Testseek.com have collected 53 expert reviews of the Microsoft Wireless Arc Mouse and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Wireless Arc Mouse.
October 2008
(77%)
53 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(82%)
3628 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
77010053
The editors liked
Unique
Folding design
Wireless USB receiver snaps into the bottom for transport
Compact and portable design fits perfectly in your hand easy to connect and use
Innovative
Functional design
Very comfortable shape
Suitable for users with repetitive stress injuries
Compact USB dongle
Flawless glossy paint finish with rubberized sides and underside
Long purported battery life
Elegant carry case included
Mouse turns off when in folded position
Great range (up to 30 ft.)
Sleek and stylish design
Folding
Collapsible design turns mouse on/off
Includes carrying pouch
Attractive design
Good performance
Very portable
Cool and creative design
Snap-in mini receiver adds to portability
Laser sensor.
Pretty design and incredibly compact size. Comes with a travel pouch!
Full-size mouse that folds smaller than most notebook mice. Virtually weightless. Extra tiny receiver can stow beneath mouse when not in use. Sharp precision.
Unique appearance
Collapsible design saves bag space and secures wireless receiver
Easy to set up.
Long battery life
Good wireless range
Light
Convenient folding body for travel
Good response from buttons and wheel
Long operational range
Comfortable matte finish
Tiny receiver
Comes in red
Ambidextrous.
The editors didn't like
No rechargeable option
Some owners complain of reliability issues
Back button is poorly placed I would have liked a trackball
Can't track on a glass desk
Lack of heft takes some getting used to
Left side button next to impossible to press
Scroll wheel only scrolls vertically and makes cheap sounds
Mouse not rechargeable...
Uncomfortable to use after prolonged use
Awkward and hard to reach side button
Awkward side button
A bit pricey
Clunky software affects scrolling.
Very uncomfortable shape. Odd sensor placement makes cursor control tricky.
Relies on AAA batteries with no recharge option. Cannot be used when hinge is folded.
Side button hard to use with a standard mouse grip.
Sensitivity may be too low for some users
Lag is a factor with small movements
May be a little small or light for some hands
Slight right-handed orientation for side button to work with thumb.
Abstract: While most people think of Microsoft’s mice being used for gaming, the company also offers up a nice range of mice for the casual computer user. As an attendee at Mobius this year I was given a Microsoft Arc Mouse. While mice don’t tend to excite me, ...
Light; convenient folding body for travel; good response from buttons and wheel; long operational range; comfortable matte finish; tiny receiver; comes in red; ambidextrous.
May be a little small or light for some hands; slight right-handed orientation for side button to work with thumb.
I am impressed with the Arc Mouse, and am very fond of its look and feel and convenience. It has enough unique features to recommend it. And because it’s so sturdy and stable, you can use it as a desktop mouse, too. ...
Not the cheapest mouse on the market, yet we are nevertheless impressed with the design and the Microsoft Arc's comfort during use. A great buy for anyone on the go looking for a stylish and ergonomic mouse. ...
Sleek and stylish design, Folding, collapsible design turns mouse on/off, Includes carrying pouch
Uncomfortable to use after prolonged use, Awkward and hard to reach side button
Microsoft’s Arc Mouse is a classic example of form over functionality…and practicality. The Arc Mouse is a really nice looking device but beyond it’s candy coated outer shell, it functions like any other two-button wireless mouse, ...
Folding design, Long battery life, Good wireless range
Sensitivity may be too low for some users, Lag is a factor with small movements
The Microsoft Arc mouse offers a cool design that is also very functional. It could use more sensitivity and better accuracy but overall the Microsoft Arc is a very good notebook mouse. ...
Innovative, functional design, Very comfortable shape, Suitable for users with repetitive stress injuries, Compact USB dongle, Flawless glossy paint finish with rubberized sides and underside, Long purported battery life, Elegant carry case included, Mouse turns off when in folded position, Great range (up to 30 ft.)
Can't track on a glass desk, Lack of heft takes some getting used to, Left side button next to impossible to press, Scroll wheel only scrolls vertically and makes cheap sounds, Mouse not rechargeable...
Microsoft's Arc Mouse brings a unique folding design to the portable mouse combining at once style and portability. Despite a few usability and functional issues, the fundamental concept is well executed and well worth the price of admission. Pros & Co...
Cool and creative design; snap-in mini receiver adds to portability; laser sensor.
Clunky software affects scrolling.
This is by far the most travel-friendly mouse you can buy, but its performance is a step behind some of todays current crop of notebook mice. Using the Arc Mouse...
Abstract: Microsoft’s new mobile mouse sure looks good, but does the thing even work? *Spoiler warning* Yes! It works great. *End Spoilers* Check out the full review on the next page.When I first saw pictures of this thing, I knew I had to give it a shot. The Ar...
Full-size mouse that folds smaller than most notebook mice. Virtually weightless. Extra tiny receiver can stow beneath mouse when not in use. Sharp precision.
Relies on AAA batteries with no recharge option. Cannot be used when hinge is folded.
The Microsoft Arc Mouses high quality propels it to the head of the travel mouse pack....
Unique appearance; collapsible design saves bag space and secures wireless receiver; easy to set up.
Side button hard to use with a standard mouse grip.
Microsofts Arc mouse is almost as functional as its form is pleasing. The travel-friendly features make perfect sense, and in general, its a serviceable mouse for Macs and PCs. Only a few minor design issues hold it back. Specifications: Form factor:...
