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Microsoft Arc Touch

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Pros

  • the Arc Touch was well usable
  • The touch sensitive surface also gives an exceptionally good impression
  • The precision was very good in our tested device

Cons

  • the mouse is switched on by twisting the rear end
  • The mouse cannot be warped
  • little more heavy also takes up more space in a bag

Key specs

  • 1000 dpi
  • 2
  • no
  • 1
  • Wireless
  • 88 g
  • Optical

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Microsoft Arc Touch - Pros & Cons

Microsoft Arc Touch

Pros

  • the Arc Touch was well usable
  • The touch sensitive surface also gives an exceptionally good impression
  • The precision was very good in our tested device
  • is beautiful and looks fantastic
  • The action is smooth and responsive
  • Definitely great for travel
  • smoother
  • cleaner looking
  • and more elegant
  • Comfortable to use with smooth navigation
  • the tail of the Arc Touch mouse is flexible

Cons

  • the mouse is switched on by twisting the rear end
  • The mouse cannot be warped
  • little more heavy also takes up more space in a bag
  • BlueTrack sensor in our tested model
  • USB sticks can get attached to the mouse from time to time
  • The arch is also a smidge higher compared to the older version
  • play well with my mousepad
  • the haptic scroll strip and lack of horizontal scrolling drove
  • Not as good as Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
  • named Microsoft Arc Mouse rather than Surface Arc Mouse
  • There are no extras such as assignable buttons

Microsoft Arc Touch - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of buttons
2
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IconOperating resolution
1000 dpi
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Redragon Ranger
Operating resolution: 124000 dpi
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88 g
Best:
Dicota Twister
Weight: 0.07 g

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Microsoft Arc Touch - Full Specifications

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General
Type of motion sensorOptical
Device interfaceRF Wireless
PurposeOffice
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Features
Also for left-handedyes
Compact designyes
Ergonomic designyes
Especially suited for RSIyes
Programmable mouse buttonsyes
Plug and Playyes
Mac compatibilityyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Grey
  • Multicolour
  • Red
  • White
Form factorRight-hand
MaterialPlastic
Surface colorationMonotone
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Power
Power sourceBatteries
Battery type
R3
Charging station includedno
Batteries includedyes
Number of batteries supported2
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Technical details
Operating resolution1000.0 dpi
Buttons typeTouch buttons
Number of buttons2
Scroll wheelno
Number of wheels1
Scroll typeTouch
Scrolling directionsVertical
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Connectivity
ConnectionWireless
Receiver typeNano receiver
Nano/Unifying receiveryes
Wireless receiver interfaceUSB Type-A
Maximum range5
USB requiredyes
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Dimensions
Width2.28 in
Height5.14 in
Depth0.0 in
Weight3.1 oz

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Microsoft Arc Touch Microsoft - Editorial Reviews (21)

3.6
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Microsoft Arc Touch Review Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
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Published: 13.12.2010
Review Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse

The Microsoft Arc Touch Notebook mouse in review at Notebookcheck.

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Published: 26.08.2020
Microsoft Arc Mouse Review
4.4

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Microsoft Arc Mouse ReviewPerformanceDesignValueMicrosoft Arc Mouse Review Wrap Up Reader Rating14 Votes6.48.7Expert RatingLooking at the Microsoft Arc Mouse, and it may earn your spot as the weirdest Microsoft mouse on the planet. It looks more like a bookmark than anything. Believe it or not, touch sensitive gestures and a strong Bluetooth connection lie under the hood. It’s the best mouse to have when you’re traveling, especially if you have a Surface Pro. If […]

Microsoft Arc Touch Microsoft’s feather-light Arc Touch Bluetooth Mouse is not your average pointing device.
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Digital Trends
Published: 30.03.2017
Microsoft’s feather-light Arc Touch Bluetooth Mouse is not your average pointing device.

Microsoft’s light and compact Arc Touch Bluetooth Mouse provides a simple—yet stylish—point-and-click solution for your Windows or Mac mobile device.

Microsoft Arc Touch Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review: Not What you Want but What you Need - TechPP
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Published: 24.06.2011
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review: Not What you Want but What you Need - TechPP

Microsoft has often come out with some of the coolest PC accessories, especially in the wireless section. Microsoft Arc Touch is a premium PC accessory with a

Microsoft Arc Touch Microsoft's Universal Keyboard and Arc Touch mouse make a great ultraportable work system
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Published: 31.05.2015
Microsoft's Universal Keyboard and Arc Touch mouse make a great ultraportable work system

Cheap Windows tablets are a boon if you work in Microsoft Office. But Microsoft also supplies a portable Bluetooth mouse and a universal keyboard that works with Windows, Android and Apple iOS tablets for working on the go...

Microsoft Arc Touch Review: Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
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TechCrunch
Published: 10.09.2010
Review: Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse

Short version: An interesting little gadget, but practicality seems to have given way to design a bit more than is necessary. Features: Unique bending design goes flat for easy transport Bluetrack sensor tracks on nearly every surface Tiny wireless USB receiver Touch-sensitive trackpad area MSRP: $79.99 Pros: Unique and interesting design Trackpad thing works most

Microsoft Arc Touch Microsoft Arc Touch mouse
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Microsoft Arc Touch mouse
4.5

Like the Apple Magic Mouse, Microsoft has added touch sensitivity to this mouse, along with haptic vibration feedback and a curiously arched construction

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Microsoft Arc Touch Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition Review
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Published: 06.10.2014
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition Review
3.5

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

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Published: 03.02.2011
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse review
3.0

Style over substance?

Microsoft Arc Touch Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review - Slim and Sexy
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Published: 09.06.2011
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review - Slim and Sexy

Sponsored by Nuffnang Some of us happy to use our laptop/MacBook’s built-in track pad when we are browsing the web or writing a piece of document. Some prefer having a handy, compact, and wireless mouse as a travelling companion. If you fall into the second category, say hello to Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse. The Microsoft … Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review – Slim and Sexy Read More »

Microsoft Arc Touch Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review - Cool Design but Will It Work?
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Published: 25.04.2015
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review - Cool Design but Will It Work?

I need a more portable solution and Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse is probably the coolest mouse of them all. It can work with my MacBook Pro as well as pair with Surface Pro perfectly.

Microsoft Arc Touch Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review - Hardware Secrets
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Hardware Secrets
Published: 21.02.2011
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review - Hardware Secrets

Review of the Microsoft Arc Touch, a wireless mouse with a unique design. Check it out!

Microsoft Arc Touch Microsoft RVF-00052 Arc Touch Mouse Review
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Lifewire
Published: 09.03.2020
Microsoft RVF-00052 Arc Touch Mouse Review
3.5

A simple, ambidextrous design is where Microsoft reigns with the RVF-00052 Arc Touch mouse. We ran into some scrolling button issues during hours of testing, but the design makes up for it.

Microsoft Arc Touch Microsoft Arc Mouse Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 11.12.2019
Microsoft Arc Mouse Review
3.8

The Microsoft Arc Mouse is a good ambidextrous travel mouse, but it isn't well-suited for other uses. It offers excellent portability, with a lightweight, compac...

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