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Usage Performance

When most hands completely dwarf the mouse, you wonder if there are any usability issues with the mouse. Having it tested non-stop for the past few days, there are few conclusions that can be made.

• The 800 dpi laser keeps movement very smooth, and feels no different from using my Logitech MX700. There is no problem making very small very precise movements as long as your sensitivity levels are kept to a reasonable level (as with every mouse).
• There are no sharp edges on the mouse (compared to the mouse in the MSI nBox), which results in a relatively comfortable position, depending how you use it.
• The small size forces you either use your fingertips or the middle joint of your finger to click on the buttons. Either way, it requires an adjustment period of maybe 15-30 minutes before you get used to it.
• The mouse buttons are relatively stiff. This is fine for slow games and everyday usage (doing literally everything else), but is not suggested for fast-paced action games that require substantial levels of clicking (RTS and FPS).
• As your hands will likely spill over around the mouse, playing games that require a lot of mouse movement will force you to either slide your hand over the mousepad a lot, or force you to lift up your hand a bit every time. Either way, you will feel more tired using this mouse than a gaming mouse such as the MX700 where your hand should never need to touch the mousepad.

Distance Performance

Bluetake claims 30 feet (10 meters), but for us, the mouse movement started to get choppy after 12 feet or so (4 meters). However, this is still quite a bit further than I can take my MX700 before the signal start to degrade. This is marginally enough for HTPCs, where you will be sitting at a fair distance away from the TV. Testing was done in a concrete building, so your mileage may vary.

Battery Performance

Coming with Energizers, you would hope your batteries will last a long time. However, there's another reason why Bluetake added an on/off switch besides trying to mess with my mind. Using the stock batteries and leaving the switch on 'on' mode, the mouse lasted about 80 hours before it pooped and died. However, there was no deterioration in performance as we neared the 80 hour mark. Instead, it was working one minute, and died the next. It is highly suggested that you use rechargeable AAAs for this mouse if you do end up buying it.

Conclusion

Regardless of some flaws, this mouse actually impressed me (and many other innocent bystanders) with its surprisingly high usability and uniqueness. At a MSRP of $89 for the combo, this is fairly pricey. However, you can purchase the mouse individually if you do not need the adaptor, and the street price is $59. Regardless, you will pay a premium for the size/weight benefits and the flexibility of using Bluetooth. As a Fujitsu P2110 user who appreciates the little things in life, I would give this a recommended rating.

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