Overview

Discover Microsoft EasyBall, the easy-to-use mouse that gives children aged two to six a big head start toward computing.

The EasyBall mouse has a friendly, comfortable design and improved cursor control. Included with EasyBall is Microsoft Explorapedia^™: World of Nature, a children�s interactive encyclopedia, on CD-ROM. Unlike a mouse, EasyBall remains stationary, so your child never runs out of room on the desktop. The large ball requires less fine motor control, which makes positioning the mouse cursor easier for young children. The single button also adds to ease of use�there�s no confusion about which button to press. EasyBall can be used either on the desktop or in the lap. It is ruggedly built and can be cleaned.

Microsoft Explorapedia: The World of Nature takes kids on the enthralling "nature hike" of a lifetime with lush pictures, bright animation and video, lively sounds, original music, informative text, and engrossing interactive games and activities. Text is fully narrated for pre-readers.

EasyBall helps kids use the home computer with confidence right from the start.

Recommended for Ages: 2 - 6.

Features

Microsoft EasyBall features:

• Large trackball encourages gross motor movement
  
• EasyBall remains stationary, eliminating the problem small children have in repositioning a mouse. The stationary design also separates button pressing from navigation, making it less likely that a child will miss an onscreen target
  
• Microsoft EasyBall can be used on the desk or in a lap. Laptop use encourages better posture�kids are more comfortable and can adapt better to an adult computer set up
  
• Single, large button means kids are less likely to make mistakes by either missing the button or pressing the wrong one
  
• When an unused serial port is available, Microsoft EasyBall can be used together with a standard mouse, so parents and children can use the PC together
  
• Solid, durable design and adult-removable ball for easy cleaning.
  

• Kids can play the Microsoft EasyBall Pointerland game to pick their cursors and discover hidden objects, animation and fun noises in a barnyard scene
  
• The EasyBall collection of unique mouse cursors includes an airplane, star and baby chick and makes computing more fun for kids
  
• EasyBall works with software that supports the Microsoft Mouse or a compatible pointing device
  
• Two kid-appropriate default settings for both cursor and double-click mouse speeds make it easier for kids to control the mouse cursor
  
• Microsoft Explorapedia^™: World of Nature lets kids explore varied environments from forests to deserts to polar caps. Experience the living world with 18 hours of sound, plus lots of videos, animation, and illustrations.

System Requirements

	Computer 386SX or higher microprocessor
	Memory 640K (4 MB to play Pointerland)
	Hard Disk 260K (3 MB to play Pointerland)
	Display MDA, CGA, EGA, VGA, SVGA, XGA, or VESA VCI-compatible video adapter.)
	Drives One 3.5" high-density disk drive
	Operating System Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later
	Peripherals A 9-pin serial port that is unused by internal and external devices (9-25-pin serial adapter is available directly from Microsoft). If an unused serial port is not available, customers can order a MouseSwitch directly from Microsoft. To use the Pointerland game, you also need: Sound board with headphones or speakers required for sound To run Explorapedia: World of Nature, you need: CPU: 486SX or higher RAM: 4 MB Hard Disk: 8 MB Operating System: Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later Drives: Double-speed CD-ROM or higher required Video: Super VGA (for full 256-color support) Sound: Audio board with headphones or speakers Input Device: Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device

Pricing Information

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Ordering Information

EasyBall / Explorapedia bundle Windows 325-095V100 US $54.95
Call 1-800-457-9530 to order direct or see your reseller. Customers who are deaf or hard of hearing can reach Microsoft text telephone (TT/TDD) services at 1-800-892-5234. Retail prices may vary.

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