Customer Reviews

Verbatim 96992 Easy Riser Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse with Nano Receiver- Silver and Black

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4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(5)
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I've been using this for a few weeks now and it's been working really well. Very easy to use plug and play design. I didn't bother with the softwear as it didn't seem like it was needed.

A few nice features were the hidden compartment for the little usb laptop plug. This is a great feature so that you don't lose it when you're traveling with your laptop. I also like that you can change the height of the mouse so it gives you a few options.

Overall it's a nice wireless mouse

I was excited to put this to use after buying it. The desk that our family desktop PC sits on is a bit more cluttered than I would like so even getting rid of one power cord will help.

Originally I was using the Verbatim 96992 Easy Riser Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse on our desktop through one of the two front USB ports on the CPU and it worked just fine. I never had any problems with the signal dropping (They are about 3-4 feet away from each other) and the response time was as good as our previous wired laser mouse. More recently though I installed the NZXT IU01 Internal USB Expansion on the same desktop and decided to put the receiver inside the CPU case to free up the outer USB port and so far it's been great.

The "Riser" feature has been of little use to any of us, but for some other reviewers I think they like it. Overall it seems to be a good, reliable product and in fact I like it so much I bought a second one to carry with my laptop. A good price point on this seems to be around $25, but keep an eye out for rebates to sweeten the deal.

Verbatim 96992 Easy Riser Wireless Notebook Mouse with Nano Receiver (Verbatim, 2010)

Pros: wireless. I hadn't realized how annoying cables are when dealing with my work laptop (which I lug home most nights) until getting the wireless mouse; I'm now thinking about grabbing a wireless keyboard as well (and praying for the day when someone releases a reasonably-priced wireless power supply).
Nano receiver is awesomely small and doesn't get in the way of other USB cables you're plugging into the laptop at all.

Cons: Way, way over-sensitive. I run music software on my machine that's used in live performance, and delicate tweaks can be difficult with this mouse. If you use your laptop for gaming and you don't have the reflexes of a fight pilot, you'll find yourself wanting a less sensitive mouse pretty quick.
Seems a tad on the pricy side for being just a mouse (I paid about the same for the wireless keyboard/mouse combo I use on my desktop), but I'm the kind of person who always buys bargain computer equipment, so YMMV.

Not-quite-cons: Battery life seems shorter than it is with the wireless mouse I have at home (and that one's always on, as opposed to having this one's energy-saver feature).
Would have been nice had the pop-up feature been a tad more adjustable; when fully extended, it's about a sixteenth of an inch too tall for absolute comfort. I found I adapted to this after a couple of days, but still.

Overall: Serviceable, but not for highly detailed work. As long as you're a basic end-user not doing gaming, CAD, or the like, it should suit. And you'll love getting rid of yet another tangled, annoying cable. *** ½

We love this wireless mouse! It is great for home and for travel! It is compact and easy to cary as it has a very small usb connector that is actually stored within it. The usb connector is tiny so that it never gets in the way while using the laptop. It does not stick out like many others do. Also the highth of the mouse is adjustable by one notch so it actually sits in the cup of your palm like it should. It also connected right away with our computors. Great product!
We are going to buy a second one.

The mouse works well. The ability to raise and lower the mouse also adds improved usability. I like the location for storing the receiving unit in the mouse for transporting. The unit is small and could be easily lost. The small size of the receiver also reduces the possibility of damage while plugged into the notebook.

I tried this on my netbook, and did not need to use the CD. This is a basic mouse with no forward or back feature (though you can program the scroll button). The adjustable feature is really just a way to raise it, and I did not find it comfortable. It is either up or down, and I prefer down. I did not find this particularly comfortable in my hand, and I have large hands. I did love the small wireless USB attachment. It is small enough not to be in the way when I am moving my netbook around. In fact, you will forget it is on your computer because it is such a nice fit. It is also nice to be able to store it in the mouse. For the price, I think this is a nice, basic mouse. It comes with batteries and also can be turned off to save battery life. I should also note that the "pull tab" for the batteries is great, and has instructions on how to place the batteries (positive and negative poles) which not only makes it easy to insert the batteries, but also makes it easy to remove them!

I never realized how much easier life was with a wireless mouse on my laptop! Now, I don't have to use that annoying little touchpad for everything! THis mouse works smoothly and easily, and I can just leave the USB connector in all the time.

I installed the software on my notebook (XP is the OS) an in minutes had the mouse running without a glitch. You just plug the nano reciever into a usb port, put the batteries in the mouse and then turn it on and click a little button to connect.

It's not as comfortable as a full-sized ergonomic mouse or the gaming mouse I usually use, but it's much better than using the touchpad on a notebook computer. I also like it better than the small corded notebook mouse I used to use, because it's easier to pack up and travel with and it's slightly bigger and more comfortable to use.

If you pop out the riser, there is a little slot that you can store the nano receiver in. I was glad to see this, because my first thought when I opened the box was that I would lose the little receiver.

Just a quick review. I found this mouse to be o.k. The reception from the laptop was good, especially compared to other wireless mice that I have used. Ergonomically, even with the built in "riser" I simply didn't like the feel of the mouse. I know it's a "travel mouse", but I thought it was a little too small. It didn't seem like a very sturdy piece of equipment.

The tiny USB receiver is very nice, and I like that there's a compartment in the mouse to store it. Unfortunately the receiver is so small that 1) it's can be difficult to unplug from your laptop depending on how/where the port is set up and 2) I lost the tiny receiver within 3 weeks rendering the mouse useless. Sometimes practicality sacrificed for convenience isn't a good thing. I still haven't found that receiver, but I know it's in my apartment somewhere...

This is an adjustable mouse. The height can go up and down. With adjustment, I can make it just right for my comfort.
Tracks well on my kitchen table. The wireless works great so far.