Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 Resurrected

tang0 · 23 Aug 2006 at 18:37

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/productdetails.aspx?pid=087

when will ocuk be stocking these i wonder

edit: oh it says septemeber

Zefan · 23 Aug 2006 at 18:39

Got me one already off a mate (Still aint paid him or anything)

Absolutely gorgeous mice, nice to know I'll be able to get another once this has died.

Scottland · 23 Aug 2006 at 19:13

My mum is still using my old one of them. Much better than the v4, but rather than re-release the v3 they should introduce a revamped v5 that's laser and with a couple of extra buttons.

Yewen · 23 Aug 2006 at 19:16

Scottland said:
My mum is still using my old one of them. Much better than the v4, but rather than re-release the v3 they should introduce a revamped v5 that's laser and with a couple of extra buttons.

Erm, they have basically with the help of Razor.

There is another thread in GH about it.

semi-pro waster · 23 Aug 2006 at 19:39

Very tempted to buy one if only I hadn't just bought a G7 and I'm trying to buy an original v3 from the Members Market also.

Scottland · 23 Aug 2006 at 19:47

Yewen said:
Erm, they have basically with the help of Razor.

There is another thread in GH about it.

Not quite, thats focused for gamers and the shape is horrid IMO, like all the other Razer's.

Maybe we will see some more peripherals in the coming months from Redmond

Selekt0r · 23 Aug 2006 at 21:42

Let's just hope that they have the nice 'clicky' scroll wheel which I know and love rather than the smooth scroll wheel of the v4.

Zefan · 23 Aug 2006 at 21:44

Selekt0r said:
Let's just hope that they have the nice 'clicky' scroll wheel which I know and love rather than the smooth scroll wheel of the v4.

I had a v4 and hated the clickiness, then that died (hmmm) and I got a 3.0 and I wouldn't go back now. Too fat

Hades · 23 Aug 2006 at 23:00

omg v3?

I'm getting. If it's anything like the old ones then I'll stock up a few

TheVoice · 24 Aug 2006 at 00:34

I had the v3 about a year and a half ago for a good year and a half (MS replaced my previous old version because it stopped working). Good mouse, although I think I prefer the MX1000 I have now.

Acliff · 24 Aug 2006 at 00:55

I love how we get so fond of our rodents.

I've had MS Intellimouse original ball mouse, explorer v1, 2 x v3 (which I practically melted playing various types of quake) and then shifted to logitech mx700 and now the mx1000.

Although I currently love my mx1000, no mouse has ever felt as comfortable as the explorer 3. Perhaps this time round they'll have made coating a touch stronger, so the mouse doesn't look like I'm on the computer 24/7. Oh... wait...

Kainz · 24 Aug 2006 at 04:47

That V3 is probably the best ratter I've ever used. In my books it ranks alongside the Logitech MX500 for egonomics and responsiveness. I may get it, but given that my MX518 is performing so nicely I don't see much of a need.

dafloppyone · 24 Aug 2006 at 05:05

Microsoft has teamed with leading gaming peripheral maker RAZER to unveil the Microsoft Habu a new gaming mouse. Powered by Razer Precision, the Habu's data path was opened from eight to 16 bits and features an advanced 2,000 DPI laser sensor; the result is an ideal gaming mouse with virtually no skipping or pixel jumping or negative acceleration. Habu has seven programmable buttons with Hyperesponse allow gamers to program their button functions; Razer's Hyperesponse technology reduces latency. It has interchangeable Side Button Panels provide gamers with two options for different hand sizes or preferences. It features Ultra-slick Teflon feet for smooth and quiet gliding and a Thin, flexible wire which gives the speed of a wired mouse and feeling of a wireless mouse. Microsoft Habu will be widely available in October 2006 for an estimated retail price of $69.95. Also revealed is Microsoft's own IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 which is being re-released in October for $39

Blackhorse · 24 Aug 2006 at 08:12

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Microsoft gave me one of those for completing some training programs on how to sell microsoft loaded phones/pdas
(windowsmobiletraining)

Larnica · 24 Aug 2006 at 09:05

Blackhorse said:
Microsoft gave me one of those for completing some training programs on how to sell microsoft loaded phones/pdas
(windowsmobiletraining)

Ball mouse for the win!

sheerspt · 2 Sep 2006 at 11:42

Now exists official date for the launching of these rats?

Koogle · 4 Sep 2006 at 23:12

I can't believe microsoft are finally bringing this mouse back.. When will it actually be available to buy in the UK exactly anyone know?

Only last month i was talking to friends how the best mouse was the MS 3.0 and how microsoft should just bring it back with a better DPi accuracy... and this month they announce it.. omg I can't wait.. I just want to buy a load of them right now.. also had a look at the Habu gaming mouse, might take a look at that aswel, but the 3.0 is great mouse, felt great, light weight, just awesome really.. (still got my old one.. just coudn't throw it away) I've got a logitech G5 now that i've had since it came out, but its pretty rubbish, feels like moving a brick, LANGUAGE! mousewheel.. awful thing and crap setpoint software aswel

Emp.Man · 22 Sep 2006 at 10:05

Anyone know a definite release date for these yet? Desperate to get hold of one but this review's the only thing I've come across since the announcement.

Cuchulain · 22 Sep 2006 at 10:09

I'm still using an old V3 for work, it's around 3 years old now and a bit battered looking but still a fantastic mouse.

t31os · 22 Sep 2006 at 11:34

Microsoft Habu Laser Gaming Mouse (Black) Microsoft Habu Laser Gaming Mouse (Black)
by Microsoft
Available for Pre-order
Release Date: September 1, 2006

From another popular etailer, thats from the US site though.. there is a UK one to, but can't say the name (forum rules). Couldnt see it on the UK one but its listed on the US site, so if thats anything to go by......