Targus Bluetooth Laser Mouse for Mac

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Dan Ackerman

on 11/21/2008

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Form factor: External
Compatibility: Mac
Interface required: None
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The good: Mac-like design stands out from the crowd; optical sensor instead of scroll wheel is an interesting innovation; curved, ergonomic shape.

The bad: A bit big for mobile MacBook users; optical scroll sensor isn't the best for super-accurate scrolling.

The bottom line: Targus' new Bluetooth Laser Mouse for Mac replaces the scroll wheels and trackballs found on other mice with a clever optical sensor. It takes some getting used to, but is great for four-way scrolling.

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CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
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Reviewed by:
Dan Ackerman
Reviewed on: 11/21/2008
Released on: 11/01/2008

MacBook users (and desktop Mac users as well) are often as enamored of their hardware's look as its performance, so a healthy side industry has popped up for accessories that share Apple's basic design cues. Accessory maker Targus has a new line of Mac-flavored devices, including this one, called simply the Bluetooth Laser Mouse for Mac.

This $69 mouse has a white body on a gray base, and even though the latest MacBooks are all aluminum, white is still the universal Mac color in many minds. There are large left and right mouse buttons, plus two small programmable thumb buttons on the left side of the base. The mouse is powered by two AA batteries, and since it's a Bluetooth device, it doesn't require a USB dongle.

At 4.6 inches by 2.5 inches by 1.5 inches (at its highest point), it's a bit big for travel, although the body design, which curves up in the middle and tapers at either end, is comfortable even for long stretches.

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"Best mouse I've ever used!"

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"Scroll too fast and lateral scroll always on"

by mikeognall on December 9, 2008
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"Tracking is good, but scrolling is uncontrollable."

by mbk21 on November 3, 2009
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"Tracking is good, but scrolling is uncontrollable."

by mbk21 on November 3, 2009
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Editors' rating: 85

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 reviews of targus bluetooth laser mouse for mac from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 53/100. Comparing these reviews to 96256 other Mice & Pointing Devices reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.

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maclife.com

Editors' rating: 60

Summary: The Laser Mouse eliminates a cable from your desk, and touch scrolling is nice. But the side buttons don't feel quite right, and the scrolling feature is difficult to control, leading to a fair amount of frustration.

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