Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4249 reviews of Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the durability and size are generally positive. The price and design are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability. The size is also appreciated, but reviews are divided on the price.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2467 user reviews of Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the durability and price are overall positive. The size and design are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the reliability.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : William Harrel (digitaltrends.com)

Microsoft Arc Touch Bluetooth mouse review

Ultra-thin, light, and compact ; About half an inch thick when powered off ; Easy to pair and use ; Customizable buttons and scroll strip ; Three-year warranty

Not quite as comfortable as most standard mice ; Tapping scroll strip behavior finicky ; No horizontal scrolling

Microsoft’s Arc Touch Bluetooth Mouse is light, compact, and stylish, and when powered down (un-arced), it can slip neatly into your pocket. It’s reasonably comfortable to use for so small of a device, and the company’s three-year warranty allows you...

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Expert review by : Tony Hoffman (pcmag.com)

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition

The Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition is a good accessory for Surface tablets, and works just as well with other Bluetooth-compatible computers.

Sleek and snazzy. Small and lightweight. Doesn't require a wireless dongle.

Somewhat pricey. No horizontal scrolling.

The Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition is more expensive than the Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse, an ergonomic Bluetooth model that supports horizontal as well as vertical scrolling. It lacks the extensive touch capabilities, including full...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Natalie Shoemaker (pcmag.com)

Microsoft Arc Touch

A chic look and comfortable feature are the attributes found in the Microsoft Arc Touch mouse, but is the expense worth it?

Unique, portable design. Touch scroll has vibrating feedback. Thumbnail USB has innovative storage on base of mouse. BlueTrack laser technology allows the mouse to be used on a variety of surfaces. Ambidextrous.

No browser buttons. Expensive.

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Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com)

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse (Black) review: Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse (Black)

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse (Black)

Distinct convertible design lets you pack the mouse flat for travel; touch-sensitive scroll tab has vibration feedback and accelerated scrolling features; BlueTrack sensor lets you use the mouse on a variety of surfaces; small USB receiver stays out of...

Expensive; scroll tab occasionally unresponsive; lacks heft compared with standard desktop mice; no thumb-side forward-and-back buttons.

Microsoft's new Arc Touch Mouse features a travel-friendly design and some clever technical additions to its touch-sensitive scroll tab. Neither of those features makes it better than a full-size desktop mouse, but the Arc Touch Mouse is different...

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : Klaus Hinum (notebookcheck.net)

Review Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse

Foldaway. The wireless Arc Touch Notebook mouse can impress thank ...

Altogether a for Windows new and well adapted scroll concept meets a very mobile Notebook mouse. Due to the mediocre sensor performance we were however unable to offer an unrestricted buy recommendation

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Alex Castle (maximumpc.com)

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review

The Arc Touch Mouse is the latest in the Arc line—a series of surprisingly design-minded peripherals from Microsoft. The Arc Touch takes the already high-concept line into the stratosphere with a design so innovative that it's almost worth a buy for...

Not ergonomic; only two real buttons; not suited at all for gaming

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Sachin Bahal (TheCanadianTechie)

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition Review

Microsoft's Arc Touch Mouse offers a unique design that is unlike any other bluetooth mouse out there and that's a good thing but at the same time might be off putting to some consumers. I've been using Microsoft's Arc Touch Mouse for the past few...

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– ; Gets dirty easily (because of soft-touch finish) ; – ; Expensive ; – ; Occasionally unresponsive scroll tab ; – ; Not much heft compared to other bluetooth mouses

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Technoodling (technoodling.net)

Review: Microsoft's Arc Touch Mouse

Roughly a decade ago, I couldn't care less what my gadgets looked like. Squarish and boring designs? Who cares as long as it does what it's supposed to do. But ever since I got into the whole Apple culture, style and good design has been an integral...

Looks great ; Smart design choices (e.g. automatic on/off, RF stub magnetic holder, etc.) ; Very ergonomic

Relatively small swiping area ; Price

Microsoft’s Arc Touch Mouse is definitely one of their better products. Other than its steep price tag and the difficulty of using the aluminum strip, this mouse is truly a winner. Even Apple die hards will appreciate the Arc Touch’s aesthetics while...

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Bill (maximumcpu.net)

Read Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse

Microsoft's new Arc Touch Mouse takes a fairly bold approach to a portable mouse. Instead of a traditional design sacrificing size for portability, the mouse is designed to fold flat for transport and bend upwards to use as a full-size mouse. In...

Small mouse expands for comfort ; Rubberized grip and overall ergonomic form ; BlueTrack tracking technology ; Robust set of scrolling features

Rubber surface collects dust ; Strange form factor may be uncomfortable

Forty-five dollars is a fair amount of money for a top of the line portable mouse. The mouse saves space in a bag, comes with a nifty little receiver, and performs well. Like all peripherals, it deserves to be felt in a store (or friend's house) before...

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : Sahas Katta (skattertech.com)

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse (Review)

About a year ago, we reviewed the Microsoft Arc Mouse which sported a unique curved design and a compact form factor. Towards the end of last year, Microsoft announced a newer Arc Touch Mouse, an upgrade to the last generation model with a hint of...

Mar, 2011

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