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Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical

*Est. $20

Reviewed November 2009
Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse

Basic corded mouse

pros
  • Inexpensive
  • Simple to use
  • Solid construction quality
  • Left- or right-handed use
cons
  • Low resolution
  • No extra features
  • Pedestrian design

Reviews say low price and reliable performance are the hallmarks of the Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse. There are no frills or features beyond the optical sensor and scroll wheel, but reports say that the mouse is comfortable to use, and is reasonably well made. The mouse is available in white or black. If you have a bigger budget, the NZXT Avatar (*Est. $60) is a superior performer, especially for gaming. The Microsoft Arc Mouse (*Est. $40) is cordless and gets good reviews for desktop and portable use. If you have a much bigger budget, the Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse (*Est. $70) is considered the best general use mouse currently available.

Professional reviewers don't review budget mice. However, users are not bashful in speaking their minds. You can find lots of user reviews of the Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse at Amazon.com. Though there are far fewer reviews at Newegg.com, but it's still a good destination because contributors often have superior technical knowledge.

     
 
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Our Sources

1. Amazon.com

More than 140 users have registered their opinions of the white Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse (D66-00029), and most give it a thumbs-up. Positives are it's simple, it's economical and it works. Most add that the mouse is well-built and durable as well, but a few have dissenting opinions. While there are fewer user reviews of the black Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse (D66-00069), the pattern is identical.

Review: Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse, Contributors to Amazon.com

2. NewEgg.com

There's less feedback for the Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse here than at Amazon.com, but the often technically sophisticated buyers who post reviews at Newegg.com have a similar reaction. Most are very satisfied, saying it's a great choice for everyday use.

Review: Microsoft Optical Mouse, Contributors to Newegg.com

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