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'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...

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

Microsoft has always been a coveted name in the world of computer hardware and has a respectable position for its hardware, but because of some revolutionary designs from Apple and for the fact that it took complete one year to come up with the Magic Mouse, the company was considered lagging behind

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

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 .

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

Arc Touch Mouse is one of the premium hardware products from Microsoft. It is a wireless mouse and the company has come out with a unique design which makes it easy to carry and use especially for people who travel ...

I can honestly say that I was actually pleasantly surprised and impressed by the Arc Touch. This ultra portable mouse really can fold flat making it easy to find room in even the most crowded of laptop bags.

He recommends it for road warriors, but says, "To be perfectly blunt, this mouse has easily best in class ergonomics for an ultra portable mouse, but compared to a true 'full size' mouse it does fail to compete." We found credible reviews at CNET, TechCrunch.com, PCMag.com and ZDNet.

Includes BlueTrack technology for use on a variety of surfaces; Lightweight; folds flat to turn off and for travel; Center touch strip offers good control

Not comfortable for everyone for extended use; Some reviewers found buttons hard to press; No forward/back buttons