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FPSLabs Home: MS IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 Review

By: Stu Grubbs - Published September 09, 2006 at 11:44 PM EDT - Writer Archive
Initial Reaction and Packaging
As you may have noticed, GotFrag Hardware has been quoted on the box. We reside front and center on retail packaging that will hit store shelves all over the world this September. This is obviously something very exciting for those of us who work for GotFrag. That being said, I thought the packaging was OUTSTANDING. By far the best packaging for a mouse I have ever seen!! This isn't to say I have already determined the quality of the mouse, but as an employee I, and you as a community should, find this packaging incredible. Enough said.

All joking aside, I would describe the moment I opened the box as nostalgic. It brought me back to the time when this mouse first was around. When I hardly recognized it as anything more than a mouse. To think, if I had known they would be so popular I would have bought a truckload. I have been accustomed to Logitech and Razer mice for many years, so my first reaction was that the mouse felt odd in my hands. I never caught the craze over this mouse, and I believe that is why this makes me the prime choice to review it. Without any sort of bias, this mouse will be forced to convert me from my Logitech/Razer loving ways. Ya ya... boo and hiss all you want. Fanboys.

Specifications (Copied from Microsoft's Site)

  • Optical Tracking Performance
    Legendary accuracy delivered from an optical engine that produces 9000 Frames per Second, Maximum Speed of 54+ Inches per Second, and Maximum Acceleration of 25g’s combined with Microsoft’s Intelligent Tracking System with a centered optical port.
  • Ergonomic Design
    Button placement for improved sensitivity and soft touch materials for a sure grip.
  • 5 Customizable Buttons
    Reassign any button to fit your needs.
  • Scroll Wheel with Detents
    A specially designed scroll wheel with detents enables more accurate scrolling through documents, spreadsheets, or video games.
  • Improved Slick Feet
    For smooth movements across a variety of surfaces.
  • Centered Optical Port
    For enhanced targeting and accuracy.
  • Flexible Cord
    The thin, flexible cord was designed to provide the sensation of wireless with all the performance of a wire.
  • Gaming Toggle
    With the push of a button you can switch between your favorite weapons or actions—it's easy to quickly change settings while playing.
  • Precision Booster
    Switch between default speed and precision mode for enhanced control.
  • Intelligent Tracking System
    Enjoy smoother tracking over a greater variety of surfaces with the Microsoft® Intelligent Tracking System.
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