Microsoft Blue Track Mouse (My review)

[OptiplexFx]

My previous laser mouse stopped working so I had to buy a new one. Today I bought one of these new Microsoft BlueTrack mice. Price was just slightly more than a comparable Laser mouse so I decided to give this new technology a try. And here is a small review for your reading pleasure .

I got the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000. It is a notebook (small form factor) mouse with a Nano Transceiver.

Official Specifications

• BlueTrack™ Technology
  Microsoft BlueTrack Technology combines the power of optical with the precision of laser for remarkable tracking on virtually any surface.*
  
• Plug-And-Go Nano Transceiver
  Leave the Nano Transceiver plugged in when you’re on the go, or stow it in the mouse.
  
• 2.4 GHz Reliable Wireless
  Microsoft 2.4 GHz wireless delivers a reliable connection with up to a 30-foot range, with virtually no interference.
  
• 10-Month Battery Life
  Use your mouse without power interruption for up to 10 months on a single battery. Battery status indicator tells you when battery power is low.
  
• Windows Flip in Windows® 7
  Easily switch between open windows with the click of a button.
  
• 4-way Scrolling
  Scroll four ways for greater efficiency and comfort with Tilt Wheel Technology.
  
• 4 Customizable Buttons
  Get quick access to the media, programs, and files you use most often with customizable buttons.

My thoughts

Tracking is amazing, the best I have experienced so far. It worked pretty well on almost all the surfaces I tried : mouse pad, wooden table top, bed , cushioned chair, glass surface. Yeah it even worked on a transparent GLASS surface !!. IMO this is a must have for mobile users, cos I've had so many problems when using the notebook on the move with an optical or a laser mouse without a mouse pad. I don't think I have to worry about that anymore . And the Nano transceiver is another bonus, you can even leave it plugged-in to your notebook permanently. Hats off to Microsoft for delivering yet another great mouse

Finally here are some photos I took :

here is a small Microsoft promotional video for BlueTrack

 

[789]

nice

 

[heshan4u]

MAxa.............

 

[RuwinRTY]

WoW.................
keeyak wunada???

 

[OptiplexFx]

WoW.................
keeyak wunada???

Rs walin 3800k withara..

 

[chandima3010]

Nice Review...Will try it after my current mouse goes in to the garbage

 

[Renesas]

ela ela niyamai

 

[deegopower]

Rs walin 3800k withara..

not a bad deal...........

 

[harintheman]

lankawe thama nahha nee

 

[harintheman]

ela mouse aa

 

[godaycious]

is bluetrack like bluetooth?

where did you buy it from for Rs.3800/=

 

[harsha440]

fattaaa

 

[¤--bACarDi--¤]

Tnx for the review

 

[thimal3000]

ela mouse eka machan. matath ganna hithenawa. lankawe thiyanawada

 

[OptiplexFx]

is bluetrack like bluetooth?

No, it is not a wireless communication protocol like Bluetooth, rather a new optical system for mice that uses a blue light with a proprietary imaging sensor. BlueTrack mice can use standard RF or Bluetooth to communicate with the PC. I'm not exactly sure why it works better than a regular red optical mouse; ppl say it is because blue light better reflects and that it uses a more intense light beam with some special optics bla bla.. What ever said, one thing for sure : BlueTrack is far better interms of tracking when compared to both Laser and Optical .

where did you buy it from for Rs.3800/=

I didn't buy it from Sri Lanka.

 

[nismok]

Whats its DPI? You could buy Razer Krait or Salmosa for that price