| Home | Customer Service | Contact Us | Shopping Cart |
| For an Ergonomic Workplace and a Healthy Life! |
 NEW: Share Tips, Info & Stories!
|
Microsoft 69K-00001 Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 (Metallic Grey)
Visit Ergonomic Computer Workplace
price drop alerts - free and easy!
Product Price, Availability, and Shipping Information
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
read reviews
Product Details
| Format: | CD |
| Category: | Electronics |
| Label/Manufacturer: | Microsoft |
| Model: | 69K-00001 |
| UPC: | 882224134873 |
Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description When you place your hand on the Microsoft 69K-00001 Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 for the first time, you'll wonder how you've ever managed without it. Offering an unmatched package of ergonomic design, accuracy, style, and advanced features, this mouse is designed to conform to your hand in its most relaxed position. This breakthrough design with a tilted, elevated hand position is designed to reduce pressure the carpal tunnel and wrist, and it will give you the comfort and performance that you deserve.
  The Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 is ergonomically designed to conform to your hand in its most relaxed position and is loaded with advanced features. |
 The battery-life indicator warns you when the battery is running low. |
Featuring high-definition laser technology, the Microsoft 69K-00001 offers laser precision as you scroll through your files. Smoother tracking means less strain on your hands and wrists, and higher responsiveness means you'll quickly notice an increase in your productivity. The mouse also offers four-way scrolling, adding even greater efficiency and comfort to your work. The entire scroll wheel tilts from side-to-side and reacts to how quickly you roll the wheel for smooth, accurate maneuverability. For example, imagine yourself working with a super-wide spreadsheet loaded with data. With the Laser Mouse 6000 you can tilt the wheel from side-to-side to scroll right and left without having to click-and-drag the application's tiny scroll bar or arrows. And if your desktop is cluttered with too many items to find what you're looking for, don't fret. This mouse has a built-in Instant Viewer -- just click the scroll wheel button to display your open windows, then point and click to select.
The Magnifier
If you work with loads of digital imagery, you'll love the mouse's magnification feature. With this feature, it appears that you have a magnifying glass pressed against the screen. With a simple press-and-hold motion, the Magnifier enlarges the area of your screen that fits inside the lens. You can easily adjust both the size of the lens and the level of magnification. So when it's time to touch-up photos or fine-tune detailed tasks, the Magnifier will quickly become your best friend. (The magnifier works with most programs, but it is not compatible with Direct 3D API in full-screen mode, media players, OpenGL, or Layered Windows. Also, if you're using Mac OS X, the Magnifier enlarges text and images on the entire screen.)
Battery Life
This mouse also features advanced Microsoft technologies that help prolong the life of your batteries, which means that you can spend more time working and less time running back and forth to the store. The 69K-00001 automatically enters standby mode when it's inactive for a set length of time, which minimizes unnecessary battery drain. In addition, the light in the mouse's optical sensor illuminates only as brightly as necessary to provide optimal tracking power. And although it is inevitable that your mouse will eventually run out of juice, the Laser Mouse 6000 comes equipped with a battery life indicator that warns you when the battery is running low.
As the name implies, this mouse is completely wireless, which means you'll never have to hassle with cords again. Loaded with five customizable buttons, you'll have quick access to the media, programs, and files you use most often right at your fingertips. The mouse's ergonomic design features soft rubber material and a shape that feels as natural as a handshake. With a sophisticated form, the Laser Mouse 6000 has a cutting-edge look that will complement today's latest technology. So if you work with a computer that runs Windows XP/2000, has an available USB port, and 45 MB of free hard disk space, the Microsoft 69K-00001 could be the mouse you've always wanted.
Product Features
* High-definition laser technology offers precision 4-way scrolling* Click the scroll wheel button to activate the handy, built-in Instant Viewer
* The Magnifier enlarges text and digital imagery to fine-tune detailed tasks
* Battery life indicator glows red when the mouse battery is running low
* Mouse offers unmatched ergonomic design that conforms to your hand
Accessories
 | 2-Year Replacement Plan - Covers Electronic Items $50.00 - $99.99$7.00By WACA |
Customer Reviews
Rated
on 2010-03-03Like others, I too had high hopes for comfort with this mouse. It felt great in the store, but my first problem was with the shipping from Amazon. It was shipped from Kentucky to Philadelphia; a 10 hour trip by car, yet it took 12 days to get here by USPS. I didn't expect it overnight or even within three days, but 12 days was ridiculous.
Although MS wants you to tilt your hand to the side when using this, by habit your hand wants to straighten out and thereby causing wrist pain. And even though you do hold your hand in the proper position, because of the height of this mouse, you still get wrist pain. I have my old notebook, no frills mouse sitting next to this one and when I switch to my smaller one you can instantly feel relief from the strain.
I believe the problem results from arm support. If you can put your entire arm, from elbow to wrist on your desk, then (for me) there is no strain and it is very comfortable. But my workspace will not allow this as I can only place my hand and about 2" more on the desk. This and the height of the unit causes some wrist strain.
The unit,however, does work very well. Glides smoothly over the surface and is very precise.
Rated
on 2010-02-27I've been using the Microsoft Natural Wireless Mouse 7000 (the non-rechargeable one) for about 18 months and it has saved my wrist from carpel tunnel. I also bought this Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000, and as near as I can tell it is identical. I think Microsoft changed the name of the old 7000 to 6000, and now use the 7000 moniker on the new rechargeable mouse (which I don't recommend). I've been using the 6000 shown here, and it is identical to my older 7000. (sorry if this sounds confusing, but it is the result of the Microsoft name changes).
If you suffer from carpel tunnel I highly recommend using this 6000 Mouse along with the Logitech Comfort Cordless Keyboard. Both put your hand and wrist in natural positions that help avoid the stress that causes problems. I find the Microsoft 6000 is very comfortable in your hand, allowing your fingers to curl naturally as the mouse cups comfortably in your palm. Your hand and wrist are angled about 60 degrees from the plane of the desktop which puts less stress on the hand, wrist and elbow.
Don't confuse this with the Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 v. 2 which Microsoft markets for laptops (Can't Microsoft think of more unique names for their different mice?). It is an awful mouse that doesn't feel comfortable at all. So be sure to get the "Natural" Wireless Laser Mouse 6000. It takes standard AA batteries. I know other mice have rechargeable batteries. But I got one for my wife (the new 7000)and it has problems with the rechargeable mechanism. So get this mouse.
Rated
on 2010-02-06Best mouse i have ever used. This is a right handed mouse and i am left handed but have not had any problems useing it.
I even take it to work with me!!
Rated
on 2010-02-03I am an architect and spend most of my time using a mouse. After getting used to this one, which was only about 2-3 days, I noticed that my productivity went up and the fatigue in my forearm I'd experienced with traditional mice was nonexistent. There are some cool features including a magnifying glass, good for any graphic-oriented applications, a back button, and a really smooth scroll wheel. Since using this mouse at my last firm for over 6 months, I bought the same one for myself and will never look back. I have to be honest though, some people who had never used the mouse thought it felt weird at first, but all the people who used it long-term loved this mouse!
Rated
on 2010-02-01I had tightness across the top of my had that was totally resolved after moving to this mouse. Definitely a keeper.
Similar Products
 | Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000$59.95 $25.99By Microsoft | |
 | Evoluent Right-Handed VerticalMouse 3 - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - RF - USB wireless receiver$92.57By Goldtouch | |
 | Wow Pen Joy Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse Black By Ergoguys$29.95 $24.88By ACP | |
 | Belkin F8E262-BLK WaveRest Gel Mouse Pad (Black)$16.99 $5.63By Belkin Components | |
 | ACI Handstands Ergo-mat Memory Foam Mouse Pad - Mouse pad$9.99Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping By American Covers, Inc. |
Visit Ergonomic Computer Workplace
All content within this site is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. We are not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of the web site. We are not liable for the contents of any external internet sites listed, nor do we endorse any commercial product or service mentioned or advised on any of the sites. Always consult your own doctor if you're in any way concerned about your health.