Microsoft Arc Mouse - Blue
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Manufacturer: MicrosoftFormat: CD-ROM
Platform: Windows
Model: ZJA-00024
Color: Blue
Product features:
- Revolutionary foldable design for extreme portability
- 2.4 GHz wireless technology offers 30-foot range
- One-touch access to Windows Flip 3D
- Laser technology for precise, smooth tracking
- Up to six-month battery life; 3-year limited warranty
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Customer Review: Loved it so much, I bought two more!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow. The search is over. After many failed attempts, I have finally succeeded in finding the mouse of my dreams!
I first purchased this Microsoft Arc mouse in eggplant purple. After using it with my netbook, I purchased another purple one for my daughter at her request, and a blue for myself for my desktop. The colors pretty much match the images presented on Amazon, at least on my computer monitors. On this blue on, the scroll wheel, the word "Microsoft", and the sides and bottom of the mouse are a lighter shade of blue. It feels well-made and sturdy. This mouse has a tiny little footprint. I love this new idea, that the entire mouse surface does not need to rest on your desk. Only two points on the mouse touch your desk - the rest is raised up in the normal mouse curve. This seems to make the mouse much more responsive and easy to use than others. You don't have to keep lifting it up to get the curser to move where you want it to. It also makes it so that I can use it without a mouse pad, which is a definite plus. I can now use the entire available surface of my desk, instead of constantly moving off the edge of a mouse pad. It hasn't seemed to cause any scratches either.
The mouse is just as wide and only about a 1/2" shorter in length than the latest standard optical mice. If you intend on using it with your laptop and you only have limited mouse space on your laptop desk, you might want to stick with one of the mini mice. I was concerned from the picture that the Arc would be too high and uncomfortable, but for me that is not the case. The arch looks more severe in the pictures than it actually is. I find it very comfortable, with easy comfortable access to the scroll wheel.
Yet another plus is the tiny usb adapter. It's about the size of my thumbnail, so I don't worry about it breaking off when I'm using my netbook on my lap. Some people even leave the dongle in when they put their laptop away, but I don't feel comfortable doing that. The dongle sits magnetically on the bottom of the mouse for storage. The smaller end of the mouse folds into itself, covering the dongle and ensuring that it doesn't get lost during transport. And it even comes with a faux suede pouch so I just fold up the mouse, put it in the pouch, and throw it in my laptop bag with no worries.
It uses two AAA batteries. Battery life seems normal to me. I have only found one negative aspect to this mouse. It has one extra button on the right-handed thumb side. The placement of this button is less than ideal, actually sitting slightly further forward than the scroll wheel. If I used this button I think it would be very frustrating, because it's pretty far from my thumb and thus loses any convenience factor. However, I have tried a few mice that were highly rated here on Amazon, one of which has extra buttons on both sides, and I often find myself accidentally pushing those buttons when I'm clicking and dragging the mouse. So maybe there's a reason the button isn't so easily reached. Another reviewer found that if he turned the mouse just a bit to the left as he surfed he could easily reach the button. I found this to be true as well but since I never use the button I still hold it the old way.
All in all, I'm very pleased. Time will tell if I experience the same failures others have noted.
Description of Microsoft Arc Mouse - Blue
Microsoft Arc Mouse ZJA-00024 MiceThe Microsoft Arc Mouse features a revolutionary design that combines the comfort of a desktop mouse with the portability of a notebook mouse. This ultra-sleek blue mouse folds to 60% of its original size when not in use, allowing for extreme portability and convenience. And it's totally wireless, offering up to a 30-foot range. The Arc Mouse's ergonomic design ensures hours of comfortable use, and its power saving features gives you up six months or more of battery life. The Arc Mouse is also offered in Green, Purple, and White variations.
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The Arc Mouse offers extreme comfort but with the added convenience of extreme portability. The Arc Mouse is constructed with an ultra-strong steel hinge that allows it to fold to 60% of its expanded size for easy storage while traveling. Folding the mouse shut automatically powers it
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The Arc Mouse's ergonomic ambidextrous design makes it ideal for everyday use. You can conduct business, surf the Web, or send emails for hours in total comfort. Whether you're right- or left-handed, your hands and wrist will stay comfortable and in complete control even after hours of heavy use.
Wireless Technology with Less Interference
The Arc Mouse works completely free of wires right out of the box. It relies on a 2.4 GHz wireless USB micro-transceiver for less interference with other wireless devices, and it boasts an impressive 30-foot range. When you're traveling with your Arc mouse, simply store the USB micro-transceiver in the convenient magnetic storage location underneath the mouse until you're ready to use it again.
Easy-to-Use and Convenient Features
The Arc Mouse offers several advanced features to help you be more productive. The integrated scroll wheel and one-touch access to Windows Flip 3D help to increase efficiency while navigating through multiple windows on your notebook computer. It also features customizable buttons for easier access to your most commonly used programs or files.
You can expect accurate navigating with the Arc Mouse, thanks to its integrated laser technology that provides precise, smooth tracking every time. And the battery life indicator ensures that you know when it's time for a new set of batteries.
Compatible with Windows and Macintosh, the Microsoft Arc Mouse measures 2.32 x 4.44 inches (WxL). It is backed by a 3-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
Arc Mouse, Snap-in Receiver, and two AAA batteries.
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