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
(86%)
3291 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
730100128
The editors liked
High-accuracy tracking
Works on almost any surface
Packs down flat for easy transport
Good BlueTrack coverage
Small USB receiver
Clever design
Flat scroll wheel with tactile feedback
Tiny wireless receiver
Works on both Mac and Windows
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Only two buttons for a mouse at this price is limiting
Scroll wheel feedback is a touch erratic
Doesn't entirely promote a neutral wrist position
Mouse button clickable area is shorter than it seems
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...
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"
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...
The Microsoft Arc Touch really does have the portability to make it perfect for any road warrior, yet still is big enough to be comfortable to use for extended periods of time. The touch based sensor bar really is nifty and while not many Arc users wil...
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,
The Microsoft Arc Touch offers an exciting concept. The mouse is simply folded open for use, and can thus find space in any bag without problems for transportation. The folding mechanism makes a robust impression and should also attract some interested gl...
Published: 2010-10-17, Author: David , review by: techworld.com
Portable, practical, good at its job and more desirable than a PC peripheral has any right to be, Microsoft’s Arc Touch wireless mouse is a superb wireless mouse. Yes, it’s expensive - not to mention a little unconventional for some tastes. But we rec...
Abstract: Video Review: Upgrade your old trackball mouse with the new Arc Touch, a next generation wireless mouse that's both lightweight and portable with BlueTrack technology. ...
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,
Expensive price, TouchStrip can be a bit finicky
The Performance of the Arc Touch was very good. The range of the 2.4Ghz allows for use with HTPC systems, or systems that you may have tucked out of site. The BlueTrack laser provides great cursor accuracy, even on non-traditional surfaces such as car...
