There are less expensive mini-mice but this is the best one I've found so far. Very comfortable. Works perfectly. The size if perfect -- I gather that some people prefer a large mouse. Not me. For laptop use, this mouse is the perfect size and shape. The scroll wheel makes navigating web pages a dream.
Cable retracts easily (unlike others that I've owned). Click is just a little loud but not a problem (except with my spouse at night when she is trying to get to sleep!). Not the most elegant of the bunch. Most such mice break quickly. So far, this one keeps on working. I'll buy another Belkin Retractable Mouse when this one dies. (I think that the cause of demise is usually a problem with the cable. Perhaps the cable on this guy is sturdier that most.) As always, Amazon has the best price on the internet. Keep it up Amazon -- you are the most transformative retailer in history and you make my life easier.
UPDATE: I have now used this mouse for many months. It continues to perform perfectly. I have owned many mini-mice but they always seem to become unstable after a while, probably because the cable develops micro-fractures due to multiple flexions and traction while lifting the mouse by the cable. The cable on this mouse is the perfect balance of thinness (so it is unobtrusive) and sturdiness (so it lasts a good long while). I'll be happy to buy another one of these guys when the present one finally does give up the ghost. One minor issue: there are 4 miniature pads glued to the bottom of the mouse in each of its 4 corners which are supposed to serve as glides. So far, 3 of these have fallen off. It is no matter as the mouse works just fine. However, I use the mouse on fabric surfaces. I don't know if it would perform as well without these glides on a slick desktop.
FURTHER UPDATE: With heavy use, these mice do stop working after several months. As noted, this is probably due to fractures in the cable although the last time this happened it may have been the USB connector with my laptop. In any case, I always keep a few of these on hand as a back up. They are absolutely essential and at about $10. it is well worth it to buy a new mouse a few times a year.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 5.25 x 2 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| ASIN | B001JC4G08 |
| Item model number | F5L016-USB-BLU |
| Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | October 27, 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Belkin |
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