Features:

  • Smooth, precise and affordable USB-connected 3-button optical mouse
  • High-definition (1000 dpi) optical tracking enables responsive cursor control for precise tracking and easy text selection
  • The 3-button wired mouse measures 4.3" x 2.4" x 1.35" with a 4.92 foot (1.5 meter) cable
  • Works with Windows and Mac OS
  • Plug and go ready
  • Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
A basic mouse

I read over the reviews here and I'm here to tell you that if I can pay less than $10 for a mouse, I will not complain if it only lasts a year. Or even six months. I've spent upwards of $50 on computer mice that have lasted for fewer months. All that said, there is one reason I bought it. Amazon stands behind it and it is BASIC. That is all I needed. This isn't for gaming, so no need to spend all that money. I use it for word processing and editing. I use it for online activities. Nothing crucial and nothing that is heavy use. My hand doesn't stay on it, so whether it is ergonomic or not, really doesn't matter to me. I type, then I stop and use the mouse, then I type again. You should always, when purchasing online, read everything carefully, then consider how you will use the item. If you have a large hand, this mouse probably will not be comfortable for you to use constantly. It is small. But then, the description tells you that. If you are looking for a mouse that is functional, doesn't cost a lot, you aren't using it for gaming, and you can lighten your touch, then this is for you. It isn't going to withstand rough usage. This is perfect for me and a lot of other users.

excellent buy, well worth it!!!

After buying two Apple mice (?) to use with my MacBook Pro, and having BOTH of them fail miserably ~ for over $60 apiece!! ~ I found this one on Amazon for a mere $7!! I ordered the first one a while back, it connected immediately ~ and until recently (probably after couple of years use at least) I have just started having an issue with it. Sometimes, while scrolling up/down, I find that the wheel does not connect. So...I ordered another one, again for a mere $7 (hear me, Apple?!?) to keep on hand for when the first one finally decides to bite the dust. As of today, I have not had to use this 2nd one, but it sits in my "stash" of equipment, silently awaiting the day when I will find that I need it. The 1st, as I have said, is still scrolling(for the most part) & clicking away, but I know that it will probably give out eventually... Again, 5* stars to a well-made purchase!!!

Works with a Mac

Update: On a colleague's advice, tried it at home on a desktop Mac with work software. I'm never going back to the Mac wireless mouse. No squirreliness as the cursor moves across the screen. How do people get through the workday on a laptop without a mouse? I'd rather eat ground-up thumb drives than drag my fingers across that ridiculous pad thing. So, yeah. Using this thing fairly screams, "I love Windows 95!" (Not that I do.) But I don't care. It moves when you need it to move. It clicks when you need it to click. It plugged in and installed itself in less than 30 seconds.

I Broke the Battery Habit, Yay Me!

After years of replacing batteries in my wireless mouse for a laptop that sits on a desk, I finally got a clue and ordered a wired mouse. No more worries about batteries, no more worrying about turning the mouse off when I stopped working. I love this mouse. Seems adequate material wise. The connecting wire is very long, can go around the laptop if necessary. I have not had it long so I cannot speak to durability, but I have probably saved its cost in batteries already. Gave it 5 stars overall, because I like it. 4 stars for materials because it is only adequate. 1 star for battery because that is NA. 3 stars for durability because I do not know yet so that is neutral.

Reliability and value for Left OR Right hand use

I love this mouse, because it does exactly what I expect a mouse to do. It doesn't require a battery like wireless mice do. This simplifies life, which I like! It is symmetrical, and can be used for either your left or right hand. You would just have to change the primary mouse button setting in your Windows computer settings (under mouse) - click Windows 8 or 10 icon in lower left corner of screen, click settings (gear icon), click devices, then click mouse, then click to change the primary mouse button from left to right, or vice versa. You don't have to purchase an expensive "left hand" mouse. This can be helpful if you're getting carpal tunnel-like discomfort in your right index finger.

Great basic mouse at a great price!

This is a terrific basic mouse at a great price. I'm a Mac user and all their mice of late have been troublesome. The Mighty Mouse uses a "touch sensor" for the right click but if your finger isn't in just the right place it won't register. The scroll ball is great for left-right movement but it can't be removed so it can't be cleaned properly. It's also very large and to me fits oddly in the hand. The blue tooth mouse is also troublesome as the touch surface is the entire front end so accidentally stroking it will scroll the window. This mouse corrects all that with physical, tactile buttons and a rubber wheel with soft detents. It's also sized well. I have large hands but the smaller mouse feels easier to use. With good, basic design and a great price I feel like this is a no-brainer for anyone wanting competent functionality!

Cheap. Easy. Works. For general computer use it is a perfect product.

We had the original mouse from our computer that we bought waaaaay back in 2008 and it was getting to be pretty frustrating to use. I saw this for $7 and figured why not? I'm so happy I made the purchase. It shipped super fast and for a $7 mouse it is everything it should be and maybe a little better than I expected. Of course like I said before our old mouse was a complete turd so that is the context I'm going off of but still, the AmazonBasics mouse seems to be extremely responsive, comfortable, and it was plug and play which was nice. I had it unboxed and functioning in about 30 seconds. It works perfect for what we use it for (internet browsing, light gaming, general computer usage) and I don't really see why I would ever need anything fancier.

Excellent Mouse Lasted Many Years of Constant Use

I bought this mouse back in 2015 and put it through continuous use. The wire finally wore out after enduring almost three years of strain. I'm so impressed by its robustness that I just ordered another one. I used it with my laptop and took it with me wherever I went, coiling the wire and stuffing it backpacks and suitcases. I'm sure it handled years of being accidentally yanked or falling off of tables without trouble. Pros: - Mouse never lost its accuracy and performance - Smooth handling on flat surfaces - Mouse wheel NEVER lost its ratcheting detents or became too smooth to turn (This is a huge pet-peeve of mine when it comes to mice) - Mouse buttons never lost their mechanical resiliency (aka always clicked when you pressed them, never became stuck, loose, or droopy) - The top of the mouse retained its frictional surface, making it easy to grip - The mouse body material never chipped or cracked despite being roughly handled or dropped from reasonable heights - The rubber "feet" of the mouse NEVER peeled off (another huge pet-peeve). This is one of the biggest problem with other mice—the rubber "feet" peel off and the mouse loses its smooth handling on surfaces; it begins to scrape, not slide. This never happened with this mouse. Cons: - (Minor) The mouse is coated in a frictional veneer that peeled away in places that were in constant contact with my hand. This is not a big deal unless you find slight wear on the mouse unsightly. It did not affect performance. - The biggest issue with this mouse is that it's just too small for my hands. I've worked around it over the years, but I still wish Amazon would make a slightly larger model. I have had to shorten my hand by pulling in my fingers from an extended position to a tighter grip. But this occasionally causes me to inadvertently click buttons when I don't want to because more finger-weight is resting on the buttons. This is the biggest irritation but when compared to the durability of the mouse and the fact that NO part of it failed for almost three years of abuse, it's one I can live with. Bottom line: DURABLE, accurate mouse, but slightly smaller-than-average.

Great mice for the price.

We've been living with a couple of $12 drugstore mice for a while. That, in retrospect, sucked. Finally in frustration, I searched for the cheapest USB mouse on Amazon.com. Lo and behold, it's an Amazon Basics mouse. I've had great experiences with Amazon Basics in the past, so we ordered two of them. They did not disappoint. Optical tracking is so, so, so much better and smoother than the drugstore mice that it isn't even funny. They're far more ergonomic as well, with a nicer surface finish and more tactile feedback in the clicks. They look great as well—simple, black, elegant. For just a few bucks, this is a mouse that could be a primary, everyday, heavy-use mouse for 99.5% of the population and do the job perfectly.

Quite a mouse for the price! Love it.

I read some complaints in the reviews here that the mouse is very small to them. I don't have very big hands, but I expected something abnormally small. This mouse feels just fine to me. I love the feel of it both in the texture it's made out of and in the size and shape. It's not a gaming mouse so I don't expect it to be at the same par as one, but honestly it works flawlessly for such a great price and I would go so far to say that you could game with this mouse and have a good time. I am using this mouse right now on my laptop. I did not buy it with the intent to game with it but if my gaming mouse does take a crap I would definitely consider swapping it out with this mouse while I wait for a replacement. Just a really great purchase. I showed it to a friend and he said "wow this is what you get for $6.99 from Amazon? This is better than the mice they buy for us where I work." He's probably right, it's a very solid mouse in all the right ways.

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