Microsoft Intellimouse Classic - Black

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a b jatkinson (September 22, 2006). "The Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0–Review". ExtremeTech . Retrieved 19 June 2019. It also has a decent number of buttons, five in total, with three that are customizable. This is definitely a productivity-orientated mouse, but like its predecessor, its simplicity and reliability should allow it to appeal to gamers and other users as well. In a way the Intellimouse is the grandfather of all modern (gaming) mice, and that is something that you have to respect. This mouse has achieved a legendary status, and while some of our readers are probably too young to have ever seen one in the wild there is no denying that the Intellimouse deserves its place in the gaming hall of fame. Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Optical for Bluetooth". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 22 December 2002 . Retrieved 19 June 2019.

The IntelliMouse Optical was announced in January 2000 ahead of its April release. The IntelliMouse Optical had similar styling and features as the 1999 IntelliMouse Explorer, but used a symmetric, ambidextrous design to accommodate use by the left hand. [12] It had five buttons – two on top, the scroll wheel, and one on each side of the mouse. [7] The optical sensor and the plug-and-play USB connection led Microsoft to tout the IntelliMouse Optical as an ideal travel companion for laptop users. [13] The IntelliMouse Optical received an Industrial Design Excellence Award in 2001, and was included in the "Workspheres" exhibit held at the New York MoMA in 2001. [14]

Microsoft Lends a Hand to Lefties With Launch of First Ambidextrous Optical Mouse" (Press release). Microsoft. January 6, 2000 . Retrieved 19 June 2019. Lovelin, Eric (May 28, 2019). "Announcing the Microsoft Pro Intellimouse" (Press release). Microsoft | Windows Blogs . Retrieved 19 June 2019.

It’s pretty safe to say that Microsoft has at least someexperience when it comes to making peripherals and PC related products, so as expected the build quality of the Intellimouse Pro is absolutely aces.The mouse doesn’t make any unwanted noises, not even squeaking when I’m pressing down on its sides with all my might. I always bang mice against the desk a bit during testing (nothing extreme, obviously, but I believe a well-built gaming mouse should be able to stand up to aggressive swipes and some mild ‘angry bashing’) and that gave absolutely no issues either. Featuring a flawless sensor and the legendary Intellimouse shape, the recent rebirth of Microsoft’s iconic mouse will come as a welcome surprise to older gamers, but the younger generation will also find plenty of things to like. As we mentioned earlier, the Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse takes its design cues from the IntelliMouse 3.0, which was released in 2003, and has continued to enjoy something of a cult status amongst gamers. Its compact body (that measures 132mm x 69mm x 43mm) fits neatly into the hand, showing that Microsoft still knows a thing or two about designing an ergonomic peripheral. At the end of the day, how comfortable a mouse is to use, and how reliable it is, are far more important than flashy designs, or retro aesthetics. Thankfully, the Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse hasn’t forgotten this. PerformanceMicrosoft Hardware Puts New Spin on Innovation" (Press release). Microsoft. September 3, 2003 . Retrieved 19 June 2019. Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 21 February 2002 . Retrieved 19 June 2019.