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Targus Wireless Optical Stow-N-Go Notebook Mouse
With technology becoming smaller and
smaller, it seems like the laptop is the definitive PC choice and with
this comes smaller peripherals for your portable computer. Even though
"small" has been "in" for quite some, companies need to revitalize the
market with their inventions and the Wireless Optical Stow-N-Go
Notebook Mouse from Targus is one of those devices that just because
of its size doesn't mean it has a list of short comings. On the contrary
the Wireless Optical Stow-N-Go Notebook Mouse has all the top end
features of a professional desktop mouse but just a fraction of the size
and even the cost.
Features
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Stow-N-Go Receiver-
Wireless receiver attaches securely to the bottom of the mouse for
convenient transport
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Functionality- Tilt
wheel* provides 4-way scrolling capabilities for easy navigation;
Switchable 1,600/1,200/800 dpi resolution allowing for adjustable
cursor speeds, ideal for today’s widescreen notebooks and features
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Power Conservation–
Conserve power with the On/Off switch triggered by the receiver for
up to 6 months** of battery life; integrated indicator light informs
the user when power is low; Two AA batteries are included
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System Requirements–
Windows® 2000, XP, Windows Vista™ or Mac® OS X (10.1 or above), USB
port required
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RoHS Compliant- Yes
The first thing you will
notice about the Wireless Optical Stow-N-Go notebook mouse is its small
yet ergonomically design which sports metallic coloring with black
sides. The size is actually 9.52 x 5.97 x 3.81cm with a weight of just
114 grams.
It also fitted
comfortably within my hand without it being too small and best of all,
the installation was a breeze which simply auto-installed on both our
Windows Vista machine and Mac.
The unit comes with two
AA batteries that even when installed is still exceptionally light for a
mouse and when installed with the Targus software, it has an automatic
on/off switch that extends the battery life and is perfect for users on
the go.
When the unit is running
low on power, the built-in power indicator will inform the user, however
as the device is quite new and Targus boasts a 6-month battery, we did
not have the luxury of testing this. Needless to say, 6-months is quite
impressive, although heavy gaming or usage will effect this end result.
The receiver for the
unit is quite small which connects to a spare USB port and when not
used, the receiver sits nicely into the bottom of the mouse for added
storage convenience.
So how does the mouse
hold up with the latest operating systems? Perfectly is the answer as
the Stow-N-Go notebook mouse features selectable 1600/1200 and 800
optical DPI resolutions which allowed for extremely smooth navigation
and quite impressive responsiveness.
It also features a tilt
wheel that can move in four different directions and is perfect for
surfing the net. At the end of the day, the mouse is quite impressive
for a wireless device that even worked perfectly with games such as
Spore, Call of Duty and Civilization Revolution.
In conclusion, the
Targus Wireless Optical Stow-N-Go Notebook mouse is the perfect
accessory for those notebook users on the go who wish to have the
quality of a desktop mouse, however with the portability of a notebook
mouse.
With a sleek design,
easy installation and some sturdy software features, the Wireless
Optical Stow-N-Go notebook mouse fits snuggly in your hand and will give
you true desktop performance while you're on the go and best of all, the
receiver neatly fits into the bottom of the mouse. It's the perfect
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