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Trackball Optical mouse delivers optical precision and easy, ergonomic comfort. Expect top performance, with thumb-controlled accuracy, customizable buttons, an easy-to-use scroll wheel, and Internet navigation buttons—all at an affordable price.

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Microsoft Optical Technology

The fastest, most accurate mouse on the market delivers the best of optical technology: excellent tracking speed translates into precise cursor movement.

PC- and Mac-compatible

The rectangular Universal Serial Bus (USB) plug connects to a Windows-based or Macintosh computer. The included IntelliType Pro keyboard software comes in a Windows and Mac OS versions (Mac OS 10.1 to 10.1.3).

Scroll wheel

Simply roll the wheel to move around in documents and Web pages—no more clicking the on-screen scroll bar.

Precise finger control

Experience accurate, finger-operated control and effortless navigation.

PS/2 or USB connectivity

Take advantage of total flexibility with two connection options: Use. You can use either a round PS/2 port or a rectangular Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for plug-and-play convenience.

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System Requirements

Microsoft Windows-based computers

 
Operating SystemWindows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with SP6 or later, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows 2000 Server
 
ProcessorWindows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional: Pentium 233-MHz or faster processor

Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation or Windows NT 4.0 Server with Service Pack 6 or later (no USB support): Pentium 133-MHz or faster processor
 
MemoryWindows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows 2000 Server: 128 MB of RAM

Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 98: 32 MB of RAM

Windows NT 4.0 Workstation or Windows NT 4.0 Server with Service Pack 6 or later (no USB support): 64 MB of RAM
 
Hard Disk25 MB of available hard-disk space
 
DriveCD-ROM drive
 
OtherRound mouse port (PS/2-compatible) or USB port (USB requires Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, or Windows 2000); IntelliPoint 3.0 software (included); Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later to view Help files
 

Macintosh computers

 
Operating SystemMac OS X version 10.1 to 10.1.3 (excluding 10.0), Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x
 
Hard Disk15 MB of available hard-disk space
 
DriveCD-ROM drive
 
OtherUSB port; IntelliPoint for Macintosh software (included)
 
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