Microsoft Arc Mouse (ELG-00001) Black

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As a long-time techie and gamer, Ive been through a few PC accessories. Lately, in terms of mice, Ive settled on the Logitech G600 MMO mouse, which is great for both gaming and productivity at my desktop. I recently picked up a Surface Book for travel/school/portable computing. I love the trackpad, as its the best of any device Ive used - its spacious, its precise, and it supports a decent number of multi-touch gestures, which are really quite neat. However, I wanted a portable mouse for precision and for light gaming, but I needed something light, portable, and wireless. I was also especially looking for a flatter mouse that would comfortably fit in my laptop case without a bulge. Thus, I decided to give the Surface Arc Mouse a try (in light grey, to match my Book). Design: 4/5 - The mouses design is sleek, minimalist, and creative. I have to give props to the Microsoft team for building a folding mouse, which is a great solution for a portable mouse which is easy to pack away. Its also quite aesthetically pleasing. However, Im docking a point for the single-button design. While I understand that the primary purpose of this mouse is for portability, having to pick up all but one finger to right click (or to pull an additional finger to middle click) is inconvenient. Thats also not to mention the fact that I cant play shooters, as I cant hold right click to aim. I did know this going into the purchase, though. Performance: 5/5 - I havent had enough time with the mouse to investigate the bluetooth connectivity issues that other reviewers have mentioned. The mouse is quite easy and simple to use (pairing is incredibly easy), and I love that its bluetooth, which doesnt require an additional dongle or cable. The tracking takes a bit to get used to, as the sensors at your fingertips rather than in the middle of the mouse - using this mouse, I realized how much I use my wrist, palm, and side fingers to make precise movements. The tracking is acceptable once you get used to that, though. Features: 2/5 - My greatest gripe with this mouse is that its features are very limited, especially when compared to the Surface trackpad. Before I get into that, Ill discuss the pros: the highly marketed touch scrolling is fantastic and well-implemented, in my opinion, and I appreciate that I can change sensitivity/direction using Mouse and Keyboard Center. I also love that I can have multiple fingers on there and only need to move one finger to scroll. However, some of Microsofts design decisions were a bit questionable, namely the single-button design (and not including a click-on-tap feature). I have to raise my other fingers to right click, and I have to pull my ring finger over on top of the mouse to middle click (another MKC feature). I also cant simultaneously left and right click, nor can I use either click with the middle mouse button (which is generally okay since you can scroll while clicking). My biggest gripe, though, is the lack of touch gestures like those available on the touchpad, and the lack of options in using the mouse. I would love to be able to use three- or four-finger gestures to switch apps or control my music, and I really think the mouse could be so much better if that were possible. Value: 3/5 - Ultimately, Id argue that the extra cost of this mouse over other portable bluetooth mice comes from a few sources: the flat design, the bending feature, touch scrolling, and Microsoft branding. In terms of raw performance, many other mice will do significantly better than this one at a similar price. I personally think I paid a bit more than the mouse was worth ($63), but for me it was worth it as a fun gadget with a nice design that I can toss into my laptop case without second thoughts. I intend to use it for a bit longer before updating my review, at which point I think Ill be able to say whether it was truly worth it or not.

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I ordered the blue one, which was back-ordered, so it took nearly three months to get. Thats not a ding on the quality of the mouse, but was disappointing. After using the mouse for a few hours I have only one gripe. Because of decades of using two-button mice, I keep two fingers on the mouse. In order to right-click, I have to lift my index finger off the mouse completely. Otherwise, the click is registered as a left-click, even if clicking on the right side of the mouse. Id hope that a driver update can cause click location detection to take priority over the presence of a second finger on the mouse. Otherwise the mouse is smooth and sleek. Ive been using the previous versions of the Arc for the better part of a decade and have been happy with them. I suspect that I will (unfortunately) get used to having to lift my left finger to right click, but will hope that Microsoft decides to make this behavior more natural soon instead. Be sure to download the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center app from microsoft.com. It allows you configure the buttons, a three-finger click, scroll direction, etc. The mouse works normally without it, but you have a few more configuration options with it.

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This is the best mouse that I have ever used. It was extremely fast to pair and dummy proof. I dont know why anyone would give this mouse anything less than 5 stars unless youre plan old electronically challenged. I got my mouse yesterday and I bent it so it arched and then I went to settings on my Surface Pro 2017, then went to Bluetooth settings, add device, and viola it showed up and I just paired the two and that was it. Now Im able to use the mouse on any surfaces. Right now Im using it on my bed and it still works. I know its stupid but I like doing work on my bed bc its so comfortable. But the mouse fits perfectly in my palm and it easily turns off by flattening the mouse for easy storage. I also bought a hard shell carrying case so I can put it in my backpack and bring it to work without worrying about it being damaged. I have nothing bad to say about the device. It works as described and I love the fact you can scroll horizontally and/or vertically just buy touching the front part of the mouse. I love the fact it does not have a scroll wheel. I give this device a 5 thumbs up if you can afford it. Because it uses the BT in your SP or Surface device, you dont have to worry about carrying around a dongle and losing it. It also saves a usb slot for something else. The scrolling is just magical. Its very sensitive and its really easy to scroll on each page. I love this thing. Its perfect for my Surface Pro 2017!

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Surface Arc Mouse - Light Grey I ordered the Surface Arc Mouse with high expectations. I previously had a Microsoft 5000 mouse (came with keyboard) and it suddenly decided to drop connections with my laptop. I had hoped this would be a great substitute. Pros: Item arrived quickly and packaged in a box with instructions. Pairing the Bluetooth was extremely easy. The design of this mouse is awesome, with the ability to go snap flat and automatically shut off and then snap up to automatically connect. Three buttons on the front are programmable, front, back, and middle you set for what youd like. Scrolling is a breeze, just move your fingers up to make it go. It lets you scroll lets you scroll both vertically and horizontally. The look is sleek and beautiful. It doesnt need a mouse pad and is easy to store. Cons: It just gave me so much pain to use this mouse. Pain from the middle finger on down to my wrist. I attempted different hand settings and tried so hard to make it work. In the end, it was just too painful for me. I am a power user and spend a considerable amount of time writing and coding on a laptop. It is not a full size mouse as I had hoped. The Microsoft wireless 5000 is 2.77 x 4.59 x 1.66 in and for some reason no one has a wireless mouse with those dimensions.

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I purchased this to save a precious USB slot on a Surface Book 2. This was meant to replace a Logitech. I read the reviews before purchasing and I dont understand the positive reviews - its like people have never used a quality mouse before. Motion is slow and jerky and so is scrolling. Additionally, the curve of the Arc Mouse is just uncomfortable which makes the unpleasant slow/jerky motion feel even worse. Beautiful design but I would never want to use it for a mouse - Im not willing to destroy my wrist in order to look cool. It lasted 2 minutes before I plugged my Logitech back in and decided that I would rather have a USB hub than use this mouse. Sad waste of $60+ that would have bought a lot of quality ramen.

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Surface Arc Mouse - Light Grey Surface Arc Mouse - Light Grey Great mouse, very easy to pair and use. I like that it folds flat and turns off when you fold it flat. No more forgetting to turn off the mouse and wasting battery life. It has no dongle, it connects by Bluetooth 4.0, so it take a little while after I turn on my tablet and fold the mouse open for it to recognize the mouse. I also like that the scrolling function can be used on any part of the large flat surface that your fingers are on, no more searching for the right area to scroll, I just point, click, and scroll without moving my finger. Also even if the mouse clicking area is one large piece, with no separation from left & right, it responds like a regular mouse when I click left or right. Just had to get used to the shape of the mouse since it is like no mouse I have used before, but after a few times using it I have gotten very comfortable with it. I am using this on a surface pro tablet with keyboard. I recommend this mouse for anyone that needs a mouse that is compact and fits in a surface tablet sleeve without making a large bulge.

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Like - This mouse looks awesome! Dislike - They mouse connects exclusively through Bluetooth. This wouldnt have been an inconvenience IF the designers wouldve occurred that the user wouldve wanted to use it with more than one device. In other words, the mouse doesnt support saving more than one Bluetooth profile, so you end up going though the inconvenience of pairing it up with every single device you want to use it with. In other words, if you intend to use this mouse in a KVM scenario where you share your mouse with more than one computer, forget it. This is not they kind of mouse that you need. - The batteries dont last very much, and it doesnt come with built-in rechargeable batteries either. - This is NOT a standard mouse replacement. - The looks and feel are totally inversely opposite. This mouse feels SO uncomfortable!!! Yes, you can get used to it, but I had a hard time trying to adapt. - The mouse is foldable. Meh, that a nice to have, I wonder when its going to stop working because of it... Plus, that rubber is not going to last very long. Use it for - Im a software programmer and I wanted to use it for my two desktop PCs and switch between the two, but unfortunately, this gadget (I wont even call it mouse) doesnt do the job. I highly recommend for this type of scenario that you get a real mouse or if youre into Bluetooth, get one of those mice with a reasonable implementation of Bluetooth with profiles you can select. - The Natural Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse were GREAT! Except for the construction materials which were cheap, but they devices worked as intended. This new good-looking line is several steps backwards unfortunately.

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I had a Surface Touch Mouse and the Arc Touch Mouse - both the Bluetooth model and the standard wireless with a dongle. They all worked great, but after much use, they started turning off and I believe the switch which engages when its bent went bad. I was sad to have to replace them, and I was bummed this new model was a bit more expensive, but I took the plunge. After I received it and set it up, Im very happy. This thing is fantastic, it definitely feels like a $70 mouse, and looks like one too. The arc side is not tapered like the old models, and it feels great in the hand. The tracking and scrolling is buttery smooth. I think Im about to order a couple more for my office desk and "on the road". I highly recommend this if you previously had the Arc Touch Mouse or Surface Touch Mouse, Its well improved.

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If youre looking for a mouse that can be used to browse the Internet and do very basic computer tasks, this is your mouse. If you plan to use this mouse for professional use, I strongly suggest buying a gaming mouse for the same $60 price tag. Lots of mice work on Windows. There is no need to buy one that is functionality reminiscent of pairing your Windows machine with an Apple Magic mouse. Aesthetically, it is a beautiful mouse. Taking it out of your bag at work or in a cafe and snapping it to its "on" position is incredibly satisfying. The feel of the mouse is mostly nice, however I noticed that it really can feel flimsy on a tight grip or a rough surface, making it difficult to control accuracy. I get that the mouse is supposed to be portable, but I think it needs more weight in the base near the palm to become more accurate. This mouse still needs some serious work. I bought it to pair with a device using a high end Bluetooth interface card, thinking I would have stellar connection performance. This mouse lags A LOT. I spend my days working with code and prototypes. Not much is more frustrating than selecting several lines of a document to have the mouse lag on the last click and trash your objective. The left and right click is not overly defined. I felt that I had to really concentrate to right click certain menus when deep in work. I thought at first it was the batteries. I tried replacing them. I tried using a better mouse pad, ending up with what I use to game on my desktop. I tried updating my interface card and tried different drivers. Nothing helped. You can get the same functionality by sacrificing a USB port and getting a $9.99 mouse with a dongle or going with a $49.99 wired gaming mouse and the reliability will be 100 times better.

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I have the dongle version and now the Bluetooth connection version - this one is the Bluetooth connect. I could not use it on my Dell office laptop as it had the older version of the AC 7260 HMC dual band & Bluetooth (Bluetooth usage capacity - in short, the older version would connect it and than turn off other Bluetooth devices ie. Bluetooth music box or my Bluetooth headset and visa versa - most likely had something to do my laptop not being fully Bluetooth 4.0 enabled). So I installed it on my personal laptop Toshiba Satellite L755-s5214 after an overhaul (windows 10 / AC 7260 HMWG / New 6+ hr battery) and it works great. Every now and then I may get a delay but Im certain a few laptop cleanups here and there will resolve this issue (definitely not a deal breaker on performance). It works great.

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