This may not be a big issue though, as the mouse goes into a sleep mode after five minutes to conserve battery power. The Kensington mouse set will contain two components: the mouse and a USB wireless connector. One downside is that for users who like to keep their notebooks permanently set up with the transceiver in the USB port, there is no way to turn the mouse off without removing the battery cover. While it retails for $49, the street price is less. The Kensington Pocket Mouse also is LD Approved. It never hesitated or lost communication on a variety of surfaces including carpeting, formica, and my pants leg! It tracked accurately on every surface tested, except the very difficult glass window that fools most mice. The optical engine uses Diamond Eye technology. There was no interference with cordless phones or my WiFi network during testing. It has a working range that matches the Logitech product, with a generous 12+ feet measured. I’m honestly not sure what this is supposed to mean, but it does work very effectively. The Kensington Pocket Mouse uses a Quick RF technology (30% faster according to the package). Popping out the transceiver turns the mouse on and replacing the transceiver turns it off. This is a very neat feature, which looks especially dramatic at night.
Kensington pocket mouse 72117 pro#
The battery power indicator is the translucent scroll wheel, allowing the red LED to shine through. Optical Technology - With no ball at the bottom of the mouse, you can use the PocketMouse Pro on virtually any surface, and it never requires cleaning either USB Connectivity Comfortable for left- or right-hand use For use with PC-Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP with USB port For use with USB Macintosh with OS 8. They lasted over 10 days of testing with no problems. There is no published battery life estimate. The battery compartment is accessed by pressing the black top in the center. The space in the mouse gets covered by a pop up door to cover the opening which keeps dust out and maintains the sharp lines. The transceiver is small enough that even with closely spaced USB ports, it does not block the other ports. With this slick design, pressing a button on top of the mouse pops out the transceiver, which can only go in right side up. The wide body allows the transceiver to be housed in the body of the mouse.
Kensington pocket mouse 72117 manual#
The manual states that there is software to be downloaded off the company website, however the mouse worked just fine natively in Windows XP Home without any additional software. Included in the package is the mouse, the transceiver, a manual, and 2 Duracell AAA batteries, but no carrying case. The scroll wheel is rubberized and works well. The mouse glides with minimum effort, and clicks satisfyingly. The mouse is symmetrical allowing for left handed use. It reminds me of the interior of an Audi TT. The mouse itself features a sharp black and metallic silver design. The Kensington Pocket Mouse fits in between the other two mice: in size, features, and price.