The IntelliMouse series is credited with a number of innovations; Microsoft was among the first mouse vendors to introduce a scroll wheel, an optical mouse, and dedicated auxiliary buttons on the side of the mouse.
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11 Facts About IntelliMouse
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Original IntelliMouse was introduced on July 22, 1996, with its stand-out feature being a scroll wheel.
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In November 1997 Microsoft released the IntelliMouse TrackBall, using a finger-operated trackball to control the cursor and featuring the signature IntelliMouse scroll wheel.
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In May 1998 the IntelliMouse Pro was released, a redesign of the original IntelliMouse that featured an asymmetrical shape with a more pronounced arch profile.
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In May, the IntelliMouse Explorer was exhibited at E3 1999, touting the benefits of its optical sensor for accuracy and reliability.
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IntelliMouse Optical was announced in January 2000 ahead of its April release.
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The IntelliMouse Optical had similar styling and features as the 1999 IntelliMouse Explorer, but used a symmetric, ambidextrous design to accommodate use by the left hand.
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The IntelliMouse Explorer was later discontinued, then re-released as the IntelliMouse Explorer 3.
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On October 17, 2017, Microsoft revived the series with the new Classic IntelliMouse, featuring a new dark look based on the IntelliMouse Explorer 3.
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