Features:

• Handle rotation
• Zoom wheel
• Laser pointer
• Scrolling 4-way button
• High Definition Laser Technology

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter 800 Bluetooth Laser Mouse lets you do more while carrying less with integrated slide presenter, laser pointer and media remote control. It is an all-in-one tool for the office, road and home. Operating System Requirements - Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista or later 2 AAA alkaline batteries required (included)

Amazon.com Product Description:
Do more and carry less with the first ever notebook mouse with an integrated slide presenter, laser pointer, and media remote control. It's an all-in-one super tool for the office, road, and home--the only input device you need.

Presentation controls Media remote Battery life indicator 2.4 GHz Bluetooth with First Connect technology High definition laser technology Laser pointer

The Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000's presentation controls allow you to smoothly navigate through Microsoft Office PowerPoint and other presentations from up to 30 feet away from your PC. Using the integrated Digital Ink technology, you can give your presentations more impact by highlighting vital information on screen. You can also use the device as a media remote for multimedia presentations, or to control digital entertainment from the comfort of your living room sofa.

The Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 features 2.4 GHz Bluetooth connectivity with First Connect technology that makes it easy to connect wirelessly right out of the box. This wireless mouse technology also lets you work without worrying about tangled wires. Meanwhile, high definition laser technology offers more precision, more response, and smoother tracking during use.

What's in the Box
Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000, carrying case, software CD-ROM, AAA battery, and Microsoft Mini Bluetooth Transceiver.

Rating : - Exceeded Expectations, a few minor flaws
I purchased this mouse for the sole reason that it was the only one on the shelf that allowed me to use my laptop's internal bluetooth networking instead of a clunky external dongle plugged into a USB port.

This mouse includes a USB bluetooth adapter for those who don't have bluetooth built in, but you're not required to use it.

I had zero problems installing the software and pairing it with my laptop running Vista. The software is not difficult to follow and includes helpful pictures for those who don't like to read. It even gives you an option when it's time to pair the device - if you have built in bluetooth or if you're going to use the dongle.

The mouse is as accurate as any other laser mouse I've owned. One notch above the red LED based optical, and exponentially better than the ball mice. It still has problems tracking on glass top tables, but that's a physical limitation with optical tracking - not a Microsoft issue. A simple piece of paper or notepad works in a pinch.

Having four buttons (programable in the software), a smooth scroll wheel with click and tilt is also a very nice extra.

A middle button just behind the scroll wheel toggles the presentation mode. This deactivates the mouse buttons on top and activates the presentation controls on the bottom. A great feature for people like me with big hands that would normally be mashing the mouse buttons while clicking the presentation controls.

The presentation features are your average standard front, back, play/pause. I like the fact that you can adjust the volume remotely - handy when you leave an IM session in the background of a presentation and you need to quickly mute your laptop. The presentation controls any multimedia software including iTunes, MediaPlayer, PowerPoint, and others. The laser pointer is a great extra, just don't over use it (sitting through a poorly made PowerPoint presentation is bad enough without a jumpy laser pointer on every frame pointing out every bullet point...)

At this point, I opened up a support case with Microsoft because mine seems to have a very weak battery door latch. Just brushing the latch button (the silver triangle button shown just above the Microsoft logo on the rear of the mouse) causes the door to pop open and spew batteries.

I don't think this is par for the mice though as I've read many reviews from trusted sites and I don't see that mentioned on any of the reviews. I'm going to assume mine had a manufacturing flaw that wasn't caught during Q.A. I've always had positive results when I contact Microsoft support with hardware issues, so I'm going to leave my final opinion after they had a chance to fix this issue.

Using bluetooth and wifi at the same time can increase your mouse's lag. This is NOT a problem during normal wifi usage, but can be noticable if you're using > 80% of your wireless bandwidth or playing an online game with a high packet rate. The radios use the same frequency and are competing for air time. Using the dongle may improve this, but this is a physical limitation.

Pros:
*Hardcase increases travel survivability exponentially.
*Included BT dongle for those who need it, not required for those who don't.
*Software support is universal.
*Presentation controls are tactile, useful for presentation in dark rooms.

Cons:
*Bluetooth performance is directly affected by wireless usage, but only when you're flogging your wireless connection (game play or large file transmissions)

Final verdict - worth the cost if you present and travel *and* have a laptop with bluetooth built in. Save your money if you don't have built in bluetooth as you'll get better performance and longer battery life using one of the lower priced wireless mice with presentation controls.