Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000
- Handle rotation
- Zoom wheel
- Laser pointer
- Scrolling 4-way button
- High Definition Laser Technology
Do more and carry less with the first ever Notebook Mouse with integrated slide presenter, laser pointer, and media remote control. It’s an all-in-one super tool for the office, road, and home, the only input device you need. Main FeaturesManufacturer: Microsoft CorporationManufacturer Part Number: 9DR-00001Manufacturer Website Address: www.microsoft.comPointing Device Type: MousePointing Device Connectivity Technology: WirelessPointing Device Wireless Technology: BluetoothMovement Detection: La
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List Price: $ 79.95
Price: $ 48.95
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Review by C. Sheng for Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000
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Microsoft should rename itself Microhard. All of Microsoft’s hardware (keyboards and mice, etc.) i’ve ever owned have been great, including the Presenter Mouse 8000. But the software that comes with it and the documentation are just horrific.
The mouse comes with a piece of paper that warns you to NOT use the install CD that comes with the mouse and instead go to Microsoft’s web site for the latest software. So why didn’t they just remove the CD from the package if they don’t want you to use it??? When you go the web page that it tells you to go to for the software download, you find yourself on a page for Windows Vista support, which is NOT where you want to download the mouse driver from. A quick search for Intellipoint 6.02 (which the piece of paper claims you need) on Microsoft’s web site turns up nothing. It turns out that 6.02 no longer exists. The current valid version is 6.1. Anyway, here’s the correct software you need to download:
The installation of Intellipoint 6.1 seems painless enough, until you reboot your computer and find out that it has completely wiped out your touchpad driver and your touchpad no longer works the way it used to. As with all versions of Intellipoint, it is too stupid to figure out how to co-exist with other pointing device drivers. But at least the previous versions used to warn you that it wipes out the existing drivers. This version simply wipes them out w/o giving you any warnings or options to cancel the installation. Fortunately the touchpad driver for my sony sz360 IS smart enough to figure out how to work with Intellipoint. So after downloading the touchpad driver from Sony and re-installing it AFTER installing Intellipoint, both the touchpad and the mouse drivers now work.
If your laptop doesn’t have built-in bluetooth and you’re relying on the bluetooth transceiver that came with the mouth for wireless connection, then you’re all set. Plug the transceiver into a USB port and you’re all set to go. BUT if you want to utilize your notebook’s existing bluetooth feature, the mouse has NO DOCUMENTATION on how to do that. And there is NO DOCUMENTATION on microsoft’s web site whatsoever on this mouse. So after an hour or so of playing around with it, i finally figured out what to do:
1. Turn the mouse on
2. Using the tip of a pen or any other sharp tipped object, press and hold the little button below the power light on the bottom of the mouse for 10 seconds. This should make the power light alternate between green and red, indicating that the mouse is in a “discoverable”, or “connectable” state.
3. Open the bluetooth manager that comes with your laptop and click on “connect to new hardware”.
your computer should now find the mouse and everything should work.
Once you get past installing the software and figuring out what’s missing in the documentation, the mouse works great! Ergo is not nearly as comfortable as Microsoft’s full sized mice, but given its compactness and all the features it managed to pack in, it’s hard to complain.
hope this help.
Review by W. Chiou for Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000
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The shape of the mouse feels really nice in the hand, and it’s loaded with features. On-off switch is much appreciated, and it even comes with a hard plastic carrying case with wrist strap. The scroll wheel scrolls very smoothly. A button behind the scroll wheel allows one to easily switch between mouse mode and presenter mode, although you need to install the IntelliPoint software in order for that (and the rest of the special buttons) to work. I already had IntelliType installed for my Microsoft keyboard, and even without the mouse software, the volume buttons did work.
The bluetooth is actually a nice feature, and the dongle can be used to connect other bluetooth devices, too. I was able to connect my bluetooth phone to my computer and transfer pictures from the phone to the computer. Note: you have to download IntelliPoint 6.02 from Microsoft’s website in order for this to work (the version on the included CD is 6.01). The bluetooth range is pretty good, IMO, much better than the regular Microsoft RF wireless mice.
On the con side, the side buttons have a strange placement. You have to reposition your hand in order to push them. Also, as with many of Microsoft’s new side-scrolling mice, the middle click requires way too much force to execute. On the bottom, the presenter buttons aren’t really in an ergonomic location, either, but they are tolerable. This is primarily a mouse; the presenter functions seem secondary. Finally, I think there is a bit of a QC issue because the first one of these that I got had a squeaky right mouse button and did not sit perfectly flat on a hard flat surface, sort of like an annoying chair at a restaurant that tilts a bit. I exchanged it for another one, which no longer had the squeaky button, but still had the tilt problem.
Review by Karen Nakamura for Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000
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This is a fantastic little mouse — but unlike every other Microsoft mouse/keyboard out there, there is *NO* Macintosh support. This is quite bewildering and a bit surprising. There are hacks available to get the basic 4-button tilt/scroll mouse support working through the internal MacOS bluetooth driver (just google for “Microsoft Presenter Notebook 8000 Mac driver” or visit MacRumors) but no one has figured out how to support the presenter controls on the underside of the mouse — the very reason for getting this model.
I’m happy nonetheless. I’m sure someone will eventually figure it out and this mouse is a stellar mouse for just regular mousing. You’ll need to load a third party driver (like SteerMouse) to slow down the mouse sensitivity since the default / native driver is a bit too jerky.
Review by Tom Carpenter for Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000
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This is OK at best. If you want to have a one stop unit (both mouse and presentation controller), it’s a really great option. It can perform basic functions, but the only drawback is that you have to isntall the software to get the buttons to work right. I’m not sure why Microsoft didn’t just have the buttons emulate interrupts for keystrokes that move slides forward and things like that. I have several other wireless presentation devces (Gyros and remote controls) and they all work with no need for extra drivers.
Now, as a mouse… it’s one of the best portabile mice I’ve owned. I’ve had mice from Logitecha and Microsoft in this small form factor and, as a mouse, it’s definitely my favorite. I really like the addition on the newe cordless mice of the on/off switch so you can save battery. This also comes with a great hardshell carrying case.
If the presentation features were a bit more powerful and didn’t reqire the installation of the drivers, I could give it five stars. If those issues don’t matter to you, it may work out great for you.
Review by S. Keum for Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000
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This product seems nice, but funny that they NEVER mention that this product ONLY works with the POWERPOINT for the presentation control buttons on the bottom.
I use LaTeX and Beamer to create my presentation, and I use Acrobat for the presentation. Other presenters, like Logitech one, works fine with the Acrobat. But not this one. I figured out that general presenters like Logitech’s send out “PAGEDOWN” or “PAGEUP” when the button on the presenter is pressed. This one seems to send out some instructions which is native to Powerpoint only. Worse thing is that the buttons on the bottom are NOT CUSTOMIZABLE. You CANNOT reassign these buttons for other purpose. Bottom line is that this one cannot be used other software than Powerpoint.
If you only use Microsoft Powerpoint for your presentation, this is your choice. If you use something else like Acrobat, avoid this one since you’ll be paying good $80 for nothing but a wireless mouse.
The product description should include the comment saying that
“THIS PRODUCT ONLY WORKS WITH MICROSOFT POWERPOINT.”