Verbatim 96900 Nano Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse - Yellow
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: VerbatimAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: 96900
Color: Yellow
Product features:
- Nano receiver is small enough to plug in once and leave connected.
- Plug in nano receiver and go wireless. 2.4GHz reliability and performance.
- Convenient nano receiver storage for when you need it.
- Smooth, rubberized grip designed for comfort and control.
- Package includes: Mouse, Nano receiver, Software CD, 2 x AAA Batteries, Quick Start Guide
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Digital camera reviews of Verbatim 96900 Nano Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse - Yellow
Digital camera Review: A few issues but usable
Summary: 3 Stars
TEST DRIVE
- The box looks cute but, surprise, surprise, it doesn't necessarily mean that you can take the mouse out of the box too easy. With patience and a pair of scissors, the mouse does come out, eventually, in less than 5 minutes. Nobody gets hurt. Must pay attention to the 'Nano' dongle. It's very small and it could get lost easily.
- Once out of the box, insert the 2 AAA batteries - provided - plug in the Nano dongle into a USB port and, 30 second later, the mouse is ready to use. Can click, move the pointer around the screen and scroll.
- I notice a little folded-paper manual, written in 4 languages which suggests to do what I just did. The the one useful part says that the mouse goes to sleep by itself if I don't use it for a while but, if I want to really turn it off, I must insert the Nano dongle into the slot at the bottom of the mouse and then it turns itself off.
- Since the pointer seems a little bit too jumpy, I decide to run the 'software'. This time, I am presented with an option of 6 languages. I select 'English' and I am asked to "select what type of device you uses". The correct answer seems to be '3-button mouse' (5-button mouse is the default selection) and everything installs in about 20 seconds. Then, I am told that the 'mouse setting software' will launch. It doesn't. I find it by clicking on 'all programs' and it sets 2 things: whether the scroll wheel advances by 1, 2, 3 lines or one screen at a time and what it should do when I click on it. That's it. There are no option to calibrate the pointer's behavior.
- I uninstall the mouse setting software.
EVALUATION
I am going to preface the good parts with a + and the bad ones with a -, starting with the good parts.
+ Easy to setup on Vista. Once the Nano is into USB port, it's ready to go within seconds. No need of software, really.
+ Dongle is small and it can be plugged either on a side USB or a back USB port. I have it with another thumb drive plugged in the USB port above it and they don't bother each other at all.
+ Dongle storage 'in the mouse' is excellent. The Nano is so small, it absolutely NEEDED some good way to store it and, what better way than by plugging it IN the mouse when not in use?
+ Batteries included - I know, 2 AAA's aren't worth that much but it helps when you get the mouse, are eager to use it and find yourself lacking them.
- Too small. This is not a universal negative so I should rather write 'too small for my hands'. It's not big deal because I really bought it for my 12 yr. old boy and his hands are smaller than mine.
- Software is lacking needed features, such as the ability to calibrate the pointer.
- By default, the pointer moves too much and there's no way to change it - see above. I suspect, my kid will get used to it, eventually.
- The scroll wheel feels cheap and not as comfortable and responsive as an nearly identical model sold by a competitor - whose product comes with MUCH BETTER software, by the way.
- It goes to sleep too quickly and the software doesn't support changing that and it doesn't wake up just by moving the mouse, you actually have to click a button.
- Packaging is pretty but removing it can be frustrating.
RATING
Since there is a nearly identical product to compare with - I suppose they both come out of the same off-shore factory - this mouse comes out short in more than one way. However, it's usable and it's a little less expensive than the competitor's. For what I paid (lightning deal) I will keep it. My kid is a heavy user so, if it breaks before 6 months, I will come back to this review and update it.
The Verbatim's Nano earns 3 stars. This is a mild positive in my view. It's not exceptional, it's not 'good' but it's usable.
NOTE ON BATTERY LIFE (Oct 5, 2009)
We had to replace the 2 original AAA batteries after about 6 weeks of use. This compares unfavorably with some other 'Nano' models from another vendor which claim about one year of expected battery life. We have one of those and, indeed, we are still running with the same set of batteries for the past 6+ months.
Summary of Verbatim 96900 Nano Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse - Yellow
Add a dash of color and style to your day, with Verbatim¿s Color Nano Wireless Mouse. In six new colors, this mouse travels well in tight spaces. With a receiver that¿s small enough to plug into your laptop and leave, it offers 2.4 GHz wireless performance - that means no delays in cursor movements and fewer cords to pack. The receiver also slides right into the bottom of the mouse for safekeeping. Its sleek design offers a smooth, contoured comfort grip for right or left hand and a programmable roller button ¿ that means, you can assign your favorite features to the roller and make your work easier. Small enough to fit easily in work totes, backpacks or even handbags, Verbatim¿s Color Nano Notebook Mouse offers cool colors to match your laptop, your bag or even your mood.Mice
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