Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000: Review
I first got this mouse because I needed an ergonomic mouse for long hours of work. Since this mouse would be used for work I decided to look for a new mouse outside of my norm. At home I’ve been using a Logitech MX610 (Right-handed version discontinued) for years and I love it’s ability to control volume but that’s a whole review of its own.
Coincidentally, at the time I was looking for a mouse, Microsoft had just released a new line of ergonomic mice. The Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 and 7000. I decided to do some research and I found out that not many people reviewed either of the two and that people didn’t appreciate the silent scroll wheel. Since I was getting the mouse on the company dime I decided to give it a go for myself with the Wireless Laser Mouse 6000.
To be honest, my past experience with Microsoft wireless mice haven’t been so good. I remember the first one I got had a big USB receiver that never worked. Even when the mouse was directly in front of the receiver the connectivity would cut out occasionally. The Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 however comes with a small receiver much like many other brands. It even has a dock for the receiver underneath the mouse.
The feel of the mouse felt very awkward at first. The shape of the mouse is very low profile. It almost feels like your hand is almost lying flat. It also makes it awkward to use a wrist pad. After about a week I got used to it and it really feels extremely comfortable. I also have long fingers so this mouse really fits well in my hand compared to some smaller mice. The silent scroll wheel is also strange at first. It feels like you’re not as accurate as you could be, but in actuality it is more accurate and just takes getting used to. The silent scroll is also nice because I feel that I might be making too much noise scrolling long pages in a room with other programmers (No, I don’t have my own office). The newer Logitech mice have a gear switch at the bottom to activate the scroll clicking which I would have liked to have seen on this mouse as well.
The side thumb buttons are also useful for web browsing when you set them to “Back” and “Forward”. The buttons are a little small for my taste though.
I really can’t complain about anything else about this mouse. If you want a rechargeable battery just get the Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 which is the same thing with a charging dock and a sleeker color scheme. I’ve been using the stock batteries with my mouse since I got it about 6 months ago.
Overall I’d give this mouse a 8.7/10
