Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000

What: Microsoft Corp.’s new Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 is the first notebook mouse to serve as a four-in-one device. It can function as a Bluetooth® laser notebook mouse, slide presenter, laser pointer and media remote. It’s the only device notebook users will need, whether clicking through the slides of a presentation, highlighting a key point with the laser pointer, skipping to the next track of a CD or scrolling through documents on a laptop. In addition, Microsoft’s High Definition technology provides better precision, responsiveness and smooth tracking. This device is the all-in-one super tool for those on the go. Format: Microsoft® Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 comes with a Bluetooth transceiver, which connects directly to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port and operates on the Windows® platform. IntelliPoint mouse software (included) is necessary for full functionality. Product Description: The Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 is the ultimate device, functioning as a Bluetooth laser notebook mouse, slide presenter, laser and digital pointer, and media remote. It features Microsoft’s High Definition Laser Technology, which delivers more responsiveness, more precision and smoother tracking. The mouse also includes the popular Magnifier tool and Tilt Wheel, making navigating, viewing and editing spreadsheets, documents and images easier than ever before, and the new Instant Viewer feature that allow users to instantly view all open windows for added organization and productivity. Features And Benefits: ● New! Four-in-one device includes a full-functioning Bluetooth laser notebook mouse; an easy-to-use slide presenter to smoothly navigate through PowerPoint® presentations; laser and digital pointers to highlight key points on the screen; and a media remote to enjoy multimedia entertainment anywhere from the office to the living room. Sophisticated Notebook Mouse · New! Customizable performance slider in the software lets advanced users increase performance for intense PC tasks or lower it to extend battery life. · New! Instant Viewer tool displays all open windows at once so users can see each project they are working on and easily switch between applications for added productivity. · New! Faster than wired. Users will experience virtually no latency with Microsoft 2.4GHz mouse products. · New! On/Off switch helps users extend battery life to approximately three months on average. · New! Two-color battery life indicator warns users when it’s time to replace batteries. Red means the batteries are running low on power, and solid green glows and fades away when the mouse is turned on, indicating sufficient battery power. · New! Carrying case allows users to carry the transceiver and protect the mouse. · Sleek look and symmetrical shape provide style and comfort for right- and left-handed users. · Proprietary High Definition Laser Technology puts ultimate performance in the palm of users’ hands. Microsoft’s line of High Definition mice uses technology that is two generations ahead of standard optical and laser mice. These mice are equipped with the exclusive Microsoft Intelligent Tracking System for smoother tracking, a resolution of 1,000 dots per inch for more responsiveness and 6,000 frames per second for better precision. · Magnifier tool enlarges any section of the screen, enabling real-time magnified viewing and editing of images, documents, Web sites and more. Users can simply push the Magnifier button and move the cursor over any portion of the screen they want to enlarge. · Tilt Wheel delivers revolutionary four-way scrolling capabilities for smooth vertical and horizontal control and ease when navigating long Web pages or spreadsheets. · Five buttons, including the Tilt Wheel and Magnifier, can be easily customized to perform popular commands with a single touch. The left-side button is set by default for easy backward Internet navigation. Powerful Slide Presenter and Laser Pointer · New! Laser pointer enables presenters to emphasize a certain sentence or graph within a presentation. · New! Digital Ink lets users draw on the screen during presentations to highlight a key point. · New! Presenter control buttons allow users to easily navigate through PowerPoint slides for seamless presentations. Media Remote Control for Work or Play · New! Presentation buttons also allow users to control their multimedia entertainment; play, pause, change tracks and adjust volume for music; or watch a DVD on their PC. · Seamless compatibility is enabled with Windows Media® Player and other popular media players. A Better Bluetooth Experience · New! Microsoft’s 2.4GHz Bluetooth technology delivers the ultimate wireless experience with cutting-edge performance and enhanced security. It is also easy to set up and use. · New! First Connect Technology means the Bluetooth device and receiver are paired together in advance, so the mouse will work right out of the box. · Compatibility for versatility. Microsoft’s transceiver supports a variety of Bluetooth profiles, including personal area network (PAN), so users can connect the mouse to most Bluetooth devices. · Virtually no interference. Intelligent technology “hops” frequency when it encounters interference and is ideal for home or corporate environments with multiple computers. · True wireless freedom with up to 30 feet of range with Microsoft’s new Bluetooth products. System Requirements: For a Windows-Based PC: · Microsoft Windows Vista™ or Windows XP (Service Pack 2 required with Windows XP) · Pentium 233MHz or higher processor · 128 MB of RAM · 45 MB of available hard disk space (install 100 MB) · CD-ROM drive · An available USB port on the PC Other: · Two AAA alkaline batteries (included) Availability And Pricing: Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 will be widely available by October 2006 for an estimated retail price of $99.95 (U.S.).1 It is backed by a three-year limited hardware warranty from Microsoft in the U.S. and Canada. 1 Actual retail price may vary. Microsoft, Windows, PowerPoint, Windows Media and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc. and any use of such marks by Microsoft Corp. is under license. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. For more information, press only: Liz DeBord, Edelman, (206) 223-1606, liz.debord@edelman.com Kerry Gentes, Edelman, (206) 223-1606, kerry.gentes@edelman.com For online product information: Visit the Microsoft Hardware Web site at http://microsoft.com/hardware. For product images: Visit http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/gallery/hardware-mouse.mspx. For a look at Microsoft Hardware’s past two decades of innovation: Visit http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/innovation/history.mspx.