Microsoft Intellimouse with IntelliEye
Another Light Mouse from Microsoft
by Jeffery Roberts –
Senior Hardware Editor
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With the introduction of the Explorer Mouse Pro, Microsoft
single-handedly revolutionized the mouse. Tracking at the speed of light
has replaced the conventional roller ball in several of Microsoft’s basic
input devices. The
Intellimouse with IntelliEye is another of these mice.
The difference between the Microsoft Intellimouse with
IntelliEye and the Microsoft Explorer Pro are pretty obvious.
Fewer Buttons, smaller size, different color and a distinct resemblance
to the basic Intellimouse are the differences you can see.
Sometimes appearances can be deceiving and any similarity
between this
mouse and Microsoft’s basic PS/2 /Serial Port Intellimouse version is strictly
cosmetic. Unlike the
conventional, roller ball version Intellimouse, this new mouse is smooth and
fluid. A slight push moves the
mouse easily across the desktop. The buttons are
firm, yet very responsive and the scrolling wheel performs well. This is a very good two button, scrolling wheel mouse with
the advantage of Microsoft’s exclusive light tracking mechanism. The Intellimouse with IntelliEye is both PS/2 and USB
mode capable.
With the new Intellipoint software installed the mouse worked flawlessly with
Intel, OPTi, Lucent and AMD USB host controllers. As a good all around mouse the Intellimouse with IntelliEye is an excellent
choice. A recent price reduction makes this mouse an
exceptional value. The Intellipoint software is a bonus. The
Intellimouse with IntelliEye was tested with the following Operating Systems:
Additional
information is available at the Microsoft web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/products/hardware/mouse/intellieye.htm
Features include
- No
need for a mouse pad
- No
moving parts
- Arced
top that conforms to the palm, especially comfortable to smaller hands
- Scrolling,
zooming wheel
- Optical
sensor
- 5
Year warranty
In the Box
- Intellimouse
with IntelliEye
- PS/2
Dongle
- Warranty
and instruction sheet
- IntelliPoint
software
IntelliMouse with IntelliEye
To
use Microsoft IntelliMouse with IntelliEye with the scroll wheel you need:
PC System Requirements
•
IntelliPoint version 3.0 software (included)
• One of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows® 95, Windows 98,
Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 3 or later
• 30 MB of available hard disk space
• Round mouse port (PS/2-compatible) or USB port
• CD-ROM
Note: the zoom function works in Microsoft Office97-compatible or later
applications.
** Connection to the USB port on a PC requires that Windows98 be
running on your computer.
Mac System Requirements
• Macintosh OS 8.51 or later operating systems, iMac also
requires iMac update
1.1
• 15 MB of available hard-disk space
• USB port
• IntelliPoint for Macintosh software
Download
Intellipoint Software
Features may vary by operating system.
Note: This mouse,
like all Microsoft pointing devices I have tested, was a little flaky with
VIA/USB, (FIC VA-503+). The workaround is PS/2 mode or an approved USB
upgrade card.
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08/21/2000
