Targus Wireless Optical Mouse

Targus Wireless Optical Mouse
alaScore 91

16 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the design. The value for money is also appreciated.

value for money, design

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Mouse & Pointing Devices the Targus Wireless Optical Mouse is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 16 reviews)

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Targus Blue Trace Wireless Mouse

 

Blue Trace technology allows tracking on almost any surface

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Amazon review summary for the Targus Wireless Optical Mouse

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the Targus Wireless Optical Mouse from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money

33% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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This mouse is great

 

Works great any where, no more red laser mouse or wires. Can be used at any location, on my desk top, my couch cusion, mt pant leg... just any where. Stores in my brief with my laptop, and is available instantly.

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mixed

 

I liked the mouse -- wile it lasted! After about a year of good operation, it failed during a boot, lousing up my computer. I can no longer operate ANY optical wireless mose on that machine.

good operation

short life

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Don't use it to play games

 

It is just too hard to press the mouse key. That cost my fingers and muscle ache. Otherwise, it is an okay mouse.

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A New Brand That Caught My Eye"

 

I am a electronic & computer geek, so I tend to stick to the "name brands". I do make an exception from time to time and with this product, I'm glad I did. This mouse is ergonomically correct. It fits and curves naturally with your hand. That's not the...

ergonomically correct, compartment for usb device, mouse lid easy to take off & put back on, battery compartment makes changing batteries easy

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Bad Wheel

 

Bad Wheel

I thought this worked well for the first month. Now the scroll wheel doesn't work right and it makes my screen jump up and down, making me literally nauseous.

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works great,feels cheap

 

works great,feels cheap

The targus wireless optical mouse works great. Smooth wheel and accurate tracking. Not as solid of a feel and is a lower profile then my microsoft optical mouse but worth the price.

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works sometimes

 

works sometimes

The most temperamental mouse I ever tried. You need to insert and remove it in the USB drive repeatedly until it is inspired to work. After 10 tries this morning, I'm giving up. If you're lucky enough to get the thing to work, the tracking is fine and...

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Targus AMW50CA Wireless Optical Mouse

 

First, this didn't come with the AA batteries. Then, there's a gaping hole in the front of the mouse. Worst, the left and right buttons don't work! I don't know why there's a problem with this mouse, it's supposed to be a very simple device.

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Product Specifications

The Wireless Optical 5 Button Mouse features an optical sensor and digital signal processor to read and follow your mouse moves eliminating erratic cursor movement and cleaning of your mouse pad. These two features combined allow the mouse to be used on virtually any surface and position. The mouse comes standard with a USB receiver key that will allow true plug and play connection with the notebook or desktop USB port. Also provided is a desktop charger for the integrated rechargeable batteries in the mouse.

Configuration

Built-in Storage Capability: No
Charging Unit Included: Yes
Force / Vibrate Feedback: No
Read / Write Functionality: No
Scrolling Function: Yes
Scrolling Type:2-ways
Scrolling Wheel: Yes
USB:USB 2.0
USB Hub: No

General Features

Battery-free Mouse: No
Gaming Product: No
Graphic Tablet with Mouse:Not Applicable
Graphic Tablet with Pen:Not Applicable
Input Registration:Bluetrack / Bluetrace
Notebook Mouse: Yes
Platform:PC / Mac
Type:PC Mouse
Type of Connection:Radio Transfer
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