Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter 8000 - 9DR-00001

by Microsoft

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 2.2 x 1.5 inches ; 10.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000GSR1QM
• Item model number: 9DR-00002
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 12, 2007

Product Description

Wireless - Laser - Mouse - 5 x Button Programmable - 1 x Scroll/Tilt Wheel - USB

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Close to ideal, October 21, 2009

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Maj. Sanders "USKFC" (Middleworld, VA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter 8000 - 9DR-00001 (Accessory)

I bought this to utilize my laptop's BlueTooth functionality while keeping my sparse (2) USB ports free. The unit does ship with a USB based BlueTooth receiver, but thankfully is not dependant upon it. Getting it to pair without its receiver was a tad tricky, but once paired it now connects every time. Feature set is outstanding, as you can control music, DVD, and volume from a distance. The laser works nicely. As this is my personal laptop I haven't used it in a presentation capacity - however it is most entertaining with the cat.

I nixed a star for one reason (and this may be a MS Vista "feature") the magnifier works well, but whenever I activate it my screen blanks for a sec. and then returns with the magnification rectangle - My other MS mouse doesn't do this. Note: This feature was a deciding factor in staying with the Microsoft brand.

As to size (I have fairly large hands) I would say it's just shy of a perfect fit. While it is larger than my wife's miniscule Logitech VX Nano (thankfully) it could be a bigger.

Overall - recommended.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000, September 13, 2009

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Deborah L. Belanger "Debbie" (Kittery, ME) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter 8000 - 9DR-00001 (Accessory)

So far I really like this mouse. I haven't used it in a presenter capacity, but when I tested it, it seemed to be great. It's extremely comfortable to use as a regular mouse, and it has great sensitivity and connection, as compared to other wireless mouses I have used in the past. The bluetooth connection is fantastic and easy to setup. This mouse does everything it claims without any problems!!! A great buy!!!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Good Mouse!!!, December 31, 2009

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Krishna Dasa "Will Go Beyond Birth And Death" (Gahanna, OH, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter 8000 - 9DR-00001 (Accessory)

This is a easy to setup mouse from Microsoft. It comes with a optional bluetooth adapter which you can hook it to one of your USB ports in case your PC doesn't have in built bluetooth. The installation was a breeze on Vista/XP since they had inbuilt drivers for it.

The mouse starts working automatically if used with the bundled adapter. Otherwise you need to pair the mouse manually. I tried using this mouse on Linux(Ubuntu 9.04). But doesn't seem to work on the first go. Need to do some tinkering to get it work!!!

To use the presentation controls and the volume button located below the mouse you need to do the following:
1) Use the button in the middle (the one behind the scroll) to freeze the regular buttons.
2) Install the bundled software and it works.

I like the built in laser beam which I can use for presenting a PPT. The mouse has 3 different colors on it(Black, Silver and Dark Gray). So it would match the color of most of the laptops (Just in case you are specific about this). It also comes with a very cute looking carry case and a hand strap.

Suggested Products to buy along with this : Cirago Bluetooth BTA3210 v2.1 EDR Class 2 Micro Bluetooth Adapter. Use this bluetooth adapter just in case you want a very small bluetooth adapter that totally hides itself when you plug into the USB port!!!