With the tagline of "Curve for Comfort, Flatten to Pack", Microsoft Arc Touch wireless mouse is destined to be unique, special, different and stand out among the crowd. True to its promise, the Arc Touch mouse features a beautiful, elegant sleek, very portable, slim, compact and curvy design which...

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

With the world gone touch mad, Microsoft has joined in with the Arc Touch . It features a scroll strip instead of a wheel to keep the overall profile of the mouse as thin as possible.

Lays flat for easy storage and carrying; responsive touch scroll strip; tracks accurately on most surfaces

Micro receiver can easily be lost; buttons a bit stiff; no side buttons; poor ergonomics; pricey

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

Microsoft's Arc Touch ($67.95 list) mouse is about as portable as you can get and adds style to the otherwise plain mobile mouse market. However, the price for such a hot product may make your wallet crawl back into your back pocket.

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

Microsoft has added touch sensitivity and a curious construction to its Arc Touch mouse - and more besides.

The Arc Touch has an amazing design that's unlike any other mouse that we've reviewed before. About the size and shape of a mobile phone, it has two buttons at one end and a tapered body covered in grip-friendly rubber.

It's a stylish present for the geek that has everything, but it's not the most comfortable mouse we've used.