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Microsoft Arc Touch Laptop Mouse: Portable and Flexible

Microsoft Arc Touch Laptop Mouse: Portable and Flexible

By: Alexandra Fistic  In: Accessories and Peripherals  Updated: Jan 3, 2012

The pointing device, commonly known as the ‘’mouse’’, is nowadays one of the most needed tools for computing. It has evolved during past years and now there are lots of kinds of mice: regular mice, gaming mice and, nevertheless, laptop mice. The last category is the one approached in this article.

The laptop mouse was invented due to the user’s need of more portability, therefore this kind of mouse had to be more portable, light weighted, with reduced dimensions and more easy to use. A concrete example is the Microsoft Arc Touch Laptop mouse. Follow the lines below and see if it matches your needs.

The Microsoft Arc Touch Laptop mouse draws attention with its innovative looks. We are talking about a small mouse that curves when it is on use and becomes flat when it is out of use, so that you will be able to carry it easily, just like a mobile phone.

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse: Flexible Like no Other

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse: Flexible Like no Other

One of the beauties that this mouse for laptop provides is the touch technology for the middle button (replaces the scroll wheel and can perform multiple functions), which means that you won’t click any more, but tap. The Microsoft Arc Touch Laptop mouse also incorporates the wireless technology (using the 2.4 GHz frequency), so no wires to connect and it is important to mention that its wireless range goes up to 30 feet distance. Another good thing about it is that it works perfectly on difficult surfaces like wood, carpets or granite, which makes it perfect for users on the go!

In terms of performance, the Microsoft Arc Touch Laptop mouse really does stand out because of its design (especially the way it curves) and its effectiveness on most surfaces.  Another problem that this mouse doesn’t have is comfort, it feels, indeed, very nice and the scroll is wonderful, as well. Not as good could feel the clicks, they are a little bit stiff and it might be a minor annoyance for someone accustomed with that particular sound that you hear at a regular mouse. However, I would say that ‘’touch’’ or ‘’tap’’ deserves a chance.  Other than that, the Microsoft Arc Touch Laptop mouse does seem to be a very sturdy hardware (although it bends and unbends) and reliable, therefore.

Beautiful from every angle

Beautiful from every angle

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The price of the Microsoft Arc Touch Laptop mouse is listed at almost 50 US dollars. Does it worth the money? Yes, in my opinion it certainly does! It feels like a solid and pretty much high tech piece of hardware, with the advantage that it tracks very well on most surfaces.

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Alexandra is Editor at Gadgetroad. She's an open-minded, creative and intelligent woman! She's writing about gadgets, but her interests also cover fields like Green sciences. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter

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