Microsoft Arc Mouse - Black by Microsoft
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Digital camera reviews of Microsoft Arc Mouse - Black
Digital camera Review: Arc Mouse
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not a PC gamer, so I this review may not be useful to that demographic. I have only used this mouse for roughly 1.5 months and have not had to replace the supplied AAA batteries.
The mouse looks great, in my opinion. My mouse came in matte black, but I'm fairly certain I've seen one in white. The color makes me feel like Batman when I check my email.
I cannot comment on gaming performance or battery life. My only potential gripe about the mouse is that it comes with a USB wireless receiver. If my computer had Bluetooth functionality (which it doesn't because for some reason it hasn't been made standard on all computers yet), I'd probably prefer a Bluetooth mouse. The USB receiver can be stored in a magnetic slot under the mouse. It also comes with a storage pouch. I do not know what the material is made of, but it feels much nicer than the slip material (polypropylene) the Arc Keyboard comes with. The mouse has the standard left and right buttons, a scroll wheel and a third button whose only function I am aware of is 'Back' on a browser. This button is on the left side, which is great for those of us with a dominant right hand. Lefties can screw themselves. This mouse is wireless, which confused my grandma.
The mouse is turned off by folding it in half, like a cell phone from the late 90's.
I have no complaints about this mouse.
Digital camera Review: Arc Mouse
Summary: 3 Stars
The arc mouse rates high for responsiveness. One drawback, compared to my Logitech, is that is is narrower. Consequently, it seems to cause some discomfort in my palm at the base of the thumb. Other than that, it is an excellent mouse. I have not had it long enough to gauge the battery life.Digital camera Review: Arc Mouse Wheel - More Info from Microsoft
Summary: 4 Stars
I recently saw some of these posts regarding the problems people are having with the Arc Mouse scroll wheel. I work at Microsoft Hardware, and use the Arc Mouse every day, so wanted to try to help.
After we first shipped the Arc mouse in September 2008, we quickly discovered an issue with the scroll wheel. We fixed it and new mice being manufactured don't have this issue. (And for people reading this review who have not already purchased a mouse, any new mice you purchase TODAY should not have this problem.) However, there were a small amount of units manufactured that we couldn't catch in time before they made their way to the store shelf or warehouse.
If you are using the Arc Mouse, and your scroll wheel stops functioning, you can call this number to get support: (800) 360-7561. (US customers only.)
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Digital camera Review: Arc Review
Summary: 5 Stars
It is very compact, fits the hand perfectly, reliable, convenient storage for
transceiver and perfect for travel with a laptop or netbook. I think the Microsoft Arc is an excellent mouse.
Digital camera Review: Awesome, until your scroll wheel stops working
Summary: 2 Stars
This mouse is awesome. It is exactly what I was looking for. Until your scroll wheel breaks after a month. Just after you threw away the receipt, and the boxes and such.
Back to Logitech for me.