Microsoft RVF-00052 Arc Wireless USB Touch Mouse - Black

I ordered this item on a whim when I was away from home. I had forgotten to pack a mouse to use with my tablet and decided to look browse online for one of those tiny travel mice. I happened across this item, the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse. The powered off mode when the mouse is bent out flat is perfect for slipping into the small zipper pocket on my tablet sleeve. Mind you, this is the USB version and I have the Surface Pro which has a USB port so it may not work for your tablet but works great with desktops, laptops, my smart TV, and even a game console which supports mice input. Set-up is a breeze. The tiny USB receiver plugs into... a USB port which then immediately is detected. On Windows 7 there was a quick installation but on 8 it was practically instantaneous. After opening the battery hatch and popping in the provided AAA batteries, you're ready to go. The wireless signal was a little weak due to my super thick desk and using a rear port, but using a front port, keyboard port, or even a USB extension cord gave a much stronger connection. As a computer mouse, this is an odd one at first glance. To power it on, you bend the "tail" of the mouse downwards until you hear and feel a nice solid and satisfying click. To show you the mouse has been powered on, the blue optical sensor on the bottom lights up along with a green light on the top. The arc (ah-ha, hence the name) gives the mouse the feeling of a typical pointing tool so your muscle memory kicks right in and you'll be pointing and clicking in no time. I was a bit concerned about how the wheel-slide-pad thing would work but finally giving it a try did away with my fears. The wheel (I'll be calling it that from now on) works just a mechanical wheel, slide up and down to scroll. There is a small amount of haptic feedback when scrolling; just like with a mechanical wheel clicking and a cellphone vibrating, you immediately know when the mouse registers a scroll command. You can also give the pad a small flick in either direction to cover more distance quickly but it allows you to then put your finger on the wheel to immediately stop to prevent any runaway scrolling. I also figured out that if you double tap the wheel near the center, it acts like a middle mouse button press which is a very useful function I worried was missing. Using the wheel takes a small amount of time to get used to but after a few hours, I believe I've gotten the hang of it. One could assume the mouse is rather lightweight due to the compact design and the mouse gives quite a bit of resistance from force at the top so as not to fold flat and turn off. I was able to balance a small tub of lotion, a roll of packing tape, a 500mL bottle of water, a remote control and a smallish digital camera on the mouse without it collapsing. Even so, a quick but gentle swat or using leverage at the ends is enough to close it shut without having to use much muscle providing ease of use for when you with to turn your mouse off. Storage is easy due to the flat profile but I am somewhat worried of keeping the USB receiver and mouse together. I was expecting a small hole for the receiver behind the battery hatch like with most other wireless mice I've seen. This mouse has a small picture of the receiver on the bottom showing where a surprisingly strong magnet is hidden where you can store the tiny plug. It's a little strange to have it this way but the magnet seems strong enough to keep it from falling away and getting lost. If you're worried too, keep it in the USB port of your laptop or tablet; the protrusion is practically invisible, almost flush with the side of my laptop, and won't get in the way when storing your computer. Long-story-short/conclusion: Great mouse; travels well, works well, comfortable for gaming and productivity, good for scaring people when you bend it in half to turn it on. I can't comment on the battery life due to it only arriving today but I'm willing to guess the batteries will last as long as in a typical wireless mouse. Also, it works as a blue flash light for when you need to find something in the darkness under your desk.

I got this mouse a while back for work about a year ago and have been using it ever since. Recently bought this as a gift for my dad as well because of how much I like it. Previously I was using a Logitech Anywhere Mouse (which I've replaced twice), both times the mouse was damaged because of either a drop or some sort of impact whie carrying (despite being in the protective case). I really love that mouse, but turns out I actually like this one even more. Summary: + Slick design with cool snap on/off feature and force feedback scroll + Compact; slim body, lightweight, but good overall size for your hand; receiver is very small + Very accurate, works on most surfaces, great for travel. - No forward / back buttons Review: I travel a lot for work and rarely sit at an actual desk. This mouse is perfect for that but really is great for anyone who wants a mouse to take with them to a coffee shop, on a plane, or just when they move to their living room. It's really compact, slips easily into a pocket or pouch in your bag. Flip it open and it's instantly on and the receiver is super small (I just leave it in all the time). One nice feature is that if you take the receiver out, there's a magnetic hold on the mouse that's super strong, never lost it. Accuracy is excellent, can use on pretty much any surface and it will work well which lends itself to mobile use. The scroll wheel works extremely well, and the force feedback is awesome -- provides great feedback on how fast or far you're scrolling, and is a cool feature in general. I'm honestly surprised that Microsoft hasn't licensed it or put it in more products because it really is cool and useful. Battery life in this guy is above average, i use this daily but only replace batteries maybe 2-3 times per year. My only negative is that this guy doesn't have forward/back buttons which initially i really missed. But after a while I got used to, and apparently not many people use them as much as i thought. Also, i advise against ever looking at the laser, pretty powerful and not super nice on the eyes. Switching from the Logitech Anywhere Mouse was a transition at first. I had to play with the settings and performance quite a bit to get it where I wanted to. Now that I've had time to use this and fully compare to the Logitech, I have to say this is a better mouse IMO. It's more compact and is super sturdy, withstands falls and impacts. The Logitech AM worked a little better on glass / really tricky surfaces. But (surprisingly), the software for this mouse is really lightweight because it uses the standard interface for windows, compared to Logitech's hefty UI which uses more memory. I've been extremely happy with this mouse. If you're in the market for a mobile mouse that you can toss in your bag and take anywhere I highly recommend it. Although I don't have a Win8 tablet, if you do this would no doubt be the perfect accompaniment.

Excellent. Used the same mouse for three years and when it developed a snag I had been looking for this. finally I found here and its excellent in function easy to pack when travelling. And of course a classic design to make others envy....

5点と評価しました。 新品でキズも無く綺麗なパッケージでした。 電池は単4型AAA1.5vの2本が付属で付いていました。 箱には封印シールが付いていて無傷で綺麗でした。 早速使ってみましたが別に異常は確認されなかったし、軽くてスムーズな動きでした。 動作確認が初日の結果では普通の動き方をするマウスと認識しています。

Debated buying an expensive mouse for a while, glad I did though.. The scroll noise takes some getting used to but that is a small price to pay for something that looks and feels soooooo good..

Todo bien, bastante ergonómico aunque en mi caso un cm o dos mas grande hubiera estado mejor, pero soy de manos grandes.

These are the absolute BEST mice. Might be discontinued now though. So sad. Design: Amazing Battery life: Has more to do with the battery than mouse no? Comfort: Very Value: Worth every penny Bluetooth connectivity: Never tried it Thank you!