• Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical

    Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical

    Aalaap Ghag, Dec 20, 2004 0000 hrs IST

    The Indian market recently experienced an onslaught of off-beat looking mice from Microsoft's hardware stables

    Sensor with higher scanning rate, Affordable pricing

    No Tilt Wheel technology

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The Indian market recently experienced an onslaught of off-beat looking mice from Microsoft's hardware stables all targeted at mid- to high-end audiences: The Optical Egg by Starck, the Wireless Optical Mouse and Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer range with about 20 different colors and designs, the cute wireless Notebook Optical Mouse... I've had it with Microsoft's mice naming conventions. While the basic segment has been catered to with the Basic Optical Mouse and the non-optical Wheel Mouse, there's another one, which has been overlooked quite often: the Wheel Mouse Optical.



The Wheel Mouse Optical uses the new IntelliEye 3.0 sensor found on the higher-end IntelliMouse range (priced at Rs. 1,500 and above), that scans the surface 6,000 times a second, as opposed to the Basic Optical Mouse that uses an older sensor scanning between 1,500-2,000 times. The end result is anyone's guess - far more precise pointing and smooth operation. Entry-level gamers should stand up from their seats and take notice: this mouse can help you play better!

The rest of the features are not too different from the Basic model. The design is ambidextrous - both left-handed and right-handed users can use it with equal comfort. It has two buttons, three if you count the scroll wheel, which, by the way, does NOT feature the new Tilt technology that lets you scroll sideways as well. The mouse has a USB interface and comes with a USB to PS/2 converter as well.

The Basic Optical Mouse retails for about Rs. 650, the lower entry-level Wheel Mouse (non-optical) for about Rs. 300 and this Wheel Mouse Optical for about Rs. 850. For only Rs. 200 more than the Basic variant, you get a mouse that's smoother and more precise to handle. As an eye-candy element, you get a nice red glow from the derriere of the mouse that indicates that the mouse is getting its cheese!

We would even go as far as to say that this is the best mouse your money can buy at this price.

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Anonymous
,Chennai, on Jun 08, 2005 08:18 PM
I got one in Chennai for 775. Black. I replaced my earlier IntelliMouse Explorer with this. Great Mouse. Absolutely light. Very precice too.
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arti
,chennai, on Apr 21, 2009 12:17 PM
yaar wher in chennai huh??! temme na
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arti
,chennai, on Apr 21, 2009 12:06 PM
wher can i find dis mouse in chennai!! :(( searched everywhere!! :(( plz plz plzzzz help me out na bro!!!
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paresh
,ahmedabad, on May 14, 2007 10:23 AM
where can i find this mouse in ahmedabad
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sharvesh
,mumbai, on Dec 20, 2004 08:02 PM
i recently recommended this mouse to a friend who was just about to pick up the basic mouse instead. a lot of people dont know about this particular mouse. this mnouse is so much better than the basic one.i hope ppl will opt for this instead.
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harshith
,gandhinagar, on Jan 15, 2006 10:53 PM
i can tell u for certain that this is very much better than basic because i have been using basic for over 2yrs now and it absolutely sux :( i ve been trying to find this for a while now but so far no luck
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martin
,bangalore, on Dec 30, 2005 02:26 PM
i want to buy a windows xp professional and ms office original cd, can you send the price of the both cd
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Karim Fatehi
,Mumbai, on Nov 24, 2005 07:20 PM
this is a very good mouse. i have used it and found it to be extremely comfortable, smooth and responsive. i'd recommend it to any gamer with a limited budget (gamers with xtra cash check out http://www.razerzone.com). however there is one great problem. its in dire shortage in mumbai. also many dealers are giving the stupid basic mouse when asked for this one. look for the small red part of the cover at the non-wire end of the mouse before buying. also if anyone can tell me where it is available in mumbai plz lemme know.
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A P Tiwary
,Tezpur, on Nov 17, 2005 03:15 PM
Before giving any comment on this, its use is required. Can you send a sample of this product?
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Collosal
,Mumbai, on Jul 18, 2005 10:25 AM
where can i get this mouse. ive been searching really hard for it. No one has it. Could someone please post an address
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Amit
,Mumbai, on Feb 04, 2005 10:14 PM
bad news guys!!!!!!!!!!!!! this mouse is no longer available, at least in mumbai (lamington rd.) dealers say it is being discontinued
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Ishan Behoora
,New Delhi, on Mar 21, 2005 03:54 PM
It is still available at Nehru Place,Delhi for around Rs. 750.
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RM Venkatachala
,CHENNAI - 4, on Dec 25, 2004 06:55 AM
It looks attractive, sounds very interesting and at the same time priced reasonably.
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Mohamed Hussain
,Chennai, on Jan 05, 2005 12:58 PM
if you need this mouse i can send it along with my delivery person to you at a reasonable price i m Mohamed Hussain my number is +91 98417 25057
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Talit
,mumbai, on Dec 20, 2004 07:44 PM
Congrats on reviewing a product that is exactly 2 yrs old. I am ashamed of calling this site indian, dont do shame to us be reviewing such old products. Please come in par with others and give some meaningful reviews.
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Nikhil
,Delhi, on Dec 21, 2004 01:26 PM
I don't agree with your criticism. After all, as pointed out earlier, most ppl prefer the basic model to this, and that's a big mistake. 2 yrs. old, yes it is......... but it's still not given the status it deserves. I think it's a good move to bring older but much better products in the limelight, rather than newer, flashy and completely useles ones.
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Max
,Mumbai, on Dec 23, 2004 05:16 PM
Very well said Nikhil. You hit the nail right on the head. As for Talit, just STFU or join politics. You will make a good corrupt politician. Congrats to u for making a genuine effort to enlighten people look like a national disgrace. You got it in u to be the next Laloo.
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Sethu
,Kulithalai, on Dec 25, 2004 11:37 AM
I concur with the views of Nikhil
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Manoj 'Athirath
,Bangalore, on Jan 02, 2005 01:28 PM
Hey Talit....This may be an old product but since it is making a lot of news in the recent market it has been reviewed here dude....open your mind and think optimistically....AND STOP BRINGING INDIANISM INTO EVERYTHING
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Nomad
,Bombay, on Dec 23, 2004 03:39 PM
The black version of this mouse looks killer. Just got one for only 599 bucks, which is clearly a steal when compared to the rate quoted above. Bless my dealer's kind heart!! I'd also like to suggest microsoft's black internet keyboard, it looks really great and has all the basic functions that one could want. It has a fantastic, ergonomic design and is so comfortable to use that there is absolutely no strain on the wrist. I'd say go out and buy it blind. It costs just 800 and is really worth the price. Don't waste your money on a multimedia kb for features that you'll probably never use.
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Max
,Mumbai, on Dec 23, 2004 05:23 PM
Hi Nomad, plz tell us where u got this mouse for 599 bux. I need to pick one up too. And are u sure its wheel mouse optical and not the basic optical mouse? anyways Plz post the name of the dealer and his contact number here. Thnx in advance.
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Iceman
,New Delhi, on Dec 29, 2004 08:17 PM
The mouse that u bought is the newly launched MS basic Optical Mouse in Black colour which has so far been only available in white. The product reviewed thoughis the Wheel Mouse Optical also available in Black and White and available on the sreet for around - 750-800
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Manoj 'Athirath
,Bangalore, on Jan 02, 2005 01:23 PM
Yes dude the microsoft keyboard rocks too...as far as the rumours go it is completely water-proof...
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Manoj 'Athirath
,Bangalore, on Jan 02, 2005 01:18 PM
Yep I use the same mouse and it rocks! Whenever i use a scroll mouse at another place i feel a lot of difference.
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Sumesh Kumar
,Cochin, on Dec 31, 2004 03:03 PM
I am using Microsoft Intellimouse Optical (looking almost same as the mouse in question but with 5 custamisable buttons) for the past three years, which I find is the best mouse I 've ever used. This was procured for a price of Rs 1000/- from Delhi. But right now I find that this mouse isn't available anywhere for this price. Have any body any information regd this?
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PINTU DEY
,NIRJULI(ARUNACHAL PRADESH,NERIST), on Dec 27, 2004 03:40 AM
WHAT SHOULD BE THE SCANNING SPEED IF OPTICAL LOGITECH MOUSE AND IT DIFFERENTIATE WITH UR Wheel Mouse Optical(MICROSOFT). PLZ SEND ME QUICK RESPONSE WITH DETAILS.
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Iceman
,New Delhi, on Dec 29, 2004 08:19 PM
MS mouse scans at 6000 frames per second, and logi is around 3000 frames per second, so the difference is obvious
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Manoj Kumar Mec
,Bongaigaon, Assam, on Dec 21, 2004 10:26 PM
Has Microsoft stopped making the Sidewinder ForceFeedback 2 joystick nowadays ?
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Iceman
,New Delhi, on Dec 29, 2004 08:14 PM
No it is available contact advance mangement at 033-24639889/90
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suvadipdas
,delhi, on Dec 24, 2004 02:35 AM
i bought a microsoft basic optical mouse and a microsoft multimedia keyboard they are both made in china how do i authenticate whether they are authentic microsoft products
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Iceman
,New Delhi, on Dec 29, 2004 08:12 PM
Pls send a mail to Bit-tech@sify.com with serial numbers of both products and u will get a response
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Arun S. Naik
,Honavar, on Dec 29, 2004 06:18 PM
Send the price first and after i sending the my sujetion
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prashant borkar
,mumbai, on Dec 22, 2004 09:25 PM
i ve been usin dis mouse for the past 3 months....i know not a long time, but still....its really accurate and responsive....n for the price it is, its a steal.....
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Sumedh
,Bombay, on Dec 21, 2004 02:30 PM
Get the wheel mouse optical Black instead of the white one, looks cool
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Pal
,Delhi, on Dec 21, 2004 11:22 AM
Never mind the criticism Aalaap, keep up the good work. Not all us techtree users are as up-to-date as dear Talit from Mumbai. I really appreciate Techtree for providing information in a convenient capsule, so that people like me who are not computer techies, but busy in their own respective fields, can find meaningful and useful information on diverse subjects so easily.
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Chetan Thaker
,Mumbai, on Dec 20, 2004 08:59 PM
Got a HIGH RECOMMENDATION from X3m_Roach (you KNOW ;) ), Havent used this mouse, but Qu13ksilv3r has been getting a LOT of frags these days :)
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