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IE 3.0, seriously what the fuck :/ (40 comments)

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Posted by Teen Queen @ 15:35 CST, 9 February 2012 - iMsg

Fucker costs ~200$ on amazon

Newegg deactivated

The microsoft official site says "Currently, we have no online dealers selling the Microsoft® IntelliMouse® Explorer 3.0"

I just checked 4 local stores and all of them deactivated the product. What is going on?
Is e-bay the only place to get one this days?

Edited by Anhedonic at 15:36 CST, 9 February 2012 - 9340 Hits

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<< Comment #1 @ 16:52 CST, 9 February 2012 >>

By

extaleR

discontinued

<< Comment #2 @ 16:59 CST, 9 February 2012 >>

By

palatka

i think i have 3, 2 black and one gray

<< Comment #3 @ 17:05 CST, 9 February 2012 >>

By

vedic

It's not like it's in high enough demand to be around forever.

<< Comment #37 @ 07:42 CDT, 27 October 2012 >>

By

esdf ' - Reply to #3

reminds me of quake.

<< Comment #4 @ 17:10 CST, 9 February 2012 >>

By

cumrag

you should have stocked up. build quality was shit anyway.

<< Comment #40 @ 12:03 CST, 18 November 2012 >>

By

Freiya - Reply to #4

Still lasts for ~10 years.

<< Comment #5 @ 17:22 CST, 9 February 2012 >>

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Mitritch

Got 2 still unpacked. Using Abyssus now though. :)

<< Comment #6 @ 17:54 CST, 9 February 2012 >>

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Skylit

Are you in the states? Check Best Buy.

They should have some Legends Edition's available for a few more months.

Edit: I may go pick some up for profit.

Edited by Skylit at 17:55 CST, 9 February 2012

<< Comment #7 @ 02:34 CST, 10 February 2012 >>

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tbone

I still have 2 in perfect working order. I bought a second one since I am scared my original one might break. I bought it in 2002.

ps. although I'm using a DA now.

<< Comment #8 @ 03:16 CST, 10 February 2012 >>

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PURRI

If anyone has this mouse for sale in brand new shape -> /msg me, and I will pay the full prize of the mouse incl. shipping of course.

<< Comment #9 @ 03:24 CST, 10 February 2012 >>

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»bst - Reply to #8

I just bought one from here, if you want I can let you know what its like when I get it: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130590265431

<< Comment #11 @ 05:26 CST, 10 February 2012 >>

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PURRI - Reply to #9

Thanks a million. I just ordered 3 more :)

To bad these are built badly, so this means I must change mouse type in 3 years!

<< Comment #12 @ 05:54 CST, 10 February 2012 >>

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»bst - Reply to #11

Well thats why I got one, for research to make a right handed gaming mouse :)
I used to use an IME 3.0 but sold it a while back :(

<< Comment #31 @ 11:50 CDT, 23 October 2012 >>

By

Conditioned - Reply to #11

Da is good and ~same shape.

<< Comment #34 @ 11:54 CDT, 23 October 2012 >>

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PURRI - Reply to #31

I actually bought a new mouse last week -> Zowie EC1 Black.
Extremely happy with it :)

<< Comment #13 @ 10:00 CST, 10 February 2012 >>

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Teen Queen ' - Reply to #9

might just buy a few of these, thanks!

<< Comment #10 @ 04:33 CST, 10 February 2012 >>

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FFUCCK!!

<< Comment #14 @ 10:02 CST, 10 February 2012 >>

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jstn

In the US Best Buy still has piles of the legends edition, since your average Best Buy shopper goes in there looking to buy a fucking Razer Naga or some other horseshit.

If you could find a way to make the Deathadder not weigh 40 lbs, that might be a suitable replacement.

Edited by jstn at 10:02 CST, 10 February 2012

<< Comment #15 @ 15:26 CST, 10 February 2012 >>

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36761

meh..since everyones jacking up the prices on these for no reason, i might hop on that eBay deal before its too late

<< Comment #16 @ 12:05 CST, 21 February 2012 >>

By

hatelul

bigtime drama

<< Comment #17 @ 12:21 CST, 21 February 2012 >>

By

Kokain

I will take my chances. Until it no longer functions I will start looking for replacement. It was because of EsReality members I end up with IE 3.0 and it's probably the best mouse I ever had. Still got a Razer Diamondback that feels weird when I swap back to it.

<< Comment #18 @ 09:19 CST, 22 February 2012 >>

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doped

fuuuuuck, just noticed today, i really need to find a place to stock up, and quick!

<< Comment #19 @ 10:01 CST, 22 February 2012 >>

By

ins '

i have one that my brother uses for tablet
can sell for 80€ nps

<< Comment #20 @ 12:35 CST, 22 February 2012 >>

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doped

i guess that's why it's discontinued. Not much attention to this thread :/ too bad

<< Comment #21 @ 20:23 CST, 27 February 2012 >>

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d00med

So I just replaced my old 'black' (not really black, more dark silver) ime 3.0 because the mousewheel died...

...but all I could find is one of the 'legends' edition ones.

I now have shitty liftoff issues that I did not have with my old ime, is something else in my setup messing me up, or are the legends editions somehow different than the older 3.0s?

this one is really tracking too high, my old one did not track after liftoff AT ALL.

might just be the 'fresh' cord or something making the mouse sit weird, but doesn't seem like it.

any one have any ideas?

Edited by d00med at 20:24 CST, 27 February 2012

<< Comment #22 @ 10:31 CST, 28 February 2012 >>

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jstn - Reply to #21

Mouse feet?

The legends edition should be functionally identical to the original as far as I know. If you had replaced the feet on your old one that could affect lift-off a little bit. Or maybe the legends feet are thinner.

Just a guess.

<< Comment #23 @ 09:03 CST, 1 March 2012 >>

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d00med - Reply to #22

hey thanks for the suggestion.

the mouse feet seem the same though (use stock on both).

I think maybe the cord is just sitting funny. it points a little downward as it comes out of the mouse, touching the pad a bit...I think it is creating a slight 'bounce' when i pickup/putdown after a swipe, if that makes sense. just need to work it in probably...

never happened before either way. so annoying.

thanks again for your reply. :)

Edited by d00med at 09:03 CST, 1 March 2012

<< Comment #25 @ 10:24 CST, 3 March 2012 >>

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avinin1 - Reply to #21

Had that too.
Just took 2 sets of glides (0.5mm) and doubled it.
flawlessly tracking and LoD is still low as FK/Respawn

<< Comment #24 @ 14:19 CST, 1 March 2012 >>

By

I have a Legends Edition of the IE 3.0. It has hyperglides on it too, the mouse is barely used. It's worth a shot, but if anyone wants it and has a Zowie AM, I'm willing to trade. The AM is tricky to find in North America, and apparently the 3.0's are phasing out.

Or I'll just sell the 3.0. If you're interested let me know.

<< Comment #26 @ 14:49 CDT, 11 March 2012 >>

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0x5f3759df - Reply to #24

I have a working/no issue 3.0 legends as well if anyone in NA wants to buy

<< Comment #27 @ 14:26 CDT, 14 March 2012 >>

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Nivit

Just retire the mouse already.

Few places in sweden still sells them for 30-40$

Although they was like 20$ half a year ago :D

<< Comment #28 @ 13:40 CDT, 21 March 2012 >>

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jwzr

anyone here knows where to buy a new 3.0 in germany ? cant find this mouse anywhere except on ebay from these chinese sellers and i dunno if they are reliable ... if anybody (preferably in EU) wants to sell me one, pm

<< Comment #29 @ 11:31 CDT, 23 October 2012 >>

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doped - Reply to #28

VERY late reply, but i ordered from some HONG KONG seller, took a little time, but excellent otherwise, should be no problem, go for it :)

<< Comment #32 @ 11:50 CDT, 23 October 2012 >>

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jwzr - Reply to #29

how long did the shipping take?

<< Comment #33 @ 11:52 CDT, 23 October 2012 >>

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Teen Queen ' - Reply to #32

3 weeks, but I got a faulty sensor.

<< Comment #30 @ 11:48 CDT, 23 October 2012 >>

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»bst - Reply to #28

This is fine, its where I got mine:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130783439600

<< Comment #36 @ 21:47 CDT, 26 October 2012 >>

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doped - Reply to #30

that's the guy i ordered from too

<< Comment #35 @ 13:43 CDT, 23 October 2012 >>

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Kokain

If anyone decides to pick one I'd say go for the special edition as they might have a nicer quality paint job. I love this mouse. Here is mine after years of use

http://i.imgur.com/mMLSn.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/qWuu1.jpg

Never had a problem or complaint against it's quality and I thought about painting it but the worn out robocop color gives it a great transition.

<< Comment #38 @ 10:38 CST, 18 November 2012 >>

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cumrag

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826105557

!

<< Comment #39 @ 10:46 CST, 18 November 2012 >>

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Teen Queen ' - Reply to #38

back in stock? Tempting...

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