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Kensington Wireless Optical Mouse Titanium K72276US
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(4.5 out of 5)
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Most Helpful First | Newest First | + Share9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Comfortable, but 2 issues
(3 out of 5) by Adam K on Feb 17, 2009The unique design brought me to buying the mouse. It is much more comfortable and you can avoid cramping your hands like many of the notebook wireless mice out there. You can just keep your palm flat. Battery life is great and the receiver and mouse itself stow nicely in a travel bag.
Two issues though:
--The rubber applique is peeling/deteriorating after several months use.
--The right-click button clicks but doesn't send a signal once in about 50 clicks.
Two issues though:
--The rubber applique is peeling/deteriorating after several months use.
--The right-click button clicks but doesn't send a signal once in about 50 clicks.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
An outstanding Mouse!
(5 out of 5) by C. Ernest on Jan 31, 2008 (Racine, WI)I just recently purchased this product from a major tech chain and after seeing customer reviews from other on-line stores, this one seemed like the "best buy." I must say, I am very impressed with the overall look, feel, and design of this little gadget. Easy to use and even easier to pull out and store the wireless receiver in the base for easy transport. I also enjoyed the modern design and feel of the mouse in my hand. The performance is great and the mouse moves almost too easily across the screen! Overall, I would highly recommend this product!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Great feel, nice features
(4 out of 5) by L. Rushton on Mar 22, 2008 (Marietta, GA USA)Love this mouse, it has a great feel if you have larger hands, the low profile on the desktop makes it very easy to use. The thing I like the best is the fact that it shuts off after a period of non-use. I never have to switch it off when I go home. The only thing you have to remember is to click or spin the wheel when you first start using it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Practically a steal. Kensington gets an A+ for this one.
(5 out of 5) by Samuel Chell on Sep 5, 2008 (Kenosha,, WI United States)[Note: the price has tripled since the following review. Nevertheless, it replaces my Apple mouse, which is corded and goes for twice the current price of the Kensington. Also, even when set at its "slowest" position, this mouse is a tad quick and jumpy compared to the Apple mouse.]
I'm almost hesitant to sing this gizmo's praises because once the secret's out I may be hard-pressed to get another one just like it (especially at its current price). I sensed that a mouse would make things easier while using a MacBook. I wasn't even in the market for a wireless, but the price was right, so why not give it a whirl? Now I'm the one who's slightly giddy after discovering how effective and "instant" (didn't as much as glance at instructions) a mouse can be (this is my first wireless). There's always going to be that "Mac-compatibility" question, but it appears to be a non-issue with this device. I tried it on my desktop computer (an iMac), and it's the same story: instant recognition and full functionality of all features.
Besides eliminating the cord clutter, I've been able to free up a USB port on my keyboard for other uses, such as an iPod. The mouse is working great with the receiver installed in a 7-port usb hub. My wife, who is experienced with these creatures, tells me this one is superior because of how easily and cleverly the receiver attaches to its underside for convenient one-piece transporting.
Whatever the reason--consumers' distaste for the color "Titanium"? (maybe Kensington should go back to calling it "gold")--this one is priced at a steep discount compared to the identical model in black. In fact, at these prices you can afford to misplace a mouse or 2 (the main downside of a wireless) and simply carry a spare.
I'm almost hesitant to sing this gizmo's praises because once the secret's out I may be hard-pressed to get another one just like it (especially at its current price). I sensed that a mouse would make things easier while using a MacBook. I wasn't even in the market for a wireless, but the price was right, so why not give it a whirl? Now I'm the one who's slightly giddy after discovering how effective and "instant" (didn't as much as glance at instructions) a mouse can be (this is my first wireless). There's always going to be that "Mac-compatibility" question, but it appears to be a non-issue with this device. I tried it on my desktop computer (an iMac), and it's the same story: instant recognition and full functionality of all features.
Besides eliminating the cord clutter, I've been able to free up a USB port on my keyboard for other uses, such as an iPod. The mouse is working great with the receiver installed in a 7-port usb hub. My wife, who is experienced with these creatures, tells me this one is superior because of how easily and cleverly the receiver attaches to its underside for convenient one-piece transporting.
Whatever the reason--consumers' distaste for the color "Titanium"? (maybe Kensington should go back to calling it "gold")--this one is priced at a steep discount compared to the identical model in black. In fact, at these prices you can afford to misplace a mouse or 2 (the main downside of a wireless) and simply carry a spare.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Great mouse, but -1 Star for strange problem
(4 out of 5) by M. A. Hauge on Oct 21, 2008 (Naperville, IL USA)I agree with the other reviewers here, this mouse is wonderful.
It feels great and has a great design. I love how I can store the usb stick in the mouse itself when I have to travel.
The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of a strange problem, that one would come across if the mouse were to get a LOT of use. I am a graphic designer so I am clicking away on this thing 10-12 hours a day.
There is a 'rubber cushion' that wraps around the entire mouse. It is what your thumb and pinky finger grips while you hold it. After extended use, the rubber points where my thumb and pinky grip on have started to flatten out, which is causing the rubber to spill out of the crevice it was stuffed into. This isn't a problem at all and does not effect the mouse's functionality, but it looks gnarly and bothers me. The best comparison I can think of is if you have lose skin near your fingernails, wouldn't you like to trim it off?
That is basically what I do with my mouse now. I have been using an x-acto blade to carefully remove the excess rubber that has been pushed out by my thumb and pinky finger.
This is a great mouse, I just wish I didn't have to trim rubber off of it every few weeks.
It feels great and has a great design. I love how I can store the usb stick in the mouse itself when I have to travel.
The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of a strange problem, that one would come across if the mouse were to get a LOT of use. I am a graphic designer so I am clicking away on this thing 10-12 hours a day.
There is a 'rubber cushion' that wraps around the entire mouse. It is what your thumb and pinky finger grips while you hold it. After extended use, the rubber points where my thumb and pinky grip on have started to flatten out, which is causing the rubber to spill out of the crevice it was stuffed into. This isn't a problem at all and does not effect the mouse's functionality, but it looks gnarly and bothers me. The best comparison I can think of is if you have lose skin near your fingernails, wouldn't you like to trim it off?
That is basically what I do with my mouse now. I have been using an x-acto blade to carefully remove the excess rubber that has been pushed out by my thumb and pinky finger.
This is a great mouse, I just wish I didn't have to trim rubber off of it every few weeks.