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    Microsoft Explorer Mini-Mouse w/ BlueTrack™

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by bkral, Jun 24, 2009.

  1. bkral

    bkral Notebook Consultant

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    Anybody use the Microsoft Explorer Mini-Mouse w/ BlueTrack™ yet?

    Ive seen a few reviews on youtube and people seem to like it, but I've also seen horrid reviews about how the USB dongle is SUPER fragile and makes it a waste of money.

    I'm sort of disapointed in the fact they didnt just use the micro dongles on such mice as the VX Nano. Since with those dongles you can just leave the thing in the USB port while transporting it.

    Anybody get their hands on one yet? I was at bestbuy today and they had a spot for it on the shelf but were out. I asked for assistance and the girl said it was discontinued... which is outrageous seeing as how It's a brand new mouse and demand for it seems to be pretty high.
     
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  2. Shadows1990

    Shadows1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the regular sized one, and it's brilliant.
    Tracking is great, on almost any surface (struggled a little on glass, but still worked), fits nicely in the hand too.

    The dongle isn't too big, but it's definitely noticeably bigger than the ones used by Logitech.

    As for battery life, it's alright, nothing special though. The version I have has a charging dock though, which is very handy to charge when watching a film etc.
     
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  3. runtohell121

    runtohell121 Notebook Deity

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    i have the mini mouse, it works pretty great on most surfaces, the dongle, it is average, not small not big. battery life, i have no clue on that since i don't use it that often o_O
     
    runtohell121, Jun 24, 2009
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    hydrocyanic Notebook Evangelist

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  5. runtohell121

    runtohell121 Notebook Deity

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    meh.. i got the old one.. from costco for $30.
     
    runtohell121, Jun 24, 2009
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