Brand | Microsoft |
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Series | 2012 |
Item model number | RVF-00052 |
Hardware Platform | Laptop |
Operating System | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 |
Item Weight | 3.04 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5.12 x 2.23 x 0.59 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.12 x 2.23 x 0.59 inches |
Color | Black |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Manufacturer | Microsoft Input |
ASIN | B009CP4PIW |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 18, 2012 |
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Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse - BlueTrack - Wireless - Radio Frequency - 2.40 GHz - USB 2.0-1000 dpi - Touch Scroll - Symmetrical
Brand | Microsoft |
Color | Black |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Special Feature | Wireless, Portable, Lightweight, Touch Scroll |
Movement Detection Technology | Optical |
About this item
- Flattens for portability, curve to use.Connectivity USB only
- 2-way touch scrolling for smooth, intuitive navigation
- Works on virtually any surface with BlueTrack Technology
- Designed for use with either hand
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Curve It For Use, Flatten For StorageThe Arc Touch Mouse’s innovative design allows for quick use and storage. Curve it comfortably to get started. Then smoothly glide your finger up or down the touch strip. Simply flatten the Arc Touch Mouse to turn it off, and slip it into your pocket or bag as easily as a cell phone. |
Precise Vertical Scrolling By Feel, Not WheelThe Touch strip on the Arc Touch Mouse responds precisely to the speed of your finger movement, using Haptic feedback (light vibration that signals scrolling speed) to scan through documents or web pages as quickly—or as cautiously—as needed, entirely by feel. |
Bluet Track TechnologyTake advantage of BlueTrack Technology, which combines the power of optical with the precision of laser for remarkable tracking on virtually any surface. |
Perfectly Portable And Award-Winning Touch Technology Technology
Stylish and eye-grabbing, the Arc Touch Mouse is more than a pretty device. It’s reliable wireless freedom plus Microsoft touch technology, on the go. When you’re on the move, keep the tiny nano transceiver plugged into your computer’s USB port, or attach it magnetically onto the underside of the mouse.
Perfectly Portable And Award-Winning Touch Technology Technology
Stylish and eye-grabbing, the Arc Touch Mouse is more than a pretty device. It’s reliable wireless freedom plus Microsoft touch technology, on the go. When you’re on the move, keep the tiny nano transceiver plugged into your computer’s USB port, or attach it magnetically onto the underside of the mouse.
Perfectly Portable And Award-Winning Touch Technology Technology
Stylish and eye-grabbing, the Arc Touch Mouse is more than a pretty device. It’s reliable wireless freedom plus Microsoft touch technology, on the go. When you’re on the move, keep the tiny nano transceiver plugged into your computer’s USB port, or attach it magnetically onto the underside of the mouse.
Perfectly Portable And Award-Winning Touch Technology Technology
Stylish and eye-grabbing, the Arc Touch Mouse is more than a pretty device. It’s reliable wireless freedom plus Microsoft touch technology, on the go. When you’re on the move, keep the tiny nano transceiver plugged into your computer’s USB port, or attach it magnetically onto the underside of the mouse.
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Product Name | Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse |
Transceiver Version | Microsoft Nano Transceiver v1.0 |
Interface | USB Compatible |
Operating Systems | Microsoft Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / RT 8.1 / RT 8, and Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 10 Phone, Mac OS X v10.7x - 10.10, Android 3.2 - 5.0 |
Customizable Features Available For Windows | Requires Mouse and Keyboard Center software installed on a PC that meets the requirements and has one of these operating systems: Microsoft Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / RT 8.1 / RT 8, and Windows 7, 150 MB of available hard disk space, USB |
Battery type And quantity | 2 AAA alkaline batteries (included) |
Battery Life | Up to 6 months |
Arc Touch Mouse | Arc Touch Bluetooth Mouse | Bluetooth Mobile Mouse 3600 | Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 | Wireless Mobile Mouse 1850 | |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Overview | Notebook size | Ultra portable tablet companion | Notebook size | Notebook size | Notebook size |
Scroll | Touch | Touch | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way |
Tracking Technology | BlueTrack Technology | BlueTrack Technology | BlueTrack Technology | BlueTrack Technology | Optical Technology |
Right-Handed Or Ambidextrous | Ambi | Ambi | Ambi | Ambi | Ambi |
Buttons | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Battery Life (mos) | Up to 6 | Up to 6 | Up to 12 | Up to 8 | Up to 6 |
Battery Life Indicator | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Warranty (yrs) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Ergonomic | 4.2 | 4.0 | — | 4.2 | — | — |
For gaming | 3.1 | 3.2 | — | 2.6 | — | — |
Sold By | — | amay star store | ONESTORE | Delux Technology Co., Ltd. | Jectse us | WUDEKEJI |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB, Wireless | USB, Wireless | Bluetooth | USB, Wireless | Bluetooth, USB 2.4G Wireless |
hand orientation | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous | Right | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
tracking method | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical |
range | feet | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters |
button quantity | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
hardware platform | Laptop | Tablet, Laptop, PC | — | Mac, PC, Linux | Laptop, PC | Linux, Mac, PC |
battery quantity | 2 aaa, 1 aa | 1 lithium polymer | 1 lithium polymer | 1 lithium ion | — | 1 lithium polymer |
batteries required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
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Customers like the sleek design, portability, and quality of the mouse. For example, they say it's easy to transport, slip into a pocket, and store for travel. Customers are also impresseded with the size. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, comfort, and ease of use.
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Customers like the sleek design and arc design of the mouse. They also appreciate the neat hinge and perfect shape of the arc. Customers also mention that the touch pad in the front is very cool.
"...Summary:+ Slick design with cool snap on/off feature and force feedback scroll..." Read more
"...This arc design is super cool to simply push down into the table to turn off. When it snaps into its straight position, it turns off...." Read more
"...So yes, it will look very good on your desk and yes, it is unique and beautiful and ingenious (bend to on/off? Who thought about this before?) ...." Read more
"...The Microsoft RVF-00052 Arc Touch Mouse (Black) is a sleek design, to be sure...." Read more
Customers find the mouse easy to transport and slip into a pocket. They say it is fantastically portable, with nifty features and functionalities. Customers also say it's great for traveling and quick stuff, with nothing bulky jutting out. They also appreciate the light weight and small footprint.
"...Long-story-short/conclusion: Great mouse; travels well, works well, comfortable for gaming and productivity, good for scaring people when you bend..." Read more
"...about 2 years ag, primarily because it collapses flat - making it portable and much easier to pack, it works on virtually any surface, and because..." Read more
"...But (surprisingly), the software for this mouse is really lightweight because it uses the standard interface for windows, compared to Logitech's..." Read more
"...Transport: This mouse is super light and super flat. Some complain about the storage of the receiver, but for me, this is absolutely awesome...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the mouse. They say it's a decent mouse, one of the best mice they've used for work, and perfect as a portable mouse. Customers also say it is versatile, dependable, and a great everyday mouse. Additionally, they appreciate the mechanical build and ergonomics. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Long-story-short/conclusion: Great mouse; travels well, works well, comfortable for gaming and productivity, good for scaring people when you bend..." Read more
"...It's more compact and is super sturdy, withstands falls and impacts. The Logitech AM worked a little better on glass / really tricky surfaces...." Read more
"...Build/ErgonomicsThe mechanical build is great. It folds very flat/compact, and feels good in my hand...." Read more
"Great mouse for my Surface." Read more
Customers like the size of the mouse. For example, they say it's small, perfect to fit in a bag, and comfortable. They also mention that the receiver and adapter are small and unobtrusive. Some say that the mouse is full size, but it fits well in the hand.
"...It's more compact and is super sturdy, withstands falls and impacts. The Logitech AM worked a little better on glass / really tricky surfaces...." Read more
"...The mechanical build is great. It folds very flat/compact, and feels good in my hand...." Read more
"...This mouse is the perfect blend of convenience and features, but small and flat enough that you'll actually take it with you." Read more
"...The mouse is a goos size to fit in your hand. And the best part is when powered off it is flat. It allow less room needed to carry...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the mouse. Some mention that it works as well as it looks, works great with desktops, laptops, and smart TVs, while others say that it will occasionally stop responding, so they need to touch their mouse pad for a second. The scroll wheel works extremely well, and the force feedback is awesome. However, some customers have reported that the mouse will stop responding and the scroll bar will just stop working randomly.
"...which has a USB port so it may not work for your tablet but works great with desktops, laptops, my smart TV, and even a game console which supports..." Read more
"...flat - making it portable and much easier to pack, it works on virtually any surface, and because it is wireless (I hate those pesky wires)...." Read more
"...use on a mouse besides left/right click - the scroll funtion - DOESN'T WORK AT ALL 90% of the time, and when it does scroll, I get maybe one or two..." Read more
"...The scroll wheel works extremely well, and the force feedback is awesome -- provides great feedback on how fast or far you're scrolling, and is a..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the mouse. Some mention it has a nice ergonomic feel, compact design, quality mouse with nice textures, and a comfortable rubber base. They say it's comfortable for gaming and productivity, and the slight bend makes it comfortable for long-time usage. However, others say that it'd be too small to fill their big hands comfortably, and that the ergonomics aren't the greatest.
".../conclusion: Great mouse; travels well, works well, comfortable for gaming and productivity, good for scaring people when you bend it in half to..." Read more
"...the mouse is highly responsive, easy to set up and feels nice under my hand. I never had any problems with it...." Read more
"...Not the most comfortable design ergonomically but it really can't be helped AND make it flat for travel..." Read more
"...It feels and sounds great while scrolling through large files and websites is a breeze...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the mouse. Some mention that it's easy to use, set up, and convenient. They say that it looks fancy and simple, and it plugs and plays. However, others say that the clicking is a little hard, and the clicks won't register unless the very tips of their fingers are on the buttons.
"...enough to close it shut without having to use much muscle providing ease of use for when you with to turn your mouse off...." Read more
"...First, buttons are too hard to click, this should be a gentle push of the finger, and not a firm push as it is now...." Read more
"...the mouse is highly responsive, easy to set up and feels nice under my hand. I never had any problems with it...." Read more
"...The rubbery back end gives it a nice grip while feeling cool in your hand. Because the mouse is so light, this grip is necessary...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the scrolling of the mouse. They mention that the scroll surface is not responsive, and the automatic smooth scroll that sometimes gets activated does not work. The scrolling motion is not smooth, and it is stepped. Some customers also mention that there is an annoying noise the fake scroll wheel makes. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the performance of the scroll feature.
"...The touch pad scroll wheel is RIDICULOUSLY BAD, and I literally want to stomp the mouse into little pieces - yes, I'm a keyboard shortcut user, but..." Read more
"...It was a little loud, out of the box.But...The scrolling motion is not smooth, like a smartphone, but rather "stepped"...." Read more
"...Flicking the scroll is super cool as the scroll vibrator continues to vibrate in a slowing down fashion after you release the mouse...." Read more
"...My only complaint is the occasional problem of the touch scroll wheel getting stuck. Every other week it seems to get stuck and barely moves...." Read more
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Set-up is a breeze. The tiny USB receiver plugs into... a USB port which then immediately is detected. On Windows 7 there was a quick installation but on 8 it was practically instantaneous. After opening the battery hatch and popping in the provided AAA batteries, you're ready to go. The wireless signal was a little weak due to my super thick desk and using a rear port, but using a front port, keyboard port, or even a USB extension cord gave a much stronger connection.
As a computer mouse, this is an odd one at first glance. To power it on, you bend the "tail" of the mouse downwards until you hear and feel a nice solid and satisfying click. To show you the mouse has been powered on, the blue optical sensor on the bottom lights up along with a green light on the top. The arc (ah-ha, hence the name) gives the mouse the feeling of a typical pointing tool so your muscle memory kicks right in and you'll be pointing and clicking in no time. I was a bit concerned about how the wheel-slide-pad thing would work but finally giving it a try did away with my fears. The wheel (I'll be calling it that from now on) works just a mechanical wheel, slide up and down to scroll. There is a small amount of haptic feedback when scrolling; just like with a mechanical wheel clicking and a cellphone vibrating, you immediately know when the mouse registers a scroll command. You can also give the pad a small flick in either direction to cover more distance quickly but it allows you to then put your finger on the wheel to immediately stop to prevent any runaway scrolling. I also figured out that if you double tap the wheel near the center, it acts like a middle mouse button press which is a very useful function I worried was missing. Using the wheel takes a small amount of time to get used to but after a few hours, I believe I've gotten the hang of it.
One could assume the mouse is rather lightweight due to the compact design and the mouse gives quite a bit of resistance from force at the top so as not to fold flat and turn off. I was able to balance a small tub of lotion, a roll of packing tape, a 500mL bottle of water, a remote control and a smallish digital camera on the mouse without it collapsing. Even so, a quick but gentle swat or using leverage at the ends is enough to close it shut without having to use much muscle providing ease of use for when you with to turn your mouse off.
Storage is easy due to the flat profile but I am somewhat worried of keeping the USB receiver and mouse together. I was expecting a small hole for the receiver behind the battery hatch like with most other wireless mice I've seen. This mouse has a small picture of the receiver on the bottom showing where a surprisingly strong magnet is hidden where you can store the tiny plug. It's a little strange to have it this way but the magnet seems strong enough to keep it from falling away and getting lost. If you're worried too, keep it in the USB port of your laptop or tablet; the protrusion is practically invisible, almost flush with the side of my laptop, and won't get in the way when storing your computer.
Long-story-short/conclusion: Great mouse; travels well, works well, comfortable for gaming and productivity, good for scaring people when you bend it in half to turn it on. I can't comment on the battery life due to it only arriving today but I'm willing to guess the batteries will last as long as in a typical wireless mouse. Also, it works as a blue flash light for when you need to find something in the darkness under your desk.
the mouse is highly responsive, easy to set up and feels nice under my hand. I never had any problems with it. the transceiver conveniently magnetizes to the underside of the mouse if you need to remove it from your pc.
so one fine day, I lost the transceiver. I usually keep it attached to the pc, but I needed the usb port. most of my usb connected equipment will not work on a usb hub and I have not got the time to figure it all out properly, so I just removed the transceiver and stuck it to the mouse. the next thing you know, the transceiver is gone and a search around the house was futile.
the next thing to do was a search on the web - which revealed that it is a DEDICATED transceiver and it is not possible to buy just that part. I was mad. a replacement mouse is about 60 dollars at full price. i am not a full price kind of gal. things changed and made me hopeful when I found a replacement here at amazon, i liked that. I like to be frugal. I did not want to break the bank purchasing something that Microsoft should have easily available at a discount.. I chose a particular seller because they had a high rating and their item was the least expensive--being listed as used. used is good as long as it works and is not sticky from snacks gone by.
(I want to express how important it is to review your seller and award a high rating if they deserve it! it makes it easier for shoppers to see who they are dealing with.)
upon testing the new mouse (it was a newer manufacture than my original) I found it to be in perfect working order. I was pleased. the price was less than half the original smrp and the only reason was that the box was opened. all packaging was original, the included batteries had not even been opened. it was indeed genuine Microsoft. I know, I can tell these things. so, good for me, and good for the seller because he/she got another excellent McRating for politeness and promptness! McYay!
just for the heck of it I tried the OLD mouse with the NEW transceiver. alas, it did not work. the old mouse will be useful for some parts if I accidentally step on the new mouse and crush it like I did my new glasses (well, I couldn't SEE them, I wasn't wearing my glasses).
I also own a Logitech usb unified remote touchpad and keyboard. I switch off between mice now and then for various reasons, and Logitech has the right idea. even though the touchpad and the keyboard came with their own little transceivers, I only need one transceiver to successfully use BOTH the keyboard and the mouse. Logitech seems to realize that although you can hook up 256 million usb items to your pc, most laptops and pcs have a limited number of usb ports. hubs may work or may not work. I need simplicity with "it will work" without having to go to Taiwan to replace the integral part that has no other use. now if Microsoft could please do something about that 'dedicated transceiver' thing (um, do they know about Bluetooth?) then that would make this mouse better than perfect.
all that being said, and since i was able to get what i needed from amazon, my final thought is this: my son has a very specialized gaming mouse he paid a lot for. it is very precise. I like a fast precise mouse. this microsoft arc mouse is that and a whole lot more. I do love it.
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En la foto tal vez se puede apreciar ya los años de uso.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 4, 2023
En la foto tal vez se puede apreciar ya los años de uso.
The Arc is an exceptionally good compact mouse for small/medium size hands. It's operation is effortless and it's compatibility and wireless connection with windows os is seemless.
The best feature of this mouse is the fact that it is very compact and it can be carried in a bag in a flat form factor.
新品でキズも無く綺麗なパッケージでした。
電池は単4型AAA1.5vの2本が付属で付いていました。
箱には封印シールが付いていて無傷で綺麗でした。
早速使ってみましたが別に異常は確認されなかったし、軽くてスムーズな動きでした。
動作確認が初日の結果では普通の動き方をするマウスと認識しています。
Reviewed in Japan on January 13, 2017
新品でキズも無く綺麗なパッケージでした。
電池は単4型AAA1.5vの2本が付属で付いていました。
箱には封印シールが付いていて無傷で綺麗でした。
早速使ってみましたが別に異常は確認されなかったし、軽くてスムーズな動きでした。
動作確認が初日の結果では普通の動き方をするマウスと認識しています。