A solid, reliable mouse (Packard Bell Optical Mouse)

Member Name: Dejavudreams

Product:	Packard Bell Optical Mouse
Date:	18/01/09 (39 review reads)
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Advantages: Looks good, solid, reliable, optical element removes the annoyance of a mouse ball

Disadvantages: None that I've encountered

These days computer mice seem in a competition to find out which company can put the most buttons on and make the mouse as ugly and complicated as possible. For some this might appeal, but the rest of us are just looking for a solid, reliable mouse that points when and where you want it to point - the Packard Bell Optical Mouse is that mouse.

I've had my Packard Bell mouse for 4 years now, which is a pretty long time as far as computer accessories go, and it is working as well today as it was when it was first removed from the box.

- It fits the hand perfectly, the buttons are easily pushable but solid and non-flimsy.

- The central mouse wheel is easy to use

- The optical element works perfectly on most surfaces, although if you try using it on paper (as a makeshift mousemat) or on glass, you won't have much luck.

- The software takes second to install, and generally does so automatically when plugged into your computer - very useful.

- Relatively cheap.


Overall, it's just a nice looking, reliable and solid mouse that I have not had a SINGLE problem with and don't see myself changing until absolutely necessary. Packard Bell, you've made my browsing and gaming smooth and enjoyable, and for that I salute you.

Summary: 4 years and still going strong

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