Microsoft D5D-00038 Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 Special Edition - Ruby Pink

I bought one from Staples and one from Amazon in 2014. I use one for the office and one for the home (Apple Mac mini goes back and forth with me, running Windows on Bootcamp). STRENGTHS: 1. Alkaline batteries last for months (I never turn it off) 2. Comfortable. 3. Tracking: The Bluetrack tracking light does not get interrupted by dog hair or mouse pad dirt. I dont have to clean it, unlike my old Logitech Mouseman Opticals tracking light. WEAKNESSES: 1. I have occasional trouble with the strength of signal between the transmitter in the mouse and the USB receiver, causing the mouse to lag. 2. Scrolling: I use Windows full-screen scroll, but the mouse either goes through web pages too slow and Word documents too fast, so I usually end up using the scroll bars. 3. Separate USB dongles required for each mouse. It takes up 2 USB ports because I do not carry the mouse back and forth to work and home. The Logitech keyboard I use can handle multiple keyboards with the same USB dongle. 4. Do not lose the USB dongle. It is matched with the mouse and cannot be replaced. You will have to buy the combo again.

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Ill start by saying that I love this mouse, but it is only fair to say that the one I just purchased is the fourth one Ive bought, and the one it is replacing lasted less than six months before the left button stopped working--too late for an Amazon return, and Microsoft makes returns for such inexpensive items impractical. I watched a YouTube video on disassembling the mouse for cleaning (not guaranteed to solve the problem) and concluded that it made more sense just to buy a new one. My first wireless mouse was the BlueTrack Mobile Mouse 6000 Wireless, purchased in September 2009. In February 2010, it flamed out rather dramatically: the nano transceiver became too hot to touch, and the mouse stopped working. I ordered a replacement, and it lasted till January 2013 before self-destructing in the same dramatic way. By that time Microsoft had apparently decided that model was a poor design and had stopped making it, so I bought my first Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 from Staples the same day (having become hooked on wireless, I didnt want to go even one day with a corded mouse). In August 2015, seeing that model at Amazon for what seemed like a good price, I ordered #2 as a backup. It was placed in service in October 2016 and is actually still functioning, but the on-off switch had become a little iffy, and the transceiver frequently lost contact, so in December 2018 I placed in service #3, also ordered from Amazon. As noted, it failed a few days ago (May 26, 2019), to be replaced with #4. All of the first three have been battery hogs; In the first two, I had to replace the battery about once a month; #3 has given me about two months per battery. Admittedly, I use a mouse probably more than most people, but the estimate of "up to 10 months" for battery life is unreasonable. Other reviewers have stated that this mouse is not as well made as it used to be. That may be true, or it may just be that there is an occasional lemon. When it is working, it is a very good mouse. I especially like the nano transceiver and the way it is stored (not that I ever need to store it) and the placement of the power button, which makes it easy to thumb it off and on (I turn it off when I leave the computer). I have small hands, and this mouse is a good size for me and very comfortable to use.

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Ive had this mouse for almost three and a half years. In that time, Ive had practically no problems with it. The battery life is exceptional. Theres a warning light that turns red when the battery is low; it can last about five days before it conks out. It fits in my hand nicely, and I dont accidentally hit the back button on it like I did with my last mouse. The only drawbacks are minor ones. Clicking with the scroll wheel is difficult as it requires some extra pressure, and sometimes I scroll by mistake in my attempt. After using the mouse for a while, my palm does get a bit sweaty, but nothing major. Ive begun to notice that mine has just recently started acting up. Its getting pretty close to the end of its life most likely. The left mouse button isnt really reliable anymore. Highlighting text has become a real challenge, and sometimes clicking once gets registered as many sequential clicks. The other buttons work as expected, and the movement is not impaired. This mouse has served me well, and I would recommend it to anyone despite these inconveniences. For the majority of its lifespan, its been a very reliable and comfortable mouse.

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I have purchased at least 5 of these. They are good mice but have some issues after a while. Mine go through batteries at a rate of about 1 AA a month per mouse. If you turn them off when youre not using them they do last longer but I rarely remember to do that. The sensor area is clean and the surfaces are not causing the mouse to be constantly active, so thats not what is causing the battery drain as far as I can tell. They just seem to use batteries faster as they get older (they probably accumulate dust inside). Anyways, they last about 2 years or so.. the rubber on the sides comes loose after about that long and the rubber on the wheel comes off eventually.. But 2 years isnt too bad. Its a nice comfortable mouse and I like the additional side button. It also has a fairly quiet click and no noise on the mouse wheel. That along with the grip material on the sides, makes it a really nice mouse.

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Ive had this mouse for the better part of two years, and for the most part, Ive been quite happy with it. Its nice and portable, not too big, not too small. It fits comfortably in the hand, and the extra button is nice. The materials (plastic and rubber) arent the greatest, but it holds together well enough; Ive dropped it more times than I care to count, and it keeps on kicking. The RF receiver is fairly strong, and works well from across the room. My only complaint is the scroll wheel, which went bad on me after about a year. The problem is that the wheel has a plastic wheel with a rubber band adhered to it for grip, but that rubber band eventually came loose and made the scroll wheel all but unusable. For that reason I"m currently looking for a replacement, but this item certainly served me well while it lasted.

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There is some confusion regarding counterfeit mice being sold here on Amazon. At first I thought my mouse was counterfeit because it has no Microsoft hologram on the bottom of it and the logo on the top of the mouse is different. However, after some online research, it appears Microsofts logo on their mice has indeed changed. The mice being sold from their official store have this same, more simple logo. This also makes me believe that they no longer put holograms on their products, except on their software. I am not exactly sure if I am correct with my theory, but I am going to purchase another identical mouse from a big box store and I will report back on what I find. Update: This product is a genuine Microsoft product (the one sold directly from Amazon anyway). The logo font has changed on newer devices. There is no hologram on the bottom and I think most Microsoft devices are now being sold like that. Other thoughts: I gave 4 stars because I do like the mouse and it is slightly bigger than the 3500 I had, which lasted me about 6 years - the on/off switch is starting to have an issue, so I bought this one to replace it. Hopefully it holds up over time.

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