HP X3000 Wireless Mouse, Black (H2C22AA#ABL)

Working fine, no complain after 2 months heavy usage

5 Star based on current $8.45 selling price.

Doesn’t have “soft side rubber” grip panels as described – just plastic, but nicely dimpled.

Uses a AA battery, the easiest to find while traveling. (Some use one, or even two, AAA’s which is a more expensive and harder to find alternative.)

Pairs easily; I’m using it in tandem with a a Logitech TV keyboard (K400 Plus with built-in touchpad) which also runs off a 2.4gHz dongle – there isn’t any interference between the two.

The Logitech keyboard plus this HP x3000 mouse are currently paired with an Asus Chromebit which is “ChromeOS (or, Chromebook operating system) on a stick” and the setup works fine – I was worried ChromeOS wouldn’t be able to pair with two different pointing devices from two different companies with two different dongles, but it did. As for Win8/10 – the packaging says works with Win10 so I trust it does.

One compatibility caveat: ChromeOS Beta 50 version, the most current version as of my review date, has NO granular controls for mouse performance on desktop ChromeOS (peachy keen controls on actual Chromebooks, abysmal on ChromeOS desktop devices). This means scrolling with the scroll wheel isn’t as fast as I’d like, but cursor movement is a little speeded up since this is a 1600 dpi mouse (a lower rez mouse would probably move the cursor more slowly).

AT $8.45 A SCREAMING BARGAIN IF YOU WANT A MOUSE FOR EASY USE WITH A TABLET OR LAPTOP.

The top reviewer for this product said his (2013) version is chintzy; so is my version (even though I suspect the product is slightly different since it is no longer soft-touch on the sides). Not on the top – the scroll wheel is fine, the clicking smooth (and quiet, unlike his – it’s quieter than my Logitech mice). But underneath – compared to my Logitech sub-$30 wireless mice, the underside looks like a $5 no-name, shipped from overseas, disaster. Doesn’t affect use, but not confidence inspiring.

Mice don’t seem to come in very standard sizes anymore. I am attaching a photo of three other mice. This one is middle sized, front to back and left to right, but taller than most other mice.

IN THE ATTACHED PICTURE, left to right:
Microsoft basic corded mouse; this HP; Logitech travel/mini mouse M187; generic wireless mouse from Dell that came with my desktop (but says “Logitech” underneath).

Have spent a few months using this wireless mouse and have no complaints. It’s connected to a USB 2.0 port on the docking station for my Windows 10 Pro 64 bit notebook PC. Continues to look good and work well. I previously had a Microsoft Mobile Wireless Mouse 3500 that’s now relegated to backup status for an old Windows 7 Pro 64 bit notebook PC. The scroll wheel was so sticky on the Microsoft, it was driving me nuts having to use it daily. No such issues with the HP. Battery life is excellent and I haven’t had to change it for months since I received it (I do turn it off when not in use). Would definitely buy another one for the family or recommend this to a friend.

Going to echo what most people have said and say that this is a really solid product, tracking is great, no noticable lag, dig the ambidextrous design. It feels great in my hand, and if I ever need to replace this I wouldnt mind purchasing this model again

Edit: After use for a while, I’ve already dropped it a dozen times due to my small and cramped desk, and it still works perfectly fine. The little node is a little small and difficult to remove from its port, but is also very convenient for not taking up much space whatsoever. I will be getting a new wired mouse, however, because of the lag that is inherent in wireless devices. (BIG NOTE FOR GAMERS: I bought this to use while gaming on an FPS, and it took me a while to discover the lag time in my movements. While very, very minuscule, it makes a world of difference in an FPS, or a similar game where quick movements are necessary. This is likely obvious for most gamers, but wireless mouses as a whole should be ignored for gaming.) If you are looking for a cheap and shockingly reliable product for general use, I cannot recommend this product enough. The warranty is also appreciated, although maybe unnecessary due to the mouse’s low price.