The cursor movements are slightly jumpy and erratic. Replacing the batteries was frustrating, as the latch to open it frequently was jammed and difficult to open. I ended up replacing it simply for that alone.
When it comes to browsing the internets just about any mouse will do. But if you play video games that require fast and accurate mouse movement then laser is the way to go. To that end, I’ve experimented with quite a few mice and have become a huge fan of Kensington mice in the last few years.
My spouse bought me a Kensington Pocketmouse Pro Wireless USB mouse four years ago and it served me faithfully until last month. The right and left mouse buttons simply wore out and stopped clicking reliably. Long before it died, I came to amazon looking for a backup/replacement mouse and after sifting through many reviews of other Kensington offerings, tried this one. Kensington Si750m Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse for PC or Mac K72269US which, for various reasons, quickly proved itself inferior to it’s older sibling. I went back to amazon and found Old Reliable was still being sold and bought another.
The mouse itself is smoothly contoured, ergo-dynamic and fits my large palms perfectly. It has some weight to it which helps guide your hand. It lacks many features of other mice, such as side rubber gribs or battery life indicator leds but it does not need them to do it’s job, imo. The battery life is excellent and the two AA batteries (which is where the weight comes from) are easily replaced. The precision scrollwheel control is vastly superior to any other mice I’ve ever used from any other manufacturer.
I’ve had many mice over the years. Trackball mice. Optical mice. Corded and wireless. None compare to this mouse in terms of comfort, precision, longevity and durability. Will buy this again and again until Kensington stops making it. Despite it’s simple appearance, lack of programmable features or a catchy name, this is a gamer’s mouse.
I have been using this mouse for over a year now. I have never had any issues with it. I agree with the other reviews that the clicking is somewhat loud, but the overall design is very comfortable. Many of the new laser mice have these odd designs to them, but this mouse has the classic feel that I personally have enjoyed since the ball mice days. It connects easily with a plug and play interface. The mouse has an auto-shutoff, so there is no hassle with the often seen on/off buttons that are annoying. The average battery life with heavy daily use is about 4 to 5 months, but if you are an occasional user it would probably be around a year. Sadly, the cheap batteries I use exploded and killed my mouse, but I am gladly reordering a new one because the comfort level of this mouse is very good. Also, the USB plug in is very small and can be stored inside the mouse for carrying, which is a plus for travel.
It’s a great mouse, although the price could be a little lower. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the classical design and doesn’t want to fiddle with installation, corded dongles, or manual on/off switches.
_LEE_ @ 2:02 pm
The cursor movements are slightly jumpy and erratic. Replacing the batteries was frustrating, as the latch to open it frequently was jammed and difficult to open. I ended up replacing it simply for that alone.
Jane @ 2:02 pm
When it comes to browsing the internets just about any mouse will do. But if you play video games that require fast and accurate mouse movement then laser is the way to go. To that end, I’ve experimented with quite a few mice and have become a huge fan of Kensington mice in the last few years.
My spouse bought me a Kensington Pocketmouse Pro Wireless USB mouse four years ago and it served me faithfully until last month. The right and left mouse buttons simply wore out and stopped clicking reliably. Long before it died, I came to amazon looking for a backup/replacement mouse and after sifting through many reviews of other Kensington offerings, tried this one. Kensington Si750m Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse for PC or Mac K72269US which, for various reasons, quickly proved itself inferior to it’s older sibling. I went back to amazon and found Old Reliable was still being sold and bought another.
The mouse itself is smoothly contoured, ergo-dynamic and fits my large palms perfectly. It has some weight to it which helps guide your hand. It lacks many features of other mice, such as side rubber gribs or battery life indicator leds but it does not need them to do it’s job, imo. The battery life is excellent and the two AA batteries (which is where the weight comes from) are easily replaced. The precision scrollwheel control is vastly superior to any other mice I’ve ever used from any other manufacturer.
I’ve had many mice over the years. Trackball mice. Optical mice. Corded and wireless. None compare to this mouse in terms of comfort, precision, longevity and durability. Will buy this again and again until Kensington stops making it. Despite it’s simple appearance, lack of programmable features or a catchy name, this is a gamer’s mouse.
Pamela Kaplan @ 2:15 pm
I have been using this mouse for over a year now. I have never had any issues with it. I agree with the other reviews that the clicking is somewhat loud, but the overall design is very comfortable. Many of the new laser mice have these odd designs to them, but this mouse has the classic feel that I personally have enjoyed since the ball mice days. It connects easily with a plug and play interface. The mouse has an auto-shutoff, so there is no hassle with the often seen on/off buttons that are annoying. The average battery life with heavy daily use is about 4 to 5 months, but if you are an occasional user it would probably be around a year. Sadly, the cheap batteries I use exploded and killed my mouse, but I am gladly reordering a new one because the comfort level of this mouse is very good. Also, the USB plug in is very small and can be stored inside the mouse for carrying, which is a plus for travel.
It’s a great mouse, although the price could be a little lower. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the classical design and doesn’t want to fiddle with installation, corded dongles, or manual on/off switches.