Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp. Part number: 69R-00001
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- For mobile mousing without the hassle of a receiver, Microsoft's Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 fits the bill as long as you don't mind its somewhat lumpy design.
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CNET editors' review
Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 price range: $27.99 - $49.99
- Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 09/21/2007
- Released on: 09/18/2007
The good: No USB receiver required, ambidextrous design, thumb button included.
The bad: Squat shape not comfortable for long-term use; not as thin as other laptop mice.
The bottom line: For mobile mousing without the hassle of a receiver, Microsoft's Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 fits the bill as long as you don't mind its somewhat lumpy design.
Not content with simply controlling the software side of your PC experience, Microsoft also wants to be your peripheral provider of choice, offering a variety of mice and keyboards. One of three new laptop mouse models, the $49 Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 can operate without the need for a USB receiver, thanks to the built-in Bluetooth technology found in most (but not all) laptops today.
At 3.5 inches long, it's smaller than a desktop mouse but not as thin as, say, the Kensington Ci75m. The Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 is easy to hold--it curves up to meet your hand--and is 1.5 inches tall at the thickest part, in a design Microsoft calls "ergonomist-approved."
While Microsoft wants you to install its custom driver software, the mouse functions perfectly well without it, and our Bluetooth-enabled laptop was able to find and lock into the mouse within seconds. Power is supplied by two AAA batteries (included in the package), and there's an on/off switch on the bottom of the mouse to save power when, for example, it's sitting at the bottom of your laptop case.
Unlike many of the other laptop mice we've seen, this model includes a welcome side button for your thumb, which most Web browser software recognizes as the universal command for going back a page.
For smaller hands, the Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 could even be a good desktop mouse, but in our average-size paws, it might become uncomfortable if we had to use it as our only input device. But for short-term laptop use, its curved design is an improvement over flat models we've tried. Still, it's short and rounded, and really not the most elegant mouse design we've seen.
User reviews
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Great... Unless You Want to Reassign Buttons
by HKApple on November 9, 2007
Pros: Basically works as advertised; smooth operation and high-quality "look and feel"; compact for superior portability.
Cons: Lack of driver support limits customizability.
Summary: This mouse works as advertised on a ThinkPad notebook running Windows XP. Bluetooth pairing was painless, and I'm pleased with the smooth functioning of the mouse, not to mention ...
Summary: This mouse works as advertised on a ThinkPad notebook running Windows XP. Bluetooth pairing was painless, and I'm pleased with the smooth functioning of the mouse, not to mention the elimination of the transceiver unit--one more black box I'd have to schlep around.
Size and shape are matters of personal preference, and I would agree with those who suggest trading off some comfort (which would mean a larger size for my hand) is an acceptable compromise for portability. Overall, this mouse has a quality feel and seems to be well made; it has a nice heft to it, and the buttons and wheel provide solid, reassuring tactile feedback.
My biggest beef with this mouse is the lack of a dedicated or inclusive driver. It does not come with a driver disk, and it is not listed among the supported models in the latest Microsoft IntelliPoint software. (I have no idea to what CNET editor Dan Ackerman is referring when he writes "Microsoft wants you to install its custom driver software.")
Please don't misunderstand: this mouse works fine out of the box under Win XP (and, presumably, Vista). You'll only want a new driver if you're not happy with the default button assignments.
I called Microsoft technical support about this omission, and they confirmed that anyone who wants to reassign button functions is SOL... for now. The tech rep would not confirm whether a future version of IntelliPoint would support this mouse, but I remain hopeful.
As of this writing (8 November 2007), therefore, I cannot wholeheartedly recommend this mouse. As soon as the software side of things catch up, I'll be singing a different tune.4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This is so cool
by joem86 on September 30, 2008
Pros: good shape
laser tracking
bluetooth
side buttonCons: no "the mouse is on and connected" indicator. I had to wiggle the mouse to confirm it worked
Scrolling down is a tad bit sticky at times. I probably would not play games with this.
Scrolling up is consistently loud.Summary: Maybe I'm just impressed with my jump to bluetooth. I've owned corded laser mice before and the tracking is just as smooth. The shape of it is small ...
Summary: Maybe I'm just impressed with my jump to bluetooth. I've owned corded laser mice before and the tracking is just as smooth. The shape of it is small enough to fit in my backpack, but not too small to be uncomfortable. I can use this thing across the room without any problems! I got a good deal on this particular mouse, but I'd gladly recommend it at full price.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not a bad product.
by ben.bundy on November 17, 2009
Pros: Compact, looks great, smooth tracking.
Cons: HID has stopped working problem initially until solved was a pain but good now.
Summary: All good.
Summary: All good.
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Frustrating
Pros: WHen it works, it works good.
Cons: It keeps losing connection. I thought the upgrade to Windows 7 might help, but its actually worse. Now the mouse won't connect or stay in the bluetooth device manager.
Summary: I like the size, I just wish it worked without dropping configuration.
Summary: I like the size, I just wish it worked without dropping configuration.
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Bad connectivty; Short battery life.
by Tree Doctor on October 12, 2009
Pros: I liked the click; Good feel in hand
Cons: Very difficult to establish connectivity. Then difficult to maintain connectivity. Disconnects itself. It had very poor battery life when it was working, but that was then. This is now. The mouse is now in trashcan.
Summary: When I first got the mouse, it worked great, although it really chewed up batteries while it was working. 2-3 weeks max. but then..... aw-w-w-w, it quit working. I struggled ...
Summary: When I first got the mouse, it worked great, although it really chewed up batteries while it was working. 2-3 weeks max. but then..... aw-w-w-w, it quit working. I struggled mightily to get this s.o.b. connected. Spent hours on the internet researching the issue. Found I was not alone. LOTS of users had lots of problems. I tried this. I tried that. Then I tried this. Then that. Finally put the mouse away for a few months. Got it out again today. Re-enabled Bluetooth. My computer found the mouse!! Miraculously, it connected!!! And it worked!!! Going along fine, for maybe 20 minutes.... Then... aw-w-w-w-w It disconnected. Reconnected it (with effort)!!! But then, after another 10 minutes... aw-w-w-w-w-w it disconnects itself again. Try new batteries, though the old ones are brand new. Can't get it reconnected. I give up. Life is too short to struggle with this sort of garbage... which is exactly where my Microsoft Notebook Mouse 5000 ended up. We bought a Logitech mouse for my wife at the same time I bought this one. Hers works super!!! (same OS; XP Pro). zero problems.... and has been on the same set of batteries for maybe 6 months now?? Never again, Microsoft. Never again.
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Great mouse, feels great, small, and no adapter
Pros: It feels great in my big hands, granted i like small mice. Bluetooth gives me one extra usb port on my laptop. Great accuracy.
Cons: Not the best scroll wheel, and bad location of the back button.
Summary: I like the mouse a lot, it's not the best mouse that i own, but it does what it's suppose better than most. A little pricey for what ...
Summary: I like the mouse a lot, it's not the best mouse that i own, but it does what it's suppose better than most. A little pricey for what it offers, but has an expensive feel to it.
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DOES work with Snow Leopard! better than mighty mouse
by CarbonScooby on September 28, 2009
Pros: back button, fast scrolling, assignable buttons (via intellipoint software), good ergonomics, great button response, comfortable, small and lightweight, even comes with a case
Cons: was jittery with intellipoint 7.0 driver on snow leopard, with the 7.1 update works fine
Summary: this is a good purchase, i can't stand the mighty mouse and it's buttons, this mouse just clicks better and feels better, great response with the buttons, and ...
Summary: this is a good purchase, i can't stand the mighty mouse and it's buttons, this mouse just clicks better and feels better, great response with the buttons, and its comfortable for my big hands even though this is a small laptop mouse, there have been no problems with this mouse on my MacBook Pro mid 2009 running Snow Leopard
it did work great before Snow Leopard, but after i upgraded there was some sputtering issues, wasn't smooth, with the intellipoint 7.1 update for the driver it works great now, i was a long time pc user and it took me a little while to find a mouse i liked when i made the switch over to my MacBook Pro, i highly suggest getting this mouse -
Almost a great mouse...
by fuelbrain on August 29, 2009
Pros: - Tracks smoothly
- Great button feel
- Easy setup on MacBook
- Way better than the Mighty MouseCons: Horrible scroll wheel
- noisy
- almost impossible to scroll up without pressing scroll wheel button
- feels like the scroll wheel on a $5 mouseSummary: I really like the design and feel of the mouse. It tracks nicely on pretty much any surface and the main three buttons feel great. It is small, but that'...
Summary: I really like the design and feel of the mouse. It tracks nicely on pretty much any surface and the main three buttons feel great. It is small, but that's what I wanted. Because of the unbelievably bad scroll wheel, I am going to return it to Best Buy as soon as I find a better bluetooth mouse. At first I thought my mouse was defective, but I have read many reviews complaining about the mouse wheel.
I forgot to mention the inability to reassign buttons on the MacBook Pro which may be an issue for some but didn't bother me so much.
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Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000
by vargavision on June 5, 2009
Pros: Customization is great. The back button feature on the mouse is very handy when surfing on the fly. Response time is great and movement precise. Can't beat BLUETOOTH. On/Off button to save power. Overall functionality is great. Handy carrying pouch.
Cons: Design makes it less comfortable for use for long periods of time. Sync is slow for MAC based computers.
Summary: I did like the response time and it's very precise in it's movements. Scrolling is great and customization is great. Works well in MAC, but one little snag-when ...
Summary: I did like the response time and it's very precise in it's movements. Scrolling is great and customization is great. Works well in MAC, but one little snag-when you power up your MAC in MAC OS X, it takes between 5-7 seconds for sync response. Not a very good moues for desktops for either MAC or Windows based PC's. It's a very nice ambidextrous design,but not a very good mouse for people who spend extended periods of time on the computer. Design is flawed for people who need a more ergonomic design for regular to large size hands.
A very good mouse for on the go people who need a peripheral that will not clutter and get in the way for quick easy set-ups with limited space. -
Great mouse, installed seamlessly, works perfectly
by conaghan on May 18, 2009
Pros: Does what it is supposed to do. Easy to install and use. Good feel. Can't live without it now.
Cons: Can't find a fault with it
Summary: Love this mouse. Thinking of buying another one. Works just like it is supposed to. Buttons and scrool wheel perform nicely. Comfortable to use. Nice size, very sensitive and was ...
Summary: Love this mouse. Thinking of buying another one. Works just like it is supposed to. Buttons and scrool wheel perform nicely. Comfortable to use. Nice size, very sensitive and was up and running 1 minute after opening the package.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
- Part number: 69R-00001
- Description: This is the Microsoft's most portable wireless notebook mouse that connects directly to a Bluetooth PC without a transceiver, freeing up USB ports for other devices.
General
- Device Type Mouse
- Orientation Right and left-handed
- Form Factor External
- Width 2.28 in
- Depth 3.68 in
- Color Gray, White
- Localization United States
Input Device
- Connectivity Technology Wireless
- Interface Bluetooth
- Movement Detection Technology Laser
- Buttons Qty 4
- Movement Resolution 1000 dpi
- Features Scrolling, Battery indicator, High Definition Laser Technology
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Carrying case
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Package Type Retail
Battery
- Type AA type
- Technology Alkaline
- Installed Qty 2
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Apple MacOS X 10.2.6 or later
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
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