- DiamondEye optical technology responds to your fastest movements with accurate tracking on virtually any surface
- USB connection for universal plug-and-play installation with both PCs and Macs
- Comes with a travel bag that eliminates the problem of tangled cords
- Backed by a one-year manufacturer’s warranty
- Two buttons and a scroll wheel, in a compact shape that is comfortable for both right- and left-handed use
Product Description
Kensington Optical PocketMouse:Need a mouse that works where you do? In a plane, on a train? The Kensington Optical PocketMouse is ultra compact and easy to use when you’re on the road. Just plug it in to your USB port and go, no need to re-boot. You can’t beat the value on this mouse – two programmable buttons and a scroll wheel to help speed you through tasks, plus a travel pouch to eliminate tangled cords and protect the mouse when it’s tucked in the corner of your computer bag. No moving parts to clean, so performance is more reliable. Compare the Kensington PocketMouse Mini Wireless to the Logitech MX500 or Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer The Kensington Promise: 5 year warranty with free technical support. Requirements:PC-Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP with USB port USB Macintosh with OS 8.1 or later Software: Not required for basic operation. Kensington MouseWorks – Free download available at www.kensington.com
Amazon.com Product Description
The Kensington 72114 Pocket USB Mouse is a compact travel mouse for laptop users, with optical technology that lets you take precision on the road. The perfect solution for mobile professionals who are dissatisfied with the built-in input devices on their laptops, the Kensington 72114 features a compact shape that is comfortable for both right- and left-handed use, and comes with a travel bag that eliminates the problem of tangled cords. The Kensington 72114 also features DiamondEye optical technology that allows it to respond to even your fastest movements with accurate tracking on virtually any surface, and a USB connection for universal plug-and-play installation with both PCs and Macs alike. This mouse has two buttons and a scroll wheel, a four-foot connecting cord, and comes in a stylish silver-and-black color scheme that looks good with any laptop. This Kensington optical mouse works right out of the box without even requiring a reboot, with long-lasting reliability that is backed by a one-year manufacturer’s warranty. The Kensington 72114 requires a PC running Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP, or a Macintosh running Mac OS X or later, but will work with OS 8.1 as a one-button mouse.
Midwest Mac User @ 11:03 pm
I bought this mouse for my PowerBook, primarily for use when away from home. For my large hands, I have traditionally preferred large mice, such as the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer and the (no longer available) full-size Logitech MouseMan series. However, I do find this mouse to be perfectly acceptable, especially given its portable dimensions. For me, it is much more comfortable than the slightly smaller, but more expensive Pocket Mouse SE (72118). It is comfortable enough that when I get home, I pull it out of its included stuff sack and plug it into my Kensington Keyboard-in-a-Box (64350) which serves as a two-port USB hub when plugged into my PowerBook. Thus, it also makes a reasonable compact desktop mouse.
In terms of performance, it has worked on any reasonable surface. I have had no problem using it on a variety of surfaces including solid-wood desks, laminate desks, standard mouse pads, a deeply textured couch, jeans, and the comforter on my bed. The only problematic surfaces have been a shiny metal file cabinet top and a holographic mouse pad, but this is to be expected. For the price I can’t complain.
As far as compatibility is concerned, I have had no problems with my Mac running OS X (10.3) or my PC running Windows XP Professional. No driver installation was required for either system.
I’d highly recommend this as carry-along mouse for most portable computer users.
Anonymous @ 11:46 pm
I recently purchased this mouse to carry with me while traveling. The mouse works great. I haven’t had any problems using it on various surfaces. Once in a while the cursor will “jitter” back and forth as though the mouse is sensing tiny tiny movements even though it is resting. A simple nudge of the mouse stops the “jitter” if you feel the need to stop it. The wheel and buttons all work well. The thing I like best about this traveling mouse compared to others I looked at was it’s size. It isn’t the smallest “traveling” mouse on the market, but it is small enough to fit in my computer case for easy traveling yet big enough to be usable by someone with large hands and long fingers (me).
Charlie™ @ 1:34 am
Bought this alongside some Microsoft and Logitech mice – to be used in an office that seems to be notoriously hard on mice.
Despite the fact that Kensington’s software (Mouseworks 3.0 for MacOS X) is shockingly out of date and appears to be abandoned by the company, it’s STILL superior to the drivers from Logitech and Microsoft.
The product has also done better. The Microsoft mice were asymmetrical (an evil design concept in a world of both dextrous and sinister users) and haven’t held up as well. The Logitechs were fine, but some felt they were too small.
This is a nice medium sized mouse that suits both lefties and righties and it’s been tough in an environment traditionally hostile towards electronic rodents of this sort. Good cheap mouse.
Kgirl @ 1:56 am
I bought this mouse to replace my Apple “roller ball” mouse that came with my 6 year old iMac. The Pocket Mouse is great. I just plugged it in and had no problem. Comfortable to use, not too small for my desktop computer.
JSR, Boston @ 3:32 am
Their software (mouse drivers) provides ability to customize (make your own) pop-up menu — this is HUGE! Haven’t seen it mentioned in the reviews, had to share. Researched (and have bought) most other brand mice, nothing else comes close (for the mac). The size/shape of the mouse works well for me, better than most others, although some of microsoft’s are great