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Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse Makes a Return
Microsoft started selling its classic IntelliMouse here in the EU. it is based on the IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 dating back to the year 2003, but has seen a few upgrades.
The fan-favorite mouse of yore has been transformed with modern improvements like more precise tracking and reliable button action while maintaining the classic look and feel. Inspired by the Microsoft Intellimouse 3.0, the Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse brings back the classic, wired mouse with modern-day improvements. It has all the features you loved from the original—from customizable1 buttons and classic ergonomic look and feel to the wired-USB connection. And with more precise tracking, buttons that feel more reliable, and a distinctive, modern white tail light, this new take on a classic mouse keeps up with your hectic workload.
The Classic IntelliMouse costs roughly €45, it already appeared in the US last October 2017.
| Interface | USB 2.0 full speed compatible |
|---|---|
| Operating system1 | Microsoft Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 S, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7. |
| System requirements2 |
150MB available space.
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| Software localization | Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center software may be installed in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Iberian Portuguese, or Spanish. If available, standard setup will install the software in the default OS language. Otherwise, the English language version will be installed. |
| Mouse tracking system | Microsoft BlueTrack Technology, Track on glass |
| Imaging rate | Fixed 3000 frames per second |
| X-Y resolution | Up to 3200 points per inch (126 points per millimeter), user configurable with MKC installed |
| Tracking speed | Up to 40 inches (1016 millimeters) per second |
| Mouse report rate | 1000 reports per second |
| Mouse button features | 5 buttons including scroll wheel button |
| Right and left button life | 10,000,000 actuations |
| Side button life | 100,000 actuations |
| Wheel button life | 350,000 actuations |
| Mouse scrolling features | Tilt wheel enables vertical and horizontal scrolling |
| Wheel vertical scrolling life | 100,000 revolutions (away from user) 300,000 revolutions (toward user) |
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#5511196 Posted on: 01/16/2018 04:12 PM
I've seen a lot of CS players using this over the years which means it should perform well. Not sure if I'm sold on this one until I see a review with all the competition doing great for low prices out there.
Anyways what kinds of drivers for a mouse require 150mb? Hope it's not mining cryptocurrency.
I've seen a lot of CS players using this over the years which means it should perform well. Not sure if I'm sold on this one until I see a review with all the competition doing great for low prices out there.
Anyways what kinds of drivers for a mouse require 150mb? Hope it's not mining cryptocurrency.
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#5511201 Posted on: 01/16/2018 04:24 PM
I have always used this mouse
No extra buttons, and as light as a feather.
I have always used this mouse
No extra buttons, and as light as a feather.
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#5511203 Posted on: 01/16/2018 04:27 PM
Had two of those hehe... then I discovered how useful additional mouse buttons can be in certain games.
Had two of those hehe... then I discovered how useful additional mouse buttons can be in certain games.
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#5511206 Posted on: 01/16/2018 04:30 PM
I used a Microsoft Intellimouse Optical 1.1a for years as it was ambidextrous and i'm a lefty. It was super comfortable and very accurate in fps games and mobas. This new intellimouse classic is right-handed only
I used a Microsoft Intellimouse Optical 1.1a for years as it was ambidextrous and i'm a lefty. It was super comfortable and very accurate in fps games and mobas. This new intellimouse classic is right-handed only
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#5511218 Posted on: 01/16/2018 04:56 PM
Wish they would bring back the Wireless Intellimouse Explorer 2.0 as mine is on it's last legs, well I did buy it around 2004! All the mice M$ seem to have look too futuristic and have really odd shapes, the Intellimouse I've used for about 14 years still remains comfortable to hold and use, but some jokers on eBay want £200 to £300 for one!
Wish they would bring back the Wireless Intellimouse Explorer 2.0 as mine is on it's last legs, well I did buy it around 2004! All the mice M$ seem to have look too futuristic and have really odd shapes, the Intellimouse I've used for about 14 years still remains comfortable to hold and use, but some jokers on eBay want £200 to £300 for one!
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#5511222 Posted on: 01/16/2018 05:20 PM
Had two of those hehe... then I discovered how useful additional mouse buttons can be in certain games.
I have always used this mouse
No extra buttons, and as light as a feather.
It does have two thumb buttons. My last two mice have had two thumb buttons, and I think it's perfect for me. The one before had only one. I tend to use mice as long as they last, so I'm talking about many years ago. A very basic mouse still has nothing but left and right button and a buttoned wheel between them, so anything else is extra buttons.
Had two of those hehe... then I discovered how useful additional mouse buttons can be in certain games.
I have always used this mouse
No extra buttons, and as light as a feather.
It does have two thumb buttons. My last two mice have had two thumb buttons, and I think it's perfect for me. The one before had only one. I tend to use mice as long as they last, so I'm talking about many years ago. A very basic mouse still has nothing but left and right button and a buttoned wheel between them, so anything else is extra buttons.
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#5511226 Posted on: 01/16/2018 05:30 PM
I wish they would bring back habu, the best mouse i've ever had and it is so hard to find anything similar to it.
I wish they would bring back habu, the best mouse i've ever had and it is so hard to find anything similar to it.
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#5511243 Posted on: 01/16/2018 06:37 PM
Among these "few upgrades" is a turd for a sensor.
Microsoft started selling its classic IntelliMouse here in the EU. it is based on the IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 dating back to the year 2003, but has seen a few upgrades.
Among these "few upgrades" is a turd for a sensor.
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#5511253 Posted on: 01/16/2018 06:58 PM
that was terrible mouse terrible quaitly too, I bought that when first came out for 70$ and every 6 months like clock work the mouse wire be came so bad the mouse stoped work MS was replaced that mouse for me ever 6 month for almost 5 years before I said fuck it, never again went to logictec and never had such probablem again, only time mouse die now are when micro switch in them are so warn they dont work which has happen once to one mouse from and that was after 7 years of use
This was same time i started to boycott any HW comeing from MS and 2~3 360 I had dont remeber how many i actual had at this point. all failed from rrod and i barely used those systems we talking i maybe touched 1 ever 3months and they where in open and got plenty off air. this pretty much made me say I will never buy any HW of any kind from MS again
that was terrible mouse terrible quaitly too, I bought that when first came out for 70$ and every 6 months like clock work the mouse wire be came so bad the mouse stoped work MS was replaced that mouse for me ever 6 month for almost 5 years before I said fuck it, never again went to logictec and never had such probablem again, only time mouse die now are when micro switch in them are so warn they dont work which has happen once to one mouse from and that was after 7 years of use
This was same time i started to boycott any HW comeing from MS and 2~3 360 I had dont remeber how many i actual had at this point. all failed from rrod and i barely used those systems we talking i maybe touched 1 ever 3months and they where in open and got plenty off air. this pretty much made me say I will never buy any HW of any kind from MS again
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#5511256 Posted on: 01/16/2018 07:04 PM
The original was an awesome mouse for non-gaming machines. Mine still works, over 13 years later. Cheap, no BS, just does its job, lasts for a long time.
Actually back in 2004, I was using it for games too for quite a few years before I got one with extra buttons. Did the 500Hz "oveclock" trick on it too on Windows XP. Never skipped a beat.
The original was an awesome mouse for non-gaming machines. Mine still works, over 13 years later. Cheap, no BS, just does its job, lasts for a long time.
Actually back in 2004, I was using it for games too for quite a few years before I got one with extra buttons. Did the 500Hz "oveclock" trick on it too on Windows XP. Never skipped a beat.
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#5511260 Posted on: 01/16/2018 07:16 PM
Cool news.
Cool news.
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#5511270 Posted on: 01/16/2018 07:36 PM
"150MB available space."
for WHAT?!
"150MB available space."
for WHAT?!
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#5511277 Posted on: 01/16/2018 08:14 PM
"150MB available space."
for WHAT?!
Probably the intellimouse software suite thing. Which of course no one actually needs :p
"150MB available space."
for WHAT?!
Probably the intellimouse software suite thing. Which of course no one actually needs :p
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#5511319 Posted on: 01/16/2018 10:10 PM
Question is, is the bluetrack sensor really as bad for gaming as they say ?
I've heard people say its not suited for gaming. Being made by microsoft i suppose there is a good chance they f*cked it up.
Gonna have to wait for propper in depth reviews.
Question is, is the bluetrack sensor really as bad for gaming as they say ?
I've heard people say its not suited for gaming. Being made by microsoft i suppose there is a good chance they f*cked it up.
Gonna have to wait for propper in depth reviews.
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I never liked this mouse(owned it) even when it originally came out. I know it was pretty popular so obviously some people did.