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Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000

Laser mice are all the hype these days. If you are looking for more precision in your day to day pc use, a laser mouse like the Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 may be just the upgrade you need to consider.

Company:

Microsoft Corporation, www.microsoft.com

Price:

$35.99 US at NewEgg.com

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Getting Started

A mouse upgrade is probably one of the easiest upgrades you can do to improve your day to day pc use. Microsoft packages everything you need. You can expect the package to include a manual, the mouse, and a CD containing Microsoft’s IntelliPoint software. All the major functional aspects work without installing the IntelliPoint software that comes with the package. You can just plug in the USB cable and XP will find the appropriate driver to make it all work.

If you want to use all the extra features with the mouse, then installing the IntelliPoint software is simple and fast. Once you insert the CD, the installer should launch. You can follow “next” through each setup screen. Once you have, the added features that are offered through IntelliPoint are instantly at your fingertips. You can then go in through control panel and customize what each of the four buttons do. You may need to do this to customize such actions like double click, keystrokes, delete, copy, undo and many others.

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Usability

The Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 offers some really cool features. The appeal of Laser has in the past been to gamers, graphics designers, architects, etc. The added precision and control that laser offers over a traditional trackball or optical is a great benefit to anyone. Microsoft catered their laser mouse to a more general audience. While it can still perform for the traditional crowd it appeals to, it has two nice features that help improve daily pc use. A particularly useful feature is their button that allows you to magnify or zoom. It also doubles as a precision booster when you need to quickly increase the resolution of your mouse. I found it very handy to be able to bring up the magnify options when working in such applications as Photoshop, Acrobat, Internet Explorer or any other application where it is common to zoom in for greater detail.

I found the mouse to be a good fit in my hand. It has an ergonomic design and smooth finish. I use my mouse a lot for gaming. Although it has the speed booster, I did not find the Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 to be as flexible in game as other competing mice that are designed specifically for gaming. If you are looking for a mouse that is more general purpose then Microsoft is a good alternative.

Specifications and Features

Pros:

• Quick Set-up
• IntelliPoint software is easy to use and very customizable
• Affordable

Cons:

• Not as flexible to gamers that require more control while in game

Adding It All Up

Overall the Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 offers all the features and comfort that anyone should look for in a mouse. The added precision and control offered over its optical predecessors make this a worthy upgrade worth considering. It is an affordable upgrade not to mention easy to do. If you are looking for a simple upgrade to improve your pc experience UpgradeAdvisor recommends the Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000.

Because of the excellent quality and good improvements over past models with the new Microsoft Laser technology, we are awarding the Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 the UpgradAdvisor.com Recommended Upgrade seal of approval!!!

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