High Precision Undermined By Weak Signal

The precision of the Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 far exceeds that of any optical mouse. However, I wish that Microsoft manufactured one that is corded because after 7 months of using this wireless mouse, I have had it with the “wireless” technology.

This is a very nice mouse with one caveat. It is smooth and precise when I can get a signal from it. I’d say 75-90 percent of the time there is no problem with the mouse communicating with the receiver. It’s that small fraction of operating time that makes me wish for a corded mouse.

I place the receiver no more than 12 inches away from the mouse and occasionally I lose the signal. This is frustrating. In the middle of dragging an object or blocking out a series of text, the cursor gets sluggish and then I’d lose the signal all together. I’ve tried placing the mouse at different spots on my large desk to no avail. I’ve followed the troubleshooting directions to no avail. I’ve tried placing different colored material under the mouse to no avail. I’ve placed fresh, new batteries in the mouse—no luck.

It’s a fact of my ownership with this Wireless Laser Mouse 5000. If I want the accuracy and precision this mouse offers, I have to put up its glitch-filled performance.

My recommendation?

If you need the accuracy and usage of a digitizing tablet, get one. If all you need is a dependable mouse for the usual office software suites, stick with a corded optical mouse.