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Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000  (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000  (Source: Microsoft)
Microsoft's new mice continue its trend of long, horrible product names

Microsoft today announced a pair of new computer mice for desktop computers. The Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 is a rechargeable mouse that charges on a horizontal charge station. Power for the mouse comes from a single rechargeable AAA battery good for three weeks of use on one full charge.

Wireless connectivity for the mouse is via 2.4GHz technology providing a range of 30 feet from the receiver. Sensitivity for the mouse is low by gamer standards at 1,000 dpi, but higher than typical mouse fare at 800 dpi. The Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 features one-touch access to Vista’s Flip 3D feature and has a magnifier button for enlarging onscreen text. Pricing for the Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 is $69.95 and the mouse will be available in March 2008.

The second mouse introduced by Microsoft today is the Wireless Laser Mouse 6000. This mouse is sized like a desktop mouse but features a snap in transceiver more commonly found on notebook mice making for easy portability. This would make the Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 a good option for notebook users who like a full size mouse.

Sensitivity for the 6000 is 1,000 dpi and the mouse uses 2.4 GHz wireless technology for connectivity. Wireless range is up to 30 feet. The mouse is rechargeable and has LEDs on the mouse body to indicate charge level. Rounding out the features is one touch access to Flip 3D, a tilt wheel and a magnifier. The Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 will be available in March 2008 for $49.95.

Last summer, Microsoft announced its first in-house designed gaming mouse and revived on old moniker with the SideWinder Mouse.

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Wanted: Bluetooth
By TomZ on 2/5/2008 12:06:54 PM , Rating: 4
What I really want in a mobile/laptop mouse is Bluetooth, so that I can finally pitch the USB dongle and use my built-in Bluetooth radio.

And by "Bluetooth," I mean an implementation that works, intead of the various existing Bluetooth mice where users typically have complaints of connection drop-outs.




RE: Wanted: Bluetooth
By Mudvillager on 2/5/2008 12:45:18 PM , Rating: 2
MX Revolution Bluetooth has been cleared by FCC according to Engadget:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/31/logitechs-mx-re...


RE: Wanted: Bluetooth
By Shane McGlaun (blog) on 2/5/2008 1:25:56 PM , Rating: 2
Folks at Logitech said at CES that the only place to get the Revolution mouse in Bluetooth was the MX5500 wireless desktop. I would assume the FCC clearance just getting posted was why the Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution is still on pre-order. Unless they do an about face if you want that Revolution mouse in Bluetooth get the desktop, its pretty good if you can work without a high sensitivity mouse.


RE: Wanted: Bluetooth
By rudy on 2/6/2008 3:50:57 AM , Rating: 2
All blue tooth laptop mice I have seen so far have connection problems. This is why I have yet to purchase one and probably why many good mice do not come bluetooth. There appears to be some trouble getting it to work well.


RE: Wanted: Bluetooth
By qwertyz on 2/6/2008 1:33:02 PM , Rating: 1
I'm actually using my mouse on 2000 DPI and still is not enough maybe 4000 DPI would do the job right.


RE: Wanted: Bluetooth
By ImSpartacus on 2/5/2008 12:49:10 PM , Rating: 2
Yeah, I have been wondering why I don't hear more about notebook blue tooth mice. It would be nice too, but its just so much simpler to just plug the damn dongle in, I honestly don't think many people would like to screw with connecting wirelessly.


RE: Wanted: Bluetooth
By zolo111 on 2/5/2008 1:28:20 PM , Rating: 2
I've had my Logitech V270 BT mouse for almost 2 years now with no complaints. I still use it, after I sold my dell 9400 laptop six months ago, for my HTPC and the range is just fantastic. I can control the PC from accross walls and stuff.


RE: Wanted: Bluetooth
By Shane McGlaun (blog) on 2/5/2008 1:30:31 PM , Rating: 2
I know what you mean, every time my notebook went to sleep with the MS Bluetooth mouse I have I had to repair the two. I use a Razer Pro solutions Bluetooth mouse and it just plain works, connection never drops even after reboots or months with the notebook turned off.

On another note, is it just me or does it seem like all of Microsoft's non gaming mice have names that should be sung to the tune of Mystery Science Theater 3000?


RE: Wanted: Bluetooth
By iwod on 2/5/2008 9:20:55 PM , Rating: 2
The reason for lack of Bluetooth Input is because they are more power hungry.

Bluetooth 2.1 was suppose to solve this problem. But none of the current Mac or Laptop support Bluetooth 2.1 yet


RE: Wanted: Bluetooth
By Omega215D on 2/6/2008 1:52:20 AM , Rating: 2
You still want to use a mouse.... how quaint ;)


Larger Please
By Mitch101 on 2/5/2008 2:26:04 PM , Rating: 2
I wish someone would make a larger mouse or at least make a mouse shell and let me transfer over the electronics to the shell. If its too big to be called a mouse let it be called a rat then. New York sewer size please.




RE: Larger Please
By DarkElfa on 2/5/2008 2:42:52 PM , Rating: 2
Microsoft needs to add recharging and more buttons.


RE: Larger Please
By Mitch101 on 2/5/2008 3:00:33 PM , Rating: 3
For my wireless mice I havent had much problems with battery life but I still prefer a corded mouse. Especially since high end ones should be scanned quite frequently.


RE: Larger Please
By TomZ on 2/5/2008 3:30:29 PM , Rating: 2
quote:
Microsoft needs to add recharging and more buttons.

Did you read the article?

The Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 is a rechargeable mouse that charges on a horizontal charge station. Power for the mouse comes from a single rechargeable AAA battery good for three weeks of use on one full charge.


RE: Larger Please
By Chadder007 on 2/5/2008 4:47:31 PM , Rating: 2
Werd
Recharging Docking Station FTW!


Pretty Nice
By Operandi on 2/5/2008 12:28:18 PM , Rating: 2
I prefer MS mice for their simplified design (no 25 button mice for me) and driver functionality. Currently I'm using the corded Laster Mouse 6000 it's nice but not without it's faults. A corded version of one of these would be nice.




RE: Pretty Nice
By HackSacken on 2/5/2008 12:56:03 PM , Rating: 2
The sleek and clean design attracts me as well. I have a keyboard to be overloaded with when it comes with extra buttons. :P


RE: Pretty Nice
By BladeVenom on 2/5/2008 1:00:29 PM , Rating: 2
I prefer the shape and feel of the current Logitech mice. Those mice in the picture just don't look like they'd be very comfortable.


RE: Pretty Nice
By iSOBigD on 2/5/2008 6:28:03 PM , Rating: 2
I'm with you on that one, but maybe I'm just too used to that shape. I also really don't mind the 800 dpi. Honestly, it's more than enough for the majority of people, even gamers. I have no trouble even with 200dpi when playing online FPS games competitively.


Wireless Mice = Fail
By Master Kenobi (blog) on 2/5/2008 12:49:07 PM , Rating: 1
Wireless Mice can't play twitch games. Need wired versions. :(




RE: Wireless Mice = Fail
By archcommus on 2/5/2008 1:56:45 PM , Rating: 2
I love my wireless MS IntelliMouse from 2001 ( http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41YWP023NXL.... ), it has the best shape and feel of any mouse I've owned really, better than my current MX510, but it was my first and only wireless mouse and I learned from it that wireless is pretty pointless unless you're a notebook user. I mean really, the keyboard and mouse pretty much stay in the same spot all the time, so if the cord reaches the computer okay what's the problem with it? I don't know why people want wireless for desktops, it's just another device that requires batteries or a wall outlet.


RE: Wireless Mice = Fail
By zolo111 on 2/5/2008 2:16:03 PM , Rating: 2
Unless you use your mouse on your comfortable couch away from your pc that's connected to a HDTV..


RE: Wireless Mice = Fail
By Blight AC on 2/6/2008 8:31:25 AM , Rating: 2