Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 (teal blue)
Manufacturer: Microsoft Part number: D5D00025
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- The Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 doesn't leave much room for complaint. Some will balk at the $40 price tag, but this mobile traveler fits comfortably in your hand and it can mouse on almost any surface, thanks to Microsoft's innovative Bluetrack technology. With a small footprint and a variety of stylish colors to choose from, this mouse makes a useful (and worthy) addition to your mobile arsenal.
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CNET editors' review
Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 (teal blue) price range: $17.99 - $31.08
- Reviewed by: Justin Yu
- Reviewed on: 08/10/2009
The good: Bluetrack technology tracks on almost any surface; "Power" slider conserves battery; right and left hand compatible; contoured shape; transceiver attaches to undercarriage.
The bad: Limited battery life of nonrechargeable AA batteries; smooth vertical rocker lacks precision; pricier than other mobile mice.
The bottom line: The Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 doesn't leave much room for complaint. Some will balk at the $40 price tag, but this mobile traveler fits comfortably in your hand and it can mouse on almost any surface, thanks to Microsoft's innovative Bluetrack technology. With a small footprint and a variety of stylish colors to choose from, this mouse makes a useful (and worthy) addition to your mobile arsenal.
The Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 is Microsoft's latest travel mouse. It offers many of the same features as the Explorer Mini, but does so for $20 less. This $40 device also uses Bluetrack sensing technology, which lets you use it accurately across a variety of surfaces that a normal laser mouse just can't handle. Although less ergonomic, the 4000 fixes several of the problems we highlighted in the Explorer Mini, including the omission of the power-saving "off" switch and the right-handed design. Both of those features and more are included with the Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000, a very capable travel mouse worthy of our recommendation.
The 4000's plug-and-play hardware design makes it easy to pair it with a host computer. A small USB plug that Microsoft calls the "Nano Transceiver" pops out from its hiding spot in the undercarriage, which also houses the On/Off power switch, as well as a slot for an AA battery. While we normally prefer a rechargeable mouse, Microsoft claims the mouse will work flawlessly for up to 10 months on a single battery. The top of the mouse also houses a small red LED that alerts you when battery power is low. Microsoft also offers five pastel colors to choose from, including teal blue, berry pink, lime green, graphite, and white.
For software, Microsoft includes its Intellipoint 7 software for both PC and Mac. Here you'll find settings for button assignments, and scroll and click speed, as well as help files in an easy-to-use program. If you don't have the CD with you while you're traveling, you can still use the mouse with your computer's internal settings; no external drivers are required.
One of our major complaints with the Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse was its right-handed-only design; the curves of the contours made it uncomfortable for lefties to use. Thankfully, Microsoft corrected this misstep in the 4000's symmetrical shape, making it universally easy to scroll and click the four buttons. In addition, the entire mouse is covered with a soft textured plastic for extra grip.
The scroll wheel sits between the two main buttons and moves from side to side as well as up and down, with one minor tactile difference between the two scroll modes: horizontal scrolling with the dial makes a tangible click as each page moves, but up and down scrolling is completely smooth, with no tactile feedback. We prefer the ratcheting feel of a click wheel for scrolling through individual pages (featured in other mice, including the Logitech MX Revolution). The smooth dial that Microsoft incorporates into its mice feels sludgy and awkward. The scroll button itself is preset to activate the new Windows Vista Flip 3D overlay where you can quickly view all of your open windows in a digitally organized stack. And as with most mice, you can reassign all the buttons with the Intellipoint software.
The technical highlight of the 4000 is a proprietary technology that Microsoft calls Bluetrack, which combines the precision of laser tracking with the wide coverage of a standard optical mouse to let you use it on virtually any surface. This versatility should come as a relief for jet-setters who don't want to lug a mouse pad around with their hardware; now they can mouse on a variety of tabletops, carpets, and other rough or reflective textures. While these surfaces present a problem for traditional mice, the 4000 scrolls beautifully across all of them. The one exception we found is glass. In that case, the cursor became erratic, moving very slowly at times and jumping across the page at others.
At just 4.04 inches long and 2.39 inches wide, the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000's small footprint tucks easily into a laptop case or a bag compartment. The wireless transceiver can supposedly deliver an uninterrupted connection up to 30 feet away, and the promise of cable-free trips is definitely a plus for mobile professionals and traveling Web surfers.
User reviews
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Best mouse I've ever owned
by Zeffig232 on April 16, 2011
Pros: Super-accurate, works well on a variety of surfaces, lightweight, silent scrolling, feels comfortable
Cons: Batteries drain pretty quickly if you leave your computer on 24-7
Summary: I love this mouse. To me, the most important feature of a mouse is precision. If your mouse is erratic or sluggish, it is like driving a Ford Explorer - ...
Summary: I love this mouse. To me, the most important feature of a mouse is precision. If your mouse is erratic or sluggish, it is like driving a Ford Explorer - you feel like you're trying to steer a lump of Jello. If you're mouse is precise, it is like driving a Jetta or an RX-8. The drawback is that the batteries take a beating to keep this precision. Thankfully, there's a tiny power switch on the underside of the mouse. In my own experiences, I haven't found the mouse to go dead quickly, even with the button left on, but it could be because I don't leave my computer turned on all night long. (I suspect the mouse has some kind of feature to go dormant when it senses no signal coming from the USB Bluetooth transceiver.) I'm not sure about this, but I think the extraordinary precision is the result of two factors. Firstly, the mouse uses Bluetooth to communicate. (As long as you're not near a microwave or anything else that can disrupt Bluetooth, you're good to go.) Secondly, the sensor mechanism on the underside of the mouse seems to be built with a larger pick-up area. The hole is quite large and the LED is quite a bit brighter (and different color, blue instead of red) than most other wireless mice. The mouse works on many different surfaces, including on my molded white plastic table, on a shiny granite counter top, and even on glass. (The only times that I was able to trip the mouse up were by using it sideways on a clear window, or on a mirror.) I've occasionally experienced stray airborne cat hair accumulating in the sensor hollow, which I sweep out with a few brushes with my finger. I hardly ever use a scroll wheel, but when I do, I'm pleased with the smooth, almost silent scrolling of this mouse. The mouse is small but not too small, and is comfortable in my hands as well as my aunt's smaller hands. I'm puzzled why the posters of Jan 11, 2010 and Dec 3, 2010 had such trouble with this mouse. I haven't experienced any of the things that they mentioned. I recommended this mouse to everyone in my family.
Update: This mouse uses a blue LED and 2.4 GHz frequency. I'm not sure anymore if it's actually using Bluetooth, or if it's using a proprietary technology with similar frequency. I saw "blue" in BlueTrack, and I know Bluetooth uses frequencies between 2400 and 2484 MHz, so I assumed BlueTrack was based on Bluetooth.
Updated on Apr 17, 20111 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Doesn't deliver on 10 month battery life promise
by Abielantonio on November 24, 2011
Pros: Very smooth scroll, atractive design.
Cons: Battery wont last near 3 months. I have owned this mouse for approx. 6 months and have had to change the battery twice already meaning the mouse has used 3 batteries counting one that came in the package. Average life for each: 2 months, 8 hr/day
Summary: Doesnt deliver on 10 month promise. Not satisfied with product, the mouse is also not confortable with big handed users.
Summary: Doesnt deliver on 10 month promise. Not satisfied with product, the mouse is also not confortable with big handed users.
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Cannot use on everything
by wolfin2007 on October 19, 2011
Pros: Great design and feel
Cons: Unable to use on all surfaces!
Summary: Thinking this was a good mouse I purchased it, found that it does not work on all surfaces! I have a large calendar on my desk and it will not ...
Summary: Thinking this was a good mouse I purchased it, found that it does not work on all surfaces! I have a large calendar on my desk and it will not work properly on it either... Maybe I have a defective one?! Very disappointed.
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the editor's seems to Pros to microsoft's products
by Meooww86 on June 28, 2011
Pros: I think this mouse i good enough with the blue tracking technology
Cons: The bad of the blue tracking is that it needs a lot of power... which the battery will not least to 6 month.. well i used logitech M505 for 1,5 years.. up till now i only had changed battery one time..
Summary: even this is a good mouse. But it lack's battery power which means ecoless.. and the logitech M515 which is having advanced technology, has a superb batter power up ...
Summary: even this is a good mouse. But it lack's battery power which means ecoless.. and the logitech M515 which is having advanced technology, has a superb batter power up to 2 years.. but the M515 only get the 3,5 rating stars..
I don't like the editors review..!! -
Not recommended until Microsoft improve battery life.
by Sambal76 on September 6, 2010
Pros: Excellent in functionality and physical design & size.
Cons: Ultimately poor in battery life; Side programmable button is too far to be reached by the thumb (no good for right handed user).
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Battery life does not deliver on promises.
by cnet_review on June 15, 2010
Pros: Sleek-looking mouse with nice and comforable rubber-like grips on its sides. The matte surface is great for preventing fingerprint smudges and grease, giving it a clean look and feel.
Cons: Very poor battery performance.
Summary: The package promises 10+ months of battery life, but within my 1 month of owning this mouse, I have changed its batteries 3 TIMES. I turn off the mouse when ...
Summary: The package promises 10+ months of battery life, but within my 1 month of owning this mouse, I have changed its batteries 3 TIMES. I turn off the mouse when im not using it and I use it for only 2-3 hrs a day for surfing the net. I do not use it for games or anything which may have caused the severe depletion of its battery life. My previous Microsoft mouse was on battery as well and each battery lasted at least 6 months for me then. Do not buy this product unless you are planning to have rechargable batteries in this.
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Probably the best mouse I've ever used
by acm100 on May 21, 2010
Pros: It works on every surface i've tried it on, it's receiver is tiny and won't be a nuisance , and it comes in a large assortment of colors. And the button on the side is neat!
Cons: The scroll wheel is a bit too slippery for me, but some people like smoother scrolls.
Summary: This mouse is the best one i've ever tried, i'd recommend it to anyone who wants to buy a mouse.
Summary: This mouse is the best one i've ever tried, i'd recommend it to anyone who wants to buy a mouse.
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Fantastic mouse, horrific transreceiver
by mechlady on January 11, 2010
Pros: Fantastic performance, completely programmable, wonderful feel and weight.
Cons: Transreceiver short circuits, leaves you high and dry. Cheap looking, cheep materials
Summary: I absolutely loved this mouse until the transreceiver heated up in the USB port. I was able to return for another try and the second transreceiver short circuited as well. ...
Summary: I absolutely loved this mouse until the transreceiver heated up in the USB port. I was able to return for another try and the second transreceiver short circuited as well. The Logitech Anywhere MX is my new love, but costs twice as much!
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Buy Logitech instead
this is flimsy piece of junkby l0est on December 3, 2010
Pros: Less than none
Cons: cheap feel, horrible responsiveness, jerky
Total mouse failure due to any number of reasons after a short time - buttons stop working, scroll stops working, laser stops working, wheel stops working, ALL OF THE ABOVESummary: Buy Logitech
M5 series for $
M7 for extra nice
MX for the best mice you'll find anywhere. <-that's PERIOD after that one
You'll need to buy ...Summary: Buy Logitech
M5 series for $
M7 for extra nice
MX for the best mice you'll find anywhere. <-that's PERIOD after that one
You'll need to buy 5 MS wireless mice (due to mouse failure) for every 1 logitech m5/7 series and 10 or much more for every MX series. You're likely to be able to donate your working logitech MX series to your great, great grandchildren when you're 90 (assuming your just now entering kindergarten)0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Microsoft
- Part number: D5D00025
- Description: Home, gym, campus, office - quick stop for e-mail and coffee. This sporty, stylish little Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 goes wherever you do.
General
- Device Type Mouse
- Wireless Receiver USB wireless receiver
- Orientation Right and left-handed
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 4.1 in
- Color Teal blue
Input Device
- Connectivity Technology Wireless
- Interface 2.4 GHz
- Max Operating Distance 30 ft
- Movement Detection Technology Optical
- Buttons Qty 4
- Features Programmable buttons ,
Scrolling 4-way button ,
Microsoft BlueTrack Technology,
Flip 3D button Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
Battery
- Type AA type
- Technology Alkaline
- Installed Qty 1
- Run Time (Up To) 10 month(s)
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows XP,
Microsoft Windows 7,
Microsoft Windows Vista,
Apple MacOS X 10.4.x - 10.5.x Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Product series
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Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 (black)
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Mac,
PC,
AA type,
USB,
4 pin USB Type A,
Mouse,
Wireless,
Optical,
Graphite -
Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 (berry pink)
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Mac,
PC,
AA type,
USB,
4 pin USB Type A,
Mouse,
Wireless,
Optical,
Berry pink -
Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 (white)
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Mac,
PC,
AA type,
USB,
4 pin USB Type A,
Mouse,
Wireless,
Optical,
White -
Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 (lime green)
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Mac,
PC,
AA type,
USB,
4 pin USB Type A,
Mouse,
Wireless,
Optical,
Lime green -
Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 (teal blue)
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Mac,
PC,
AA type,
USB,
4 pin USB Type A,
Mouse,
Wireless,
Optical,
Teal blue
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- Centon Collegiate Florida State University Edition mouse pad (34846137)8.09 - 14.24
- Centon Collegiate George Washington University Edition mouse pad (35024208)10.99 - 14.24
- Centon Collegiate Georgetown Edition mouse pad (35024207)10.99 - 14.24
Manufacturer info
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