Microsoft IntelliMouse 5 Button Optical 1.1A USB PS/2 Compatible X09-24047
Bottom line: The Microsoft IntelliMouse 5 Button Optical 1.1A USB PS/2 Compatible 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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SpecPicks scored Microsoft IntelliMouse 5 Button Optical 1.1A USB PS/2 Compatible… 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.
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Full Specifications
| sensor | optical |
|---|---|
| buttons | 5 |
| interface | USB |
| part_number | X09-24047 |
| ps2_compatible | true |
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