Occasionally Microsoft comes up with an interesting peripheral product such as the SideWinder Mouse and sems to have done it again with its Arc Mouse. As well as looking unlike any other mouse with its elegant arc shape, it can be folded in half for packing.

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Full-size mouse that folds smaller than most notebook mice; Virtually weightless; Extra tiny receiver can stow beneath mouse when not in use; Sharp precision

Relies on AAA batteries with no recharge option; Cannot be used when hinge is folded

The Microsoft Arc is an ergonomic wireless mouse from Microsoft. The Arc benefits from a unusual design that folds to 60 percent of its original size for travelling.

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.

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

I would have liked a trackball

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

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...

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.

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.