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Microsoft Mouse
version 2.0
by Tony Curro
It has been about 10 years since Microsoft has last redesigned the
mouse. The wait was worth it. The latest mouse is completely
redesigned, and has a better feel than its predecessor. Mouse 2.0
has an elongated body, and fits comfortably in the palm. In
addition, the software, version 9.0, has also been redone, and is
more user-friendly to those who work in MS Windows.
Mice are usually designed to be al-purpose pointing tools. Microsoft
designed the new mouse for optimum performance in tasks for Windows.
Of course the new mouse will work fine in the DOS environment.
The new mouse is ergonomically correct, which reduce tension on the
wrist, and is suited for left-or-right handed users. I have suffered
from carpal-tunnel syndrome, and find the new mouse an ease on the
metacarpal.
Hardware features at a glance:
* Shorter, softer cable.
* Longer, wider keys.
* Opto-mechanical encoder.
* Fifteen gram weight bracket.
* Five teflon glides.
* Redesigned retainer rings.
* Redesigned roller assembly.
Software v9.0 features:
* Orientation allows the user to hold the mouse at any angle, by
customizing the software map to the most neutral and comfortable
alignment of arm and body.
* Snap To, when activated, minimizes Mouse movements by
automatically "snapping" the cursor to the default button with any
command that results in a dialog box. For example, if a program
requires you to click on "OK," the pointer will snap to it from any
location on the screen.
* Screen Wrap, when activated, will go off any edge of the
screen and reappear on the other side. For example, moving the
pointer off the left side of the screen, will cause it to reappear
on the right side.
* Locate allows you to center the pointer on the screen. This is
good if you lose your pointer. A key press will pop it to the
center.
* Meet the Mouse is an animated tutorial that explains the new
features and highlights.
MS Mouse v2.0 is now available in a wide range of configurations,
with pricing specific for each (Pricing below). All versions include
one 3.5-inch high-density Mouse Driver & Software Utilities version
9.0 disk, and user manual. The MS Mouse carries a limited lifetime
warranty.
The Serial Only Mouse includes a 9-pin serial connector and a 9-25
pin adapter. The Mouse Port version provides a round PS/2-compatible
interface. The Bus Mouse version includes a bus expansion board.
Combination version includes one round Mouse Port adapter, and one
9-25 pin serial adapter.
New Mouse 2.0 Pricing:
version SRP Approx. Street Price
------- --- --------------------
Bus $125 $89.
Combination 125 89
Mouse Port (PS/2) 109 79
Serial 109 79
Combination w/Windows 225 159
Combination (5 Pack) 499
Bus (5 Pack) 499
For existing MS Mouse owners, the new software version 9.0 is
available for $19.95 (plus shipping and handling).
As a Windows user I was pleased with both aspects of the new mouse:
the comfort, and the software. Both have made things easier, and
cause less strain. Anyone who uses Windows should get this package.
Non-Windows users should find the new mouse design easier on their
hand, wrist and arm.
Product Information
Microsoft Mouse
version 2.0
List Price -- See Above
Microsoft Corporation
1 Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-6399
206-882-8080
206-93MSFAX (FAX)