Fellowes Cordless Notebook Mini Optical Mouse (99197)

Pros: Very elegant looking mouse. Includes two NiMH rechargable AAA batteries.
Cons: No "Off" switch. Limited life between battery charges. Limited distance between mouse and receiver.

I obtained this model mouse accidentally in about Dec 2003, when I tried to buy a lesser mouse from OfficeMax, and they collected my money even though they didn't have the mouse in stock. To appease me, they gave me this more expensive model. My ...

Pros: Compact Size, Rechargeable
Cons: Jumping movement, Sticky buttons, stopped working after a few months :-(

I bought the mouse for use with my desktop not notebook in August, 2003. I have small hands and limited desk space.It really looked like exactly what I would want in a mouse. The first problem came after I installed and connected as per direction. My CPU is under my desk. Somehow the thickness of my desk affected the reception.I had to adjust the angle of the CPU so the receptor would stick out from under the desk for it to work properly. Then the included rechargeable batteries died within a couple weeks. Still, the movement was kind of jumpy, sometimes it felt like the mouse was asleep and had to awakened. A constant problem being the buttons. Sometimes, the click wouldn't take. Sometimes, it stuck so instead of clicking it was holding. Accidentally moved things around numerous time because of that!. My biggest problem with it right now (November 13, 2003) is that it simply stopped working. Just charged it up as directed and all the right lights went on and off. The connection was confirmed as per direction. My cursor just wouldn't move. After three months of struggling, I am tossing it.