This thing is so good looking that people have come and asked me where they can buy this from and its performance easily equals its looks. Note: This Review was made by Play.com customer: RaghaRamani on Rakuten's Play.com on the date shown.

Many people may subscribe to the idea of "a keyboard is a keyboard is a keyboard". People don't just sit in front of a desk and use their computers anymore. Many people have their PCs connected to their televisions for home theater use, or set up in their kitchen, or hidden within some inconspicuous...

Small and lightweight; Very attractive design; Wireless with mini-USB adapter that easily stores under keyboard; Battery life indicator; Dead simple to set up and use; Great wireless robustness

Slightly lacking HTPC keys; but it is not necessarily designed to be one; Not very comfortable after using for an extended period of time

Microsoft has been an innovative hardware manufacturer for over 35 years and lately the company has focused on both functionality and design. The Arc Mouse is one of the remarkable design innovations that will fit the style of many design oriented consumers while meeting the performance needs of...

The major talking point about the Arc Mouse is the unique shape. When open, a symmetrical smooth boomerang curve that looks poised and ready to leap. When closed, a crouching low-to-the-ground turtle disguised as a mouse.

I love the Microsoft Arc Mouse. Mine is still fairly new, so I can't really report on how long it will last, so I'll review what I've noticed about it so far. There are a lot of positives about this mouse , so I guess I'll start with those. Firstly, the shape of the mouse is wonderful.

There's no denying that the Arc Mouse saves extra space, but in the process ergonomics have been compromised, making for a less than comfortable experience. The poorly-built scroll wheel and effectively useless side button don't help things, and it wouldn't hurt for Microsoft to use a smaller...

The Microsoft Arc Mouse is a high-end, sleek mouse designed to bring style to any user's desktop. The mouse uses already great Microsoft hardware technology, such as the Laser Technology, 2.4 GHz (30 ft) wireless connectivity, etc.

Laser Technology; Battery Indicator; Carrying Case; Compact Design; Windows Vista Certified

Not shipped with IntelliPoint software; Battery Door Not Attached; No right button

I would have liked a trackball

Microsoft's innovative Arc mouse takes care of this little problem thanks to a hinge on the back of the mouse that allows it to curl up into a neat little package. Now 60% of its original size it slips easily into your notebook bag.

Very stylish and ultra-portable

Included batteries are not rechargeable; besides design it offers little else

You don't often say that computer hardware is a piece of art. It isn't for the most part. Peripherals like keyboards, mice, monitors and joysticks are all supposed to be functional, design being outweighed by just how well the product can work for the end user.