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1st mouse arrived DOA. Questionable quality control by microsoft???

Replacement has not given me any issues.
Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse

Two years ago, I wrote an article on my blog in which I expressed my thoughts on first reading “Twilight.” I tried to link it, but Amazon wouldn’t let me. Don’t worry, though. I’ll explain–no, wait, there’s too much–I’ll sum up. Let’s just say there’s a fun anecdote in which the moment I read the last word on the last page, I immediately sprang up, grabbed my car keys, and booked it to the nearest store to buy a copy of “New Moon,” the sequel to “Twilight.” In the post I also express a half-awareness of the book’s “guilty pleasure” status, yet I remain shameless (mostly).

And now, two years later, I’ve had time to read the book a couple more times, to see the movie (could have been better, could have been worse), and to distance myself for awhile from the entire phenomenon (as long as I wasn’t within 50 feet of a preteen girl, or the mother of a preteen girl). And I would have to say that my opinion of the novel has not altered fundamentally, though time has given it cultivation and nuance.

You know how there are some books that could be page-turners because they’re such great stories, but you don’t want to read them that fast? They’re so good that you just want to take your time, to soak in the prose and study every detail of the characters. For me, “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” was such a novel, but “Twilight” was not.

Stephenie Meyer has stated on several occasions something to the effect of, she does not consider herself a writer, but a storyteller. I wholeheartedly agree with her. Keeping in mind that “Twilight” was her first novel (and I would imagine speedily written, having rather famously appeared to her in a dream a la Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”), her prose and her characterization do leave something to be desired. But where she is not lacking is in her ability to tell a compelling story–just try to not stay up far later than your intended bed time while reading this book–and to set a mood.

“Twilight” is probably one of the moodiest books I
Microsoft 6BA 00026 Wireless

Received my pedometor within a reasonable time, and find it to be pretty much accruate…
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop

I bought this mouse for a new netbook (as I generally prefer a mouse to a pad) and it works very well. It fits well in the hand, was a snap to install (just plug it in!) and it was very inexpensive.
Microsoft 6BA 00025 Wireless

I just bought this mouse. I am not having the same issues as some of the other reviewers. I love it. It is my first wireless and I am really enjoying the freedom wireless gives you. The only complaint that I can think of, to be honest, are the side buttons. My old mouse (also a Microsoft) had bigger side buttons that were easier to operate. I am sure I’ll adapt to the new buttons over time. Outside of that, if you’re looking for a good wireless mouse for a decent price, I recommend the 5000 laser mouse.
Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse | jerusalemcityfarmers