Kensington 72212 PocketMouse Mini USB Mouse (PC/Mac)

by Kensington

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 2.5 inches ; 4.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000W9OFK
• Item model number: 72212
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 31, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Kensington 72212 PocketMouse Mini USB Mouse is the first mobile optical mouse with a retractable cord, allowing for easy storage in your laptop bag, portfolio, or pocket. Simply extend the retractable cable, and plug it into a Mac or PC via an open USB port. It's the perfect solution for mobile professionals who are dissatisfied with the built-in input devices on their laptops and want a versatile mouse that travels light. The Kensington 72212 features a compact shape that is comfortable for both right- and left-handed use, with a 2.5-foot adjustable-length cord, and a stylish metallic color that complements contemporary laptops. More convenient and comfortable than a touch-pad, the Kensington 72212 has two mouse buttons and a scroll wheel that makes navigation easy. The speed and pinpoint accuracy of Kensington's DiamondEye optical technology allows it to respond to even your fastest movements with accurate tracking and precise guidance, and has the additional convenience of no required cleaning. This Kensington optical mouse works right out of the box, with long-lasting reliability that is backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty. This unit requires a PC running Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP, or a Macintosh running Mac OS X or later.

Product Description

Kensington PocketMouse Mini Ultra Compact for PCs or Mac: Compact travel mouse for ultimate portability. The perfect mouse for busy travelers. Eliminates hassling with the notebook touchpad or pointing stick. Fine-tuned acceleration control makes this mouse easier than to use than comparable portables. DiamondEye optical technology provides precise tracking on most surfaces. This ultra-compact mouse stores easily in a notebook bag, and with the retractable USB cable, there are no tangled cords. Metallic mouse with two buttons and a scroll wheel. 2.5 ft. cord. Requirements: USB connectivity works with PCs and Macs. 1 year warranty on cord. 5 year product warranty and free technical support.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for travelers, ok for the rest of the time, August 13, 2005

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Hoke (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kensington 72212 PocketMouse Mini USB Mouse (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

I use this mouse full time and at first it was a pain but now I have gotten used to it and for the most part like it. Its real advantage comes when I have to travel. I do not like the touch pad on my computer and refuse to use it. This mouse takes up such a small amount of space that makes it worth packing.

My laptop case has a place for a cell phone and that is usually where I put this. It keeps it safe and I always know where to look for it.

My only trouble with this is that the retractable cord sometimes gets all snagged up. It usually only takes a minute or two to fix but it can be frustrating. The retractable cord feature is nice if you have limited space and don't want the cord to get tangled with everyhting.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars nice, very tiny mouse, needs some getting used to, May 24, 2006

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Dr. Monkey (Princeton, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kensington 72212 PocketMouse Mini USB Mouse (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

I have owned this mouse for about 18 months now, and it worked well for that period. Only recently, it started to fail--occasionally it loses power due to a loose connection. I thought at first that 18 months was very short, but having read reviews of other laptop mice, I see similar lifespans. I did use this mouse everyday for the past 18 months--pulling it out and closing it more than once a day in that time--and traveled around the country with it, so that is a lot of wear.

The tiny size takes some getting used to at first. You will probably stop noticing it after a few hours.

I never experienced a problem with cord tangles. The 'jumping around the screen' that others reported does happen when it's on the wrong surface (like a magazine say), but I have never had a problem with it when I used it on a standard mouse pad.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice mouse, if you're a traveller., May 27, 2004

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viagrafalls "Peter Schmitz" (Denmark) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kensington 72212 PocketMouse Mini USB Mouse (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

I bought this mouse in Canada, right before I flew out of the country. My laptop's touchoad and it's buttons are a little off the mark, and I wanted to be able to use my laptop in the plane back to The Netherlands.

At first glance, the mouse is ideal; It's optical, boosts a scrollwheel, and has a retractable cable. Also, it's extremely small, which makes it very easy to store in one's laptop carrying case.

However, the small size is also the mouse's disadvantage. I took the mouse to work today, and by now my hand is starting to hurt. I'm afraid that if I'd use this one day-in, day-out, I'll soon be left with RSI.

To sum things up: If you have a need for a non-cordless (i.e. in planes), small USB mouse that you will not use for very long periods of time, this is your mouse. For daily use though, I'd recommend getting a bigger version.