She sleeps in a cardboard lid on my desk to be near enough for petting between paragraphs. Part of the cause of the scrolling problem is animal hair from my loving cat, Raisin. Right: Disgusting original after years of usageĪlthough the mouse worked well initially, occasionally the scroll wheel stops working, is slow, only works in one direction, or is jerky. Left: Factory fresh Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000.

Uses two consumer AA batteries for long battery life, even with rechargeables.Smooth movement without random stuttering.I like Microsoft’s wireless mouse for many reasons: So, if cleaning the mouse doesn't work, get a new one for around $40 w/keyboard. The Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3050 with AESĪctually includes a Microsoft Wireless 5000 mouse in the bundle. WONDERFUL NEWS! Microsoft has begun manufacturing this mouse again.