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Microsoft Touch Mouse

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • gestures themselves on the Microsoft Touch Mouse are welcome enough
  • the tail of the Arc Touch mouse is flexible
  • elegant

Cons

  • scrolling around inside those Windows
  • It fails on one major level
  • Any gestures will need to be carried out on the portion of the mouse

Key specs

  • 1000 dpi
  • 2
  • yes
  • 1
  • Wireless
  • 80 g
  • Optical

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Microsoft Touch Mouse - Pros & Cons

Microsoft Touch Mouse

Pros

  • gestures themselves on the Microsoft Touch Mouse are welcome enough
  • the tail of the Arc Touch mouse is flexible
  • elegant
  • extremely compact
  • and surprisingly usable design
  • Finger scrolling works as well as advertised
  • the Surface Arc Mouse looks fantastic
  • smoother
  • cleaner looking
  • and more elegant
  • performance and ergonomics are just better

Cons

  • scrolling around inside those Windows
  • It fails on one major level
  • Any gestures will need to be carried out on the portion of the mouse
  • times have you struggled with setting up a BlueTooth mouse or keyboard
  • Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse as a demo unit
  • that the Arc Touch is a Windows-only device
  • Touch gestures are limited to basic one-finger four-way scrolling
  • is relegated to a few basic scroll functions
  • the mouse will be dead in October
  • The arch is also a smidge higher compared to the older version
  • Not as good as Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse

Microsoft Touch Mouse - Technical Overview

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

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Microsoft Touch Mouse - 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
Programmable mouse buttonsyes
Plug and Playyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Form factorAmbidextrous
Surface colorationMonotone
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Power
Power sourceBatteries
Battery type
R6
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 wheelyes
Number of wheels1
Scroll typeTouch
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Connectivity
ConnectionWireless
Receiver typeNano receiver
Nano/Unifying receiveryes
Wireless receiver interfaceUSB Type-A
Maximum range3.05
USB requiredyes
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Dimensions
Width1.26 in
Height4.72 in
Depth4.72 in
Weight2.82 oz

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Microsoft Touch Mouse Microsoft - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.7
Based on 10 reviews
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Microsoft Touch Mouse Review : Microsoft Touch Mouse
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Review : Microsoft Touch Mouse

<b>Touch</b> is the current hot topic when features are mentioned. Now <b>Microsoft</b>%C2%92s latest <b>mouse</b> joins the party.

Microsoft Touch Mouse Microsoft Touch Mouse review
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TechRadar
Published: 07.09.2011
Microsoft Touch Mouse review
2.0

Microsoft's 'me too' gesture-controlled mouse isn't its finest hour

Microsoft Touch Mouse Surface Arc Mouse review: A beautiful peripheral that's ultimately underwhelming
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Windows Central
Published: 07.07.2017
Surface Arc Mouse review: A beautiful peripheral that's ultimately underwhelming

Is the new Surface Arc Mouse an improvement or step back for Microsoft?

Microsoft Touch Mouse Microsoft Touch Mouse Review | Laptop Accessory Reviews
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LaptopMag
Published: 16.08.2011
Microsoft Touch Mouse Review | Laptop Accessory Reviews
4.0

The Microsoft Touch Mouse offers useful multitouch gestures in a comfortable and sleek design.

Microsoft Touch Mouse 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...

Microsoft Touch Mouse 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 Touch Mouse Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse Review
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PCMAG
Published: 08.04.2020
Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse Review
4.5

The Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse is a well-engineered peripheral with long battery life, a stylish design, and cutting-edge wireless connectivity.

Microsoft Touch Mouse Microsoft Wedge Touch Mouse (Black)
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CNET
Published: 27.08.2012
Microsoft Wedge Touch Mouse (Black)

The future of Microsoft may be all about touch, but there's still some room for mice: behold Microsoft's elegantly designed mini mouse, made to accompany future Windows 8 tablets.

Microsoft Touch Mouse Review: Microsoft's Touch Mouse And Explorer Touch Mouse
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TechCrunch
Published: 03.09.2011
Review: Microsoft's Touch Mouse And Explorer Touch Mouse

I got a chance to play with two of Microsoft’s three touch mouse offerings — the Explorer Touch Mouse and the flagship Touch Mouse — and as far as ideas go, they’re absolutely wonderful. But in terms of execution, the whole "touch" part didn't exactly impress. When compared to your …

Microsoft Touch Mouse Microsoft Arc Mouse Review
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Gadget Review
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 […]

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