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Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000

 

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  • User Score (320)
    7.2 7.2 from 320 reviewers
  • Expert Score (2)
    6.3 6.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Value for money (10)
    8.0 8.0 from 10 reviewers
  • Features (6)
    7.6 7.6 from 6 reviewers
  • Ease of use (10)
    7.5 7.5 from 10 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    8.2 8.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Durability (5)
    7.7 7.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Reliability (3)
    7.3 7.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Overall quality (3)
    9.1 9.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Looks (5)
    7.7 7.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Accuracy (3)
    8.5 8.5 from 3 reviewers
  • Installation (3)
    9.1 9.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Speed performance (3)
    9.1 9.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Usability (5)
    6.2 6.2 from 5 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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  • Expert Reviews

  1. REVIEW STREAM

    REVIEW STREAM
    3.0/10
    27 September 2007

    Often when I buy something, I generally look for two things; the quality and the pricing. However, in a desperate need for a new mouse , I simply went to the local Fry’s Electronic Store and looked around their selection of mouses. After looking around $30 plus dollar gaming mouses, I eventually came to buy the Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000. Looking at the information provided on the box, the sensitivity and functions seemed interesting and persuading (ex. Read more

  2. Active Network

    Active Network
    9.5/10
    27 September 2007

    I give kudos to Microsoft for providing such great value for the improved technology and features the Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 includes. The already great optical technology has been vastly improved to be more responsive, more precise, and much smoother. In addition, not only is the magnifier feature great for accessibility reasons, but also allows easy editing of small text, data, etc. Read more

    • HD Technology, Magnifier Feature
    • Wired

  • User Reviews

  1. Great basic mouse!

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Kelly, Amazon
    2 weeks ago See Product at Amazon ($12.88)

    I really love this mouse. There are no extra buttons, it's just your average scroll wheel mouse. It's perfect for my desktop pc. Strangely enough my last mouse wouldn't work on my wooden desk. This mouse, no problem. Highly recommended! Read more or see product

  2. Comfortable, customizable mouse (but not for gaming)

    Newegg
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Rusty Shack, Newegg
    7 January 2012

    This could be pro or con, but the wheel rolls smoothly w/o notches. I love it. You can adjust its sensitivity in the included software. Read more

    • 1. Very comfortable for the palm of the hand (full support for medium-big hands).
    • Middle button is a wheel. Microsoft, in their wisdom, decided it should be able to nudge left and right. When you middle click, you must click straight down or else it...

  3. "Average comfort with a host of annoying "features"."

    CNET
    5.0/10
    Reviewer: FreshTints, CNET
    26 December 2011

    This mouse is as expensive as an entry level gaming mouse for a start, which wouldn't bother me so much if it actually worked. The single most annoying thing about this mouse is the scroll wheel. Middle clicking is the single most frustrating thing, and you will always end up scrolling about half a page before you actually press it. I have had this mouse for two years and it still works fine despite being dropped and having the wires gnawed by cats. Read more

    • Reasonably smooth Side (magnify) button can be remapped Reasonably durable
    • The scroll wheel is almost impossible to click straight because of the four way scrolling The four way scrolling is a complete gimmick and barely works Low profile lea...

  4. Dratted nuisance

    4.0/10
    Reviewer: annalia, staples.com
    10 January 2012

    When I left click, I often accidentally right click also, and it is an awful nuisance. There is no place to rest your hand while you left click. Read more

    • Easy To Setup
    • Hard To Use, Right click wrong time, Unreliable

  5. Not at all happy :-(

    J&R
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: Nomad, J&R
    22 May 2010

    I like the smooth scrolling action of the mouse wheel but I HATE that it is so hard to click. I use the wheel click a lot - or at least I used to - I can't with this mouse. Read more

    • Accurate Tracking
    • Stiff Wheel Button, Uncomfortable Design

  • WikiFreak Description

Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000

The Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 is an ergonomic four-button mouse that offers you comfort, without having to sacrifice control.

Features

The Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 makes it easier to scroll through documents and web pages quicker. It has a Magnifier function that lets you easily enlarge and edit details. Additionally, the Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 also has 4-way scrolling capabilities for greater efficiency and comfort wi…

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Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000

The Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 is an ergonomic four-button mouse that offers you comfort, without having to sacrifice control.

Features

The Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 makes it easier to scroll through documents and web pages quicker. It has a Magnifier function that lets you easily enlarge and edit details. Additionally, the Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 also has 4-way scrolling capabilities for greater efficiency and comfort with tilt wheel technology. The Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 is comfortable in either hand, with an ambidextrous design that makes it comfortable either way. There are also customizable buttons which provide you with quick access to the media, programs and files you use most often. Additional features include high definition optical technolology.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • Take advantage of BlueTrack Technology, which combines the power of optical with the precision of laser for remarkable tracking on virtually any surface.
  • Mac, Macintosh, and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.

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Previous questions about this product

  • Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 tracking problem - skips pixels

    I bought this mouse because I like Microsoft mice and plan to replace all my logitech. Unfortunately, I noticed that the Comfort 3000 mouse skips pixels on many surfaces, whereas my old Logitech MX 310 works perfectly. The Optical 3000 seriously fails even on a simple piece of paper, which of course, does not reflect anything. Has anyone had a similar experience? Is this mouse defective or is this new tracking technology apparently not so advanced as they claim? Thanks!

    Answered by bickfordc 2009-03-02:

    Yes, I'm having the same problem with this mouse. On my white, melamine desktop surface it is bare usable it tracks so poorly. If I try it on a similar textured but black surface (the base of my monitor stand) it tracks perfectly.

    Answered by bickfordc 2009-03-03:

    I returned the Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 and bought the Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 instead. Since it is a laser mouse, not optical, it doesn't have any problems with the white surface.

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