Microsoft Intellimouse Optical Mouse X05-16872 PC MAC USB PS/2 New Sealed Box
Bottom line: The Microsoft Intellimouse Optical Mouse X05-16872 PC MAC USB PS/2 New is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the keyboards & mice category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
The Microsoft part number on the box is X05-16872. Unopened box; unused mouse.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft Intellimouse Optical Mouse X05-16872 PC MAC USB PS/2 New… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the keyboards & mice category. Microsoft's keyboards & mice lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for keyboards & mice of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| sensor | optical |
|---|---|
| buttons | 5 |
| interface | USB+PS/2 |
Hardware benchmark data
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