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Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0

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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • ergonomic comfort and dependability that
  • app is at least easy to use and nicely laid out
  • cleaner lines and a simpler industrial design

Cons

  • grooved texturing on the side buttons
  • it initially feels a little bit too light
  • every edge is smoothed and tapered

Key specs

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  • Wired
  • Optical

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Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 - Pros & Cons

Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0

Pros

  • ergonomic comfort and dependability that
  • app is at least easy to use and nicely laid out
  • cleaner lines and a simpler industrial design
  • Configuring the extra buttons is pretty straightforward
  • simplicity
  • reliability and ergonomic designs
  • fast and responsive
  • nice and simple
  • excellent - and well-priced - mouse
  • sleek
  • ergonomic

Cons

  • grooved texturing on the side buttons
  • it initially feels a little bit too light
  • every edge is smoothed and tapered
  • on red to match the hue on my Razer keyboard
  • large size makes it unsuitable for smaller hands
  • Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt button
  • it only has a few programmable inputs
  • the Microsoft has onboard memory
  • as flexible as paracord-like cables and retains kinks from packaging
  • it sometimes feels a bit 'loose' and flimsy between steps
  • The cable is pretty thick

Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 - Technical Overview

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Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 - Full Specifications

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General
Type of motion sensorOptical
Device interfacePS/2
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Connectivity
ConnectionWired
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Technical details
Number of buttons2
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Number of wheels1
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  • Black
  • White

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Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 Microsoft - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 Microsoft Classic Intellimouse review - now hardware is getting the remastering treatment
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Eurogamer.net
Published: 15.07.2018
Microsoft Classic Intellimouse review - now hardware is getting the remastering treatment

Microsoft just released the Classic Intellimouse, a thoroughly modern gaming mouse with a stylish white LED tail light …

Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0
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Good Gear Guide
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0
4.0

While hardcore gamers will want the increased accuracy of the Logitech G5 or Razer Copperhead, the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 is a cheaper alternative for those who still want an extremely accurate mouse on a budget.

Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 ActiveWin.com: Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 - Review
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ActiveWin.com: Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 - Review
Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 review
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www.reviewstream.com
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 review

After I have experienced lots of cheap-priced mouse, I tried the branded ones. Logitech is a good name but I really had a problem with it. I only ...

Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse Review
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TechPowerUp
Published: 19.02.2019
Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse Review
5.0

Behold! The one true heir to the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 has arrived: the Pro IntelliMouse. It has the exact same shape as its predecessor, which is great news for many people who loved the original. It features a top optical sensor, Omron switches rated for 20 million clicks, and an RGB tail light.

Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse review
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TechRadar
Published: 28.06.2018
Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse review
4.5

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Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse review: The best wired mouse you can buy for $60
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Windows Central
Published: 24.11.2019
Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse review: The best wired mouse you can buy for $60
4.5

The Microsoft IntelliMouse is a classic, recently revitalized for the modern era. The new "Pro" variant pushes an array of refinements into the package, creating something special.

Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0
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PC World
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0
4.0

While hardcore gamers will want the increased accuracy of the Logitech G5 or Razer Copperhead, the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 is a cheaper alternative for those who still want an extremely accurate mouse on a budget.

Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 23.06.2021
Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse Review
3.8

The Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse is a good FPS gaming mouse based on Microsoft's original IntelliMouse. It feels well-built and retains the classic ergonomic shape...

Microsoft IntelliMouse 3.0 Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0
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CNET
Published: 24.08.2006
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0

Microsoft's updated IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 brings a few gamer-friendly tweaks to the design of the venerable mouse. We don't expect that it will win over the hard-core gamer, but for everyone else, the IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 is a fine mouse with only a few minor issues.

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