MICROSOFT - IntelliMouse Optical

**Kr0m** · January 8th, 2002

Anyone out there have one of these? I'm thinking about purchasing one and I'm wondering if anyone's come across any problems.

**Lonman** · January 8th, 2002

I set XP up on my brother's gateway box. He has the USB version and it seems to be working ok so far. Personally, I wouldn't buy a USB mouse... ps/2 all the way... I've seen too many problems reported with USB devises and XP. (I have a Lexmark Z22 on USB, no problems, but it's not a mouse or keyboard).

January 9th, 2002

I use a Logitech optical usb mouse with no problems....

**Qumahlin** · January 9th, 2002

ya, I have the intellimouse optical and it works smooth as can be..but just save yourself the worries and use the USB to PS/2 adapter that comes with it...I hate all the new usb this usb that stuff. god forbid we have to plug something in and actually wait the 2 extra seconds for it to work!

Akash · January 9th, 2002

when i bought this mouse, ibought it becuase of the ball-less mouse. i hated the wheel mouse in the sense i had to clean its rolers every week once a week. got tedious.

This one runs literally on any surface including your table, (apart from reflective surfaces like glass or mirrors)
even runs upside down!

the ergonomic design is important to me as i have heavy usage for the mouse.. and this one has been the best so far
with its two extra buttons to go back/foward on the net or on the machine (or you can set your own) i think these were very time consuming.

Overall, the first 2 weeks, the red light will bug you especially if you leave it on over night (the computer). you get used to it and then feel when yuo use someone elses mouse, how you wish the optical was on every computer!

Comes with USB or PS2 connecttions (adaptor) and has no problems with XP.

January 9th, 2002

I personally haven't had any problems with USB and Windows XP, but I only have a HP PSC 950 on USB, so i don't know.

My mouse and keyboard are both PS/2...

**Kr0m** · January 9th, 2002

Cool, thanks for the info. I'll be using the ps/2 adapter as my usb ports are used by my printer and scanner anyways.

Smokie · January 9th, 2002

I have been running two if them for over two years, no problems what so ever. Both are USB.

I would suggest the Intellimouse Optical.

Sinster · January 9th, 2002

I would get the Intellieye Optic. Been running mine USB and works great. I wish I had one here at work. Also if you want to spend a little more money I would go with Explorer. Once I build another system I will get the explorer.

**Bytes Back** · January 10th, 2002

I have lots of USB devices, including a logitech cordless optical and have no problems. ( apart from my PDA but that's Sonys fault

)

January 8th, 2002	Top \| #1
Kr0m OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: December 2001 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 1,389 Reputation: 290 Power: 140	MICROSOFT - IntelliMouse Optical Anyone out there have one of these? I'm thinking about purchasing one and I'm wondering if anyone's come across any problems.

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Smokie A Proud Australian Joined: July 2004 Location: Townsville, Qld, Australia Posts: 437 Reputation: 50 Power: 97	I have been running two if them for over two years, no problems what so ever. Both are USB. I would suggest the Intellimouse Optical. Smokie Proud to be Australian Main Site Smokie's Webpage

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Sinster OSNN Senior Addict Joined: December 2001 Location: *Mssholechusetts Posts: 519 Reputation: 40 Power: 129**	I would get the Intellieye Optic. Been running mine USB and works great. I wish I had one here at work. Also if you want to spend a little more money I would go with Explorer. Once I build another system I will get the explorer. XFX - 590 SLI AMD 6000+ x2 AM2 2 x 1gb DDR2 EVGA 8800GTX X-Fi Fatal1ty Vista Ultimate CDRW LG 8400B / DVDRW Samsung S182M MX1000 / Logitech G15 Samsung 22" WS 225BW

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January 8th, 2002	Top \| #2
Lonman Bleh! Joined: December 2001 Posts: 2,642 Reputation: 60 Power: 151	I set XP up on my brother's gateway box. He has the USB version and it seems to be working ok so far. Personally, I wouldn't buy a USB mouse... ps/2 all the way... I've seen too many problems reported with USB devises and XP. (I have a Lexmark Z22 on USB, no problems, but it's not a mouse or keyboard).

January 9th, 2002	Top \| #3
westy1 Unregistered Posts: n/a	I use a Logitech optical usb mouse with no problems....

January 9th, 2002	Top \| #4
Qumahlin OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: December 2001 Posts: 2,006 Reputation: 0 Power: 145	ya, I have the intellimouse optical and it works smooth as can be..but just save yourself the worries and use the USB to PS/2 adapter that comes with it...I hate all the new usb this usb that stuff. god forbid we have to plug something in and actually wait the 2 extra seconds for it to work!

January 9th, 2002	Top \| #5
Akash OSNN Senior Addict Joined: December 2001 Posts: 350 Reputation: 0 Power: 128	when i bought this mouse, ibought it becuase of the ball-less mouse. i hated the wheel mouse in the sense i had to clean its rolers every week once a week. got tedious. This one runs literally on any surface including your table, (apart from reflective surfaces like glass or mirrors) even runs upside down! the ergonomic design is important to me as i have heavy usage for the mouse.. and this one has been the best so far with its two extra buttons to go back/foward on the net or on the machine (or you can set your own) i think these were very time consuming. Overall, the first 2 weeks, the red light will bug you especially if you leave it on over night (the computer). you get used to it and then feel when yuo use someone elses mouse, how you wish the optical was on every computer! Comes with USB or PS2 connecttions (adaptor) and has no problems with XP.

January 9th, 2002	Top \| #6
existenz Unregistered Posts: n/a	I personally haven't had any problems with USB and Windows XP, but I only have a HP PSC 950 on USB, so i don't know. My mouse and keyboard are both PS/2...

January 9th, 2002	Top \| #7
Kr0m OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: December 2001 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 1,389 Reputation: 290 Power: 140	Cool, thanks for the info. I'll be using the ps/2 adapter as my usb ports are used by my printer and scanner anyways.

January 10th, 2002	Top \| #10
Bytes Back Ex Police Chief Joined: June 2004 Location: Kernow Posts: 1,383 Reputation: 40 Power: 107	I have lots of USB devices, including a logitech cordless optical and have no problems. ( apart from my PDA but that's Sonys fault )