Coolest mobile mouse ever?

Awesome design; Nano receiver; Comfortable in the hand

Touch sensors for scroll take getting used to

This impressively slim mouse tracks well and snaps flat for easy transport. Highly mobile users will like its design-if not its coating and click buttons.

Snaps flat for easy transport; Tracks well on most surfaces; Scroll strip is surprisingly responsive

Click buttons too stiff; Rubbery coating is a lint magnet; No side or thumb buttons

The Arc Touch Mouse is the latest in the Arc line-a series of surprisingly design-minded peripherals from Microsoft. The Arc Touch takes the already high-concept line into the stratosphere with a design so innovative that it's almost worth a buy for novelty's sake alone.

Innovative, stylish design; full-size mouse, yet surprisingly portable

Not ergonomic; only two real buttons; not suited at all for gaming

The Microsoft Arc Touch offers an exciting concept . The mouse is simply folded open for use, and can thus find space in any bag without problems for transportation. The folding mechanism makes a robust impression and should also attract some interested glances from the neighbors.

I've got to say that when it comes to non-gaming peripherals that won't give you RSI, Microsoft has been ahead of the pack for a long time. The Arc Touch mouse is evidence of that, the arc shape should keep it in a position that is a bit more comfortable for extended use (so you don't get mouse...

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

Roughly a decade ago, I couldn't care less what my gadgets looked like. Squarish and boring designs? Who cares as long as it does what it's supposed to do. But ever since I got into the whole Apple culture, style and good design has been an integral factor in my gadget of choice.

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

Relatively small swiping area; Price

Portable, practical, good at its job and more desirable than a PC peripheral has any right to be, Microsoft’s Arc Touch wireless mouse is a superb wireless mouse. Yes, it’s expensive - not to mention a little unconventional for some tastes.

Today, Microsoft announced the launch of the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse -a full-size mouse that folds flat for portability. The Arc Touch Mouse, which measures less than 15 millimeters at its widest point, easily slides into a briefcase, purse or pocket, making it the perfect travel companion for...

A quality mouse, with a price tag to match. It's a shameless luxury, though - and there's no way of getting away from that.