See How They Run: Microsoft Hardware Delivers Two New Wireless Notebook Mice for Thriving Notebook Computer Market |
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Microsoft Hardware expands robust notebook line with Bluetooth technology
and design based on the No. 1 best-selling mouse.
REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With U.S. retail
dollar volume for notebook PCs growing by 30 percent in 2006(1), Microsoft
Hardware is making it easier for new and existing laptop users to get more
done on the road with two new wireless notebook mice -- the Microsoft(R)
Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 and the Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000.
Designed to make notebook computing more productive and reduce touchpad
fatigue, these mice provide superior wireless technology and sleek, compact
designs to keep users working on the go.
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"These additions to our product line showcase how Microsoft delivers
the tools that match consumers' computing needs -- providing comfortable
tools for the growing number of notebook users to get the job done on the
go," said Ivan Meljac, product marketing manager for Microsoft Hardware.
"The Hardware Group focuses on ease of use, and these mice are no
exception, with simple, quick and reliable wireless connections."
It's Never Felt So Good to Feel Blue
Microsoft Corp. makes the Bluetooth experience easier with the
introduction of the Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000, designed to work
seamlessly with Bluetooth ready computers. More than 54 percent of all
notebooks shipping worldwide in 2008 are expected to be Bluetooth
enabled(2), and this mouse delivers on the experience that consumers have
long desired -- a mouse that just works, with no transceiver or extensive
setup process needed. The Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 will keep users on
task with its High Definition Laser Technology for smoother tracking, more
responsiveness and better precision. The mouse also provides users with the
following:
-- Ultimate Bluetooth convenience. The mouse has 2.4GHz Bluetooth
technology without a transceiver for quick and easy wireless
connectivity.
-- Modern design features. The mouse offers more than a sleek design; this
ambidextrous mouse is comfortable for either hand and comes with a
convenient carrying case.
-- Smart power features. It has a battery life indicator right on the
mouse, an On/Off button and three-plus months of battery life.
Get Confident -- Go Wireless
The Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000 provides a confident wireless
connection with the latest in comfort and design. The shape of the Wireless
Notebook Laser Mouse 7000 is based on the No. 1 best-selling mouse(3), the
Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000, and the device also
features the following:
-- Advanced notebook mouse technology. The mouse houses top-of-the-line
technology with 2.4GHz wireless for a confident connection and
virtually no interference -- a great benefit in crowded wireless
environments. It also features High Definition Laser Technology for
smoother, more precise, and more responsive tracking.
-- Smart software connection. One click of the wheel provides instant
access to the Windows Vista(R) Flip 3D feature, letting users flip
through open windows and quickly switch between applications for added
productivity.
-- Innovative power features. The snap-in transceiver on the bottom of the
mouse is more than smart storage -- it turns the mouse off when snapped
in. The mouse also features a battery life indicator and provides up to
six months of use with one battery.
-- Comfortable design. Soft-grip sides and an ergonomic, ambidextrous
design put comfort in the palm of users' hands.
-- Magnifier tool and Back button. Users can perform popular commands with
a single touch.
Pricing and Availability
The Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000 will be widely available in
September 2007 and the Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 in October 2007 --
each for an estimated retail price of $49.95 (U.S.)(4). These mice are
available now for pre-sale on Amazon.com and will ship in September and
October, respectively, when they are widely released. More information
about the Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 and the Wireless Notebook
Laser Mouse 7000 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(R) 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) Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, January 2006 to
December 2006
(2) Source: IMS Research
(3) Source: The NPD Group, based on U.S. retail and commercial dollar
sales from March 2005-May 2007
(4) Actual retail prices may vary.
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