Over the next four weeks, GotFrag will be hosting a series of four sweepstakes giving away 10 sets of the "last" and the "first" of the best gaming mouse ever, the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0. Each set consists of one original MS IME 3.0 (of the last ones available in Microsoft's offices in Redmond, Washington) and one new MS IME 3.0 (of the first ones available in Microsoft's offices in Redmond, Washington) and will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. You may find others somewhere else, but these are coming straight from the Microsoft offices. Three sets will be given away each week the first three weeks. The fourth week one set will be given away, see below for details regarding an update..

UPDATE: The final set given away will feature an original IME 3.0 signed by both Bill Gates AND Steven Fisher, Sr. Industrial Designer on the original IME 3.0. The New IME 3.0 in the final set will be unsigned but will feature custom paint job done by Microsoft. Read our interview with Steven Fisher.

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Through the duration of the sweepstakes, we will also be interviewing the product team behind the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0

Here is the Sweepstakes schedule and a brief rundown of each sweepstakes:

1/16/2007: Sweepstakes #1 – Do you know? Answers questions about the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0.
End Date: 1/23/2007
Drawing Date: 1/25/2007

1/24/2007: Sweepstakes #2 - Dress up your IME! Take a picture of your IME "dressed up" in any costum, clothes, or props.
End Date: 1/29/2007
Drawing Date: 1/31/2007

1/30/2007: Sweepstakes #3 – Paint the IME! You will be provided a picture of the IME 3.0 and can Paint the MS IME using Microsoft Paint or other graphics editing program.
End Date: 2/05/2007
Drawing Date: 2/07/2007

2/06/2007: Sweepstakes #4 – IME in a Jar! A picture will be posted containing as many tiny MS IMEs we can fit into a specific sized graphic and asks the users to guess (or count) how many IME’s are in the picture.
End Date: 2/13/2007
Drawing Date: 2/15/2007





● Optical Tracking Performance - Legendary accuracy delivered from an optical engine that produces 9000 Frames per Second, Maximum Speed of 54+ Inches per Second, and Maximum Acceleration of 25g’s combined with Microsoft’s Intelligent Tracking System with a centered optical port.

● Ergonomic Design - Button placement for improved sensitivity and soft touch materials for a sure grip.

● 5 Customizable Buttons - Reassign any button to fit your needs.

● Scroll Wheel with Detents - A specially designed scroll wheel with detents enables more accurate scrolling through documents, spreadsheets, or video games.

● Improved Slick Feet - For smooth movements across a variety of surfaces.

● Centered Optical Port - For enhanced targeting and accuracy.

● Flexible Cord - The thin, flexible cord was designed to provide the sensation of wireless with all the performance of a wire.

● Gaming Toggle - With the push of a button you can switch between your favorite weapons or actions—it's easy to quickly change settings while playing.

● Precision Booster - Switch between default speed and precision mode for enhanced control.*

● Intelligent Tracking System - Enjoy smoother tracking over a greater variety of surfaces with the Microsoft® Intelligent Tracking System.


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