Logitech Cordless Mouseman Vs Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer

Setup

The Installation of the both mice were effortless and mindless to say the least.  They both required the installation of drivers and programs from their packaged CD’s.

The USB version of the Intellimouse was automatically detected after its initial start up.  The installation of the drivers and programs came with ease.   By entering the Control Panel, configuration of the mouse was done with ease.

The PS/2 version of the Cordless Mouseman Wheel was also automatically detected after its initial boot up. After its drivers and programs were installed, the configuration of the mouse was accomplished as well.

I feel that the Intellimouse mouse offered a superior set up experience for me because I actually got to use my USB hub for the 3rd time.  Okay, Okay…that is biased.

Comfort

Comfort is an important category for many users because many hours are spent in front of the computer accomplishing daily tasks such as work, or games!  Many gaming enthusiasts may even lose their edge if an uncomfortable mouse begins to affect their control.

This is where the Logitech mouse stands out.  The ergonomic design of the Cordless Mouse assumes a natural hand palm position.  Placement of my hand upon the mouse felt so natural.  The Buttons were easy to use and movement along the pad felt effortless as well.  Logitech has proven they’ re the masters of the game when it comes to comfort.

The Intellimouse felt like a wild beast during my first use.  The mouse felt fat and a little awkward.  The side-buttons needed some time to become familiar with.  But after an hour of playing around with the Intellimouse, the mouse began to feel very comfortable and almost second nature to me.  Eventually all of the buttons became easy to use as well and operating within a Windows Environment became no problem at all.  The Movement along the surface of my desk was smooth and without any notable signs of friction.

The “Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel” is definitely the more comfortable of the two.  Logitech has produced comfort on a mouse that mirrors a comfortable leather sofa.  The ease of use and ergonomic positioning of this peripheral is a delight to use, it makes me wonder this product only existed until now.  Don’t take me wrong, The Intellimouse is also a very usable mouse, but it doesn’t feel as comfortable in comparison to the Logitech mouse.

General Windows Application

When it came to general Windows applications both of the mice operated remarkably well.   I didn’t find any differences with either mouse while using Internet Explorer or Microsoft Word.   The five-button capability of the Intellimouse will come in handy for people who try to maximize the use of their  peripherals.  I also liked the fact that monotonous surfing functions like forward or back was done with just a touch of a button.  But at the same time the cordless freedom that came with the “Logitech” product enabled me to control my computer from the most convenient of places. When it came to accuracy, all my actions performed on a desktop environment were equally responsive and smooth.  I never over-scrolled a document or misplaced a file in Windows Explorer.   I really can’t recommend either mouse over the other in a general Windows environment, but if I ever had to do a business presentation that required a mouse, the Cordless Mouseman Wheel would be my first option of choice because of its wireless capability.  Other than that either choice of mouse would make any general user happy.

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