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This is the most convenient mouse I have ever had. I have owned since the end of January and use it for at least 8 hours a day. It works with every laptop and PC, on any operating system (Linux, XP, Vista and Mac) without the need of installing extra drivers and recognised for use in seconds.

I'm not very keen on touchpads, especially considering the size of the one on my Samsung NC10 and loathe the double tap feature, that some like to have switched on with their laptops. The Lupo helps me work more quickly when having to repair or troubleshoot laptops or PC's for customers.

The rubber shell casing is also extremely comfortable, as is the size which fits comfortably in my large hand (that can stretch an octave and a half on a piano keyboard). My only complaint would be the lack of instructions to insert the batteries, which could be a problem to in-experienced or novice users.

My best advice on how to do this is to press the eject button on top with your thumb and remove the receiver. Then pressing down the button again with your thumb, gently slide your thumb towards the back off the mouse until the top cover clicks open, revealing the battery compartment. There are diagrams moulded into the case under the top cover, to show which way the batteries are to be inserted.

I used two quality AAA batteries in the device and they lasted about one month, which considering my usage eqautes to about over 200hrs of heavy use before replacing. I now use it with Nimh rechargeable batteries that do not affect performance or reliability in any way.

My brother was also impressed by the little Lupo, that he has purchased one for himself and his children to use with their laptops. Would recommend this to anyone who requires a portable mouse, especially if you are a frequent traveller.

This little mouse would be around a third the size of my Logitech wireless mouse. It's tiny and yet has a comfortable feel because of the rubberised covering. The mouse wheel has an LED built in and lights up to show if it's working or if the battery is running low. It takes two AAA batteries.

I actually tend to hold it between my outside fingers and thumb, using my first finger and middle finger to click the buttons. The mouse is very responsive and actually works on any surface I've been able to throw at it. There are a few surfaces where none of my other optical mice will work, and this Lupo mouse works perfectly. Also, I find that the responsiveness is better than all of my more expensive mice as well. Strange, but true.

When you first plug in in, it takes less movement to move across screen space than my other mice. You may need to adjust the mouse speed accordingly. The USB receiver, even though it's so small, is powerful enough to pick up the mouse some distance away.

I love that the USB receiver slides into the back of the mouse. Handy for travelling with. The mouse turns off when the receiver is slid inside the mouse. The mouse also turns off after around 10 minutes of non use. You turn it on again by pressing the scroll wheel down.

There are no instructions, but the device is plug and play and works automatically even with Linux. It doesn't come with batteries, but that's no biggie. It took a bit of work to get the cover off, but eventually it came off. I was worried I might break it, but it seems strong enough. It even has a little connector button underneath the mouse, in case you have trouble connecting to the USB receiver. I haven't, but it's nice to know it's there.

I can't recommend this mouse highly enough. So, cheap, so small, so cool because of the hide away USB receiver, funky because of the red LED and yet such fun to use. Go for it. In fact, get a couple. I'm getting another as soon as I finish writing this. Perfect for travelling with, but great for using at home. Worth trying on price alone.

This is perfect for what I needed - small with enclosed USB. Removing the cover to insert the batteries is tricky the first time. However, once the batteries were inserted, the USB did not locate in the body. Spoke to the seller who sent me a video link showing me how to resolve the problem. I followed the istructions to 'pinch the pins' but it still did not work. Returned for replacement - same thing happened. 2x postage & packing, 2x weeks waiting for usable product. Good value if not bothered about storing the USB but worth spending a little more to get a better product.

Nice comfortable Mouse to use, I don't know if they make a mouse for Left handed People. This mouse is comfotable to use Left handed as the sides are straight. I'm right handed and could use the mouse comfortably in the left hand as space was tight(used the arm rest in my car as the mouse mate Laptop on the passenger seat) On the Package it comes in it say's Tested on xp. Tested it on my mates PC Running Vista Ultimate works Perfect.
As they say Just PLUG & PLAY

The mouse is brilliant, cheap and very useful. However, no instructions arrived with the sealed packaged mouse. 15 minutes followed with me trying to open the battery compartment. Here is how it's done if you also have no instructions.
1. Press down the centre button at the semi-circular graphics end to eject the usb stick. All the following actions are at the top of the mouse.
2. Press down and hold the centre button once again. Slide back the battery compartment (surrounding the top of the usb stick compartment)with a thumb nail in the gap between rear and front of mouse.
4. Insert the batteries (correct way round)and slide back the cover into place until it clicks.
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