New hybrid mouse delivers desktop mouse comfort with notebook mouse
portability; rechargeable mouse offers high-end technology at affordable
price point.
REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today
added two new desktop mice to its line of award-winning input devices with
the new Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 and Wireless Laser Mouse 7000, giving
consumers more choice and flexibility in their computing experience. The
Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 debuts a new desktop mouse design, combining a
full-size mouse for supreme comfort with a portable snap-in transceiver for
easy mobility. Microsoft also announced the Wireless Laser Mouse 7000,
offering top-notch technology and recharging at an affordable price point.
Both mice come packed with high-end technology features in sleek designs to
deliver supreme performance and comfort.
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Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 - Desktop Comfort Meets Mobile Design
The Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 offers a unique concept in computer
peripherals, blurring the lines between desktop and notebook mice by
creating a full-size mouse with a portable snap-in transceiver for easy
storage and mobility. With more than one-third of consumers buying
full-sized desktop mice for their notebook computers(1), this mouse
delivers on a growing computing need: moving easily from on the desk to on
the go, without compromising on size and comfort.
"Our research shows that consumers are more mobile than ever when it
comes to using their computers," said Sean Butterworth, product marketing
manager at Microsoft. "With the Wireless Laser Mouse 6000, they can easily
take their notebook computer and mouse with them, from the desk to the
kitchen or to their local coffee shop, without having to compromise on size
and comfort."
Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 - Go Green With Rechargeable Convenience
Microsoft offers a stylish, rechargeable mouse at an affordable price
with the Wireless Laser Mouse 7000, joining the company's line of
rechargeable input devices that includes the Wireless Entertainment Desktop
8000, Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 and Mobile Memory Mouse 8000. By choosing a
rechargeable mouse, users can reduce their battery consumption by up to 80
percent over three years of use.(2) The horizontal charging station
provides a sturdy base, and the battery status indicator lets users know
when it is time to charge. The Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 also offers
high-end design elements, a mini transceiver and an ergonomic shape for
hours of comfortable use.
Get Confident With 2.4 GHz
The Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 and Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 feature
advanced wireless technology using 2.4GHz frequency. Benefits include the
following:
-- Confident connection with virtually no interference. Intelligent
technology "hops" frequency when it encounters interference, making it
ideal for crowded wireless environments with multiple computers.
-- Wireless freedom. Users can sit back and click up to 30 feet away from
the transceiver, even if it is out of sight.
-- Easy setup and use. Users can just plug in the transceiver and start
working.
High Definition Laser Technology and Smart Software
Both mice feature Microsoft's High Definition Laser Technology, which
delivers unprecedented advantages with improved responsiveness, greater
precision and smoother tracking. The new Microsoft mice also offer these
dynamic productivity features:
-- Smart software connection. One click of the wheel provides instant
access to the Windows Vista Flip 3D feature, letting users flip
through open windows and quickly switch between applications for added
productivity.
-- Magnifier tool and Tilt Wheel. Users can perform popular commands with
a single touch.
Pricing and Availability
The Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 and Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 will be
widely available in March 2008 for an estimated retail price of $49.95 and
$69.95 (U.S.),(3) respectively. These mice are available now for pre-sale
on Amazon.com and will ship in March, when they are widely released. More
information about the Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 and the Wireless
Laser Mouse 6000 can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware.
About Microsoft Hardware
For 25 years, the Hardware Group has employed innovative engineering,
cutting-edge industrial design and extensive usability testing to create
products of exceptional quality and durability that enhance the software
experience and strengthen the connection between consumers and their PC.
Microsoft Hardware leads the industry in ergonomic engineering, industrial
design and hardware/software compatibility, offering consumers an easier,
more convenient and more enjoyable computing experience. Microsoft
IntelliMouse Explorer, which launched in 1999, earned a place on
PCWorld.com's December 2005 list of "The 50 Greatest Gadgets of the Past 50
Years" as the first mainstream optical mouse that "brought gunk-free
pointing devices" to a broad consumer base. More information about the
Hardware Group is available at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize
their full potential.
(1) Proprietary Microsoft survey of 2,042 U.S. consumers with computers,
May 2007
(2) Microsoft internal research.
(3) Actual retail prices may vary.
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