Kensington PilotMouse Laser Wireless Mini

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 78 reviews of Kensington PilotMouse Laser Wireless Mini. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the durability and design. The size and usability are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Kensington PilotMouse Laser Wireless Mini is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 60 user reviews of Kensington PilotMouse Laser Wireless Mini from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Views about the durability and design are on the whole positive. The size and price are also appreciated.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Lara Luepke (cnet.com)

Kensington PilotMouse Laser Wireless Mini mouse

In the realm of portable mice, the Kensington PilotMouse Laser Wireless Mini is a fairly comfortable travel mouse, and it performs well. But with a price of $49.99, it's rather expensive. Unless you're lusting after a laser, save yourself $20 and get...

Laser technology increases sensitivity; flawless performance; RF receiver clips to mouse.

Smaller scrollwheel requires more finger strokes; expensive.

The Kensington PilotMouse Laser Wireless Mini is comfortable to use--for a portable mouse--and is a good performer, but it's more expensive than comparable mice.

Aug, 2005

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Expert review by : Lara Luepke (cnet.com.au)

Kensington PilotMouse Laser Wireless Mini mouse

Laser technology increases sensitivity; flawless performance; RF receiver clips to mouse.

Smaller scrollwheel requires more finger strokes; expensive.

The Kensington PilotMouse Laser Wireless Mini is comfortable to use--for a portable mouse--and is a good performer, but it's more expensive than comparable mice.

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Not a HTPC Mouse

should have known that it wouldn't live up to the task for only $35.

Size, styling

Did not live up to 30' range as advertised - at all. We have our HTPC above the tv, about 6' high, and when attempting to use the mouse with a perfect line of sight to the USB receiver from ~12' away, mouse was choppy, movements not consistently...

Jun, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Needs work

I own Logitech products for the most part. LOTS OF THEM! Sometime I go out on a limb and buy an off-brand. I must say I was pretty happy with the product before it stopped working properly. A year for an inexpensive input device is tollerable.

I go through input devices like underwear! I got this mouse as part of a Keyboard Mouse combo. I saw my father eyeballing it one day so I donated it to the family. My Parent's are not heavy computer users, but they do spend a few hours each day...

After more than a year of use, the right mouse button is no longer working properly. Shopping for a new mouse now. Pretty annoyed since now I will have 2 dongles instead of 1 to control Keyboard and Mouse separately. Won't be buying this mouse, since...

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

NOT impressed

threw away ... literally! did not want to burdon anyone else with this lag monster. bought Logitech V450 - a very good mouse, but still waiting for perfect .. see my review there.

great ergonomics - nice feel in hand. good click feel. good center scroll and middle click feel. nice grippies on side

big lag in hand to screen action. goes into sleep mode too frequently and takes a second to come out of it. NOT a mouse for ANY productivity environment

Jan, 2008

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After a Year ~ still loving it!

I am not fond of laptop finger pads. Therefore, this mouse works great for me. This mouse has a rubber/vinyl grip surface which I also like. After using one, you will dread mice with tails!

I purchased mine a year+ ago. After its first use; I bought my daughter one for Christmas. The features I am very happy with: small but not tiny, works well on my laptop surface, perfect touch and wheel sensitivity, great transport feature, and on-off...

Absolutely none

Nov, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Save your money- buy a logitech!!

it is better for the world to find a use for this junky product if you have already bought it rather than throwing it away ( for Gaia) and spend the same or less for a logitech which costs the same or less!!

this is a good mouse to use at the office (I am in IT) on a work computer but NOT FOR GAMING. good if mouse can "see" the USB receiver.

I had this mouse when I upgraded my gaming pc from a 6600gt agp Asus board and got two 8600gtses in SLI on a A8n32-SLI deluxe board. Getting rid of this mouse was one of the most noticeable performance boosts!!! Terrible considering it cut out all the...

Nov, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice; have come back to buy #2

nice glide, nice size.

When traveling: after inserting the USB remote into the slot on the bottom of the mouse, be sure to bind them together.

Apr, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Poor performance

Worse performance than early wireless "ball" mice I've had and long ago retired.

None

Barely works. Does not track smoothly. Buttons have to be pressed several times. Makes regular work a chore and gaming impossible. Batteries last less than a month.

Mar, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Never worked right

Cheaper than other comparable models. Had a handy on/off switch to preserved battery life.

Apparently does not broadcast a smooth signal. Pointer tracking was always off just a bit as if it was a ball mouse with dirty rollers. This became very annoying for gaming, especially with any FPS.

Mar, 2007

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