MKR said:
Just recently, I downloaded version 7.1 for my Wireless Mouse Explorer v.2
and tried to install it. It does not ending in an error code 1603. I
investigated that error code and found no helpful explanation under
Microsoft's support except for the extraordinary helpful hint that this
error is by design ...HuuH? What a BS. I followed all instruction by
removing Intellipoint, did a Clean up afterwards etc. Still no success. I
had to install the old version 6,2 and even this caused some problems. At
one time I had a MS techie from India on the phone and he saw what happened
and could not help telling me that many people have this problem and I
should wait until NS comes up with a solution in the future. In opinion that
was BS too. Can anyone offer comment or solution to this.
My opinion, MS should be beaten up for such a stupid thing to design and
program this. What were these academic idiots thinking?
Microsoft produces no hardware. Someone else manufactures the item and is
licensed by Microsoft to slap a "Microsoft" logo on their product.
Microsoft never manufactured the hardware. Microsoft never wrote the
driver. They let someone else pretend they were Microsoft.
What does the "Wireless Mouse Explorer" software give you beyond the basic
features already included in the base mouse driver included in Windows?
You haven't yet begun to encounter difficulties regarding failures with
"new" versions of drivers. Wait until you have to play around with video
drivers to find the best (but not perfect one) for use with YOUR particular
hardware and software configuration, especially if you play really old and
spanking new games.
BlueTrackâ„¢Technology
The mouse driver doesn't care how the hardware detects motion.
Works on Virtually Any Surface
The mouse driver doesn't care.
Snap-in Mini Transceiver for Portability
The mouse driver doesn't care about the interface beyond the USB port.
Sophisticated Design and Ergonomic Comfort
Nothing to do with the driver.
4-Way Scrolling
Actually that would be 2-axis scrolling. There is only vertical
(traditional) and horizontal scrolling. Check if the embedded standard
wheeled mouse driver included in Windows supports this. Might not so you
would lose horizontal scrolling by pushing sideways on the wheel. I hate
these types of mice since it makes the wheel feel sloppy.
Customizable Buttons
Ah, now there is something that you might lose regarding functionality. The
online tech specs (.pdf file) says it is a 5-button mouse, so it has the 2
major left & right buttons, the wheel as a button, and 2 side buttons to
tire out your pinky or accidentally tap with your thumb.
Ergonomic Design
Not a function of the driver.
Designed for Notebook PCs
Also not a function of the driver.
4+ Months Battery Life
The driver doesn't care about battery life. You do.
Easy recharging.
And what does that have to do with the driver?
Blue lighting effects.
Big ****ing deal. Doesn't affect how the mouse behaves. The driver could
care less about how you illuminate your desk or mouse pad.
So what you might lose is the horizontal scrolling with the tilt wheel and
customizable buttons. Have you actually used horizontal scrolling to see if
you like it and if there are really that many applications where it comes in
handy? Have you actually reprogrammed those buttons to do anything? The
standard Windows driver for a wheeled mouse already includes many functions
you can assign to the right, left, and middle (wheel) buttons so you might
already be covered with the standard driver. It would be the side buttons
that you couldn't program (assuming you had a need or done so already).
For 2 extra buttons (which you'll probably find out later that you don't
often use), this is a pricey mouse at around $70. Tilt-wheel 5-button
wireless mice can be had for a lot cheaper.
