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Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 | List Price: $39.95
Discount Price: $29.73
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Brand: Microsoft
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 5 years warranty
Features: - Five programmable buttons
- Microsoft Optical Technology
- Wheel scrolling
- Comfortable ergonomic design
- PC and Mac compatible
Accurate and responsive, poor scroll wheel [Posted on 2008-04-23]
I have only owned this mouse for a week and so far so good. It is accurate and responsive. I've been using it for web site design and printshop work where small movements are necessary for accuracey. It fits my hand nicely and is comfortable to use. The optical sensor works perfectly on my desktop so no more mouse pad. I bought this unit knowing it was billed as a gaming mouse with the idea that if it would hold up for gamers banging it around then my use certainly would not strain it. Let us see if that theory holds up. Software downloaded without a hitch using XP. I would have given it 5 stars except for the scrolling wheel. It, for a lack of a better word, feels clunky. It rattles and is noisy. Seems cheap.
Great features . . . But a little clunky [Posted on 2008-05-19]
Was looking for a good "wired" mouse for my MacBook Pro that was deadly accurate. Have several wireless versions but grew tired to changing batteries. Did some research on the net and found the Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 came very highly recommended for graphic professionals.
The Intellimouse is loaded with a host of features you can read about in the product description and those do not disappoint. However personally, I found the mouse to be fairly large and bulky for my size hand. Feels uncomfortably large. The wheel in the center has a rough "clunk, clunk" when you rotate and is not smooth at all.
Otherwise, the mouse performs as advertised.
Works Great [Posted on 2008-05-27]
I've had this mouse for a month or so and have no complaints. I use it for normal computing and some games.
Initially I was worried about the 2 buttons in the thumb area. I didn't want to be constantly hitting them when I didn't want to. So far, it hasn't been a problem because my thumb rests below them most of the time. Occasionally I hit them by accident but usually it's not a problem.
The response time seems instant to me.
Very pleased [Posted on 2008-06-01]
I've had my Intellimouse Explorer since the 3.0 model was first introduced- I'm a big gamer, and when I'm not gaming I'm almost always doing something else on the computer; I often spend all day on it, even through meals. I can appreciate a solid, dependable design- especially when it lasts me through four computers and innumerable hours of pounding. It has only been in the last few months that my old unit started to conk out (the scroll wheel started registering multiple clicks when only pressed once), and I've been looking for a replacement.
This thing is durable, folks- even under constant, intense use for years, the scroll wheel is the ONLY issue I've ever had with it, and that's very recent compared with the unit's lifespan. To give you some idea of just how much use the old one has had... well, it changed color over the years from all the caked-on grunge; it was silver-gray when I got it but is now a well-worn yellowish tan. I've dropped it, squished it, spilled things on it, and yet it still works. The side buttons, which people knock for being so flimsy-feeling? They really aren't; they may have a bit of extra spring but you'd have to submit them to far more abuse than I've been able to in order to break them.
Cleaning the mouse is incredibly easy compared to other models; the four phillips-head screws which hold the cover on are concealed beneath the feet, which are easily pried off by a standard head or a knife. After that, the entire shell of the mouse lifts off; all the working parts are attached to the base while the upper section just houses the plastic buttons. From there, you can clean the whole assembly with a q-tip- the scroll wheel is easily detachable once the cover is off too, just in case some hair or something gets stuck in it (I have two cats in the house; this is more important than it seems). Re-assembly is just as easy; you won't have to move any wires around to clear the casing like with some other mice. Since mnay mouse problems are done away with by a good cleaning, the value of a mouse which can easily be taken apart without risking damage to the unit cannot possibly be overstated.
I was very happy to discover that this model was still available, and the moment I saw that it was I ordered one. I've been so satisfied with this design in the past that I'm very tempted to buy another so that I'll have one on hand years down the road when my replacement finally dies- an event which I'm sure will be years away, as the design has changed very little since the first generation- a good thing, in my mind, since it has served me so well. This mouse is definitely one of those woefully rare examples of "got it right the first time."
Just Perfect [Posted on 2008-06-01]
Definately the best mouse for your money. Fits my hand perfectly even if you have medium sized hands. The side buttons do not get in the way and are easy to program for office work or FPS (first person shooters) and MMORPGS. The wheel does make a somewhat loud clacking noise when scrolling but unless you're really paying any attention to it you really won't notice it especially if you're a gamer. The best feature of this mouse is that it eliminates the necessity of having a mouse pad. You can use it on any surface and the pointer will not skip around. So far I've experienced no ghost moving (cord making the mouse move) infact I say the cord for this mouse is perfect. The cord does not make the mouse move on it's own if it's idle.
I would actually give this mouse 4 1/2 stars only because of the clacking mouse wheel but overall I'm very happy with this mouse and I highly recommend this to anyone :)
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