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Pre Script: I've updated this review below and changed the rating from 3 to 5. ~Dan.I can see where this is probably just fine for many people. But, I was noticing something distracting when I was trying to split the curser between characters when I was editing a document I was working on. You know how it is when you want to insert a word or a space or something, right? I'd move the mouse for what seemed to me an appropriate amount, but nothing would happen with the curser. Then I'd move a bit more and more and then finally it would jump past the point I wanted it to be at. So, I'm fighting this thing going back and forth trying to get in between characters and it's just frustrating.So, I suppose the point here is that the fine resolution just isn't good enough for me. Trying to draw numbers in Paint, it was hurky-jurky and made really ugly lines. And then the draw click somehow locked in the software and it wouldn't stop drawing after I released the left-click. I'm shopping again for a better mouse. Looking to keep this in the drawer for an emergency backup.UPDATE - Mar 28, 2022Okay. I was wrong. It wasn't the mouse. Rather, there's an obscure Windows setting that fixed this. (See below paragraph.) I quickly realized this when I purchased a new Logitech 510 mouse (which I love! ($19.95 on Amazon)), but it was suffering from the exact same chunky resolution problem! I knew that wasn't right. Did some more digging and found out that there's a setting for that. I'm happily writing this using the Amazon basics mouse that is the object of this review. It's just fine. But, let me say. . . the five stars I've updated this review to from the original 3 stars in no way suggests that this mouse is somehow equal to the Logitech 510 mouse. (Yes, I'm going to go back to the Logitech after this. :) When comparing products using the star ratings, use your brain. A Ford can be worthy of 5 stars. But, a Ford is not a Tesla, which may also be sporting 5 stars. They are NOT equal.Now, if you are having this same problem (Windows 10) that I previously described, do this: Open 'Settings'. Click on 'Devices'. Click on 'Mouse'. Click on hypertext on the right hand side which reads 'Additional mouse options'. (A 'Mouse Properties' window opens.) Click on the 'Pointer Options' tab. In the 'Motion' box, click on the check box next to 'Enhance pointer precision'. Click 'OK'. (It might take a few seconds for it to believe that's what you want.) All should be good now. (You're welcome!)This is the fifth one I've bought (for various family members, and because I tend to lose the USB thing). These are perfect for my smaller hands. The click action is very smooth, and the mouse just works. Highly recommend.I purchased this mouse for my computer a year ago. When I stated to use my sons laptop on occasion that had no mouse, I immediately purchase another for him in a different color.I like the ease of movement I get with this mouse since I am not tied to a cord that could get in your way. Surprisingly even cheap batteries seem to last quite a long time. Fits the hand well. I would recommend it.I’ve been using this mouse for about 6 weeks now and it’s working great so far.I'm replacing all my old wired mice with wifi mice. Less clutter on the desk...Inexpensive and does the job - I had a hard time getting it to work the first time I tried to use it. Was in the process of getting a return set up with Amazon and then it started to work. Nice extra mouse to have for my laptop.I dont know if it's just me, but the little dongle that plugs into the computer is sharp on the edges and I've scratched myself a few times against it when moving my laptop. Besides that, it's a perfect mouse for what I need.I get through mice and more so keyboards quite quickly. I've used a different brand mouse for a while but quality has gone down whilst price has gone up. Saw this on Deal of the Day and looks identical - apart from price!Initial impressions are good. One point that makes it stand iut are the "feet" that slide over desktop. They are much larger on this mouse which makes for a more stable operation. You do get a bit more to clean though but dust and muck just come of quickly using usual baby wipes.Time will tell quality and performance wise but so far looking good.Update 24/04/2016: Just replaced the original Amazon Basics batteries that came with mouse. This seems to be quite short life, have put in another brand, we'll see how long they last.Update 19/07/2016 Replaced batteries again. Very high battery consumption, replacing every 3 months. Time I think to look for an alternative. Star Rating reduced to account for this.Update 5-9-2016 Batteries lasted less than 2 months.Getting more expensive to run than any other mouse I've owned. Reverted to old plug in mouse for time being.I can't tell you how many cheap, wireless mice I've gone through over the years, but they've always fallen prey to issues: misclicking, insensitive sensor, broken parts, and the like. These problems tend to develop within one-two years. While I've only had this Amazon Basics mouse for 5 months, I have several reasons to believe it will last longer than the average competition. I use it daily to control my laptop (which functions as my TV).== Why the confidence? ==Firstly, what sets it apart from its Microsoft, Logitech, and random Chinese counterparts is that it simply doesn't feel AS cheap. While it isn't miles ahead, it doesn't feel like it would explode if I dropped it on my kitchen floor. I had a Chinese mouse that my father dropped on carpet, of all things, and it darn near snapped in two, indicating the casing was poorly assembled. Most other mice tend to feel either too light (cheaper plastics) or have slight motion in the parts, indicating poor engineering and a resulting "floatiness" of feel. For example, the scroll wheel can feel loose on lemon mice. My last Microsoft Mouse that died unceremoniously had a switch that, after a year, snapped off. Let me assure you, I treat my electronics gingerly, and I do not resemble the hulk. Frankly, I always felt the switch was too pronounced -- more poor engineering. The Amazon Basics, in contrast, has a tightly bound switch that doesn't stick out, yet it remains easy to switch on and off.Secondly, I haven't had an AmazonBasics product that has abjectly failed. I'm currently using 4 of their HDMI cables, countless batteries (AA and AAA), and probably a bunch more products that I've forgotten are of the Basics line-up. Their batteries are of particularly good quality for the price, as countless well-researched reviews will show.== Sensor Range ==This is the icing. I use it roughly 10 feet away from my laptop with a chair in the way, and there's no stuttering or shakiness and no interference. It has performed better than almost every cheap wireless I've used in the past, and that's good enough for my endorsement.== Potential Issues ==The lone issue this mouse has is that it's VERY basic, meaning it doesn't have any additional side-buttons. You get left button, right button, and a scroll wheel. If you absolutely require the functionality of additional side-buttons, this is not the mouse for you. I literally need to point and click, so it's perfectly adequate for my everyday use.== Conclusion ==If I needed another cheap, wireless mouse in the near-term, I'd probably choose this (barring a wicked sale on something else). Its simplicity is elevated by its above-average construction and quality of sensor.Update 11/08/2020: Been using this mouse off and on for 2+ years. Still performing like the day I bought it, which is more than I can say for cheapies I've had in the past.This is perfect. My previous mouse just died on me last night so I needed a replacement double quick. I obviously had loads to choose from along with all the various prices and finally thought this one sounded as if it offered the best value. Price came into it, but it has everything I need. Arrived today and I have now been using it for about 5 hours, it's perfect. My one little gripe is that the battery section makes it difficult to see the way the batteries go in. Initially I thought they both went the same way and of course the mouse wouldn't work, but when I changed one around it worked perfectly. Certainly recommend this to everyone, you don't need to go for expensive one.Swift delivery and a small price. I like the compact size of this and the matt finish which does not show fingermarks and is easily wiped clean. This worked with my chromebook the moment I plugged in the usb. Smooth scrolling but the best thing about this is the on/off button, thus saving battery life. I did notice in feedback someone mentioned it's heavy on battery consumption but my view is, utilise the on/off button, use good batteries and the price of batteries is a small price to pay for an amazing little mouseTo be honest I cannot fault it. Would I buy it again? Certainly. Would I recommend it? Absolutely.I only brought this to get my new Mac mini running. Once I had installed all of my data I discovered my MacBook Air and the mini could share screens, making this mouse kind of superfluous…until I brought an Alienware laptop, which I’m going to use mainly for gaming, and the mouse feels so much better than using the track pad for games.The “installation” is almost nonexistent. The Mac Mini, instantly recognised the USB was connected to a mouse. The PC laptop took a bit longer, but within a minute it figured out what the USB was for, and I was able to use it straight away.Worth the money and I will definitely keep it to hand for any other tech issues that pop up.
