New hybrid mouse delivers desktop comfort with notebook portability.
SYDNEY, Australia. March 27, 2008 Microsoft Australia today added two new desktop mice to its line of award-winning input devices, with the release of the new Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 v2 and Wireless Laser Mouse 7000.
The new breed Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 v2 is designed to meet the portability needs of today’s flexible work environment, as users can simply move from the desktop to the boardroom with ease. This unique mouse is the result of combining a full-size mouse with a portable snap-in transceiver for easy mobility and supreme comfort – allowing desktop or notebook users to work anywhere they like!
Microsoft has also announced the availability of the Wireless Laser Mouse 7000, which combines top-of-the-line technology, style and affordability with recharging capabilities.
Portability and performance – Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 v2
The Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 v2 offers a unique concept in computer peripherals, blurring the lines between desktop and notebook mice, by creating a full-size mouse with a portable snap-in transceiver for easy storage and mobility.
“With more than one-third of consumers buying full-sized desktop mice for their notebook computers1, this new type of mouse is providing consumers with more choice and flexibility in their computing experience” Said Mr. Scott Jackson, Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft Australia.
“The Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 v2 enables users to easily take their notebook computer and mouse with them, from the desk to the kitchen or to their local café, without having to compromise on size and comfort” continued Mr. Jackson.
Rechargeable convenience – Wireless Laser Mouse 7000
The stylish and rechargeable Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 is joining Microsoft’s line of rechargeable input devices, including the Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000, Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 and Mobile Memory Mouse 8000. By choosing a rechargeable mouse, users can reduce their battery consumption by up to 80 percent over three years of use.2 The horizontal charging station provides a sturdy base, and the battery status indicator lets users know when it is time to charge. The Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 also offers high-end design elements, a mini transceiver and an ergonomic shape for hours of comfortable use.
Get Confident With 2.4 GHz. Benefits include the following:
Confident connection with virtually no interference. Intelligent technology “hops” frequency when it encounters interference, making it ideal for crowded wireless environments with multiple computers
Wireless freedom. Users can sit back and click up to 30 feet away from the transceiver, even if it is out of sight
Easy setup and use. Users can just plug in the transceiver and start working
High Definition Laser Technology and Smart Software. Both mice feature Microsoft’s High Definition Laser Technology, which delivers advantages such as greater precision, smoother tracking and improved responsiveness. The new Microsoft mice also offer these dynamic prductivity features:
Smart software connection.One click of the wheel provides instant access to the Windows Vista Flip 3D features, letting users flip through open windows and quickly switch between applications for added productivity
Magnifier tool and Tilt Wheel. Users can perform popular commands with a single touch
Pricing and Availability:
The Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 v2 and Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 will be widely available in April 2008 for an estimated retail price of $79.95 and $ 99.953 respectively.
More information about the Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 and the Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 v2 can be found at www.microsoft.com.au/hardware
For 25 years, the Hardware Group has employed innovative engineering, cutting-edge industrial design and extensive usability testing to create products of exceptional quality and durability that enhance the software experience and strengthen the connection between consumers and their PC. Microsoft Hardware leads the industry in ergonomic engineering, industrial design and hardware/software compatibility, offering consumers an easier, more convenient and more enjoyable computing experience. Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer, which launched in 1999, earned a place on PCWorld.com’s December 2005 list of “The 50 Greatest Gadgets of the Past 50 Years” as the first mainstream optical mouse that “brought gunk-free pointing devices” to a broad consumer base. More information about the Hardware Group is available at www.microsoft.com.au/hardware
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1Proprietary Microsoft survey of 2,042 U.S. consumers with computers, May 2007
2Microsoft internal research.
3Actual retail prices may vary.