Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000

Rob Williams · 06-22-2006, 08:48 PM

Your notebook is wireless, so why not have a wireless mouse? We are taking a look at Microsofts latest solution, which promises to offer a comfortable, and precise experience. Does it deliver?

After reading our review here, discuss it here!

Jakal · 06-23-2006, 02:10 AM

The generic hid complient driver should have been enough to control the mouse. The Intellipoint software is all the extra. Still, something should have been included for drivers; not everyone has internet capability. Not a bad looking mouse, and great to hear that gaming wasn't too bad either. I know more than one person who would love a good notebook mouse.

madstork91 · 06-23-2006, 02:06 PM

And im one of them... the touch pad has its pros, but i hate it.

Ben · 06-25-2006, 12:51 AM

Great review! I sell tons of these things where I work.

12-03-2006, 03:06 AM

The mouse is ok looking, but it works like crap. Tried it even with my cam batteries, new batteries, etc, and it still moves erratically. It moves around the screen with a huge lag, even if you keep it 1 inch away from the receiver. Tested it with any laptop I could find, including my toshiba and vaio. Tried to install the intellismouse too. And then again, I was wondering how come it is so cheap.

Rob Williams · 12-03-2006, 12:28 PM

I'd talk to Microsoft about that then... seems like you need a replacement. I tossed mine over to my friend after the review and she's been using it since with none of the issues you mentioned.

12-03-2006, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Williams

I'd talk to Microsoft about that then... seems like you need a replacement. I tossed mine over to my friend after the review and she's been using it since with none of the issues you mentioned.

Oh well.. might be bad luck. Forgot to mention that it also dies (in terms that the led on the receiver stops blinking and stays on continuously) after about 1 minute of usage. I will check with them maybe I get a real mouse after the replacement.

12-04-2006, 12:11 PM

Ok, so i got it replaced. Thinking again, considering the gas and time waste, I somehow bought a new one (it is only $20).

About this _working_ model:
Pro:
-PnP, you don't even have to press the "Connect" button on the receiver.
-Good sensitivity and acceleration.
-Hopefully bayeries last longer with the snap-in option.
-Receiver snaps into the mouse.
-A bit tall, which balances the small length of the mouse.

Cons:
-A lil' bit too big receiver.
-The receiver sticks out a bit when you snap it on the back of the mouse.
-Wheel is rather poor, though it works.

Total: Price is ok. 5 years warranty in case it happens to break again.

Rob Williams · 12-04-2006, 02:24 PM

" -The receiver sticks out a bit when you snap it on the back of the mouse."

That's the only thing that really bugged me about the mouse. It should be completely flush... would only make sense. Glad your new mouse is working out for you

12-04-2006, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Williams

" -The receiver sticks out a bit when you snap it on the back of the mouse."

That's the only thing that really bugged me about the mouse. It should be completely flush... would only make sense. Glad your new mouse is working out for you

Thanks

01-16-2007, 11:58 PM

I'm using this mouse and I can't get my screensaver to work with the mouse plugged in...as soon as I unplug the receiver, my power options work fine...any ideas???
Thanks

Rob Williams · 01-17-2007, 12:32 AM

Strange. I will ask my friend who now has that mouse to test that out and see if she has the same problems.

01-18-2007, 07:58 PM

Thanks...look forward to learning why this happens

richard.brookside · 01-30-2007, 11:23 PM

I am having the exact same problem with my new MS Optical Mouse 3000 on two PCs in the house (purchased 2 at the same time).

The screen saver will only come on if I press Win-L or lock the workstation (eMachine - WinXP Home). Then, after the set amount of time, the screen saver does come on. However, if I do not lock the workstation before hand, the screen saver does not activate. Same issue on the other PC (HP Laptop - WinXP Home).

This is frustrating and is my only real complaint with it. If any one has some ideas it would be helpful (both machines are fully patched).
Thanks

richard.brookside · 01-30-2007, 11:32 PM

After I posted the message above (about the screensaver not working with the MS Optical Mouse 3000), I found the following KB article from Microsoft that acknowledges this as a problem with their Intellipoint software and some other services (dealing with DVD playback). See knowledge base article #911895 for more information (linked below).

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911895/en-us

Hope this helps - let me know if you have any questions,

Richard

06-22-2006, 08:48 PM	#1
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 Your notebook is wireless, so why not have a wireless mouse? We are taking a look at Microsofts latest solution, which promises to offer a comfortable, and precise experience. Does it deliver? After reading our review here, discuss it here! __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

06-23-2006, 02:10 AM	#2
Jakal Tech Monkey Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missiskippy Posts: 605	The generic hid complient driver should have been enough to control the mouse. The Intellipoint software is all the extra. Still, something should have been included for drivers; not everyone has internet capability. Not a bad looking mouse, and great to hear that gaming wasn't too bad either. I know more than one person who would love a good notebook mouse. __________________ AMD Opteron 150@2.9Ghz 1.5v\|DFI Lanparty Expert 4/06 Bios\|OCZ Gold OCZ4002048ELGEGXT-K 2x1024 242Mhz 3v\|Twin eVga 7800GTs 470/1100 If you have a large quantity of Hot Pockets building up, you simply aren't eating them fast enough.- dibene \| Chaos Havok: grrrr im lagging me My Pics

06-23-2006, 02:06 PM	#3
madstork91 The One, The Only... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 1,301	And im one of them... the touch pad has its pros, but i hate it. __________________ .www.StorkNineOne.com

12-03-2006, 03:06 AM	#5
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Works just like Microsoft's software - NOT! The mouse is ok looking, but it works like crap. Tried it even with my cam batteries, new batteries, etc, and it still moves erratically. It moves around the screen with a huge lag, even if you keep it 1 inch away from the receiver. Tested it with any laptop I could find, including my toshiba and vaio. Tried to install the intellismouse too. And then again, I was wondering how come it is so cheap.

12-03-2006, 12:28 PM	#6
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	I'd talk to Microsoft about that then... seems like you need a replacement. I tossed mine over to my friend after the review and she's been using it since with none of the issues you mentioned. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

06-25-2006, 12:51 AM	#4
Ben Site Developer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 159	Great review! I sell tons of these things where I work.

12-04-2006, 12:11 PM	#8
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Ok, so i got it replaced. Thinking again, considering the gas and time waste, I somehow bought a new one (it is only $20). About this _working_ model: Pro: -PnP, you don't even have to press the "Connect" button on the receiver. -Good sensitivity and acceleration. -Hopefully bayeries last longer with the snap-in option. -Receiver snaps into the mouse. -A bit tall, which balances the small length of the mouse. Cons: -A lil' bit too big receiver. -The receiver sticks out a bit when you snap it on the back of the mouse. -Wheel is rather poor, though it works. Total: Price is ok. 5 years warranty in case it happens to break again.

12-04-2006, 02:24 PM	#9
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	" -The receiver sticks out a bit when you snap it on the back of the mouse." That's the only thing that really bugged me about the mouse. It should be completely flush... would only make sense. Glad your new mouse is working out for you __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

01-16-2007, 11:58 PM	#11
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Power problem using the Microsoft Mouse 3000 I'm using this mouse and I can't get my screensaver to work with the mouse plugged in...as soon as I unplug the receiver, my power options work fine...any ideas??? Thanks

01-17-2007, 12:32 AM	#12
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	Strange. I will ask my friend who now has that mouse to test that out and see if she has the same problems. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

01-18-2007, 07:58 PM	#13
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Thanks...look forward to learning why this happens

01-30-2007, 11:23 PM	#14
richard.brookside Obliviot Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	I am having the exact same problem with my new MS Optical Mouse 3000 on two PCs in the house (purchased 2 at the same time). The screen saver will only come on if I press Win-L or lock the workstation (eMachine - WinXP Home). Then, after the set amount of time, the screen saver does come on. However, if I do not lock the workstation before hand, the screen saver does not activate. Same issue on the other PC (HP Laptop - WinXP Home). This is frustrating and is my only real complaint with it. If any one has some ideas it would be helpful (both machines are fully patched). Thanks

01-30-2007, 11:32 PM	#15
richard.brookside Obliviot Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	After I posted the message above (about the screensaver not working with the MS Optical Mouse 3000), I found the following KB article from Microsoft that acknowledges this as a problem with their Intellipoint software and some other services (dealing with DVD playback). See knowledge base article #911895 for more information (linked below). http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911895/en-us Hope this helps - let me know if you have any questions, Richard

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