Kensington Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse in Orange and Silver K72288US
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Manufacturer: KensingtonAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: K72288US
Color: Orange and Silver
Product features:
- Up to 30% thinner than a standard notebook mouse--eliminates bulk from your travel bag
- Back up power for wireless or USB powered operation
- Automatic sleep state conserves power and protects the optical sensor
- Sleek ergonomic design provides comfort and mobility
- Orange and silver
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Kensington Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse in Orange and Silver K72288US
Customer Review: Great concept for a mouse, just a few little flaws
Summary: 4 Stars
Kensington has come up with a very interesting concept for this mouse. The thin and flat design makes this a mouse that is quite compact and portable, yet it is still pretty easy to grip and control. The packaging for the mouse is easy to open, not one of those hard plastic shells that could destroy your scissors. The mouse comes with 2 AAA batteries, the manual, and the mouse itself. There is no software; you just simply plug it in and go.
The mouse performs very well, but do note that the sensor is 1000 dpi...it takes a little getting used to. The mouse glides very nicely along a wooden surface. The buttons are quite firm and solid to click, not flimsy as some well-known competitors' mice. The scroll wheel is almost as flat with the rest of the body, certainly not elevated as other mice. There is no tilt-wheel; while it would be a nice addition, the flat design seems to prevent that possibility. The edge of the mouse is rubberized, creating a very comfortable grip.
The top half of the mouse easily detaches magnetically from the rest of the mouse body. Detaching the "lid" exposes the battery compartment and a little mini-USB wire. The mini-USB wire can be unwound and enables the mouse to be used as a wired mouse when it is not possible to use it wirelessly (such as when you run out of batteries or use it on an airplane). The wire plugs into the receiver, which itself plugs into your computer's USB port. There are a few flaws to the wire, however. The wire is quite short and there could be trouble reaching a USB port. For example, if you are a right-handed Macbook/Macbook Pro user, you may have trouble trying to use the mouse wired from the USB ports on the left-hand side of the computer. Another flaw is when winding the cord back, one must take care to make sure the cord does not overlap; otherwise, there will not be enough cord left for the plug to snugly fit back into its holder...and the "lid" will not fit back on. Finally, the wire is very flimsy and does not look like it will last too long. Use sparingly.
The receiver can be tucked into the bottom of the mouse when not in use. Doing so also protects the sensor and turns off the mouse. This seems to be the only way to turn off the mouse. There is no physical on/off switch. The manual states that the mouse will go into sleep mode after several minutes of inactivity. I tested this and found the mouse to go into sleep after about 6 minutes of inactivity; a bit too long, in my opinion.
Overall, this is definitely an excellent product for those who use their laptops away from their desks frequently. I would not recommend this mouse if you stay at your desk most of the time. I would try to avoid using the mouse in its wired mode as much as possible, but it is a nice peace of mind feature for those times when you run out of battery power. I've only used the mouse for a few days, so I cannot comment on the battery life.
Pros:
+Flat, comfortable design
+Battery indicator in scroll wheel
+Sturdy build quality
+Magnetic top "lid" to access battery compartment and mini-USB wire
+No additional software needed for either PC or Mac
+Compartment for receiver
+Wired mode for those times when wireless isn't possible
Cons:
-No tilt-wheel (but that's a personal preference)
-mini-USB wire seems flimsy
-Hard to wind the mini-USB wire so it fits snugly
-No on/off switch
-Sleep mode kicks in after 6 minutes of inactivity
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