Targus Notebook Wireless Rechargeable Optical Mouse

by Targus

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• ASIN: B000IEQTVW
• Item model number: AMW0501US
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 8, 2006

Product Description

From Manufacturer : The Targus Notebook Wireless Rechargeable Optical Mouse offers RF technology coupled with 800-dpi resolution allowing for accuracy and precision in mouse movements and an uncluttered desktop. Maintain continuous operation and never worry about losing power again with rechargeable batteries and a USB charge cable that charges even during use. A dual-purpose ergonomic design is small enough for travel yet big enough for comfortable desktop operation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Okay mouse, but not durable, February 11, 2008

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Brewdude - See all my reviews

This review is from: Targus Notebook Wireless Rechargeable Optical Mouse (Electronics)

I purchased this mouse in July 2007. I use it nearly every day and it was working well for me. Although, I didn't like that to charge the device you had to use two USB ports -- one to charge and one for the antenna since the charger cable doesn't allow you to use the mouse as a "traditional" mouse.

In mid-Jan 2008, I started having some problems with intermittent non-response. The USB adapter would blink like it was receiving the movement from the mouse, but my pointer wouldn't move. Jiggling the USB device would resolve this. In late Jan, it completely quit working. I took it apart and discovered two of the four wires (one on each side) connecting the chip to the USB device were no longer connected. They had not become unplugged, they had broken. The remaining two wires are showing signs of breaking soon.

These wore down from normal, every day usage. There was no abuse as I am careful with my equipment to extend it's life.

I'm now back on the market looking for a wireless mouse that will last longer than 7 months.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good mouse - compact and easy to tote around!, June 6, 2009

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April Whittemore (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus Notebook Wireless Rechargeable Optical Mouse (Electronics)

I bought this mouse more than two years ago and I really like it! I love that it's rechargeable and that you just plug in a USB cord to recharge while you're using it - it doesn't even disrupt your process. The down side is that you're using up an additional USB port (2 total) while charging, but I usually don't find it to be a problem for my purposes.

The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars and not 5 is because the remote connector (or receiver thing-a-magig - I'm sooo not hip on the techno lingo) has stopped working. It's reacting like there's a short in it... it's just like the others are complaining about that the wires get disconnected because it flips up and down. That's a bummer to me, but I also think that working for 2 years before dying is pretty good - especially for the price (it lasted longer than cell phones do these days)! I think I'll buy another one because it was a pretty good mouse while it lasted and the price is right!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, June 8, 2010

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Easter Island "Adventure" (Pacific Ocean) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Targus Notebook Wireless Rechargeable Optical Mouse (Electronics)

Product was advertised as is. Great product, no problems encountered. Battery life lasts as long as expected.