Mobile Mouse
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Mobile Mouse
High-end productivity and gaming mice are so comfortable to use in part thanks to their size, with their bodies' heights sometimes exceeding 2 inches. Mice designed to be carried with you everywhere you go are necessarily smaller and therefore frequently less comfortable, especially for people with larger hands. But the excellent Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse ($34.99) is an exception. Instead of shrinking all of the dimensions of a traditional mouse at once, Microsoft simply flattened the body, resulting in an admirable blend of portability and comfort. Add in cutting-edge wireless technology, a stylish design, and an affordable price, and you get the best mobile mouse you can buy right now.
There is a way to reduce a mouse's height even further: flatten it for travel and let it flex upward when you need to use it. That's the approach Microsoft takes with its unique Arc Mouse(Opens in a new window), which is far more innovative but also costs more ($79.99) than many people want or need to spend on a travel mouse.
Flipping over the body, a nifty battery door on the underside attaches via magnets. It slides effortlessly off the mouse body and detaches with nary a struggle or a broken nail. I was concerned at first that it would be too loose, but no amount of shaking could detach it. Still, I did feel the need to separate it from pointy objects in my backpack that could snag the door by accident while in transit.
Despite the occasional lag, the Surface Mobile Mouse tracked very well on every surface I used, including a mousepad, a wooden desk, and even a shiny marble kitchen counter. Microsoft notes that it does not work on clear glass or mirrored surfaces.
Meanwhile, the App-Specific Settings tab lets you assign mouse buttons to perform different commands in different programs. For instance, you could have the scroll-wheel button-click launch the Magnifier app as its default, but have it activate Digital Ink while in Microsoft PowerPoint, and run a macro in a game.
Of course, there are other things to consider. It has a reasonably low price tag. It works well, even if it needs a mouse pad and is a bit light on the features. And, its battery life is solid. Sure, you can find other decent wireless mice in this price range, but very few of them are cable-free and deliver the same level of performance.
This mouse uses the Bluetooth low energy version 4.0/4.1 to connect to your laptops or desktops. So make sure your computer has a built-in Bluetooth module or a Bluetooth adapter version 4.0 or later. Read on to see how to connect your Surface Mobile Mouse to your computer.
The actual instructions for wireless mouse apps will be a little different for each of them, but you can generally use them by dragging your finger on your iPhone screen to move your cursor and tapping on your screen to click. To stop using your iPhone as a mouse, close the wireless mouse app on your iPhone and close the app on your computer.
Click to EnlargeThis is one sleek-looking mouse. The top of the Sculpt Mobile Mouse is a shiny and smooth resting place for your hand, while the sides are easy to grip, offering a soft-touch, rubber matte finish. However, the top quickly picks up fingerprints. The scroll dial is made of that same rubberized material, and makes a satisfying clicking sound when you press down so you know you've clicked on something. The Windows 8 button on the top of the mouse is easily distinguishable by the blue Windows logo.
On the bottom lies a compartment for the single AA battery needed to operate the mouse, as well as a power toggle and a Bluetooth button. The Sculpt Mobile Mouse is smaller than most standard-size mice, and its compact, wireless design appeals to those who want to toss it in their bag to use wherever they go.
Setting up the Sculpt Mobile Mouse is a breeze. After we secured the battery in its compartment on the bottom of the mouse and flipped the power switch, the light on the bottom of the Sculpt Mobile Mouse shined blue. We then inserted the USB dongle into our computer and waited as Windows automatically downloaded some drivers. The entire process just took a few minutes.
Click to EnlargeThe Sculpt Mobile Mouse's BlueTrack technology supposedly lets it work on any surface other than glass. We tested it out on our desk, on top of a pad of paper and even on fabric, and moving the mouse around felt extremely smooth. Even the slightest movement of the mouse registered on our monitor, and the experience felt smoother and more responsive than with our regular Dell desktop mouse.
Pressing down on the right button made a right-click, just like on our regular mouse, and we used the middle-click to activate the wheel button. All click gestures were accurate, and worked without a hitch.
The real appeal of the Sculpt Mobile Mouse is its Windows button, which provides easy access to the Start screen. By clicking the Windows 8 button on the top of this mouse from whatever app you're in, you're instantly returned to the Windows 8 Start screen, where you can access any of your Live Tiles.
Click to EnlargeThough there are plenty of ways to access the Windows 8 Start Screen using just one action, the Microsoft Sculpt Mobile Mouse provides a compelling option for users who don't want to teach for the keyboard or screen. For under $30, the sleek wireless mouse provides accurate navigation and is light enough to fit into even the smallest bag, making it an ideal companion for your Windows 8 laptop.
The platinum-colored Surface Mobile Mouse from Microsoft is an ambidextrous mouse built with their BlueTrack senor, which can track on virtually any surface. It features a comfortable, low-profile body and a metal wheel for smooth, natural scrolling. Pair it to your system wirelessly via Bluetooth 4.2 technology and power it using two AAA batteries. 59ce067264