Kensington 72121 Mouse-in-a-Box Optical Elite USB Mouse (PC/Mac)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.6 x 2.9 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000063EJW
• Item model number: 72121
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,508 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 29, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
The Kensington 72121 Mouse-in-a-Box Optical Elite USB/PS2 Mouse uses optical technology and unbelievably precise cursor control to provide a mouse that is smooth as silk. The Kensington 72121 features programmable buttons and MouseWorks software that reduce repetitive tasks to a single click. Ergonomically designed to be comfortable for both right- and left-handed users, this mouse has a rubberized EasyGrip chassis for a confident grip with a superior level of control. The speed and pinpoint accuracy of Kensington's DiamondEye optical technology allows it to respond to even your fastest movements with accurate tracking and precise guidance. With a sleek black body complimented by silver accents, this stylish mouse compliments any desktop. Easy to use, the Kensington 72121 provides the convenience of four mouse buttons and a scroll wheel that make navigation a snap. This Kensington optical mouse connects via USB/PS2 and is guaranteed to work right out of the box on both PCs and Macs, with long-lasting reliability that is backed by a five-year manufacturer's warranty and free technical support. The Kensington 72121 Elite mouse has a six-foot cord, and requires a PC with Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP with USB port, a PC with Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, or XP with PS/2 compatible mouse port, or a Macintosh with a USB port running OS X or later.

Product Description
The Kensington Optical Elite USB - PS/2 Mouse may not get you through admissions at the country club, but among computer geeks you will definitely be a privileged member of the cogniscenti. The "Optical Elite," if you will. Advanced optical technology eliminates forever the annoying chore of removing dust clumps from the mouse ball. After all, ball cleaning is a job for caddies, isn't it? For Windows desktop and notebook computers

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars First impressions review: Not what I expected, November 9, 2007

By	Photoguy - See all my reviews

I got this mouse for an iMac (Core 2 Duo) because reading all the information and reviews told me: this is the mouse for me. However, this mouse is not what I was expecting. So allow me to comment on any ides you might get from other reviews and the software description.

I thought it would be quiet. The main mouse buttons and scroll button are medium-medium-quiet (which isn't very bad, but I wanted quiet). But the side option buttions are LOUD.

I thought it would be pretty comfortable for my medium-small hands. It isn't bad, but it is kind of tall at the center (the hump is in the middle) and a little wide.

The software was no good. It installed fine on my Mac OS X 10.4.10, but it wouldn't open the preferences it installed in the System Preferences. It said I needed to update the software, which was especially funny since mid-install it asked me if I wanted to download and install a newer version (which turned out to download 2.5), and I did. I had to go to their website and download 3.0, which worked. However, I did not like the configuration of the buttons, and there was no option to make the side buttons do Exposé. It also put an ugly icon of a mouse inside a gear at the top of the menubar (next to the time) which let you know if the single-direction scroll wheel was set to go up-down or right-left. Guess what? Clicking the scroll wheel changes this back and forth, which means no more opening and closing tabs in my web browser with that button. I decided to un-install the software, and now it acts more like a regular Mighty Mouse (excluding the sideways scrolling).

A minor (or not so minor?) thing is that the mouse cord has lead, and it says "wash hands after handling"! Wash my hands every time I touch the mouse wire? Why don't they just use regular rubber or something?

Another minor thing, scrolling the middle wheel a little (so it doesn't actually scroll a notch) makes a sound like the wheel is loose.

Finally, the optical sensor which gives the mouse its location doesn't work on all surfaces it should. I work on a white table that has a kind of matte reflection, and for some reason I cannot find, the mouse doesn't work properly over the part of the table I usually use; I have to use a mouse pad! A funny thing is that a Logitech mouse I have which doesn't work on a raw wood desk (in the same way this one doesn't work on my white table) does work on the white table, and this Kensington mouse does work on the wood table. (The Apple Might Mouse works on both surfaces.)

So, in summary, it is a decent mouse, but it has many areas that need improvement in order for me to consider it a mouse I would recommend or buy again.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly high-quality mouse, June 7, 2005

By	R. Dowling (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have nothing but good things to say about this mouse. Kensington is legendary for the quality of its mice and trackballs, and this mouse continues that tradition, despite its low price. The 5-year warranty is very reassuring, and Kensington tech support is unbeatable (in the unlikely event that you need it). This mouse is very comfortable for both right-handed and left-handed users. It is extremely accurate and precise, and works flawlessly with Macs as well as Windows PCs. The MouseWorks software is arguably the best mouse driver ever written. My only complaint, and a minor one at that, is that I wish it came in an all-black version, rather than black & silver. Other than that, I would heartily recommend it to anybody who wants a premium quality mouse at a reasonable price.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kensington Rules!, September 3, 2002

By	Lorin Rivers (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews

I love this mouse, and I love this company. They really "get" it, from design, to drivers, and most importantly, service.

This mouse is comfortable, and addresses the only flaw of its predecessor (a tendancy to slip when pressing the side buttons on the body of the mouse). I bought that one the day they announced Mac OS X drivers and threw the other mouse I had (rhymes with "blech") in a drawer.

This mouse has all the buttons you could want, but not to a ridiculous extreme, and supports "chording" where you can assign additional functionality to multiple-button presses (i.e., both main buttons at once).

Buy this mouse instead of some other company's!

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