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Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 Mac Windows

Microsoft’s most portable wireless notebook mouse connects directly to a Bluetooth PC without a transceiver, freeing up USB ports for other devices. Save time and effort with the scroll wheel navigate documents and Web pages without using the on-screen scroll bar Work with less interruption with longer battery life Turn your 3-in-1 device off to extend battery life even longer Use the Back button to easily navigate between folders and Web pages, or press the wheel for auto-scroll Compact and comfortable, Microsoft’s handy notebook and laptop products are designed for convenience and mobility System Requirements – Windows Vista, Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Mac OS X v.10.2.6 – 10.4.X

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Simply the best bluetooth mobile mouse
I gave away my Logitech VX Nano to my father who needed a mobile mouse so I needed to replace it. I was just going to get another Nano but thought why not try a bluetooth mouse since I paid extra to have built-in bluetooth support on my Dell laptop? I am extremely glad I did. I have had it for exactly 1 year now and am ready to share my experience.

Pro’s:

- No transceiver necessary, freeing up a USB port

- Ergonomic design for either hand

- Back button

- Comfortable, responsive scroll wheel

- On/Off button

- Low battery indicator

- Reliable connection

- Nice solid feel

- Looks nice

- No driver or software install required (or offered)

- Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Mac OS X

- Supported by Microsoft’s great hardware warranty for 3 years

Con’s:

- Somewhat short battery life

- Doesn’t automatically turn off to save battery

- AAA batteries difficult to remove when replacing

- Connection doesn’t always reconnect when resuming from sleep mode

Next to the scroll wheel, a back button is a mouse feature I cannot live without. Many mobile mice do not include a back button so it was easy to narrow down my choices. Guess how many mobile bluetooth mice have a back button? Try 1. The Microsoft Notebook Mouse 5000 was the only one I could find. That made my choice even easier. I love not having to fuss with a transceiver. Even though the VX Nano uses a micro-USB receiver, it still took up 1 of only 3 USB ports on my laptop.

I like the way the mouse feels and looks. It also comes with a nice padded case with a velcro enclosure. The scroll wheel is nice and comfortable to use and doesn’t feel flimsy like some tend to do. Battery life is just okay. It’s rated at 3+ months but I have seen real-world results of closer to 2 months. I use it for probably 2-3 hours/day 7 days a week and I never turn it off. When I’m connected, I stay connected without any drops.

I view the lack of driver or software for required on the 5000 as a welcome feature. I never install Microsoft’s driver software or Logitech’s SetPoint software for my mice and keyboards. Sometimes I lose some functionality, mostly in programmable buttons and keys, but I’ve had enough driver-related issues on my system to cause me to avoid installing them.

I have only a few very minor complaints. Instead of only offering an on/off button, adding an automatic sleep/off feature would greatly improve battery life. When you do have to replace the batteries, you’ll struggle with removing the batteries a bit because the little pulls that help you remove the batteries are undersized. I don’t have long enough fingernails to easily grab the pulls. Lastly, whenever my laptop goes to sleep, I have to cross my fingers that the bluetooth connection gets reestablished. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn’t. I have used the 5000 on my laptop with both Windows XP and Windows 7.

I thought that after a year, surely a new Microsoft, Logitech, or even Kensington bluetooth mouse would’ve been released that would take praise away from the 5000. Nope. This is still the best notebook bluetooth mouse on the market. The 3 year warranty isn’t as long as I would like, but Microsoft’s hardware warranty is easier to deal with than any other company’s I’ve experienced. Logitech’s support is great, but Microsoft’s is excellent. Confidently purchase this wonderful mouse and you will be satisfied with the outcome.

5 Stars Highly pleased
We are highly pleased with this Bluetooth mouse. It works very well and is ergonomically comfortable!

5 Stars Love this little mouse!
I bought this Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse for my new laptop computer and I love it! It’s shape is very comfortable and it is easy to transport. I really like that it came with a pouch to help protect it when I am not using it. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a wireless bluetooth mouse.

5 Stars Good mouse
This mouse works well, no problems with connectivity and fits the hand. Highly recommend

4 Stars Very happy with this little mouse.
Excellent little Mouse.

I bought it for my MacBook Pro.

A little tricky to set up at first as it does not come with drivers.

First go to Micrsoft and download the Intellipoint Driver and install it.

You still need to set it up as a Bluetooth Mouse using the OS X native set up in System Preferences/Bluetooth.

Once it is paired, THEN open up the Microsoft Mouse Settings in System Preferences to adjust.

This is a great mouse.The only reason I gave it four stars is the Button-4 under the right thumb is easy to hit by accident. But I have big paws and I am happy this thing is small.

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