My old cordless mouse quit on me this week. It was a simple Logitech 2 button scroll mouse (optical). I’m not a big fan, actually I’m not a fan at all of mice with all the extra buttons and features. I want a simple 2 button mouse with a scroll wheel. As I was shopping, I noticed that the only simple mice were either cheap crap, corded (I wanted cordless), or came bundled with a keyboard. Since I didn’t need a keyboard, I thought I was out of luck. There are simple 2 button laptop mice, but for everyday use that’s a little too small for me. After almost giving up, I spotted and tried out the Microsoft Arc Mouse. It’s a futuristic looking rodent, cordless, has a micro USB adapter, and has only one extra button (a back button on the left side that is easy to avoid). I tried it side-by-side with one of the simple mice bundled with the keyboards and it felt good.
The arc seems to provide three functional purposes:
- Less surface are contacting the desk or mouse pad making it extremely easy to move around
- Much lighter than a conventional mouse, again making it move around effortlessly
- The slightly taller profile makes the hand fit more comfortably with it than a traditional mouse.
I’m on day 3 with the Microsoft Arc Mouse and am extremely pleased with the purchase. At around $50-60, the Microsoft Arc Mouse costs about 20-40% more than other good mice, but for the 
comfort, unique and functional design, and lack of too many extra buttons, I think the cost is justified.
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After trying three different mouses–two laser, one cordless–and having trouble with each, I went back and dug out a 10 year old mouse with the old fashioned ball under that makes it roll on a pad. It seems to be working just fine and is made to fit my hand better than the others. Sigh…..Sue
You made a believer out of me; I purchased an arc mouse upon your recommendation for my husband for Christmas and he absolutely loves it.
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I still like the mouse as well, but unfortunately my scroll wheel petered out already. I can’t use it at all so sadly I had to replace it and am not sure if I will get another one or not. I did like it until it broke. Hopefully your hubby’s will stay functional.