Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000

Nice Bluetooth Mouse, Great Presenter

Strengths: - Bluetooth capable (includes dongle if you don't have built-in Bluetooth). - Great range (works even through walls). - Volume adjustment features work for all Windows apps.

Weakness: - Needs IntelliPoint software to use full functionality, which seems to be somewhat buggy under Windows Vista. - Ergonomics could be better - maybe make mouse slightly larger.

Overall, this mouse seems pretty nice. The presenter tools work great with PowerPoint 2007. The mouse comes with a Bluetooth dongle that works fine right out of the box. It took me a couple hours to get this mouse to work right with the built-in Bluetooth adapter in my Dell Inspiron laptop, but that seems to have been more of a Dell driver issue than a problem with the mouse. The mouse seems to...

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Wireless Presenter Mouse

Strengths: standalone bluetooth connectivity, accurate, laser, scrool button, auto shut off when not using

Weakness: not to good on battery conservation

Awesome product. Bluetooth connectivity with any bluetooth adapter is quick and easy. Everything just feels like it is placed where it should be. Scroll button and thumb button are nice.

Decent hardware, crappy software support

Strengths: Elegant hardware manufacturing, precise positioning and less lag. Very comfortable click and scroll feel. Nicely integrated presenter function and laser pointer.

Weakness: Expensive! Very stupid software (yes and no). Not so smart design of using two AAA battery. Size.

First of all, I bought this just for my Thinkpad, since it only has two USB ports while the mouse always takes one. And yet there are not too many choices for notebook bluetooth mouse, V470 and M$ 8000 are the only two newly released mouses. I got a pretty decent deal and can't help showing it off : ) I end up earning money for getting this mouse and that's the reason why I chose it but not the...

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So so mouse.

Strengths: Only BT mouse I could find that could use non rechargeable batteries. Comes in a cute pod. The laser makes a good cat toy. It does what it says.

Weakness: Buttons feel mushy, and are not very responsive. Wheel is 'free spinning' in a bad way. Think of the wheel on a cheap toy car. The whole thing feels cheaply made.

I wanted a BT mouse that could use non rechargeable batteries. This was the only one I could find. The extra remote functionality wasn't a factor in my purchase, though it does work. As a mouse though, it's quite inferior and well below the standard of a Microsoft mouse. I don't buy any argument that a mouse intended to be portable has to be. I've had good portable and compact mice. I had a bit...

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Great product

Strengths: -mouse and presenter combination is great -light -responsive -doesn't require separate bluetooth dongle if your laptop has bluetooth -long battery life

Weakness: -build quality could be better

I am very happy with this product. I lost the first one so purchased a second one to replace it. Mouse and presentation modes work flawlessly. I use rechargeable batteries and charge them about once a week while using the mouse for 4-5 hrs/day.

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter 8000

Strengths: bluetooth

Weakness: big bulky plastic case

I recommends this product due to several factor: 1st bluetooth product that available in smaller package. 2nd battery life has been known excellent in microsoft product. 3rd no wireless dongle needed for notebook with bluetooth enable. 4th Currently MS have $10 rebate for this product. 5th MS product reliability.

Fancy mouse that may not be very practical

Strengths: Built-in laser pointer great for presenters.

Weakness: Too small grip as regular mouse.

Have this mouse for a few months. If you do presentation this is a good mouse to have since both the built-in buttons and laser pointers are well suited for the task. However, if you intend to use this as primarily a mouse you will be disappointed. The ergonomics or the mouse does not cater for extended use. Size is too small for a comfortable grip for most ppl. The magnifier button is a good...

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Very nice and fast delivery

Strengths: Multifunction, I can have everything in 1 product and the delivery was fast. I've got this mouse in less than 1 week.

Weakness: It still a bit expensive, but it is a good cost benefit if you need the laser point and the presenter function.

The mouse is very good, I might buy an additional 1. I wonder what will be the next upgrade Microsoft will do. Maybe make it with a cell phone, so we won't have to carry so many things during our presentations.

Transceiver is a reason not to buy

Strengths: Works very well - great presenter features

Weakness: Transceiver is unfriendly and does not play with other devices.

If you want to use on a Bluetooth device, it is a fine product. The laser if a fun component, but it does use up the battery. But if you want to use a Microsoft Bluetooth Transceiver, forget about it!

I love the portable mouse

Strengths: portable, a lot of functions

Weakness: Backup button is not that comfortable.

After using this nice mouse for two days. I have to say, I love this greate mouse. This mouse is very portable, good battery life, have a lot of usefule functions.