I bought this Targus Mini Optical Retractable Mouse Mouse as I was sick of fiddling about with my laptop's trackpad and/or "nipple" mouse button when trying to demo software at work, and wanted to avoid a) unplugging my mouse from the docking station, and b) filling up my bag any more than necessary...
It's really small (5.0 x 1.6 x 8.3 inches, weight: 3.2 ounces) so takes up almost no space in my bag, and although it's great on a full size table/desk, it's just as easy to use in a small work space or even on a small airplane tray.
The Mini Optical Mouse is "only" USB 1.1, but that allows "plug and play" connection with USB sockets on Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Macintosh OS, I believe. Just plug it in, wait a moment while Windows does its "Found New Hardware" stuff, and you're off ! No drivers to install or anything.
With "the latest optical sensor technology" (800dpi), this tiny mouse still seems to be precise on most surfaces, although it does struggle on high-gloss, as most optical mice do, and also features a retractable USB cable.
Not only is the cable extremely thin and light-weight, but you can make the length anywhere from almost nothing to 70cm and then retract it back down to nothing for transport. It's almost like having a wireless mouse, but without the added cost of batteries, or hassle when they go flat...
The tiny size does take a bit of getting used to, and It's "only" two button, plus a scroll wheel, so if you have a "fancy" multi-button, this won't be able to do any "tricks". Therefore, it's not really for all-day use, but is perfect for what I need.
Click the "Product Information" tab above for more details, and the "Compare Prices" tab for prices and availability. Today (April 07 2006), you'll see that you can get this from exciteit.co.uk for £10.85 inc VAT, which is not bad considering that buying it from the Targus website would set you back £13.00 ex. VAT !
Overall, this is a really usefull addition to my work bag, and my only disappointment is that at a recent conference, I found someone giving an almost identical item away as a promotional toy, so now I have two and could have saved myself a few quid !
I hope this helps...
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The Optical Super Mini Retractable Mouse comes in a small and compact design (7.5 x 3.5 x ... more
2 cm), perfect for mobile users. The mouse comes as standard with a USB connection (USB revision 1.1) that allows true Plug and Play connection with USB notebooks...
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Advantages: Small,but ideal with Laptops,and no excess wire everywhere Disadvantages: Would be difficult for people with arthritis but they do larger versions
Advantages: Small,but ideal with Laptops,and no excess wire everywhere Disadvantages: Would be difficult for people with arthritis but they do larger versions
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