MICROSOFT Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - Dark Graphite/Silver

Circa 2006

Use Case:

A portable wireless input device for laptops. It is designed for travelers and use in compact work environments where cable clutter is a concern. Key convenience features include a nano USB transceiver (receiver) that snaps into the bottom of the mouse body for safe storage and to conserve battery life by automatically turning the mouse off. It offers standard three-button functionality with a clickable scroll wheel for navigation.

Historical Significance:

Historically significant as a prominent example of early, mass-market wireless travel mice that effectively solved the issue of cable clutter and the hassle of carrying separate receivers. Its design prioritized portability, convenience, and reliability, featuring "High Definition Optical Technology" that offered more precision and smoother tracking than many other optical mice of the time. Its widespread adoption helped establish the standard design features (snap-in receiver, ergonomic shape, optical tracking) for wireless notebook mice that are common today (2025).

(H-4cm x W-5.5cm x D-10cm)