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Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 312 reviews of Microsoft Ready Mouse from international magazines and websites.
Conclusion: The average review rating is 8.1/10. Comparing these reviews to 164620 other Mouse & Pointing Devices reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 95/100 (or 9.5 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.
6 out of 10
Summary: Once you've installed the drivers, each button on the mouse can be assigned a specific action or series of actions (using macros). What's even more interesting here, though, is that buttons can be assigned functions for specific programs. The central...
Conclusion: It's a shame that this mouse is held back by its slow sensor and lack of thumb buttons, as the touch-sensitive scroll wheel and the well-designed driver are real strong points for the Microsoft Explorer Touch Mouse. As it is, you'll need to stick to...
Pro : Highly practical touch-sensitive scroll wheel ; Well-designed driver ; Small, discreet USB transmitter
Cons : Maximum tracking speed is quite low (1.5 m/s) ; No thumb buttons ; Sensitivity can't be adjusted on the fly ; No recharging system (AA batteries) ; Glossy finish (picks up fingerprints)
8 out of 10
Summary: Microsoft's wireless Explorer Touch Mouse combines the company's accurate BlueTrack optical technology, which allows the mouse to be used on virtually any surface and, instead of a mouse wheel, what Microsoft calls Touch Scrolling. You simply brush...
Conclusion: Its smooth surface, touch scrolling and low profile design won't please everyone, but the Explorer Touch is an accurate and comfortable pointing device
5 out of 10
Summary: Apple arguably made the mouse mainstream back in 1984 with the Macintosh 128K. The company has continued to innovate on the input-device front in recent years, with offerings like the Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad, peripherals that bring laptop-like,...
Conclusion: Microsoft's Explorer Touch mouse abandons the traditional scroll wheel for a hit-or-miss touch strip that uses vibrating feedback. It's an interesting idea, but our hands tell us you're better off sticking with tradition.
Pro : BlueTrack tech allows mousing on most surfaces ; Storage niche inside mouse for tiny USB receiver ; Easy setup
Cons : Touch-sensitive flick strip is balky, overengineered ; Vibrating feedback can be excessive ; Low-slung design not comfortable for all hands
9 out of 10
Conclusion: Not everyone expects a mouse to deliver everything including the kitchen sink, but it's nice to know Cooler Master has touched on the most important functions with their CM Storm Xornet mouse. This gaming mouse performs exceptionally well, and aside...
Pro : Excellent functionality for a value-priced mouse ; Omron micro-switches guaranteed for 5,000,000 clicks ; 2000 DPI / 2600 FPS optical sensor ; 1000 Hz / 1.0 ms USB 2.0 polling rate ; Teflon feet glide effortlessly over gaming surfaces
Cons : No macro software or keybind instructions