Customer Reviews

Verbatim 96991 Easy Riser Bluetooth Notebook Laser Mouse- Silver and Black

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(15)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

The Bluetooth setup was extremely easy - I pressed and held a button on the bottom of the mouse for a few seconds and it connected automatically to my (Bluetooth ready)Asus Eee 1000 Netbook.
It comes with a CD that has a very rudimentary settings-tool on it, but you do not need to install that at all. It only gives you the choice of having one click of the scroll wheel advance x number of lines or a whole page. Also, you can chose what action the middle button (aka scroll wheel) should perform when you press it.
I left everything on the default and de-installed the tool.

Ergonomically the mouse is one of the better ones I've had. It is truly ambidextrous (I am a lefty) and is big enough for my XXL-hand to have a comfortable grip. It is, however, not exactly a mouse I would choose for a truly mobile task - for this the size is just too big. Size-wise, I would characterize it in between one of those shrunken mobile mouses and a fully fledged desktop mouse.

It has a somewhat strange mechanism that allows the upper side to lift at the end, which then gives the mouse some kind of a wedge shape. It does not contribute to the ergonomics, but is merely a gimmick in my point of view, because it also does not decrease the size of the mouse (because I only use it in the "closed" position anyway).

The accuracy is good, however I find the running pads a bit too slippery - a bit more resistance would be better for my taste. On my table, the mouse slides kind of like a hockey puck.

The two buttons have a very nicely defined "click" point, which needs a bit more force to activate than other mouses. But I like that, it prevents me from accidentally hitting the wrong spot, as it happens occasionally to me with mouses that have easier action buttons.

The scroll wheel is kind of broad in width, which is very comfortable for my kind of broad index finger. It has a defined "click" action, which has a nice strong resistance - it is not turned easily but needs a determined (though not to great) force.

It is powered by two AAA batteries - well, one AA would be better (it is easier to find one fresh battery than two ...).

The color - black and silver - is kind of blah ... so what, it is a tool, not a lifestyle statement (at least for me).

To sum it up: Bluetooth works fine, ergonomics are good, ambidextrous design, buttons and scroll wheel have very nicely defined "click" points, accuracy is good, though it runs a bit too easy on a smooth table surface.
It is not very suitable for true mobile use, but for my netbook (quite stationary inside the house) it is the perfect solution.

Update 26 April: One nice, undocumented feature just popped up - you are notified when the battery has less than 7% power left.

A Slick and very compact designed mouse with an easy height adjustment. A single click switch on the bottom provides mouse pop up height. The reverse it retracts into a tiny unit for easy storage. Comfortable angle for smooth navigation. Very easy initial setup. Cool feature includes a programmable scrolling wheel to assign personal favorite quick access features. Smart power operation, with 3 different sleep modes for enhanced battery life. A 2.4 GHz wireless performance with laser precise control movements. No visible cursor movement transmission delays. Competitive pricing as well.

It's simple to use and takes only seconds to set up. I use Macbook. I clicked my Bluetooth® icon searched for new device and selected the connect button located on the laser side of the mouse and in seconds was using my new mouse. The Mouse also features an Easy Riser(tm) feature which allows you to adjust the mouse height according to comfort which is nice for people with large or small hands. The Mouse takes two triple AAA batteries and so far has performed well with battery life. The mouse also features a scroller wheel for quick page navigation. The mouse is amazingly responsive even from 5-6 feet away. I can honestly say I am thoroughly impressed with this product and give it an overall 5 stars!

The mouse will not stay paired with Windows 7. It looks good, feels, good, and the adjustable height is great. But, it will not stay paired for more then 5 minutes. It will even lose a connection while using the mouse.

I'm using this mouse with the ASUS USB-BT21 - USB Bluetooth 2.0 Adapter - EDR (3Mbps), and both the adapter and mouse were super-easy to setup. I simply plugged the bluetooth adapter into my computer and it was automatically recognized and loaded within a few seconds. I popped a pair of Sanyo Eneloop AAA batteries (the only rechargeables I use these days) into the mouse, clicked the 'Connect' button on the mouse, and ran the 'Bluetooth' setup menu on my computer... within a few seconds, the mouse was up and running without any need for additional setup or installation.

The mouse itself has a pleasing aesthetic; it's fairly low-profile as befits a notebook mouse, but wide/long enough that it's not awkwardly small as many other notebook mice are. Has a nice clean silver / black look.

Mouse tracking is much more sensitive with this mouse than with the wireless Logitech one I also use... just something to note.

I'm not sure about battery life yet, but haven't had to recharge yet.

The mousewheel is nice; low profile with a rubberized texture for traction. The action is very quiet; no loud clicking like with many other mice I've used at home/work.

I tried the riser function and didn't notice much of a difference. Maybe if you have small hands you'll be able to tell, but the mouse felt small/low to me at both settings... but not too small. I could comfortably use this as my desktop mouse if I desired.

All in all, a decent bluetooth mouse -- good connectivity, pleasing appearance, and is a snap to setup on any bluetooth enabled computer.

This replaced my current Logitech. I love this Verbatim! The size is really nice, the product synced beautifully and I haven't had any problems. They really designed it well and I love the way it feels in my hand. Smooth. A+++++

I tested both on an iMac and PC and connected immediately and without a hitch. A little bigger than expected, but I love the collapsible feature and the lightweight but sturdy feel to it. I wish it were rechargeable, but I will simply use rechargeable batteries.

Have not connection issues, and accuracy of pointing, clicking and rolling work just fine. And easy choice for travel use.

I wanted a nice, cheap bluetooth mouse to match my new red and black Toshiba T135. After searching around, I found almost no red and black bluetooth mice, or none from retailers I'd trust or prices I liked. So I just found the cheapest bluetooth mouse I could and went for it. All in all, it's not a bad mouse. It has a cheaper feel to it, but fine for casual and occasional use. Buttons have a nice click to them, wheel scrolls smoothly. My only real gripe is that the pads on the bottom feel as if they'd wear out quickly. The rising part is more of a gimmick. There's such a small difference in the height, I typically leave it "compressed".

Now for a little side note. This mouse is essentially an OEM mouse re-branded as Verbatim. I noticed how similar these were to the Gearhead ones offered at Office Depot. Upon farther investigation, I realized they were in fact identical mice. The cases are the same, the guts are basically the same, etc etc. In the end, I purchased a red Gearhead version of this mouse and swapped the case.

--edit--

So this mouse has become my primary mouse for my HTPC, coupled with a PS3 remote a little bluetooth keyboard. For what it is and the price (well $15 when I got it) you simply can not beat it. Very precise laser, good range with my bluetooth dongle (much better than my keyboard), plus the battery life is very good. I tend to leave this on and the batteries are still good. I'm using the same ones that I installed back when I purchased it over a year ago! I'm sure it'd be a different story if I used it daily but I'd say that's still quite good.

Excellent bluetooth mouse for the money, the buttons do make a louder than usual noise when clicking and the scroll works smooth. Not ergonomic but feels fine. Looks good and works great, can't expect much more and can't go wrong for less than $15. Amazon shipping is flawless and fast as usual..for me

This moused synced well with my Mac but there is no way to adjust its cursor tracking and scrolling so it doesn't jerk around. Would never buy one again.