Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 Halo Limited Edition: The Master Chief

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I dont know what good another positive review will do gut maybe I can alert people to a problem I had. My previous 3500 mouse became erratic. I thought it was dust inside the mouse interfering with the opticals. I didnt want to take it apart so I found the cheapest 3500 to replace it with. The new one did the same thing. I searched for a Windows fix but nothing worked and the problem seemed to be getting worse. I removed the usb receiver from a rear port to a front port and the problem went away. It was interference coming from a WiFi adapter card in the rear near the USB port. If you have this problem, try moving the receiver to a different USB port.

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*** Do Not Buy *** Yup, Made in China and it has not lasted even 1 year I bought this mouse to replace an identical looking MS mouse that worked as it should for years and this one only lasted 10 months and now it is malfunctioning! The mouse pointer jumps allover the place out of control. I replaced the battery with a new one - no difference. I removed the driver and re-installed such, still not functioning. The warranty says 3 years - Great! except the MS warranty says to send it back to the seller - Amazon but, Amazon does not have MS, as a warranty vendor, set up for ease of use. You cannot contact Amazon - or it is hard ot reach an actual human being and this purchase is too old for a standard return so, Ive been had! Make it tough to use a 3 year warranty on a 14 $$ mouse - not worth it and they (MS and Amazon) know it. Ill head to my local Targt store for a replacement and will try to find one NOT made in China. Everything on this site is fast turning to extreme CHEAP in "quality" (chinazon)

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I bought this product for several of its features and due to its brand name. hoping it would be a quality purchase and reliable and meet my needs. On a positive note, Id say that I really liked the shape, size (on the small side--for women this is nice), texture, and feel of the mouse. I also liked the simplicity and ergonomics of the design on all sides. I also wanted a mouse without a cord and it delivered on that. From a physical perspective, it is perfect for me. However--and this is the only reason I marked it less than a 5-star--it is extremely GLITCHY. I have had many days of frustration because when reading PDFs sometimes when I use this mouses scroll wheel to scroll down the page, it keeps scrolling uncontrollably. Also, and this is a MAJOR PROBLEM, the center scroll wheel also will "stick" or "lock" causing tabs in web browsers to close when clicking on them. I had to look up what was causing this undesirable problem and found that it is due to the scroll wheel locking. One solution I found in technology forums was to press and hold the scroll wheel, but that rarely works. Another solution was slamming the mouse down on the table -- that is the one most frequently used and also vents my frustration with this products functional flaw--its SCROLL WHEEL. Ive kept this product, but hope that they will fix or did fix the problem. I will definitely look to see that they did before buying another one. The product uses a single "AA" battery. I have to keep a supply of batters on-hand because there is no warning and the mouse just "dies" on me when the battery needs to be replaced, and this is often when something important is due or Im working online.

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Works OK sometimes, but it seems to have an issue with moving the cursor smoothly; it gets a bit "jerky" at times. I am going to return it if possible. Ive tried it for a few days and it has become irritating. Update: Changed rating from 2-stars to a 1-star. This mouse or its driver software seems to have serious issue. It is getting worse every time I use it. The pointer on the screen sticks and/or bounces all over the place. This appears to occur to a greater degree when other background process takes 1 or 2% from the system; that is, the system idle status drops down to 98% or slightly less. This did not happen with my old Logitech 525 which works fine for several years. I switched USB ports to see if that will settle this thing down. Regardless, I have made arrangements to return this mouse that has an obvious issue. I ordered a new Logitech mouse; this defective Microsoft mouse is going back as soon as the replacement arrives.. Update: The Logitech M705 Marathon I just purchased works beautifully. The MS Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 that I am returning is worthless and useless. Maybe I got a bad one.

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I prefer computer mice that are intended for use with notebook and other portable computers (mobile mouse), because they are a bit smaller and I think more comfortable to use than the full size models. I use both Microsoft and Logitech mobile mice, an in recent years these are all wireless AND optical. I dont have any use for the extra side paddles that some larger mice have, so the tendency of mobile mice to not have these paddles does not bother me. I have two computers that use an older version of this Microsoft 3500, and they are my favorite mice now. With a new computer added to my stable of actively used machines, I needed another mouse but the older model I likes was discontinued and replaced by this 3500 model. Those who still had the older ones wanted lots of money for them, so I went with the 3500. This mouse does indeed seems to be a bit lighter than the older version, but I am not sure if this is a technical improvement to reduce weight of a portable product, or just a cost-saving move to cheapen the product. Maybe both! Certainly this mouse as a plainer appearance, having one fewer colors in the plastic finish, and I suppose this makes it less expensive to manufacture. But in operation, the feel of the 3500 closely matches the older version, so I am please by that. The older one has a roller with a smooth, yet grippy surface. This 3500, on the other hand, has a roller with a knurled surface. My preference is for the way it was done on the older mouse, simply because the knurls will tend to collect finger oils and dirt over time. Still, a good looking, ergonomic, and well functioning wireless optical mouse. Note that this mouse does NOT use Bluetooth to directly communicate with the portable computers built-in Bluetooth receiver. It comes with, and requires the use of, a tiny USB dongle which will fit into, and permanently occupy, one of your computers USB ports. The dongle is small enough to leave attached to a notebook computer, even while it is in your bag or backpack for transit. However, I find that this dongle sticks out just a bit more on my new computer than I would like, so to prevent damage I always place the computer in my backpack with dongle side up.

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Mouse is awesome and I love it, but it has a scrolling issue. When I scroll the wheel and before feeling the tick its making the move on screen, like moving just by touching the wheel, its really annoying when you have to scroll a lot or for designing like I do. -- UPDATE -- Now the device is getting pretty annoying, pointer jumps from one side to another when Im moving it (like a lag), it might be the battery but I just have less than a week with it, so it cant be possible.

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This model of mouse is very responsive and solid. Works in almost every surface, even irregular like the cushion of my couch while I am seating watching tv and scrolling through the laptop screen playing games. The clicking force is just right, not having to push too hard with the finger and not too soft that I would induce a command without wanting to do so. Same goes with the wheel. And been a fan of Halo and Master Chief, well, what can I say :D:D... Another big plus for me is that the graphics havent fade, even after continuous use for more than one year in another mouse like this one. So happy with the product, that have gotten four of them so far in about two years, to replace other mousses. The only negative thing that I could find is that if you loose the mini-USB dongle, you are done. It cant be synchronized with another dongle. Or havent find the way to do that. A fixture that Microsoft perhaps should consider to add.

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Let me start by saying I honestly love this mouse. It scrolls nicely, feels comfortable in your hand, and is generally awesome. That being said, it has some serious I mean SERIOUS durability issues. I have replaced this mouse on average once a year for the past four years!! Without fail, roughly a year after I purchase it something goes wrong. This year it was the scroll mechanism, it just stopped working even though I could move the scroller on the mouse itself. Last year it was the left click. I am not abnormally hard on my mice, I dont game or do anything that would require extensive clicking or scrolling so theres honestly no reason for it to die so fast. I know I should move on to a different mouse, and ive tried, but I always come back to this one because it feels the best. So heads up, its a great mouse, but expect to replace it once a year.

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The mouse is beautiful. I am a halo lover however, the receiver that came with it cannot be the right one. There is a space to house the receiver but the one in the package will not allow the back to close or lay flat. I have used this mouse a few times in the two weeks Ive had it and now nothing. Im not sure I received a new mouse. So disappointed.

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I tend to drop my mouses often so Ive gone through several until I purchased this one. It has dropped onto hard floors several times and has never once broken over 2 years. It has not scratched much or broken/cracked. Im very please with the quality of this mouse and it works flawlessly in terms of speed and accuracy. Im pretty sure not all mouses are this perfect so I must give it to Microsoft on creating an excellent product. Overall: 5/5 Recommendation: Buy this mouse and you will not need another for a while. This is the perfect mouse. Pros: - Mouse is comfortable - Speed and accuracy of mouse are ideal - Glossy look is nice - Smooth movements and no excess friction on surfaces - Can take many falls and does not break or crack Cons: None

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