Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse - Periwinkle

by Microsoft

Product Details

Product Manual [216kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 8 x 9 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000AOWWM
• Item model number: K80-00034
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 16, 2003

Product Description

Color: Periwinkle

From the Manufacturer

Brighten your desktop with wireless freedom. Turn your desktop into a vibrant, clutter-free space with this Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse. Wireless technology, a wider, clear scroll wheel, and signature red optical glow combine in a fun design. Roll and scroll in style and freedom!

Put more fun in your desktop - with every point and click! The Microsoft K80-00038 combines advanced optical tracking and wireless freedom with revolutionary tilt wheel technology.

Microsoft has combined optical and wireless technologies with their revolutionary Tilt Wheel Technology which achieves a new standard for performance in freedom, comfort and style. Now with longer battery life many users average more than six months without changing batteries!

Experience unrivaled accuracy, speed, and control. Depress the wheel to toggle between open windows, making multitasking a snap. Your screen will move as smoothly as the scroll wheel feels. Two extra buttons let you go Back and Forward in your Internet browser without clicking the toolbar or you can reassign them to a command or keystroke that you use more often, such as copy and paste. Comfortable finger grooves on the primary and secondary buttons help position your fingers and keep them in place.

Product Description

Put more fun on your desktop – with every point and click! We combined optical tracking and wireless freedom with revolutionary tilt wheel technology. Now you get to choose from several colorful design options. Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse with Tilt Wheel Technology makes scrolling easier, smoother, and faster than ever: - Side-to-side scrolling – now you can scroll horizontally as well as vertically. - Smooth scrolling – feel the unique wheel glide smoothly as you scroll through documents and web pages. - Enhanced Accelerated scrolling – Leap even farther and faster through your documents - Application switching – easily move between open windows by pushing down on the scroll wheel. 27 MhZ wireless technology just got smarter. The Microsoft Smart Receiver notifies you of interference from other wireless devices and leads you through steps designed to reduce that interference. It even sends a message when the battery is low.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

111 of 115 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MS Wireless Optical Mouse (Steel Blue) vs Logitech MX700, January 8, 2004

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John B. White "jbw98ga" (Martin, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse - Steel Blue (Personal Computers)

Reviewer: jbw98ga from Martin, GA United States
It is my good fortune to use a Logitech MX700 mouse at work and a Microsoft Wireless Optical (Steel Blue) mouse at home. Like many reviewers, I initially found them both to be too large and heavy. But after making the transition, a "standard" size mouse now seems small, awkward, and toy-like. Of the two, the MX700 is noticeably heavier. However, one should consider that it is an ultra precise pointing device, so not only is the weight comfortable once one has gotten used to it, but it is also an aid in performing precision work (just as professional photographers often prefer heavier cameras over lighter units). I have been using the MX700 for over a year and the MS mouse for about two months now. I had no installation problems with either unit and have experienced no problems in their operation. I have not yet had to replaces the batteries of either. I find both to be smooth, accurate, and error free. I am not a gamer, so I cannot speak to the appropriateness of either unit for such use. One distinction between the two is that the MX700's scroll wheel gives a ratchet-like click while the MS mouse is unbelievably smooth. Such preferences are highly subjective, but I prefer the feedback of the MX700's click. My major complaint with the MS mouse is that it's "glide" on the mousepad is not very smooth, no matter what mousepad or surface is used. I have gotten used to this, but if the prices were equal, this issue would weigh heavily against the MS mouse.
There is much to like in both of these units and the purchase choice could hinge on either personal preference or on cost factors. My "price is no object" winner is the Logitech MX700, based on my perception of superior performance, near perfect ergonomics, and the fact that it is rechargeable. However, at the time of this writing it is significantly more expensive than the MS mouse (75% more at Amazon.com). In my opinion one truly cannot make a bad choice in choosing between these units. I believe that the MX700 is absolutely the best mouse on the market, but the MS mouse is good enough to warrant consideration and to win the decision if money is an overriding issue.

62 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice product, February 13, 2004

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P. Powell (The People's Republic of Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse - Steel Blue (Personal Computers)

I have only been using this mouse for a few days now and I already really like it!

It's a little larger and weighs about the same as the standard corded Microsoft mouse that I had been using and feels a little more comfortable.

The optical feature alone is much better than the ball. It's much smoother and I don't have to spend time cleaning the rubber ball and wheels.

The package comes with the mouse, a receiver that plugs into either a ps/2 or USB, (it comes with an adapter)two Energizer AA batteries, the software disk, and booklet.

All you have to do is install the software (which takes a couple of minutes), restart the computer, insert the batteries, plug in the receiver and it's ready to use.

It is great not having a cable to get in the way and I can store the mouse in the desk drawer when not in use. The mouse will go into a power saving mode after a short time of not being used. There is no on / off switch to forget to shut off.

The middle scroll wheel is also a lot smoother than on the standard mouse.

Overall I am happy with this product and think that it is worth every penny.

*** UPDATE ***

After a little over a year, the mouse still works great. I have not had any problems with it and it has not needed a battery change yet.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic product, January 8, 2004

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Seth Aaron Lowry (Olean, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse - Steel Blue (Personal Computers)

This product outperforms any standard mouse hands down. It is responsive, quick, and very easy to use. The cordless feature is very nice because you don't have to worry about constantly readjusting the cord so that it doesn't get twisted or tangled and interfere with your usage. Also, the wireless receiver is very powerful and can be placed several feet away without sacrificing any functionality. Although there are more expensive models for sale, this version is very good and is definitely a wise investment if you spend any amount of time surfing the internet or using a computer.

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