Microsoft Arc Mouse Review

Don’t go by its looks, the Microsoft Arc Mouse is a fully functional mouse which isn’t just supposed to sit on your mouse pad looking pretty, but is also very comfortable and ergonomic. Normally, one doesn’t associate style with computer mouses and the Arc Mouse is set to change that. It is priced a bit higher than most mouses, but then style comes at a price. It can be folded into a mini mouse or used in the normal way, it impresses either way.

Microsoft Arc Mouse Specs:

• Dimensions: 4.4 x 2.3 x 1.4 inches
• Weight: 3.1 ounces
• OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7, Mac OS X, Linux
• Connectivity: USB 2.0
• Battery: 2 AAA / 6 months
• Price: $50

Review:

The Microsoft Arc Mouse sports a superb design, it is very stylish and slim. It is available in black and burgundy and looks very classy. It is very light and feels nice to use. The unusual form factor actually improves your productivity, you will get used to it pretty soon. You can also fold the mouse to 60% of its size and convert it into a regular laptop mini mouse. It has a range of about 30 feet with the 2.4 GHz wireless USB transmitter. When not in use, you can plug in the receiver inside the mouse to save battery life.

It has a normal scroll wheel nestled between the two buttons. It is powered by 2 AAA battery which comes with a status LED which indicates when the battery is low by glowing red. The batteries should last for about 6 months. When used with Windows Vista, you can install the Microsoft IntelliPoint software to make it work with Flip 3D.

The Arc Mouse is a laser optical mouse and hence is much more accurate than regular LED optical mouses. It works on almost all surfaces and has just the right amount of sensitivity. It is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

Pros:

• Nice Design
• Foldable
• Superb Performance

Cons:

• Expensive

Our Rating: 4 / 5.