IOGEAR USB Optical Mini Mouse 800 (GME222A)
by IOGEAR
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Customer Review: broke after one week.
Summary: 2 Stars
cutting to the chase- the scroll wheel did not work after a few days of use. I sent it back for a refund.
two stars because when it worked, it was awesome. I needed very little movement to reach the extremities of the screen. The problem (as mentioned) was the wheel. The mouse itself was very light and very cheap feeling. I would suggest going for one of the 8 dollar mini mice vs. this $15 one.
ohh... and the case is garbage also. there wasn't anything redeeming about it so don't let it sway you in your purchase decision.
****update****
i returned it for a refund. amazon.com has an awesome policy.
Customer Review: Works great but don't let anyone else fiddle with it!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had other devices with this retraction feature, and I know how frail it can be. One of our help desk guys wandered over to my desk at work, picked up my mini mouse and started playing with it - extend, retract, extend, retract - it's not a YO-YO, dude!
Sure enough, it no longer works. I'm buying another one but not leaving it out on my desk this time (I use the retractable only when I take the laptop elsewhere; I have an IOGEAR mini that does NOT retract on my desktop setup.)
So just be careful with the retract-extend sequence and you should be OK. I'm happy enough that I'm buying another one, but I don't expect a lifetime warranty.
Customer Review: a real trooper with a little biddie lifespan
Summary: 3 Stars
This mini mouse lasted almost 7 months. From my research, that's average but considering the lightweight construction and small size needed for the portability it provides, PLUS the cheap prices, its lifespan has to suffer. However, while it is working, this mouse is a pleasure to have. Small, lightweight, easy to pack and full features. I'm ordering another one just like it. The cord will jam on you in its retractor mechinism if you rush it. I can see where that may be a breaking point in the wire - getting a habit of jerking the ends of the wire to retract the cord. But over all, it's a very average mousie.Customer Review: Does what you buy a travel mouse for.
Summary: 4 Stars
As other reviewers said, the mouse is too small for extended use, but smallness is why we bought it (life is full of conflicting goals). And the cord does look flimsy, but I have had no problems with it yet, and the retracting cord feature is great. The mouse is responsive and predictable, the two most important characteristics for my money.
The only reason that I didn't give it five stars is a personal quirk. Five stars is supposed to mean "I love it", and I make a practice of not falling in love with inanimate objects. (Hey, we're all entitled to some quirks.)
Customer Review: Worst mouse ever!
Summary: 1 Stars
The tall skinny feel is all wrong but that's opinion. The real trouble is the poorly designed buttons. The tactile "click" happens before the real mouse click is registered. It was frustrating to click and nothing happens on the computer. It would take three tries sometime to actually get the click in, and trying to get a double click out of it led to beating on the mouse to get a consistent response. I tossed it in the garbage. Could have been a manufacturing defect but looking at the internals, I think it's just the design. I'm happy with my targus.