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Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical

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User ratings:
41
4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
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3 stars
19 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
6
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4.4 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
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Pros

  • Easy middle clicks The scroll wheel can be clicked very easily and reliably
  • IntelliMouse Optical 1
  • Got them perfectly clean and they reassembled nicely as well

Cons

  • borrowing right-drag for gestures is awkward
  • does not improve on this situation
  • fails to close as the middle click is dropped

Key specs

  • 400 dpi
  • 5
  • yes
  • 1
  • Wired
  • 147 g
  • Optical

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Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical - Pros & Cons

Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical

Pros

  • Easy middle clicks The scroll wheel can be clicked very easily and reliably
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  • Got them perfectly clean and they reassembled nicely as well
  • significantly lighter and has mouse feet that glide more smoothly
  • feels well-built and has an ergonomic right-handed shape suitable for
  • It feels well-built and retains the classic ergonomic shape of
  • nice and simple
  • has customization software and much better sensor performance and click latency
  • ergonomic comfort and dependability that
  • fast and responsive
  • simplicity

Cons

  • borrowing right-drag for gestures is awkward
  • does not improve on this situation
  • fails to close as the middle click is dropped
  • Some mice place both buttons under the thumb
  • Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical
  • the buttons are soft and mushy in feeling upon press
  • Side buttons paint coat will fade with often use
  • your mouse also have a plastic thing in the cable
  • useful on my 1080p display
  • with UV-resistant coating and will suffer discoloration or yellowing over time
  • as flexible as paracord-like cables and retains kinks from packaging

Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of buttons
5
Best:
IconOperating resolution
400 dpi
Best:
Redragon Ranger
Operating resolution: 124000 dpi
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147 g
Best:
Dicota Twister
Weight: 0.07 g

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Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical - Full Specifications

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General
Type of motion sensorOptical
Device interface
  • PS/2
  • USB
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Features
Also for left-handedyes
Multimedia buttonsyes
Mac compatibilityyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Cable length1.83
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Technical details
Operating resolution400.0 dpi
Number of buttons5
Scroll wheelyes
Number of wheels1
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Connectivity
ConnectionWired
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Dimensions
Width4.96 in
Height1.55 in
Depth2.68 in
Weight5.19 oz

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