digitalversus.com Updated: 2011-08-02 00:45:25
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The Arc Mouse was designed with the laptop in mind, for people on the move. It is very compact when you fold it but offers the same comfort as a « big » mouse when it is fully expanded. It then has a crescent shape and becomes almost twice the size. Fo...
can be folded, laser sensor, 6month battery life, exquisite look, comes with a carry case, same comfort as with a normal mouse but on a device designed for portability, colours match with all keyboards, most screens and notebooks...
only one button under the thumb, scroll wheel (non tilting), dongle sticks out more than Logitech’s, definition cannot be changed in a click...
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The Microsoft Arc is an ergonomic wireless mouse from Microsoft. The Arc benefits from a unusual design that folds to 60 percent of its original size for travelling. We found the Microsoft Arc very comfortable to use and in particular we liked the f...
Not the cheapest mouse on the market, yet we are nevertheless impressed with the design and the Microsoft Arcs comfort during use. A great buy for anyone on the go looking for a stylish and ergonomic mouse. Carrie-Ann Skinner Lowest online price:...
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pcworld.co.nz Updated: 2011-11-07 23:27:16
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Merging technology with fashion is not easy; most products fall squarely in one category or the other. Now meet the Arc, Microsoft’s latest attempt that scores close to a bullseye.Arc is essentially a collapsible notebook mouse with a flair for design...
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cgena.com Updated: 2016-12-29 20:18:29
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This architecturally designed stylish mouse for your desktop and laptop computers will definitely give a punch to your lifestyle. Because it's wireless, it means you can say bye bye to messy, tangled wires. The wireless range is about 30 ft away, best...
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This architecturally designed stylish mouse for your desktop and laptop computers will definitely give a punch to your lifestyle. Because it's wireless, it means you can say bye bye to messy, tangled wires. The wireless range is about 30 ft away, best...
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notebook-cooling.com Updated: 2011-08-02 00:45:24
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Microsoft has been in the business of programming operating systems for decades and in recent years especially also their peripherals have come into light. However, it would be a mistake to say they are new players in the game as they have had years o...
The Microsoft Arc is a mouse for fashionistas. Its unique and stylish form is attractive for users looking to be hip on the go. For people looking for ergonomics for long time use, look elsewhere, a mouse such as the Microsoft Notebook Mouse 5000 will...
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Starve a laser mouse to its skeleton, make it foldable, and you get the Microsoft Arc Wireless Mouse for laptops. This uniquely styled mouse is usable by both left- and right-handed people. A battery status indicator lets you know when you need to repl...
Offers good control, Is very comfortable in the hand...
Operating range...
The Microsoft Arc is not a cheap mouse, but still the design and comfort is impresssive. This is good for frequent travelers who want a better laptop mouse...
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Microsoft’s Arc Mouse is rather one of the better looking mice on the market with a unique design and slick build. With curvature for optimal comfort, a foldable design for travel, and wireless connectivity, the Arc Mouse aims to reach the hands of man...
When it comes down to it, Microsoft’s Arc Mouse offers a lot for its price tag. But, is it enough? Unfortunately, I definitely feel it looses value since it lacks a ‘forward’ key and since the positioning of the ‘back’ key re...
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hardware-pacers.com Updated: 2011-08-02 00:45:24
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Microsoft has been an innovative hardware manufacturer for over 35 years and lately the company has focused on both functionality and design. The Arc Mouse is one of the remarkable design innovations that will fit the style of many design oriented con...
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insidehw.com Updated: 2011-08-02 00:45:24
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Until now, most notebook and netbook users had problems when it comes to deciding what mouse to use and purchase, which will go nicely with their portable companion. Specialized mouse models (notebook mouse models) are in most cases small, hence not ve...
Microsoft Arc, after all, isn’t mouse that can be used for long periods of time but you shouldn’t be troubled with that fact too much. Its main purpose is to provide easier utilization of your notebook or netbook on the road. It does its job m...
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Touchpads are fine for web-surfing and some report-writing - but when you need to do more serious stuff on your laptop, nothing beats a mouse.Unfortunately, bringing one along means extra weight and bulk. Microsofts Arc Mouse manages to cut down on th...
To start off this years coverage of the PC Show, we head off to Sonys booth, located at the left corner nearest to the entrance. A considerable crowd forms around the display shelves, makes one wonder how squeezy it would be once the weekend is here...
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dvice.com Updated: 2011-08-02 00:45:25
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Microsoft improves its fold-up Arc mouse in a subtle way today, piling on the organic colors to its 2.4GHz (not Bluetooth, thank goodness) wireless pointer and giving us one less excuse to avoid buying one of the somewhat-pricey $50 devices. Normally w...
If you can find it on sale, its a must-buy for touchpad-eschewing travelers...
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I have been a fan of the ever shrinking computer since I was in college. Laptops, netbooks, PDAs, my motto these days is small, compact, and light. The whole time, however, there has been one thing the gnawed at the back of my brain…probably due...
compact and portable design fits perfectly in your hand easy to connect and use...
back button is poorly placed I would have liked a trackball...
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maximumpc.com Updated: 2011-08-02 00:45:25
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Ah, the fashion mouse. You know the one: It’s designed by the industrial design team of the moment, and it not only lets you move your PC’s cursor but also tells everyone that you care about Design (you know, with a capital D). Unfortunately, what thi...
Pretty design and incredibly compact size. Comes with a travel pouch!...
Very uncomfortable shape. Odd sensor placement makes cursor control tricky.
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This collapsible mouse will appeal to mobile users and style hounds, but you have to be willing to pay for the versatility.
Attractive design, Good performance, Very portable...
Awkward side button, A bit pricey...
The Microsoft Arc is a versatile pointing device for both desktop and mobile use. With only one side button that’s hard to access, and no functions beyond those available for all Microsoft mice, it might not be worth the $59.95 price tag for some. B...
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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...
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by Jackie Dove, Macworld.com Mice come in all shapes and sizes—some are clunky, ergonomic beasts that seem to have a nook and cranny tailor-made for every part of your hand. Others are low and smooth, so slight as to be almost nonexistent. Then there’s...
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...
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There is a common problem with portable mice; if they're too small, they're fiddly to use and if they're too large, portability is an issue. But Microsoft's played an impressive 'hand' with their latest ARC mouse. It simply folds up to reduce the...
Looks, Performance...
High price...
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The Microsoft Arc is an ergonomic wireless mouse from Microsoft. The Arc benefits from a unusual design that folds to 60 percent of its original size for travelling. We found the Microsoft Arc very comfortable to use and in particular we liked the fin...
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...
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laptoplogic.com Updated: 2011-08-02 00:45:25
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Is there really such a thing as a fashion mouse – and a need for one? Microsoft clearly sees a market for such a product, eschewing all ergonomics and practicality aside for design that only Paris Hilton could love. So is the Arc Mouse (SRP...
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...
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i4u.com Updated: 2011-08-02 00:45:25
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Today we are going to look at the Microsoft Arc mouse. The coolest thing about the Arc is that it folds in the middle making for a compact mouse that can be used comfortably over long periods. If you are in the market for a small mouse for your noteboo...
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...
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hardwarezone.com.sg Updated: 2011-08-02 00:45:25
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Sexy and stylish are two words that youll rarely find paired with a computer mouse. Cool and funky maybe, but never sexy and stylish. But why cant a computer mouse be sexy and stylish? Indeed, why not?Launched simultaneously with the Microsoft Mi...
The Arc Mouse might be a stunner, but to use it proficiently requires a rather drastic change in the way you hold your mouse. Even then, it can be awkward and uncomfortable. In a way, it is the PC peripheral equivalent of the stiletto heels. However...
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Available in glossy red or black, the Microsoft Arc Mouse is a rather unique blend of style, portability and functionality. Possessing an artful hinged semicircular shape that allows the mouse to fold to nearly half-size for travel, the 2.4 GHz wireles...
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...
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If your face lights up after spotting a "Free Wi-Fi" sign outside a local café, then you just might be a notebook warrior—or perhaps a cheapskate who lives nearby. For many notebook nomads, a laptops integrated trackball or ball mouse just doesnt cu...
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...
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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...
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Although Microsofts BlueTrack sensor technology has generated a lot of buzz, the Microsoft Arc Mouse ($59.95 list), also recently announced, deserves props as well. Its unique folding aesthetics should appeal to notebook travelers who want the comf...
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...
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about.com Updated: 2011-08-02 00:45:26
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Manufacturer's SiteEven though the Microsoft Arc mouse looks more like a decorative accessory than a fully functional mouse, it can be used quite comfortably for moderate periods of time. It would make an attractive choice for a laptop user whose home...
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consumersearch.com Updated: 2011-09-16 18:20:43
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Over the years, Microsoft has repeatedly taken risks with its mouse designs -- many of which have paid off, according to reviewers. One unusual -- and successful -- product is the Arc Mouse, a lightweight, portable, wireless mouse that folds to just 60...
Unique, folding design, Wireless USB receiver snaps into the bottom for transport...
No rechargeable option, Some owners complain of reliability issues...
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