My boyfriend has the model before this, "Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000", and since I constantly used his, we decided that I should go ahead and get a wireless mouse myself. I searched for hours for a mouse that would meet my needs; something small, not too pricey, and would work on many different surfaces. I initially was going to purchase the same mouse as his, but I also wanted to see what else was out there. My first choice was the "Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000" in their Dragon Fruit color.. mainly because the mouse matched my laptop (appearance is always a first reaction of mine), was inexpensive, and had gotten good reviews! But.. I kept searching. After hours of looking at many different mice and reading many different reviews, I found the Mobile Mouse 3500. It had no reviews, so I was VERY skeptical about purchasing it. It caught my eye because it matched my Dell Insprion perfectly color wise, was small, and it was also the newer version of my boyfriend's mouse that I enjoyed so much. Microsoft's new "BlueTrack" technology was also very appealing to me, so being an electronics junkie, I had to try it out! The price exceeded my price range by a little, but this mouse ideally had everything I wanted in a mouse. I searched around to see if I could find a better deal, but since this is a mouse that was newly released, Amazon had the lowest price.
I finally ordered the mouse, and received it 2 days later (thanks Amazon!). The mouse fits snuggly in my hands (I have small hands), and has a nice rubber grip on each side. I was SHOCKED to see how small the nano receiver was. I knew it was going to be small, but this is TINY. About a 1/3 the size of Microsoft's other receivers. I actually love this, but it may be difficult for people with larger hands. There is a button that stores the receiver on the bottom of the mouse, and with just a push, it will push the receiver out for you, then when you have to store it, just push it back in. Like I said previously, this is great, but may be difficult for people with larger hands. The bottom also has an on and off button which I find very convenient. Unlike my boyfriend's mouse, I can leave my receiver in my laptop, and then just click off/on the mouse when it's not in use. With his mouse, you have to take out the receiver and store it back under the mouse for it to turn off.
Overall I am very happy with the mouse. The BlueTrack definitely works great. The mouse runs smooth, and the receiver doesn't overheat, even after hours of use! I have Windows 7 and had to download their software on their website to program the middle button, but it was quick and easy.
Pros:
Small
1 AA Battery
Smooth
Easy to setup
On/Off Button
Works on a lot of different surfaces
Cons:
Doesn't have a back button like the older model (3000) - ok with me though
Receiver might be hard for people with larger hands (boyfriend finds it easy though)
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This Item  Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 - Dragon Fruit Pink |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $139.99 | $149.95 | $129.99 |
| Delivery | — | — | Get it May 10 - 14 | Get it May 14 - 15 |
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| Sold By | — | Stick Price | The Surplus-Hut | IsaacTronics |
| connectivity tech | USB, Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | USB, Wireless |
| hand orientation | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous |
| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| tracking method | Laser, Optical | Laser, Optical | Laser, Optical | Laser, Optical |
| range | 10 meters | feet | 10 meters | 10 meters |
| button quantity | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| hardware platform | PC | — | PC | PC |
| battery quantity | — | 2 aa | 1 aa | 1 aa |
| batteries required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| weight | 0.2 pounds | 0.34 pounds | 0.68 pounds | 0.5 pounds |
| battery average life | 8 months | 8 months | 10 months | — |
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The battery were VERY corroded, and the mouse has a smudge on it that won't come off... almost like it is scuffed from being dropped? The mouse does work with my own battery, but I would pick a different one next time.
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