Three little Microsoft Mice
It may not be for hardware that Microsoft is known for, but
for a giant so accomplished at software and web technology, their peripherals
deserve a look at. The first piece of hardware Microsoft sold was a mouse. Microsoft’s
mice are now quite diverse and feature rich compared to the heavy, single
button thing that was awkward to handle back in 1983. In this post, we look at some
of Microsoft’s mice worth of the Microsoft name.
The Modern Mouse
The “Modern” in Microsoft’s modern mouse refers to its
design resembling minimalist modern art. It is comparatively flat with a well-designed
parabolic arc. It features the standard two-button layout with a metal scroll wheel
that has a pleasant hepatic feedback. The mouse itself is quite low-profile,
and the silent clicks will make you forget it’s even there.
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| The Modern Mouse |
The Sculpt Comfort
The sculpt as created with design focus on ergonomics. It
has a bigger form factor than the modern mouse and easily fills your hand. There
is also a dimple for resting the thumb on the side of the mouse. The mouse
connects via Bluetooth and would work with most Android phones too. There is
also a customisable button which can be used to use common windows functions
such as the start menu and switch desktops feature. The customisable features
require a companion Windows app and works with Windows only.
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| Microsoft Sculpt Comfort |
The Arc Mouse
The Arc mouse, named after its physical shape, is probably
one of the most popular Microsoft peripherals. It became famous for the use of
a touchpad on the upper surface of the mouse, instead of the traditional two
buttons and scroll wheel. Users can both left and right click by tapping on each
side of the touchpad. They could also scroll vertically and horizontal by using
their fingers to swipe to in all four directions.
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| Arc Mouse Photo Credit: hothardware.com |
At just 83 grams, it is quite lightweight. It can also be flattened
or folded for travel use. It connects via Bluetooth and therefore could theoretically
be used with smartphones – however some users seem to have a problem with this.
The two AAA batters used in it need only be replaced every six months, which is
great for such a functional device.
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| Microsoft Arc Mouse when flattened |
The arc features a minimalist, elegant design and looks good
in both black and white. The Bluetooth pairing button is neatly hidden in the
underside and will only be seen if you look for it. The physical arc is also
quite high which fills the palm and feels comfortable to use. Overall, it is the
top choice for a mouse from Microsoft and the touch-based scrolling means you won’t
regret buying it.
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