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Microsoft Bluetrack Explorer Mouse
Featuring thier new Bluetrack technology, the latest Explorer is a wireless productivity mouse from Microsoft. This new technological advancement allows the mouse to track more easily on surfaces that laser and optical mice struggle with (but it still wont work on mirrored or transparent surfaces of course) - which is all a non-issue for those that use a mousepad of any kind. The explorer also features a convenient charger, and while solidly constructed, the mouse is far from perfectly designed due to poorly placed back/forward buttons and the low placement of the sensor on the body of the mouse - making twisting motions almost completely ignored. The steep price of $80 also doesn't help, putting this fairly mainstream offering in a league with the top-of-the-line mice from Microsoft's competitors.
MSRP $89.99
Release date January, 2009
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Features
- Bluetrack tracking sensor - for good tracking on all surfaces (including some that optical and laser cannot track on)
- Wireless up to 30 feet (2.4Ghz)
- Docking station for charging (3 weeks between charges)
- 4 way scrolling
- 3 year warranty
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Microsoft Explorer Mouse
• Microsoft Explorer Mouse
• Blue Track Explorer Mouse 5AA-00001
UPC: 882224726535
EAN: 882224726535
MPN: 5AA-00001
Competitors
Microsoft Bluetrack Explorer Mouse is ranked 4th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $99.99
Released September, 2007
Pros
- Hardware customization including grip and weight
- Macro-recording for both mouse and keyboard input
- On-the-fly profile switching
- Wired
Microsoft Bluetrack Explorer Mouse
0%
vs.
Logitech G9
100%
MSRP $89.99
Released August, 2006
Pros
- Smooth tracking.
- Rechargeable.
- laser based - more accurate and less annoying than optical
Cons
- quite expensive
- Scroll wheel isn't a middle click, it goes into a free-wheeling mode. Not a "Real" Con but different.
- uses 2.4GHz RF band, prone to/creates wireless interference
Microsoft Bluetrack Explorer Mouse
vs.
Logitech MX Revolution
MSRP $80.00
Released --
The Logitech G7 Cordless Mouse delivers extreme cordless performance with a 2000 dpi laser engine for blinding speed and precision response. The G7´s full-speed, bi-directional USB connection sends a blazing 500 reports/second* over 2.4 GHz.
Microsoft Bluetrack Explorer Mouse
vs.
Logitech G7
MSRP $40.00
Released --
Pros
- inexpensive
- responsive
- very long battery life
Cons
- requires usb receiver dongle
Microsoft Bluetrack Explorer Mouse
vs.
Logitech V200 Cordless Notebook Mouse
MSRP $69.00
Released September, 2003
Pros
- multiple buttons and trackball
- bluetooth connectivity so no need for a usb dongle
Cons
- Too heavy when it contains 2 x AA batteries.
- Short battery life
- Prone to getting dirty
Microsoft Bluetrack Explorer Mouse
100%
vs.
Apple Wireless Bluetooth Mighty Mouse
0%
MSRP $80.00
Released --
A new cordless, laser mouse from Logitech bundled with advanced features. A range of up to 30 feet and longer than battery life than usual. This mouse's real claim to fame is it's advanced features: a dual-mode scroll wheel for rapid scroll, a document quick flip button, one button search, and a zoom slider.
Microsoft Bluetrack Explorer Mouse
vs.
Logitech MX1000
Reviews
December 11, 2008
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- bluetrack technology makes it easy to track on most surfaces
- comes with a dock to charge batteries
- 3 weeks between charges
- wireless
- comfortable to hold
- very solid build
Cons
- costs as much as top-of-the-line gaming mice with fewer design flaws
- uses the 2.4 GHz band - can interfere and be interfered with by wireless signals
- back/forward buttons on the left cause user to lift mouse when pushed - super annoying
- sensor is placed low on the mouse - twisting motions are not picked up
Competitors
Yale prefers
Logitech G9 over
Microsoft Bluetrack Explorer Mouse
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- bluetrack technology makes it easy to track on most surfaces
- comes with a dock to charge batteries
- 3 weeks between charges
- wireless
- comfortable to hold
- very solid build
Cons
- costs as much as top-of-the-line gaming mice with fewer design flaws
- Mouse wheel doesn't work with Adobe Illustrator CS4 or iTunes, there may be other applications as well.
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July 30, 2009
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Pros
- bluetrack technology makes it easy to track on most surfaces
- comes with a dock to charge batteries
- 3 weeks between charges
- wireless
- comfortable to hold
- very solid build
Cons
- costs as much as top-of-the-line gaming mice with fewer design flaws
- uses the 2.4 GHz band - can interfere and be interfered with by wireless signals
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December 12, 2008
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- bluetrack technology makes it easy to track on most surfaces
- comes with a dock to charge batteries
- 3 weeks between charges
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