Testseek.com have collected 128 expert reviews of the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse.
October 2010
(73%)
128 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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3290 Reviews
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The editors liked
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
Uses standard AAA batteries (included)
On/Off button is built into flattening and expanding the mouse so you know when the mouse is on and off by simply looking at it
Force feeback mechanism for the sensor bar "click wheel"
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse looks great
Has been benefited from BlueTrack tech from Microsoft and is immensely travelfriendly.
Includes BlueTrack technology for use on a variety of surfaces
Lightweight
Folds flat to turn off and for travel
Center touch strip offers good control
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
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 th
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 and portable
Awesome design
Nano receiver
Comfortable in the hand
The editors didn't like
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 horizontal scrolling
Vertical only...
It takes a bit to get use to Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse and is not fullyfledged touch offering.
Abstract: In the last 3 years, I've tested a lot of different mouses but the only one I've been using is the Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball. The problem is that the trackball is quite bulky and it often takes a lot of space in my bag when I need to carry my lapt...
Abstract: One year with the Surface Pro 3: The best computer I have ever ownedMy current lightweight portable writing system consists of an 8-inch Windows tablet, a Microsoft Universal Mobile Keyboard, and a Microsoft Arc Touch Bluetooth Mouse. No, we agree it's no...
Published: 2014-10-06, Author: Tony , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: The Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition ($69.99) is sold as an accessory for the company's Surface line. Clad in the same "dark titanium" (which as far as I can tell is a fancy word for black) as Microsoft's convertible tablets, this stylish, compac...
Includes BlueTrack technology for use on a variety of surfaces, Lightweight, folds flat to turn off and for travel, Center touch strip offers good control
Not comfortable for everyone for extended use, Some reviewers found buttons hard to press, No forward/back buttons
Abstract: 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 do..
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) before...
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 w...
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 as...
Abstract: The Microsoft Arc Touch mouse falls right in line with the rest of the company’s Arc devices: very cool to look at, not very practical for long-term use. The Arc Touch’s claim to fame, and what differs it from the original Arc mouse , is that it replac...
