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If you are already using BT you will be better off with the
I bought the Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer for Bluetooth, and I am disappointed. I consider it to have some major flaws:
1- It should have an on/off switch to take it in my bag without finishing the batteries.
2- I expected that a "mouse for Bluetooth" or "Bluetooth mouse" should work with standard Bluetooth transceivers, but the Microsoft IntelliMouse for Bluetooth, only works with the Microsoft transceiver included with the mouse.
3- The Microsoft "Bluetooth Transceiver" should be a full function Bluetooth Transceiver, but the one included with the mouse and its Windows XP update "does not yet support Personal Area Network (PAN) features, such as personal digital assistant (PDA) synchronization" (taken from the Read Me file). That means you will not be able to synchronize with your Palm device, as you can with other BT Transceivers.
If you are already using BT you will be better off with the Logitech MX700 or any other mouse.
Some interesting points covered in the Read Me file for the Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer for Bluetooth, that you should know before you buy it:
1.1 [YOU MUST] Remove any existing Bluetooth transceiver device and its software before running Setup
1.2 Previously installed pointing device programs MUST be removed before running Setup
1.4 Disabling the PS/2 port in the BIOS program may result in an installation error
1.8 Using multiple Bluetooth transceivers not supported
1.10 Mouse may not respond immediately if it is in low-power mode
1.14 Reassigned button commands may not work as expected for certain programs or games
July 2003 · Electronics