Microsoft Explorer Mouse Review

Reason for purchase, I bought the mouse, because I had a Microsoft Natural Wireless 6000 and it had one of the old Huge Receivers that never really quite worked. I have been using the Explorer for about a week now and I have to say it’s very easy to get used to and I love the rechargeable batteries.

Bluetrack technology is a new technology invented by Microsoft for use on irregular surfaces, the technology does work very well and just as advertised. I tried it on granite, Jeans, Leather, non Finished wood and even glass. It worked really well on everything but glass, mind you it did work a little but not well. The mouse has 5 buttons including the scroll wheel. The Microsoft drivers work well on mac and in windows. I’d like to mention that Microsoft has beta drivers for windows 7. These drivers allow you to quickly changes and configure your buttons.

The mouse remains comfortable throughout extended use and buttons are well placed, The scroll wheel is made of metal and is very smooth, Microsoft doesn’t use the notches on their scroll wheels so it doesn’t have incremental scrolling like your probably used to, I however like the way Microsoft does it better. It’s silent and moves nicely. The mouse has a snap in USB receiver which makes it easy to take it with you. Since the mouse is rechargeable Microsoft includes a nice little charger with it that goes into the bottom of the mouse.

Overall I’m pleased with the mouse, I wish they had some more buttons maybe, but for most people 5 is more than enough. Bluetooth would have been nice, I wish more mice and peripherals supported this technology.