This practical optical mouse features a tiny snap-in receiver that plugs into your notebook when you’re ready to work, and snaps into your mouse when you’re on the go. Extended battery life lets you work longer without interruption.
Features
Snap-In receiverA small receiver snaps into the bottom of the mouse when not in use.
Three times the battery life Work longer without interruption. New optical technology helps extend battery life to as much as three times that of competing products.
Optical technologyAn optical sensor tracks mouse movement, giving you greater durability, increased speed, improved accuracy, and more consistent performance.
Comfort for either hand The latest mouse design makes clicking and scrolling more comfortable and convenientno matter which hand you use.
1 This wireless notebook mouse work flawlessly
I have just purchased this wireless notebook mouse today and I am very happy with it.
i) installation...what installation? Opening the retail package is the most difficult step. Once you free up the mouse, pop in the included AA battery, and insert the USB adapter to my notebook, it's done!! Simple as that.
ii) My USB ports are in the back of my notebook. However, there is no problem with the mouse. It's very responsive and feel no difference from any other wired mouse.
iii) The feel on this smaller mouse is great. Since my hand is not big, it is just right for me.
Overall, I have no complaint so far but very happy with this microsoft wireless mouse.
2 A great mouse!
I absolutely love this mouse! The location of the USB ports on my laptop made a corded mouse difficult to manuveur, so I decided to try cordless despite the negative things I heard about the Logitech cordless mouse. It is much less jumpy than the other one I used, and I don't have to pick it up constantly to untangle the cord. Windows XP detected it immediately, so there was no installation or driver hassle.
So far I have gone three months on one AA battery, and I love being able to snap the USB connector into the back of the mouse when I travel with my computer. Definitely worth the money!
3 Great Mouse, but not for big hands
This a great little mouse for laptop users. Its also very durable and takes a decent beating. The scroll wheel is pretty nice and clicks along, but the mouse is small and I would not use this for long term use at say a desktop. In that case, get a full size mouse for comfort.
Still, a great product, great battery life (1.5 months) now and is instantly recognized by the computer
4 Great li'l travel buddy
I was a little worried about this mouse because my laptop's (Dell Inspiron 700m) only USB ports are on the left side, so I thought I might have issues using the mouse over on the right. Well, it works great, even when my the mouse is several inches "in front" of the receiver. The mouse is very precise, movement is nice and smooth, contoured buttons are very comfortable, scroll wheel feels good, the rubberized sides are a nice touch -- overall, an excellent little mouse which I highly recommend.
5 I love my mouse!
I have been using my Microsoft BX#-0001 Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse (Winter Blue) for two months now. I use it for several hours a day and have not had to replace the AA battery yet.
It works fine; it is very easy to use; installing it was a snap (just plugged it in), and it gives me more freedom in all of my web posting, browsing, searching, etc. as well as reading and writing emails.
A great little fellow just the right size to fit in either hand. Never has had interference once. And easy to store. You just unplug the adapter off the back of the P.C. and store it in the mouse. This turns off the battery and saves that.
I was lucky to get it on sale, but even at the present price it is a good deal.
I would recommend it to anyone but especially to those who have any kind of neck, hand, or shoulder problems and find it uncomfortable to use the touch pad on their notebooks.
6 A joy to use, Battery life is better than expected so far
I like using this mouse in my kitchen so much that I am getting a couple more -- To use at work and in my office at home (I hope that the transmitter range is sufficient). I don't have large hands so I actually enjoy using this mouse more than the larger, regular-size Microsoft mouse products. Since I only need the left and right buttons and the roller thingy, I don't need the extra features that the regular mouse products offer.
I've been using this mouse since Christmas and the battery life is very good -- I haven't replaced it yet and have never "turned it off" be putting the transmitter back under the mouse. Since I use this with a laptop on my kitchen counter all the time, I am pleased that the battery life has been so impressive.
Finally, I have always had the transmitter on the opposite (left) side of the laptop from where I use the mouse and it works just fine and I have never had a problem. So I am surprised that the other reviewer had to use a USB extension to get his mouse to work properly.
7 Good cordless mouse.
I really like this mouse. It's a convenient size, is nice and light, only requires 1 AA battery (included), and works very accurately and with no delay. I've heard that sometimes cordless mouses don't work as well with the USB transmitter on the opposite side of the laptop. I have not found this to be the case. So far the mouse has worked equally well at any proximity to the transmitter (within reason). The one draw back is that the transmitter is a little big compared to the smaller Logitech transmitters, and in order to turn the mouse off to save batteries you have to disconnect the transmitter from the USB port and clip it into the bottom of the mouse. On the flip side, this clip-in feature is very handy for travelling.
8 Fine mouse..and not a little bitty one!
My mouse has worked pretty seamlessly in the couple days I've had it. Accuracy is fine, and installation was quite painless, though it did require taking the batteries out and replacing them once. The mouse is larger than it appears in the picture - a little smaller than a normal mouse, which actually makes it very comfortable for extended use. This worked out very well for me, as I was a little afraid of getting a tiny mouse that would not work well for everyday use (I use this laptop as my main machine). Certainly recommended if you're looking for portability without having to sacrifice comfort or untangle wires all the time.
Update: Now been two months, and it's still great.
9 Great mouse BUT...
I've always been partial to Microsoft Mice. I love the ergonomics and design, and this mouse is no exception. There is one major issue with this mouse and it will only effect some users. Specifically, right-handed users with usb ports on the left side of the laptop, or left-handed users with usb ports on the right side. This is because the wireless received does not work well if the mouse is used on the opposite side of the receiver. My laptop doesn't have ports on the back so I don't know how well it will work in that configuration. I do love everything else about the mouse so much that rather than return the mouse I use a usb extension cable to relocate the receiver to the right side of my laptop.
Pros
- Ergonomics
- Style
- Battery life
- Receiver snaps to mouse when not in use and turns of mouse automatically
Con
- Mouse doesn't respond well if used on the opposite side of the laptop from the receiver.
10 I love it!
I'm a computer junkie, i have to admit that I fall for every gadget and gimmick that comes along when it comes to computer hardware. This was no exception. I recently picked up a new laptop and thought i'd compliment it with a new mouse. Whilst shopping, I noticed this little fellow on sale and thought what a great idea... the usb transmitter snaps in to the bottom of the mouse (also shuts it off so its not burning up the battery). Unfortunately the store that I spotted it at had sold out! I asked the clerk and he said the things were flyin off the shelves. Figured it must be worth a look so I went a few doors down to a competitor and found one.
Great thing about buying hardware from the evil empire (Microsoft), is that it pretty much all works without downloading new drivers. Plugged the USB transmitter in, snapped the included single AA battery in the mouse (its located under the top cover btw if you dont like reading instructions like me), and it fired to life. Nice smooth tracking, worked on all surfaces i tested except for the actual screen of my laptop.. hehe
All I cared about was to have an ultra-portable mouse that was wireless and worked well. I got the great bonus of, good price, easy to install, great function, perfect compatability. If it had two tumb buttons for fwd/back on web browsing, i'd write microsoft a thank you letter.
11 Fantastic Mouse for Laptops - Strongly recommended
This is an ideal mouse for someone who travels around with their Laptop or Notebook computer. It is extremely small, light-weight and well-built. The industrial design on this product is amazing. Plug the connector into the USB connection and you are ready to use it. The connector slots into the back of the mouse, shutting off the power. The only [slight] down-side is that it's relatively easy for the connector to pop out of the back of the mouse, so take care to ensure that this does not happen. Overall a great product, well worth the price. Go for it. You will not regret it!
12 Must have !! -- excellent product !!
My second wireless optical moue after Logitech 931152-0403 Cordless Optical Mouse. Much better than the Logitech mouse as it lighter and "soft"buttons.
Highly recommended for laptops. Even though it has a "connect" button, never had to use it. Just plug and play installation. No need to download/install drivers. Used it with Win 2000 and Win XP.
Pros ::
* Solid responsive mouse
* Soft buttons
* Cordless so no tangled wires around you
* Optical so can be used on ( just about ) any surface
* Small USB receiver
* * Used it, without any issues, with my wireless internet connection
* Easy to replace batteries
* Single AA battery
Cons ::
* Might be small for a person with large hands &/or long fingers
* NO carrying case. Even though the adapter fits *in* the mouse. It could help to have a carrying case as well.
* Not aware of any way to program the "buttons" ( for "left handed" persons )
13 The best wireless mouse for the notebook!
Purchased this mouse last week and it has exceeded my expectations! Windows XP picked up the mouse without any problems and the optical sensors are able to pick up the slighest movement. The best feature has to be the snap-in receiver which not only acts like an ON/OFF button but save spaces as well. Oh, batteries are also included with the mouse. Overall, great product!!!
14 Mighty Mouse!
This little mouse is the best I have ever used. As soon as I plugged in the usb receiver, windows xp picked it right up and I was using it right away. The battery (included) goes in the top of the mouse. You simply press the silver button and the blue panel behind the buttons pops open. Also, the receiver fits in the base of the mouse. The best thing about this is that when the receiver is snapped in, it shuts off the mouse. No need for an on/off button. Another thing I love about this mouse besides its sleek, comfortable design, is the way it works on multiple surfaces. -- couch cushion, newspaper, jeans leg, arm of the chair, you name it. I tried it all over the place. As far as distance, I only have used it about 10 feet away from the unit. It was neat to shut down my mobile machine with it across the room. Not too big, but not too small. Just right.
15 AWESOME Wireless Notebook Mouse!
This is by far the best mouse I have ever used with a notebook. The size is perfect. The USB connector for the wireless fits right into the mouse itself for storage. And it works beautifully! I will never again have to use the eraser or touchpad on my laptop, and I can take this little mouse with me anywhere! Buy one - you will love it!
16 best notebook mouse, period!
I need a small and portable notebook mouse for my newly acquired notebook computer. I am not good with touch-pads. So I did research and tested around and here is what I found:
1. Wired mini-mouse are okey. But its demand for mouse pad and wire gets in the way.
2. wired mini optical mouse are good. But again, wire limits me.
3. wireless mini optical mouse is the best fit. But unlike its desktop cousins, a good one is hard to find. There is matter of design, egonomic, battery, power conservation, and connectivity. I tried many brands, most are okey, but none impressed me until I got this.
It is small, yet egonomically well designed so that it feels good in my hands. Very comfortable. It only requires one battery, and conserves power well. Its receiver can be mated to the mouse to shut it down and for ease of carry. It simply works just by plugging in, no fuss.
Overall, I am very happy with it.
17 Optical works GREAT
I have had several optical mice - and one other wireless optical mouse before this one.
Pros:
- Optical works BEST out of all other optical mice i've used (including the MS wireless optical mouse with 4-way scrolling - up/down and left/right)
- scroll wheel 'clicks' - unlike the other ms optical mouse i had - which has a wheel that rolls smooth when you use it - this one clicks as you scroll up or down - VERY nice to see they put that back into the mouse!
- mouse shuts off when reciever is placed into the mouse - to save battery
- Instantly works the second you plug the reciever into the computer
- pretty comfortable even for my average male sized hands.
- Battery cover is actually the blue piece behind the buttons! - the silver decal is pressed in to release the top - VERY nice design in my opinion!
Cons:
- Reciever does not fit flush on the underside of the mouse
The only thing i would do differantly - would be to illuminate the scroll wheel with a blue led! (i am going to look into customizing my mouse with a blue led hooked up to a spring loaded switch under the reciever holder section - for optimal battery life - and attempt to give this thign some cooler looks!
otherwise - a perfect mouse for my dell inspiron 700m which is a 4 pound portable laptop! - these two together are perfect for the college techie!
18 Great design and features, simple set-up
A mouse is such a basic computing tool it is easy to assume all such devices are pretty much the same. In other words, how much functionality is there in the first place to improve on? In the case of the BX3-0000x, apparently a lot.
First and foremost, there's the wireless feature, which follows the standard rule of less (wires) is more (ease of use). Then there is the smaller size, which increases mobility and storage value. Smaller isn't always better, of course. I have a micro MS mouse that I have used for close to a year, but it borders on being too small for my tastes. However, the size of the BX3-0000x is perfect as far as I'm concerned.
In judging most computing devices, the bottom line for me is usually how easy it is to set up and start using. No worries here. The "getting started" brochure is actually a waste of time and material, because with my Dell notebook and XP operating system, I simply plugged it in and never gave it a second thought.
What really sets this product apart is its strikingly simple and intuitive design. It starts with the wireless aspect (I will never use a wired tracking device again if I have any choice in the matter), the USB receiver that snaps into the bottom of the mouse when not in use (no more frantic groping around the bottom of my laptop case), and the power-saving feature that automatically turns off the battery when the receiver is attached.
The only problem is that both my daughters and my wife each want one now.
19 Great wireless mouse- best I've used so far.
This little mouse is awesome! Took it out of the box, popped the USB receiver in my laptop and it was ready to go- worked flawlessly. The receiver snaps onto the back of the mouse so it's very easy to travel without worrying about losing it. The only reason I am giving it a 4 star instead of a 5 is because it does not have a power button and I am worried it's going to drain the battery when I am not using it. Of course, I could take the receiver out of the computer but then that does not seem very practical and defies the whole purpose of a wireless mouse. I would have liked it to have some kind of a button to shut the mouse off when not in use. Other than that, it's great.
20 Best wireless mouse
This is by far the best wireless mouse I've used so far. I had Logitech's wireless mouse, but it was too big, heavy, and it had sharp edges... Microsoft mouse is much lighter because it holds 1 AA batt compared to Logitech's 2 AA... the shape is perfect for my hands and the receiver snaps on the bottom of the mouse!! My old Logitech mouse didn't have this feature and I had to carry it seperately!!! :( Plus, the price is perfect for what I'd spend on a mouse. In fact, I bought 4 more as christmas gifts.
