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Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse (Black)
Brand | Microsoft |
Color | Black |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Special Feature | Wireless |
Movement Detection Technology | Optical, Laser |
About this item
- Flexible Design
- Touch to Scroll
- BlueTrack Technology
- Perfectly Portable
- 3-Year Limited Hardware Warranty
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For gaming | 3.5 | 3.2 | — | 2.6 | 3.1 | — |
Ergonomic | — | 4.0 | — | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Sleep mode | — | 3.5 | — | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Battery life | 4.3 | — | — | — | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Sold By | — | amay star store | LANGZHUKEJI | Delux Technology Co., Ltd. | Online Gaming Store | NYIEFADA |
connectivity tech | Wireless | Bluetooth, USB, Wireless | USB Wireless, Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Wireless, Bluetooth, USB |
hand orientation | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous | Right | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
tracking method | Laser, Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | — | Optical |
range | 30 feet | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | 32 feet |
button quantity | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
hardware platform | — | Tablet, Laptop, PC | PC, Mac, Linux | Mac, PC, Linux | Laptop | PC/Mac/Linux/Unix |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 1.38 x 6.25 x 4 inches |
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Item Weight | 3 ounces |
ASIN | B003UT6C9G |
Item model number | RVF-00001 |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,457 in Computer Mice |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 5, 2010 |
Department | mouse |
Manufacturer | Microsoft |
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
A revolution in mouse design -The perfect companion for your mobile PC.Perfectly portable-and award-winning-Touch technology
Stylish and eye-grabbing, Arc Touch Mouse is more than a pretty device. It's reliable wireless freedom plus Microsoft touch technology, on the go. Use it just about anywhere, even on a rough wood surface or carpet, thanks to BlueTrack Technology. Plus you can retain wireless control of your computer up to 30 feet away.
Curve it for use, flatten for storage
Arc Touch Mouse's innovative design allows for quick use and storage. Curve it comfortably to get started. Then smoothly glide your finger up or down the touch strip. When you're done, keep the tiny transceiver plugged into your computer's USB port, or attach it magnetically onto the underside of the mouse. Then flatten Arc Touch Mouse to turn it off, and slip it into your pocket or bag as easily as a cell phone.
Precise vertical scrolling by feel, not wheel
The Touch strip on the Arc Touch Mouse responds precisely to the speed of your finger movement, using Haptic feedback (light vibration that signals scrolling speed) to scan through documents or web pages as quickly-or as cautiously-as needed, entirely by feel.
Key Features
Flexible Design - Curve for comfort, flatten to pack. A perfect fit for your hand and your mobile lifestyle.
Power On and Off - Curve to turn on. Flatten to turn off. No button to switch. A green light flashes to show the battery is working, and then turns off to save battery life.
Touch to Scroll - Click. Tap. Flick. Control. Quickly brush up or down with your finger to flick into hyperfast vertical scrolling for smooth, intuitive navigation. Scroll slowly with a gentle swipe or quickly with a flick of the finger, then tap to stop.
BlueTrack Technology - Take advantage of BlueTrack Technology, which combines the power of optical with the precision of laser for remarkable tracking on virtually any surface.
Plug-and-go Nano Transceiver - Leave the Nano Transceiver (USB) plugged in when you're on the go, or stow it magnetically in the mouse.
Product Details
- Flatten for ultimate portability, curve to use
- 2-way touch scrolling for smooth, intuitive navigation
- Works on virtually any surface with BlueTrack Technology
- Touch scroll tactile feedback
- Mini transceiver (USB)
- Design is suitable for use with either hand
System Requirements
- Computer/Operating System
Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (excluding Windows XP 64-bit) - Hard Drive
100 MB - Other
USB only
2 AAA alkaline batteries required (included)
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Customers like the portability and appearance of the mouse. For example, they mention it's ultra portable, sleek, and unique. That said, they're happy with the performance and quality, saying the sensor works well on any surface. Some are satisfied with ease of use. That being said, opinions are mixed on comfort and scrolling.
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Customers like the portability of the mouse. For example, they mention it's ultra portable, fits in a shirt pocket fine, and is very slim. They also say it takes up very little space when flattened and when activated it is quite comfortable. Some like the small transmitter and it holds to the bottom of the product.
"...sized hands, works on more surfaces than most mice out there, extremely portable, no little on/off switch to fumble around with, works with Android..." Read more
"...~ Works on almost any surface~ Very portable~ Weight is very light, but is also a very sturdy mouse..." Read more
"...It tracks well on any surface that I use it on, it folds flat to fit into my pocket or my bag, it has great styling..." Read more
"...Ergonomic pros:The industrial design and overall weight of the mouse is excellent...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the mouse. They say it is small, sleek, and unique. They also appreciate the bendy design and the portable nature of the product. Customers also say it has a great ergonomic design and is comfortable.
"...Starting with the first impression, the box it comes in looks awesome with textures outlining the picture of the mouse, a flip out cover to peak at..." Read more
"...~ Very sleek look~ Very comfortable curve, and material~ Works on almost any surface~ Very portable..." Read more
"...I use it on, it folds flat to fit into my pocket or my bag, it has great styling (except for the missing back button), and it looks real cool..." Read more
"...got used to this unintuitive mouse position, I found it comfortable, efficient, and the mouse is no longer causing hand strain...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the mouse. They say the sensor works well on any surface, the central strip works well, and the mouse works suprisingly well. The page up and page down commands work well, it's quite usable, and there are no issues with the mouse working flawlessly.
"...design, sturdy feel, fits naturally in my average sized hands, works on more surfaces than most mice out there, extremely portable, no little on/off..." Read more
"...~ Very comfortable curve, and material~ Works on almost any surface~ Very portable..." Read more
"...It is still quite usable however. The noise it makes is audible but not annoying. I sort of like it...." Read more
"...CONS:-Not Durable-Sacrifices style for functionality-Requires Install Software for Optimization (Not Plug-N-Play)..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the mouse. They mention it's amazing, well-made, and unique. Some say the left and right buttons are stiff. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's quality and functionality.
"...The BlueTrack tracking is very responsive and will not disappoint, especially if you don't always have a desk to use your mouse on...." Read more
"...Overall the mouse is great...." Read more
"...Overall, this is an excellent mouse. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. Best mouse I've ever had." Read more
"...In the end I give it a 4 out of 5 because it just is a really unique mouse, and it does turn heads, and works wonderfully as a mouse...." Read more
Customers find the mouse very easy to use, simple, and intuitive. They say the setup was simple and went faster than it would have if they had Bluetooth. The mouse requires software and pops up a helpful usage tutorial. It is comfortable and natural to use. Customers also rate the mouse 5 stars for use-ability, construction, and price.
"...Or even if you just want a simple and elegant mouse for your home computer, its great for everything...." Read more
"...It's so convenient, lightweight and responsive. A lot of other mouse's require a lot of movement to move a few pixels on the screen...." Read more
"...The only con I have is that the scroll wheel takes a bit of getting used to and doesn't always scroll as much or as little as I would like...." Read more
"..." after a good day or two of use, and become very comfortable and natural to use. The USB dongle as others have noted is very small and convenient...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the mouse. Some mention that the rubber-like material feels comfortable in their hand, while others say that it's awkward and not as comfortable as a standard mouse.
"...The mouse itself feels a lot more natural in your hand than those standard tiny mice for laptops you'll find at Best Buy or other electronic..." Read more
"...It's awkward, so I encourage anyone to explore the options if they want a back button.The feel of the mouse is solid...." Read more
"...The back half of the mouse is a soft rubber-like material which feels comfortable and allows you to get a good grip on the mouse...." Read more
"...The soft-touch rubber covering on the rear two-thirds of the mouse feels great and allows for overall control when pushing the mouse around even..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the scrolling of the mouse. Some find it easy, precise, and responsive. They appreciate the haptic feedback and the flick scrolling is really something. However, some say that the scroll is more of a jerky "clunk, clk, clunk" than a smooth one, and that it's difficult to control the speed.
"...strips on the bottoms or the front and back so it slides on any surface pretty smoothly...." Read more
"...any kind of mouse pad for this to work either, it glides smoothly over almost any surface you'd ever use a mouse on without any issues...." Read more
"...The flicking/scrolling strip seemed awkward at first, but I quickly got used to it...." Read more
"...and Mac OS without the need for drivers but the various speed adjustments had greater flexibility once the the Microsoft drivers were installed..." Read more
Customers dislike the buttons on the mouse. They say the buttons are stiff, difficult to click, and accurate. Some customers also mention that the click surface is smooth, but it easily collects body oil. The middle button is very sensitive, which results in the double-tap feature. The buttons don't continue all the way to the front, and at times the fingers don''t reach the buttons.
"...~ At times the middle button is very sensitive, which results in the double-tap feature going off accidentally." Read more
"...Given that the click buttons are very stiff if your finger tips are not exactly positioned in the button sweet-spots, I found I was expending too..." Read more
"...The left and right click are a little hard at first, but they wear in and you get used to them to the point where it becomes an unconscious..." Read more
"...The mouse doesn't have any buttons. Instead, you tap the top of the scroll bar to page up, and tap the bottom to scroll down...." Read more
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The mouse comes with 2 Duracell AAA batteries (thanks again for not throwing in some no name battery like so many other companies do), the USB 2.4 GHZ wireless adapter for your host computer is magnetically attached to the bottom of the mouse. It seems to be attached pretty securely but I'm sure if it were bouncing around in your laptop bag it would fall off. It's irrelevant anyways as the USB is so small you can just leave it in your laptop when transporting without worrying about destroying it.
You just pop the two AAA batteries into the compartment on the underside of the mouse, plug the USB adapter into your host computer and (I have Windows 7 64-bit) it automatically installs the mouse drivers and then Microsoft's Intellipoint software and gives you a little demo to learn the mouses functions. Probably barely took a minute from removing it from the box to finishing install.
To turn the mouse on (I love this part and don't hesitate to show it off) you just bend the back half of the mouse into an arc, you will hear it click firmly into place. A green light above the left/middle/right buttons lights up to tell you that the mouse is powered on, and then turns off to conserve battery power (estimated 6 months battery life). On the underside of the mouse a blue track light lights up as well.
The mouse itself feels a lot more natural in your hand than those standard tiny mice for laptops you'll find at Best Buy or other electronic retailers. My only complaint is the learning process of getting used to the right/left click buttons because you have to click them pretty close to the edge of the mouse for them to register. The "scroll wheel" is a touch sensitive strip which has a haptic feedback when you touch it to emulate a physical wheel. If you touch the far top or bottom of the scroll wheel it acts as a page up/down on various applications. It has some smooth strips on the bottoms or the front and back so it slides on any surface pretty smoothly. The whole thing feels like it can take a beating and come out unscathed for a few years. The BlueTrack tracking is very responsive and will not disappoint, especially if you don't always have a desk to use your mouse on. So far I've tried it on a glossy counter top, a clear plastic mat you slide a computer chair on, my bed, my shirt, carpet and it delivered flawlessly on each.
I even tried it on my Toshiba Thrive Android 3.1 Honeycomb tablet and it is compatible (although it is a little tough getting the tiny USB adapter out of the recessed port on the tablet).
In conclusion, if you are looking for a new mouse for your tablet, laptop, netbook or even desktop, this mouse is a great choice. I have even owned gaming mice and this one stacks up to them (wish it had programmable buttons though). Even if you're a tech freak like me and mainly bought it because it looked too awesome to pass up (the near 50% off price than that of a retail price doesn't hurt either), this is the mouse for you.
Pros: Great design, sturdy feel, fits naturally in my average sized hands, works on more surfaces than most mice out there, extremely portable, no little on/off switch to fumble around with, works with Android Honeycomb Tablets (Granted they supply a full USB port), great conversation piece.
Cons: No programmable button(s), kinda wish it had a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery, takes some getting used to the left/right click buttons, also wish it were Bluetooth compatible which would eliminate the need for the USB adapter.
On another note, this seller is sensational! I ordered this mouse on 27-JUL-2011 and got the standard 3-5 day shipping (no S&H!!) and received it at 5:00 PM EST when I got home from work on 29-JUL-2011. It seemed they shipped it 10 minutes after I finalized my order. The box and product are in brand new condition (I've had "new" products ordered from other sellers and they looked like a car ran over the box). Great product, great service, very pleased with my purchase.
So, on to the mouse itself.
The back half of the mouse is a soft rubber-like material which feels comfortable and allows you to get a good grip on the mouse. The buttons are made of a shiny black plastic, and the scroll wheel is more or less just a touchpad like you'd find on a laptop. Scrolling is very nice with this mouse. While there is no actual wheel, the mouse vibrates making it feel as if there was an actual physical mouse wheel which was a really nice feature. One thing I learned quite fast was that you really need the driver to get the most out of this mouse. Once you have IntelliPoint downloaded from Microsoft you can customize what your middle button does when you tap it. You can set it for just about anything you could possibly need. Very useful to have that capability. The middle button really makes up for the lack of other buttons other mice normally have. It's really a 3-in-1 button. I could go on but all you really need to know is scrolling is fantastic with this product.
Overall it is very comfortable and performs perfectly. The curve of the mouse fits my hand very nicely (it is a bit small for me, but still very comfortable), and very easy to use. You don't need to have any kind of mouse pad for this to work either, it glides smoothly over almost any surface you'd ever use a mouse on without any issues. You can even use it on glass with nothing behind it! I don't want to make this review too long so I'll just do a Pro-Con list to finish this off.
PROS:
~ Very sleek look
~ Very comfortable curve, and material
~ Works on almost any surface
~ Very portable
~ Weight is very light, but is also a very sturdy mouse
~ Strong magnetic underside to the mouse to hold USB reciever
~ Can be used for anything including playing computer games (albeit not the best gaming mouse in comparison)
CONS:
~ Clicking takes a little to get used to. At the very tip of the mouse it takes almost no pressure to click the right/left buttons, but towards the middle you need to press fairly hard to get a click. You always have to have your fingertips on the top of the buttons to get easy clicks. I got used to this quickly, though.
~ No forward or back buttons. You can only program the middle button double-tap to go Forward or Back, not both.
~ Price. The normal price is something like $70, which is quite steep for this mouse. I paid $42 here on Amazon, and I would not go higher than that.
~ At times the middle button is very sensitive, which results in the double-tap feature going off accidentally.