Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000

Working perfectly for past 3 years – As a software consultant who works remotely, I want something that's reliable. And I got it in this product I have used it daily for business for the past 3 years and it hasn't failed me at all. I keep 2 x AAA batteries in my laptop bag and change them about every 2-3 months so I don't have to worry about recharging which is simple. The red light displays show about 3-4 hours of use before the battery dies so there's plenty of warning.

I'm a 6ft tall male and have no problems with the size of it. It's quite comfortable and light despite being compact. There's a black neoprene travel pouch included which is useful to protect it in transit.

The Bluetooth is highly reliable and it auto connects on Windows 7 start. No additional software required, just My Bluetooth to manage it which comes with my hardware drivers. I don't even switch it off after use.

Great buy for good value. Bluetooth is reliable

Poor human engineering – Bought this hoping it would be batter than Apple magic mouse but found it's even worse. The whole mouse becomes imbalance after battery installed which is very annoying. The sensor is located at the rear of the body which is another failure. The extra does not work on Mac either. It's ok for a secondary compact mouse for laptops but totally uncomfortable for long time design work. Compact size, smart looking Poor human engineering

bad engineering – It's ok for general users who's looking for a compact backup bluetooth mouse for laptops. However, it's not well deliberately engineered to my opinion. 1) It becomes imbalance after battery installed, which could be very uncomfortable for serious users like me. 2) The sensor should be put at the centre or forebody of the mouse, you will understand what I'm talking about here once you have one. 3) The extra button DOES NOT work on Mac. Overall, I bought it hoping it would be batter than Apple magic mouse but it's very disappointing finally. Compact size, smart looking Terrible Human Engineering

Excellent – A cheap way to wirelessly enhance or replace any touchpad pointer control on a Bluetooth enabled notebook. I specifically didn't want to have the need for an additional wireless receiver which can easily be misplaced, lost, forgotten, bumped, snapped, stolen or take up a valuable USB port. The on/ off switch, long battery life (9+ months with 2x AAA Energiser alkaline in my case) & amber low battery warning light means there is no excuse for it to conk out unexpectedly. Scrolling wheel is smooth yet tactile & in combination with a back button makes for speedy browsing. Dongle/ receiver free convenience. Long battery life. Multiple buttons. Off button. Low battery indicator warning. Surprisingly ergonomic. None whatsoever.