Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 for Business Loch Ness Gray Comfortable Ergonomic design Wireless USB 2 0 with

The Microsoft Mouse has come a long way since it's 1983 introduction. It was 1982 when the company decided that because no one had come up with a good way to use their Multi-Tool Word (later Microsoft Word) for MS-DOS and for Xenix, so in 1983, Microsoft created and shipped their first PC-compatible mouse, which was the beginning of Microsoft Hardware. Unlike most MS-DOS programs at the time, Word was designed to be used with a mouse, and putting it simply, it was a clunky device with a weighted ball mouse inside, and had a cord that plugged into the serial port of the PC. But for this user, it was an amazing device that made word processing far easier. In 1984, PC Magazine columnist John C. Dvorak stated the mouse as a reason the Macintosh would fail. That obviously didn't happen, and the rest is history. I bought this Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 for Business as a result of having two from another manufacturer that were having problems with the rubberized sides peeling off, and because the small 'glide pads' on the bottom had peeled off after using them for a few years. Had bought a Logitech Wireless Mouse M505 for my MacBook Pro earlier this year as a replacement, and this new one from Microsoft was destined for use with my Windows 7 PC. Sometimes it's good to have products for comparison. Likes: + Blue Track Technology; offers excellent tracking, very smooth + Rubberized sides; provide a very comfortable grip + On/Off switch; located on the base, saves battery life + Excellent ergonomics; fits the hand quite nicely + Behaves well with both Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8.x + Nano Transceiver; stores easily in base when being transported + Scroll wheel has good sensitivity; smooth and stable + Runs from one AA battery; included; Microsoft claims up to 8 months life + Ambidextrous; works well with right or left hand operation + Good packaging; comes in a cardboard box that's easy to open Dislikes: - None so far Overview: I was curious how this Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 for Business might be different from the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 - Loch Ness Gray . Correct me if I'm wrong, but it all seems to be in the packaging. The one marked "3500 for Business" comes in an easy-to-open recyclable brown cardboard box, which is a plus point for this user... no clamshell packaging to deal with. This mouse is smooth and easy to set up... it's simple plug & play with either the PC or the Mac, and I've tested it with both. It's responsive, and though the scroll wheel has a slight "bumpier" feel than the Logitech M505, it's adjustments are easy to adjust within the Windows Control Panel. The Logitech has a greater life with batteries, but that's because it uses two AA batteries as opposed to one AA cell with the Microsoft product, so that's a wash. As far as sensitivity and accuracy go, both of these models appear to be about equal, and both can be customized to fit your needs from within the software settings. The Logitech M505 is slightly longer, and the Microsoft is almost identical in size and shape to a Logitech M305; both fit the hand quite well and have an excellent ergonomic feel. Only time will tell if the rubberized sides and feet will stay on longer than those on the Logitech M305. Looking back across the history of the various Microsoft (and other) mouse units that I've had over the years back to the days of those with wired interfaces, it's amazing how much the technology has progressed over the years. The Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 for Business feels and works like a good, solid product, yet it would be hard for this user to recommend it above the Logitech M505. Though slightly different in size and shape, both have an excellent ergonomic feel. The Microsoft 3500 with its Loch Ness Gray finish does have a good, businesslike appearance as opposed to looking like a work of art, so if that matters to you, then it's a good choice. 11/23/2012 Read more

I have bought two of these mice for work in the past, and I love it. It serves it's purpose well, it's nice and small, and the battery life is pretty good. I also love that the dongle fits inside the battery compartment, although it's small enough that I don't usually even bother removing it when I'm putting my laptop away in its bag. The mouse tracks on everything (mousepad, desk, arm of the couch, my leg, etc.), and the scroll wheel has indentations, which is a must for me (I hate free-scrolling wheels). I love the mouse so much, and since there are so few mice that don't have a free-scrolling wheel anymore, I decided to get another of these to replace the worn mouse for my desktop at home. That's where things went wrong. There is an issue with the new mouse, where the cursor jumps around, and sometimes refuses to work on my desktop. I looked all over the internet to see what the problem might be (especially considering I haven't had this issue on three different brands of laptops), but there are so many different thoughts on the subject, I'm not sure what to go with. The two most believe-able ones are that there is a software issue involving Microsoft IntelliPoint, and the other is that there is interference from components in the tower that are affecting the hardware in the dongle (this one makes sense because shielding within a laptop, which a desktop wouldn't have, might make all the difference). Regardless of what the issue is, it's annoying...very annoying. I haven't used the mouse for any FPS gaming, but it would make it unplayable. So, I am going to go with a different model for my desktop, and save this mouse as a backup for my laptop. I guess when they say it's a "mobile mouse", they mean it. I'd say if you are going to use it with a laptop, you can't do better, but stay away if you need a desktop mouse (unless you can solve the issue). Update: It had been mentioned in an article that I read that it may be possible to fix the USB 3.0 interference issue by using a USB extender, and therefore moving the dongle further away from the signal interference. While I have plenty of USB ports on my tower (I have 5-3.0 and 3 2.0 USB ports), I don't have as much space in my new apartment as I did in my house, so my computer sits on the floor next to my desk, and anything that gets plugged into a USB port then has to sit there too. I'd prefer to be able to set some of those things on my desk, so I purchased an external USB hub. So since I was already in the market for a USB-extender of sorts, I intentionally bought a USB 2.0 one, thinking that if I could plug my mouse dongle into it, I wouldn't get USB 3.0 interference from it, and it may solve my issue. It works perfectly. I spent 10+ hours on the computer this weekend, and had zero issues with the mouse. I also bought a 10-foot USB extension cable for the USB hub (which has not arrived yet), but the 3-foot cable that came with it does the job. The 4-port powered (so it can charge things, such as your phone) USB hub cost me $22. It's totally worth it, considering I can now use a mouse I love, and I don't have to risk buying multiple new mice until I find one that I like. Read more

Its solid and works well. I have always loved Microsoft mice and this is a great mouse to take with you for your notebook. My only complaint and it may not be the mouse's fault is the scroll is too sensitive and moves too far too quickly. That could simply be a setting so I need to check. If I can adjust that then this mouse will get 5 stars! Read more

I would buy from this seller again. The only thing is that the product is grey on the page and it is blue. I noticed it when I opened the package. But it's okay; nothing happens. At least the rest is exactly as described on the page. Excellent delivery time. Read more

This is the only mouse we use here in the office. Perfect size and they work really well. We've not had them lose their signal or lock up. Read more

Works exactly as intended and feel ergonomic in the hand. I've never lost connectivity and the battery life is fantastic. A must have for a budget-conscious businessman. Read more

Mouse is great. Light, battery lasts forever, dongle is tiny. Works great with my Macbook Pro running both OSX and Windows 7. Just buy it! UPDATE: after months, if not years, of use, still functions flawlessly. Use it every day. No regrets! Read more

This mouse is spectacular! A little heavier than a "typical" mouse, it does exactly what it says it will do: work on glass surfaces, fabric, etc. I am spoiled now when I must use the mouse that accompanies my wireless keyboard. If you are looking for a mouse that will work in any scenario, look no further. This is it. Read more