The Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse is yet another innovative addition to the long-line of classic designs that the Microsoft Hardware group has blessed the world with over the years.

Stunning design; Highly responsive

Not rock-solid stable; High price

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

The Arc Touch is an interesting concept for a mouse, and for a certain style of hyper-efficient traveller we can sort of see the point. It's certainly the flattest mouse that wasn't already a trackpad we've ever seen.

Packs down flat for easy transport; Good BlueTrack coverage; Small USB receiver

Only two buttons for a mouse at this price is limiting; Scroll wheel feedback is a touch erratic; Doesn't entirely promote a neutral wrist position

Microsoft's Arc wireless mouse was a big hit in 2008, and a groundbreaking piece of design. It was elegantly curved with an incongruous hinge in the middle, but this allowed it to be both portable and comfortable to use.

High-accuracy tracking; works on almost any surface

Expensive

I really like this mouse. I've been using it for a few years now and the only flaw I've found is that when using Photoshop you can't get a precise "click" when scrolling to select a brush size. Other than that it is an excellent product and I use it everyday.

I got this mouse cause I was tired of having the mouse "buldge" in my laptop bags or sleeves. Love the way it folds flat for easy storage. Although the scroll button in the middle is totally flat it vibrates to feel just like a normal mouse scroll which I thought was brilliant.

Folds completely flat for easy storage

Poor handling

If you forget to SHUT OFF at end of day, batteries don't last long. Also, other mice have TONS of features, this only has 1 that is useful.

Accurate Tracking; Comfortable Design; Works On Any Surface

Poor Battery Life

I purchased the product purely based on the sleek design - I'm not a fan of wireless mouses, I preferred the old fashioned laser ones, but this mouse looks good enough to be worthy of a try.