An optical IntelliMouse
The IntelliMouse is a line of ergonomic mice introduced by Microsoft in 1996 to supersede the original Microsoft Mouse product line.[1] The original IntelliPoint software drivers have since been replaced by the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center.
History[]
The design of the popular IntelliMouse 3.0 was reintroduced as the Classic IntelliMouse in 2017.[2] The current Pro IntelliMouse was introduced in May 2019.[1]
Models[]
| Name | Released | Ended | Buttons | Optical | USB | Serial | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IntelliMouse | 1996 | — | 3 | optional* | optional* | PS/2 or 9-pin | First use of the IntelliMouse brand.[3] |
| IntelliMouse Trackball | 1997 | 2002 | 3 | No | No | PS/2 or 9-pin | Only IntelliMouse-branded trackball.[4] |
| IntelliMouse Pro | 1998 | 2001 | 3 | No | No | PS/2 or 9-pin | Intended to improve ergonomics with a refined shape and rubber side grips.[5] |
| IntelliMouse Explorer | 1999 | — | 5 | Yes | Yes | PS/2 | Also adds two left side buttons (for right hand thumb). Upgraded from 1500 to 6000 fps sensor in 2001.[6][7] |
| IntelliMouse Optical | 2000 | — | 5 | Yes | Yes | PS/2 | Two ambidextrous side buttons. Upgraded from 1500 to 6000 fps sensor with USB support in 2001.[8][9] |
| Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer | 2001 | — | 5 | Yes | Yes | No | 6000 fps sensor; automatically adjusts illumination based on surface. Bluetooth added in 2002.[10][11] |
| IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 | 2006 | — | 5 | Yes | Yes | No | Re-release of the IntelliMouse Explorer branded as "3.0" with a 9000 fps sensor.[12][13] |
| Classic IntelliMouse | 2017 | — | 5 | Yes | Yes | No | 1000 reports/second, up to 3200 DPI.[14] |
| Pro IntelliMouse | 2019 | — | 5 | Yes | Yes | No | 16000 DPI maximum; PixArt PASW3389PRO-MS sensor.[15] |
Gallery[]
Japanese packaging of an IntelliMouse Optical
A special edition silver IntelliMouse Optical
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Announcing the Microsoft Pro Intellimouse by Eric Lovelin, Microsoft Devices Blog. 2019-05-28.
- ↑ Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse review by Matt Hanson, TechRadar. 2018-06-28.
- ↑ "Microsoft IntelliMouse". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 20 January 1998.
- ↑ "Microsoft IntelliMouse Trackball". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 20 January 1998.
- ↑ "Microsoft IntelliMouse Pro". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 17 April 1999.
- ↑ "Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 8 April 2000.
- ↑ "Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 21 February 2002. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ↑ "Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 10 May 2000.
- ↑ "Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 14 December 2001. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ↑ "Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Optical". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 8 October 2001. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ↑ "Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Optical for Bluetooth". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 22 December 2002. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ↑ Microsoft (August 22, 2006). "Microsoft on Top of Its Game With Launch of Exciting New Gaming Peripherals". Press release. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ↑ jatkinson (September 22, 2006). "The Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0–Review". Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ↑ "Microsoft Classic Intellimouse". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 19 October 2017.
- ↑ "Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 5 June 2019.
- ↑ "Microsoft IntelliMouse with IntelliEye". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 5 June 2001. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ↑ "Microsoft IntelliMouse (USB compatible)". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 24 April 1999.
External links[]
- Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse and Pro IntelliMouse at Microsoft
- Mouse and Keyboard Center download at Microsoft Support
- IntelliPoint at Microsoft Download Center (discontinued)
- IntelliMouse at Wikipedia
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