Wireless Intellimouse Explorer

A Review   by   Kay Lehman

 

 

Now that I have had the experience of using the Mouse for several weeks, I feel that I can report accurately my personal assessment of its usefulness.

 

Installation:

 

The compact disc which came with the Mouse worked instantly to install the program.  The disc installed three information sections: one on the Mouse properties, a second, called the Microsoft healthy computing guide, and a third, the User's guide.  Each of these, to the new user, is essential.

 

Assessment - I found the installation process smooth except for the fact that the Mouse Properties list (under customize mouse settings) does not provide a line of choice for IntelliPoint 5.0.

 

Wireless Feature:

 

About nine weeks before I started use of the Wireless Mouse, I was unfortunate enough to break both my wrists.  The new Mouse afforded me complete flexibility of movement and no need for special strength in the fingers.

 

Assessment - This feature is priceless!  This feature should be most beneficial to the frail elderly and to young children.  Both these age groups should be informed of these benefits.

 

Improvements Desired:

 

For myself, I would like the two top buttons on the left of the Mouse to be of equal length.  This would help my thumb when I am working.

 

Assessment - The shaping of the Mouse is appropriate except for the small size of the anterior upper button.

 

Summary:

 

From a comprehensive viewpoint, I find the IntelliPoint Mouse a very superior product.  I would recommend it heartily to other computer users.

 

 

Wireless Intellimouse Explorer

Microsoft Corporation

Windows PS2/USB connectors

Scrolling & Tilt Wheel Technology

Installation CD

$54.95