Microsoft Arc Mouse Review
I chose my Microsoft Arc Mouse red. Red represents vigor, strength and for Chinese, good fortune. When I looked at it initially, it was the shape of the mouse that captivated my eyes. If you look from the top, the Arc Mouse looks like a mantis shrimp or a small lobster.
After a quick unwrapping of the mouse, I got it to work on my laptop. Here’s what I like about it:
- It’s lightweight
- Comes with 2 ‘AAA’ batteries and a nice velvet pouch
- Saves battery by folding the ‘tail’ to deactivate the mouse
- Small transceiver that is not obstructive when plugged into USB port
- Transceiver is magnetically attached to the bottom of the mouse when not in use
- Mouse is workable at distancesof 20 feet (yes, I tried this and Microsoft claims up to 30 feet)
- Sensitive and works better than optical mouse
Having used this mouse for a 2 weeks period, I dislike the fact that the below the arc, it is empty space. My 4th and 5th (ring and pinky) fingers have no support at the ‘sides’ of the mouse; a feeling that I am accustomed after years of using ‘normal’ mice. Other than this minor discomfort, I do not have any dislikes for this mouse.
