Microsoft Arc Mouse - Black by Microsoft
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Digital camera reviews of Microsoft Arc Mouse - Black
Digital camera Review: Compact and decent to use
Summary: 4 Stars
I really wasn't expecting the mouse to be so small, but it definitely is portable! While some of the qualms that other reviews wrote were true, it really depends on how much you're expecting out of the mouse.
For me, I went in expecting the mouse to:
1) Point and click
2) Be portable (folds up)
3) Smooth and precise mouse movement
With that in mind, I was satisfied and Microsoft actually exceeded my expectations. However, a few negatives:
The button (for righties) on the left side of the mouse requires you to move your hand closer to the top so your thumb can utilize the back button.
The track wheel isn't as responsive as I'd like it to, but that is adjustable via the Mouse Properties setting in the Control Panel.
The same also goes for the middle click button - it is customizable so you don't have the "Instant Viewer" for your browser.
Overall, the mouse is a tad bit more expensive than I'd preferred. However, it met and exceeded my expectations (above) and the program that YOU may or may not download helps improve the user experience for the mouse (through user customizations), at least for me. As far as another user stating that their mouse broke within a month... there is a THREE (3) year warranty on this, so there are no worries!
Digital camera Review: Cool Mouse
Summary: 5 Stars
Works fine for a mouse but the real reason I bought was for the looks ... it looks cool and that makes me happy.Digital camera Review: Cool design - but scroll wheel has broken
Summary: 2 Stars
I have been using this mouse for over a month now and I loved it until the scroll wheel stopped working. The design is cool and I get a lot of comments from envious co-workers. It folds up small enough to fit in my shirt pocket. The very small USB adapter attaches to the mouse with a magnet and gets folded into the center when closed. (it is difficult to lose wireless USB adapter).
If it wasn't for the broken scroll wheel, I would give this 5 stars.
Digital camera Review: DECENT MOUSE!
Summary: 4 Stars
This mouse has a pretty simple button layout and is basic. The reciever is actually really small and easy to place back into mouse(its magnetic)so yeah no complaints there. The only real complaint I can notice is that it stains very easy so you might want to wash your hands before you use it. Other then that good job Microsoft.Digital camera Review: Decent Mouse - Poor life span
Summary: 3 Stars
The Microsoft Arc Mouse is a decent mouse with a few problems. I enjoyed this mouse while I was using and found it to be a great addition to my desktop. I noticed that it had a completely different ergonomic feel than many other mouses and it takes some time to get used to. However my biggest issue with this mouse is that after 2 weeks of use it had died on me, I am assuming it is because of an issue with the transmitters (I perused the web and found this to be a major issue with many other people); Not once did I drop the mouse or put it through any unnecessary strains. However I filed my claim with Amazon and they were more than willing to take it back.
Pros:
Interesting and fun design
Very compact
Cons:
Takes time to get used to
Mouse life issues
Endstate:
I would recommend this mouse if you are into trying out new products and peripherals