Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse, Light Grey - CZV-00001

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 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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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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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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Heads up: I just received the mouse, and these are my initial thoughts. More to come. I have purchased several Microsoft Arc mice (2 - Touch / 1 - Surface Touch) over the years. My original Touch mouse I wore through the bottom of the mouse to the PCB. So, its fair to say I use the mouse as my daily driver. The new Arc mouse is spectacular! With Windows 10, I had the mouse paired within a few seconds. The biggest challenge really is getting used to the buttons, which isnt difficult for me. I dont rest my fingers on the mouse, and typically my hand isnt on the mouse most of the time. So, differentiating between a right and left click is simple. What I love about the this mouse is the removal of the scroll button. The loss of haptic feed back is unfortunate, but the problem with the scroll button was material could easily get between the buttons, essentially disabling the scroll button. With my old Surface Touch Arc mouse, my daily routine was when pulling it out to slide my finger nail allow the edge of the button, so the scroll button worked properly. With the new Microsoft Arc mouse, theres no scroll button. The entire surface can be used for up/down scrolling, as well (apparently) side scrolling. The other really amazing feature is the mouse has lost weight. I dont know how they did it, but not only is the mouse thinner, but its lighter than the previous Arc mouse designs. For those uninitiated, what is so compelling about the Arc mice is the fact that the mouse folds flat for storage and to turn off. So for travel, the mouse can fit in a pocket, or easily slide into a case without taking up much room. You dont have to wonder if youve turned it on or off, because if its flat, its off and when its arced its on. Where this version of the Arc mouse improves upon the former iterations is the removal of the scroll button. Instead, the top front surface of the mouse is your left and right mouse button, and up/down as well as side-to-side scroll wheels. Based on my initial usage, I strongly recommend this mouse. Its a simple looking mouse, that works extraordinarily well. The biggest challenge most users will face is getting used to the button(s), but it isnt as much of a challenge as some reviews had made it out to be. Ill update this review later with more long-term usage. Overall, Im extremely impressed with the mouse. First day: Ive done a lot of different tasks with the device today. From gaming to productivity work (lots of copying/pasting), and overall I didnt have many real issues. However, I did run into one thing. Scroll sensitivity - The button didnt immediately sense when I was scrolling up or now. It did sense it, but there was a delay. 3-Days later: Just downloaded the Microsoft Keyboard and Mouse Center software for Windows 10. I adjusted the DPI and the scroll sensitivity and my concerns are resolved. Scroll sensitivity is instant now. With the DPI adjusted to 1200 from 1000, screen travel feels 1:1 and instantaneous without lost or erratic movements. This will probably impact my battery life, but at this point, this is an amazing mouse! One Month: Overall I am happy with the purchase. I have an issue with one program where I need to disable scrolling, and thats done in the MS software.

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I have been using an older Microsoft mouse with my new Surface Laptop. It has worked ok, but not great. I then ordered the Surface Arc Mouse and find a 100% improvement. The Arc is very responsive without being overly sensitive. It paired up instantly and stays connected without any issues. It is a bit different and has taken a few days to get used to... but the feel is fine without any fatigue in my right hand. Clicking on either the right or left side presents no issues either. You turn the mouse on by snapping it in to the arc shape and turning it off by flattening it out. Again, no issues and the material is very responsive. Not sure what the battery life is like as Ive been using it for only a few days... the jury is still out on that one. The build, fit and finish are top notch. Although it doesnt have a glass finish like the Apple Magic Mouse, it does have the quality feel I was hoping for. Overall, I have absolutely no complaints with the Arc and would recommend it without hesitation.

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This is a great upgrade from the previous generation Arc Mouse! I have noticed it glides more smoothly, has a easier clicker on it, better build quality, and has cool color too! The only down-side, as others have said, is that you can only have one finger on the mouse when you right click, otherwise it registers it as a left-click. I have also noticed that the clicking noise is also noticeably higher than the previous Arc Mouse. But it doesnt take long to get used to. It comes with Duracell batteries and connected very easily to my Surface Laptop. Great job Microsoft!

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The design of this is fantastic. I have used the older model with the usb connection for years and when I got a new laptop with only one USB port I decided to move to this Bluetooth model. This one is a little bit wider than the older model, but still comfortable to use even though I have small hands. The portability of this design cannot be beat. I travel for business and it’s very important to me for my bag to be as small and lightweight as possible so I love that this goes flat and pops up to a full size mouse. One issue I have had with this mouse is that in two weeks it has unpaired twice. Despite showing in my paired Bluetooth devices it doesn’t control the mouse on the screen. However, the pairing instructions are very easy to remember because they are so simple and it is really fast to just remove and repair the device. I’d say for the luxury of having a free USB port that it is worth the occasional glitch. As far as function while paired, the connection is very good and the mouse moves smoothly on the screen.

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This is my go-to mouse for work, travel, and home. This newest version that uses Bluetooth (instead of USB) is by far the best I have owned - It freed up a USB port for me :-) The single button looks slick. But you still have full functionality right/left/scroll just like a regular mouse. Battery life seems to be about what I would expect from a couple of AAA batteries. I think I replace the batteries about 3 times a year. With 8-10 hours a day use on them. I have owned at least 5 of the MS Arc Touch mice since the earliest versions from 2011 that had the USB transceiver. I bought one for work, two for home, and have replaced a couple that have succumb to use and abuse. Had to buy another one for a lost transceiver. The Good: The ergonomics on these mice are great for something so simple. I find it far superior to any other mouse on the market and I have tried them all. I work in IT, so I spend all day and most nights on a computer of some sorts. The Bad: I think my friends have mouse envy.

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