Microsoft Arc and Explorer mini

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Microsoft Arc and Explorer mini

Roydon Cerejo, Nov 24, 2008 1852 hrs IST

They're stylish, compact and work on almost any surface. Check out these two mice from Microsoft.

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Are you a frequent traveler looking for a stylish companion for your Notebook? Do you get frustrated when your mouse refuses to work smoothly once taken off the mousepad?

Well, Microsoft may just have the answer to both your needs. Today we'll be taking a look at two of Microsoft's mice that are unique in their own way.

The first one is the Arc mouse, named for very obvious reasons. This latest entry by Microsoft brings a radical new design to the table while still retaining the portability, so that its purpose is not defeated. The Arc mouse is designed to go days (months actually) without a need for recharge and its unique design allows it to shrink to half it's size, making it very easy to carry around.

The other mouse is the new Explorer Mini; while it lacks the bold looks of the Arc, it makes up for in the technology department. It implements Microsoft's patented BlueTrack Technology that makes using the mouse on the carpet or granite surface a less horrid experience. Said to be a lot more precise than laser or optical, the Explorer Mini is supposed to work on almost any surface you place it on.

These seem really impressive I must say. Let's see how they stack up.

The Arc mouse

First up let's take a closer look at the Arc, since I'm most curious about this one. It comes bundled with the following accessories;

The included bundle

Instruction booklet

Driver CD

Two 'AAA' batteries

Snap-in Bluetooth receiver

Carry case

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Microsoft Arc and Explorer mini

They're stylish, compact and work on almost any surface. Check out these two mice from Microsoft.

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