Just to clarify, my MS optical mouse wakes the very instant i touch it, I
would suspect poor performance on the USB in the laptop for such a long
waking period.

Chris Hayes
ETC Computers
Lubbock Tx.


----- Original Message -----
From: Russell Smith <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Microsoft Intellimouse Optical Mice


> "Michael A. Wosnick" wrote:
>
> > Can anyone tell me if they have had good or bad experiences with either
of
> > these, but especially, what is the difference between them.
>
>
>   I've had the Explorer version for four months and think it's the best
> mouse I've ever used. However, there are a couple of problems I have run
> into. One is that I couldn't get the PS/2 adapter to work on my laptop
> and had to use the main cable USB connector. Since I only have one USB
> port on my laptop that limits any other devices without buying a hub.
> Also I have noticed that when I boot into Safe Mode the USB mouse is not
> detected (bummer). Another problem is it goes to sleep when not used for
> a few minutes and requires a two to three second wakeup period. Also it
> doesn't work on a metal table top or any shiny reflective surface.
> Sounds like a lot of negatives until you actually use one and get used
> to having such awesome control over the cursor. I can use it on my pant
> leg as good as any regular mouse on a mousepad. On a hard flat surface
> the control is outstanding and no mouse pad is necessary (in fact works
> better without a pad especially the cloth pads as it has more drag
> friction on cloth).
>
> Later,
>
> Russell Smith
> Edtech Consultant, Journalist
> Region 14 ESC Abilene
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