Microsoft Arc Mouse user reviews (black)

2.5 stars

"Arc Mouse Scroll Wheel Problem" on November 10, 2008

Pros: Looks Great feels good

Cons: Scroll Wheel Problems

Summary: Microsoft called me back Friday 11/07/08 saying they wanted the 3 mice I had shipped to them as this was the first they had heard of a problem I told them to check the internet as there are many many of the same scroll button complaints. They said it would be a while before I got Replacements. I assume they didn't know because places like best buy do not return items or report problems very easily instead they just sell the stuff in bulk as return merchandise.

2.0 stars

"Sweet design-lousy engineering-Scroll wheel design flaw" on June 15, 2009 by n721pc

Pros: Well built frame, excellent concept. Clever BT storage. Beautiful idea, bad execution

Cons: I've had two of these. The scroll wheel stopped working within 2 -3 weeks each time. Web search shows this is a common problem This time I'll call Microsoft to see if they have fixed the problem. If they have, I would recommend this mouse to anyone.

Summary: I was taken with the design. and impressed with what seemed like high quality construction when I opened the box. Even the packaging was impressive. The "feel" wasn't to my liking out of the box. The pointer was extremely smooth, but less than one inch of movement caused full screen travel of the mouse. This can be reset in Control Panel each time it is necessary to switch from the desktop to the laptop mouse. That gets to be a pain but is easily remedied by downloading and installing the Arc driver software. So bottom line - it's curently a flawed product with the potential to be great. I hope they get it fixed.

4.5 stars

"Super nice feel,well built & works right out of the box" on October 28, 2008 by Ironhorse99/Mike

Pros: It works so well on ordinary surfaces. I use mine on a 70 yr. old wooden desk & it slides along like it's on glass. And as far as looks go it's simply elegant.

Cons: none. I have heard though that the wheel has broken on several units.

Summary: I just purchased mine today(10/28)at Sams club for $39.86. I?ve never used anything but the touch-pad on my Acer Lappy & after today I?ll never use it again!! As Sam?s is owned by Wal-Mart don?t be surprised to find it there at a similar price point. This device is so smooth on even a hard wood desk that I use & is very elegant looking as well. I can?t find a single issue that comes close to a negative.It fits very comfortably in the palm of my hand & works right out of the box?.no drivers needed. I did however download the app for it though you don?t really need to.It has a very solid feel. You won?t be dissapointed if you decide to go with it.

3.5 stars

"One of the best mouses ive used but has its flaws" on September 11, 2011 by Stew94

Pros: LIght weight
Easy set up for the spare button commands
Easy to take with you
Pretty quick for gaming or just normal use

Cons: The spare button cant be hit if your pressing on the left mouse button
They only last a couple months (well my last five did)

Summary: I would have given it a higher rating if they never broke so often. If you even do buy one of these make sure its covered if you break it even though its about $40 if you keep using these buying them over and over adds up. But apart from that a great mouse for gaming, house hold use or just at work

Updated on Sep 11, 2011

They just dont last.