notebook mice

This is a great little mouse and contrary to what Microsoft says on its website, it is possible to program the buttons using their Intellimouse software. There is no option for Notebook Mouse but you can just choose Wheel Mouse Optical instead and it works perfectly. The only problem is that the scroll button on mine is quite sticky so that when you program that button to do other things, it's easy to click it by accident when you just want to scroll. In the end, I didn't find being able to program the buttons that handy (since there are only 3 in total) but it was nice to be able to use the other programable functions. About the size, I am a small woman so I bought it because it's the perfect size for my hands! But I do have very small hands. I use it as my desktop mouse with a USB extension cable I bought separately. It is quick and accurate and very light.

While an optical mouse can be of real help, especially for the mobile user, the form factor of this device makes a hard to use. Its small size results in a cramped hold and operation, thus causing more pain than necessary.

The space saved using this mouse as compared to the Microsoft Optical WheelMouse or the Microsoft Optical IntelliMouse is only marginal. Yet, either one of these alternatives provides the same advantages of optical, rather than mechanical, cursor control, while allow for a much easier handling due to the more appropriate form factor of the latter models.

Rather than designating this mouse for notebook users, Microsoft might be well advised to consider repositioning it as "Optical Kids Mouse", since its overall size and handling is quite favorable for younger users with smaller hands.

I love it. Never a moment of trouble. I have big hands, but it's still comfortable.