Arc Touch Mouse is one of the premium hardware products from Microsoft. It is a wireless mouse and the company has come out with a unique design which makes it easy to carry and use especially for people who travel a lot. The Arc Touch Mouse is a fashion statement wrapped with a lot of […]

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 enjoying the functionality it offers.

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

Relatively small swiping area; Price

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With this mouse, Microsoft proved that its designers could rival Apple with a unique, stylish product that is sturdy as well as simple and functional. Although USD 70 is a little pricey for a mouse, it is perfect for traveling and can easily be used as an everyday mouse.

Excellent stylish design; Sturdy; Easily transportable; Excellent precision; Works on a large variety of surfaces; LED light on top of the mouse give feedback on battery strength; Long battery life; Haptic scroll bar; Customizable through IntelliPoint software; Excellent packaging

Transceiver too easy to dislodge; Not good for small hands or short fingers; Fairly expensive

Microsoft has often come out with some of the coolest PC accessories, specially in the wireless section. Microsoft Arc Touch is a premium PC accessory with an unique design and aimed at users who travel often.

The Arc Touch derives its name from its two main features. It should be obvious that the ‘Arc' part of the moniker comes from the shape of the mouse. Although that's not entirely true, as the Arc Touch's piece de resistance is that it collapses flat making it, says Microsoft, easier to transport...

Bluetrack works on almost any surface; Compact design

Uncomfortable after a while; Expensive compared to alternatives; Folding ability isn't all that useful

Like the Magic Mouse, this is slightly more attractive than practical

Looks slick; portable

"Touch" scroll wheel has horrible feel

Any consumer tech company worth its salt knows that it's all about touch-operation nowadays and that's why Apple unveiled its Magic Trackpad back in the summer of 2010 and Microsoft announced its Arc Touch Mouse not long afterwards, following a series of hints and internet leaks.

Compact; collapsible design; easy to use; fast to setup; compact USB device

Temperamental scrolling; slightly pricey; no side-buttons for thumb

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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

As an attendee at Mobius this year I was given a Microsoft Arc Mouse. While mice don't tend to excite me, this one not only piqued my interest, but has become my every day mouse when using my MacBook with my desktop configuration.