I think this mouse is a great addition for a mobile or desktop user. It is compact, and small enough to be easily placed in a laptop bag, but the mouse is still full size for every-day desktop use. The design alone is worth the investment, I think.

Smallest Transceiver; Compact & Portable Design

A little Rigid; No Case

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

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

As an attendee at Mobius this year I was given a Microsoft Arc Mouse. While mice don't tend to excite me, this one not only piqued my interest, but has become my every day mouse when using my MacBook with my desktop configuration.

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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

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

Like the Magic Mouse, this is slightly more attractive than practical

Looks slick; portable

"Touch" scroll wheel has horrible feel

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

Microsoft has often come out with some of the coolest PC accessories, specially in the wireless section. Microsoft Arc Touch is a premium PC accessory with an unique design and aimed at users who travel often.

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