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Is the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse worth it?

Computers & Internet
By Scott Nyerges on January 17, 2011 in

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse review

When we updated our report on computer mice last month, the Microsoft Arc Mouse (*Est. $35) retained its title as best laptop mouse. The foldable Arc Mouse, we noted, has earned kudos from reviewers for its sleek, compact design, and users love its portability and functionality. But will the relatively new Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse (*Est. $70) unseat this popular peripheral? There weren't enough reviews available when we revised our report on best computer mice to form a consensus about the Arc Touch Mouse. We've taken another look at this wireless portable mouse; read on for our findings

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Apple's Magic Trackpad: Mouse-killer or merely mediocre?

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By Scott Nyerges on November 8, 2010 in

Apple Magic Trackpad

We'll be updating our report on computer mice in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, we wanted to take a closer look at a device that came out this summer: the Bluetooth-enabled Apple Magic Trackpad (*Est. $70). This device functions much the way the trackpad on Apple's laptops does, allowing users to scroll, rotate, zoom, swipe and slice, dice and make tons of julienne fries (okay, maybe not the last three). But is the Apple Magic Trackpad worth the price, and is it a decent alternative to a mouse? Read on... Read more

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