Microsoft's modern IntelliMouse launches for under $40

[Shawn Knight]

Word got out earlier this month that Microsoft was working on a modern version of a fan-favorite, the Microsoft IntelliMouse. Details were limited at the time but now that it has officially launched on the Microsoft Store, we’ve got the skinny on the new pointer.

Inspired by the IntelliMouse 3.0, the Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse packs many of the features that fans loved about the original including customizable buttons, a wired USB connection and a classic ergonomic look and feel.

According to the device’s tech specs, it features a fixed imaging rate of 3,000 frames per second, an X-Y resolution of up to 3,200 points per inch and a tracking speed of up to 40 inches per second with a polling rate of up to 1,000.

That pales in comparison to a modern, high-end gaming mouse like the Razer Basilisk but that’s not really Microsoft’s intent or target audience with this pointer (it’s also much more affordable, but we’ll get to that in a moment).

The rodent also utilizes Microsoft BlueTrack Technology for improved tracking (it can track on glass, for example, much like Logitech’s Darkfield system). The five-button mouse (two standard click buttons, two side buttons and a clickable / tilting scroll wheel) is officially compatible with Windows 7 and newer MS operating systems.

Microsoft's Classic IntelliMouse is available as of writing and can be yours for $39.99 (or $35.99 with a student discount). If you’re looking for a blast from the past with a bit of modern flare at an affordable price, this could be worth a look.

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[Oshyan]

Most newer non-gaming mice have ridiculously terrible scroll wheel feel. For example I bought this Logitech M545, scrolling works OK-ish, but if I attempt to use the middle mouse button it is very difficult to not simultaneously scroll. This is highly inconvenient. It takes a surprising amount of concentration and careful hand movement to avoid this.

Long story short, if this new Intellimouse works the same way the old ones did, then it will make a far better daily use mouse replacement than the M545 or many others.

 

[senketsu]

I haven't tried it, but I like what I see. It's simple and works, the price is excellent. But then I don't like over-complicated mice that have price tags well into 3 figures.

 

[Skidmarksdeluxe]

Where's the RGB malarkey???

 

[psycros]

And, as always, side buttons are only included for righties. *Sigh*

 

[VitalyT]

To share my own experience of using many different mice, I found the following being the best:

- Logitech G400s
- Logitech G500s

Now I got G500s on each of my PC-s. I highly recommend it as being the most dependable and most pleasing mouse to use. Highly multi-functional, without excess, I.e. the extra buttons do not get in the way when you do not want to use them.

 

[McMurdeR]

Most modern gaming mice are completely over engineered. I used an intellimouse 3 for gaming for years, and couldn't find decent replacement for a while, not until I discovered Zowie mice.

 

[statikgeek]

Razer Deathadder $49 , was my replacement for my old Intellimouse( which finally gasped it's last about 2 yrs ago).

 

[Athlonite]

My original Intellimouse 3.0 still works well sort of I need to replace the left mouse button micro switch but other than that it still lives and works