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Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse

The Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse has an unconventional looking and features a touch-based scrolling, replacing the scroll wheel with a sensor running between the buttons, and like a traditional mouse it can glide over flat surfaces using BlueTrack technology. There's also a battery level indicatior and ultra-compact nano-transceiver for 2.4GHz wireless connectivity that disappears when not in use in the battery compartment.

Based on 29 reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

10
Average:

8
Bad:

8

Pros

Cool shape and design; accurate touch-sensitive scroll wheel; BluTrack sensor works on most surfaces.
Intuitive touch sensitive bar works very well, Much more compact storage design, Full size body is one of the most comfortable "compact" mice, Blue-Eye laser sensor is very accurate, Plug and play with no software needed, Nano transceiver works very well.
Unique, portable design. Touch scroll has vibrating feedback. Thumbnail USB has innovative storage on base of mouse. BlueTrack laser technology allows the mouse to be used on a variety of surfaces. Ambidextrous.
Unique, portable design. Touch scroll has vibrating feedback. Thumbnail USB has innovative storage on base of mouse. BlueTrack laser technology allows the mouse to be used on a variety of surfaces. Ambidextrous.
Very Attractive Design, BlueTrak Laser Technology, 2.4Ghz Wireless Technology, Good Battery Life (6 months), Touchstrip is a fun replacement of the scrollwheel, Ambidexterous Design, Bendable On/Off Feature and Indicator, Very lightweight.
Snaps flat for easy transport; tracks well on most surfaces; scroll strip is surprisingly responsive
Distinct convertible design lets you pack the mouse flat for travel; touch-sensitive scroll tab has vibration feedback and accelerated scrolling features; BlueTrack sensor lets you use the mouse on a variety of surfaces; small USB receiver stays out of...

Cons

Expensive; not suited for gaming and some tasks.
No forward and backward thumb buttons!, Black rubber part is a dust magnet, No included travel pouch like the original, Still uses magnets to hold the transceiver in place (magnets + computer equipment is not a good thing!).
No browser buttons.
TouchStrip can be a bit finicky.
Click buttons too stiff; rubbery coating is a lint magnet; no side or thumb buttons
Scroll tab occasionally unresponsive; lacks heft compared with standard desktop mice; no thumb-side forward-and-back buttons.

By Gadget Guy Australia on September 23, 2011

The Arc Touch is cleverly and appealingly designed, and with the ability to pack flat, allows your notebook bag to present bump-free silhouette at airport lounges wherever you go. The touch scroll wheel is a nice feature too, and although not quite...

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By Craving Tech on June 09, 2011

Microsoft Arc Touch mouse is classy, elegant, and very portable. The surface can be flattened, which makes it even easier to be stored inside a bag. Although the mouse itself is not too comfortable to be used for long (due to its compact size), the...

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By ZDNet Australia on June 06, 2011

Travellers with very limited packing space may appreciate the flat pack style of the Arc Touch. It's an interesting mouse, but that's perhaps not enough to make it a mouse for...

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By mashable.com on May 20, 2011

Anyone looking for a gentle introduction to the wide world of touch-based mice will find the Arc Touch a pleasure to use and own, and only mildly challenging to get used to. Anyone who is already convinced touch is the future will...

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By Maximum CPU on April 14, 2011

Forty-five dollars is a fair amount of money for a top of the line portable mouse. The mouse saves space in a bag, comes with a nifty little receiver, and performs well. Like all peripherals, it deserves to be felt in a store (or friend’s house)...

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By Skatter Tech on March 01, 2011

If you were waiting for a Microsoft version of the innovative Apple Magic Mouse, this probably is not right for you. However, the Arc Touch Mouse does make an excellent travel mouse with a streamlined design and a unique touch sensitive scroll pad. I...

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By itreviews.com on February 27, 2011

A quality mouse, with a price tag to match. It's a shameless luxury, though - and there's no way of getting away from that....

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By Hardware Secrets on February 21, 2011

With this mouse, Microsoft proved that its designers could rival Apple with a unique, stylish product that is sturdy as well as simple and functional. Although USD 70 is a little pricey for a mouse, it is perfect for traveling and can easily be used...

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By Macworld UK on February 15, 2011

With the world gone touch mad, Microsoft has joined in with the Arc Touch. It features a scroll strip instead of a wheel to keep the overall profile of the mouse as thin as possible. The haptic feedback when using the strip was surprising responsive...

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By Computeractive on February 04, 2011

Some very clever engineering makes this a good travel mouse...

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