Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 review

Microsoft Wireless Laptop Laser Mouse Model 6000

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The thumbwheel on our old mouse died. While searching for a replacement, I decided to go with a laser mouse instead of an optical mouse. This was based on the fact that the optical mouse never worked right on the simulated woodgrain of our computer desk. The laser mouse works on just about any surface.

We also wanted to go wireless. The choices at the store were a little limited so we ended up with the smaller laptop version. That was somewhat of a mistake in that I have larger hands and, if I grasp the mouse in a way that my pinky is in contact, I end up with a sore last joint on my pinky. If I remember to not use the pink (sort of like drinking from a teacup) then things are OK. When we get a chance we will replace it with a full size, grown up, mouse. However I do like the 6000 so it will replace the current optical mouse for my laptop.

One really nice feature of the mouse and the software is the magnifying button on the left side. It takes some getting used to to get the right touch. However, once you get the hang of it, it works great. When you click the button, a square window comes up on the screen. You can easily adjust the size of the window and the amount of magnification. I've found all kinds of uses from making text more readable to reading comics to zooming in more on Google Maps Satellite view.

One nice thing about the smaller mouse is that it only requires a single AA battery. The Battery life has been great so far.

Once in a while we will get a warning that the wireless connectivity for the mouse is poor. This usually seems to happen when the computer is under load. We just click 'ignore' and go on.

I did notice something odd with the labeling on the mouse. There are two different model numbers and two different manufacturing dates.

Summary - We are now sold on the superiority of laser mice, especially for laptops where you find yourself using a mouse on a variety of surfaces including the arm of your chair or your knee. You don't always have a mousepad or want to drag it out. The one surface that does seem to befuddle the mouse is clear glass.

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