20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse

Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by larrik on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @01:29PM (#19851556)

I replaced an 2001 or 2002 Intellimouse with a Sensei a few years ago. Then it broke and I got a warranty replacement (upgraded to the full model). Then THAT broke and I replaced it with a Logitech (which is fine, although I spilled coffee all over it).

Meanwhile, the Intellimouse is still 100% functional in my laptop bag.

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by andrewla on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @04:04PM (#19852950)

I lost one Sensei to a persistent squeak of the wheel, but the one I have now has been working for me for a while now. I still have an Intellimouse in fading white-to-yellow but it's like having a classic car -- I'm not willing to take it out for a drive.

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by brianprovost on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @01:36PM (#19851616)

My Intellimice last for a few years but eventually either the rubber coating on the scroll wheel detaches or the left button starts occasionally double clicking instead of single clicking.

I'll try out the Sensei, thanks.

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by larrik on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @01:57PM (#19851840)

Both my Sensei's developed issues with the scroll wheel.

Otherwise they're really nice.

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Re:20 Years Ago, Microsoft introduced its optical mouse by ahartmetz on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @04:41PM (#19853260)

IIRC mine once had some issue with the scroll wheel that I fixed by removing a dust ball and / or applying silicone grease. Silicone grease is great for lubricating anything plastic.

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