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Color: Black
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You take your notebook PC everywhere. That's why the Arc™ Mouse is designed to go with you. Expanded, it's a sturdy and comfortable full-sized mouse. Folded, it fits perfectly into your bag.
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| Folds for Portability Designed for comfort, the Arc Mouse folds to 60% of its fully expanded size, with the folding motion controlling turning the mouse on and off. | Scroll Wheel For easy navigation. | Strong Hinge Made of metal for durability. | |||
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| Micro-Transceiver Snaps into the bottom of the mouse. | Battery status indicator Changes color to indicate when the battery needs to be replaced. |
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Designed for Comfort, Folds for Portability. You take your notebook PC everywhere. That¿s why the Arc Mouse is designed to go with you. Expanded, it¿s a sturdy and comfortable full-sized mouse. Folded, it fi ts perfectly into your bag.
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218 of 221 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black
I recently saw some of these posts regarding the problems people are having with the Arc Mouse scroll wheel. I work at Microsoft Hardware, and use the Arc Mouse every day, so wanted to try to help.
After we first shipped the Arc mouse in September 2008, we quickly discovered an issue with the scroll wheel. We fixed it and new mice being manufactured don't have this issue. (And for people reading this review who have not already purchased a mouse, any new mice you purchase TODAY should not have this problem.) However, there were a small amount of units manufactured that we couldn't catch in time before they made their way to the store shelf or warehouse.
If you are using the Arc Mouse, and your scroll wheel stops functioning, you can call this number to get support: (800) 360-7561. (US customers only.)
We really value your feedback and want to ensure you are satisfied with your Microsoft products. Keep the reviews coming.
After we first shipped the Arc mouse in September 2008, we quickly discovered an issue with the scroll wheel. We fixed it and new mice being manufactured don't have this issue. (And for people reading this review who have not already purchased a mouse, any new mice you purchase TODAY should not have this problem.) However, there were a small amount of units manufactured that we couldn't catch in time before they made their way to the store shelf or warehouse.
If you are using the Arc Mouse, and your scroll wheel stops functioning, you can call this number to get support: (800) 360-7561. (US customers only.)
We really value your feedback and want to ensure you are satisfied with your Microsoft products. Keep the reviews coming.
104 of 106 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black
I like this mouse. Here's why:
1. The size. It's a full-sized mouse, yet it folds up nicely for transportation.
2. The laser is accurate. Finally! A laser mouse you can use on your bed sheets/blankets/pillows without skipping horribly. Does it work on a glass tabletop? Sorry, I didn't try it, but I would think not.
3. Appearance. Sure, this may not be a big deal to anyone, but it looks good -- well, the black one does anyway...
4. Noise. The buttons don't have a pronounced "plastic click" sound. Some may find this to be a disadvantage, but my wife is thanking me dearly for not keeping her awake when I'm on my laptop late at night.
5. The small USB plug -- not quite as small as the Logitech Nano, but close.
Of course, there are some shortcomings:
1. Functionality. This is a very basic device -- Right click/Left click/Scroll/Back are your functions. That's it; no browser forward, email, volume, etc. features here. To me, not a big deal. To you, it might be.
2. The browser 'back' button is WAY too far down toward the nose of the mouse. I can't imagine the prehensile anatomy of whoever thought this would be ergonomically viable to us modern-day hominids.
All things considered, I like this mouse a lot. It could have more features, but what it lacks in that regard, it makes up for in comfort and styling.
1. The size. It's a full-sized mouse, yet it folds up nicely for transportation.
2. The laser is accurate. Finally! A laser mouse you can use on your bed sheets/blankets/pillows without skipping horribly. Does it work on a glass tabletop? Sorry, I didn't try it, but I would think not.
3. Appearance. Sure, this may not be a big deal to anyone, but it looks good -- well, the black one does anyway...
4. Noise. The buttons don't have a pronounced "plastic click" sound. Some may find this to be a disadvantage, but my wife is thanking me dearly for not keeping her awake when I'm on my laptop late at night.
5. The small USB plug -- not quite as small as the Logitech Nano, but close.
Of course, there are some shortcomings:
1. Functionality. This is a very basic device -- Right click/Left click/Scroll/Back are your functions. That's it; no browser forward, email, volume, etc. features here. To me, not a big deal. To you, it might be.
2. The browser 'back' button is WAY too far down toward the nose of the mouse. I can't imagine the prehensile anatomy of whoever thought this would be ergonomically viable to us modern-day hominids.
All things considered, I like this mouse a lot. It could have more features, but what it lacks in that regard, it makes up for in comfort and styling.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Red|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this mouse as a trial to see if I might like to use it for corporate replacements when mice fail. Answer: Yes. And I've sampled just about every mouse that Microsoft has produced.
The mouse feels full sized when opened, but takes little space when folded up. It uses the tiny usb transciever with no wire or "pod" extending from the part that plugs into the computer. No direct line of sight necessary.
The scroll seems good, not quite as high quality as the Explorer 2 wireless, but the clicking is phenomenal. The back button is good. The only missing feature is a forward button, though rarely used, is noticeably missing.
The fit and finish of this mouse is superior. The build quality seems very high. Possibly the best mouse Microsoft has made, from an overall perspective.
Ergonomics seem very good with this mouse. It took me no adjustment time going from an Intellimouse Explorer 2.0 to this mouse. It takes only 2 AAA batteries for which Microsoft says should last 6 months.
Best feature: The mousing seems incredibly precise and high resolution. It is very good at navigating very fine movements.
Edit in, a few weeks later: I bought two of these and while I'm still very happy with both of them, the scroll wheel stopped working on the red one. It spins, but there's no clicking and the computer doesn't register that it is scrolling. Amazon is replacing, and since the other one is fine I'm hoping this is an abnormality.
The mouse feels full sized when opened, but takes little space when folded up. It uses the tiny usb transciever with no wire or "pod" extending from the part that plugs into the computer. No direct line of sight necessary.
The scroll seems good, not quite as high quality as the Explorer 2 wireless, but the clicking is phenomenal. The back button is good. The only missing feature is a forward button, though rarely used, is noticeably missing.
The fit and finish of this mouse is superior. The build quality seems very high. Possibly the best mouse Microsoft has made, from an overall perspective.
Ergonomics seem very good with this mouse. It took me no adjustment time going from an Intellimouse Explorer 2.0 to this mouse. It takes only 2 AAA batteries for which Microsoft says should last 6 months.
Best feature: The mousing seems incredibly precise and high resolution. It is very good at navigating very fine movements.
Edit in, a few weeks later: I bought two of these and while I'm still very happy with both of them, the scroll wheel stopped working on the red one. It spins, but there's no clicking and the computer doesn't register that it is scrolling. Amazon is replacing, and since the other one is fine I'm hoping this is an abnormality.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Died after 50 days
This nice looking mouse has suddenly stopped working after about 50 days. The weird thing is that all three computers I have recognize the USB transmitter OK, the LED indicator on... Read more
Published 9 days ago by timmi4sa
Very good on the move mouse
Very stylish color (red), small and very good mouse for my laptop, this is my second arc mouse and am very happy with them.
Published 10 days ago by Krangel
It's loud
I love the form factor - it's light and it feels surprisingly natural to wrap my fingers underneath the arch of the mouse. Read more
Published 10 days ago by David C. H.
I must have got a dud.
I bought this as a present for my mom for Mother's Day, and I gave it to her as an early present. Being the owner of an Arc Touch mouse, I was expecting similarly excellent... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Tyler C
Does the job
I have had this mouse for over a year now and haven't had a problem with it. The wheel is still working and the hinge is still tight and works as if it were new. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Sarah MacMillan
mobil mouse
Had them before but not at this price If you want me to review items don't tell me how many words I have to use. It's my time we're using here
Published 17 days ago by earlddavis1
best mouse i've ever had
i keep two, one at home and one in the office, highly responsive to the lightest touch, works on any surface
Published 19 days ago by M. Shimada
Great little mouse!
I love this mouse. It has a quieter mouse click than most normal USB mice. I play a lot of games that require a lot of clicking, so anything to cut down on the *cilck* *click*... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Joey R. Sackett
Arc mouse
Very nice product, arc is a little steep for small hands but works great. I would recommend to anyone tired of the same old Microsoft or logitech wireless mouse.
Published 25 days ago by Mike
Great for carpal tunnel sufferers
I've used this mouse since it first came out, both at home and in the office. Yes, like many others, I had issues with one of the scroll wheels, but you work around that. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Tiny Tots
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