't waste a lot of time with repetitive, often useless motions that all mice I've ever used before involve. That's exceedingly irritating, and I've never understood why anyone would bother unless they just didn't know there were better devices. I still love the Trackman Wheel, but I love this mouse, too. The photo doesn't show it at all, but it's a nice ergo shape, with a natural fit for your fingers, as well as your hand (although for right-handers). You can reprogram the two buttons on the left however you want. Out of the box, one is for magnifying the 4 pt type young Web coders use for such things as telephone numbers for customer service. But you can do that instantly with your keyboard, too (Cntl+[plus sign on far right]). I changed it to be a Forward button for when I'm browsing and looking at several pages at once -- while shopping, for instance. The other one was already set up as a Back button, and these are tremendous timesavers and easier on your hands. When you've used them for even a day, you'll not want to go back to a mouse without those two buttons and in that position on the mouse. I also used the software that comes with it (be sure to install it!) to allow for my faster movements, and that made it even better. The only concern is that my new wireless Trackman Wheel for the second computer isn't working, and it may not be possible to run 2-3 wireless devices on the same desk. Maybe the radio transmissions interfere? Imagine what that could be doing to your mind and body....