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Summary: Good size, shape, and works well (so far)
Review: Bought this because it was priced well. Also, based on my past experience with wireless optical mice, either get one with an ON/OFF switch or one that is rechargeable.For those of you constantly on the go, I would recommend battery-operated ones like this one because an extra AC adapter & base is the last thing you need. + I've seen smaller mice, but they just seem TOO small. So this one is a good size and has a good ergonomic figure. + The 90-degree swivel IR receiver is a nice feature. + It synchronizes well. - The only other thing that may have been better (hence 4 stars), is if the usb receiver fit inside like I've seen in other models. But I guess that's a trade off for the size. - The battery cover seems a little flimsy/awkward (hence 4 stars).
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Summary: Stay Away from it
Review: Horrible. Felt like going back to the guy who told me it was good to kick his b..t Anyhow, rarely seen such poor construction. As said some one else, good concept.....don't have to carry the base arround, can swap between rechargable and non-rechargable batteries...small mouse, small receiver...but hell, nothing works...NOTHING. A lot of reviews accuse the mouse of obviously OS-related problems...(typical USB stories), but no one seems to mention the most important of all: THIS MOUSE LIKES NO SURFACE AT ALL...NONE! Even an optical mouse pad....I can't beleive this. On top of all the rest of the crap, I had to fix the battery cover, it's really hard to sync up with its receiver, and the cursor is all over the place.....
Fortunatly, it is solid enough to withstand the many times I chucked it at the wall. I'm still waiting for a decent portable wireless mouse to apear on the market.....has not happened yet....the logitech model seem as crappy as this one....Good Luck.
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Summary: Low quality, user unfriendly
Review: I am always a big fan of Logitech. I bought this Targus mouse instead of a Logitech for my laptop because the laptop is sitting right next to the desktop which has a Logitech wireless mouse and I was worried about two wireless mice of the same brand may have interference problem (silly me, that is a non-issue). The Targus turned out to be a poor choice. Specifically: (1) Unreliable, poor construction qulity -stopped working within 2 months of light use (2) Consumed battery very fast, even though it has an on/off switch and I always turned it off when not in continuous use (3) user unfriendly -battery lid was difficult to open.
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Summary: Nice Design, but Doesn't Travel Well.
Review: I bought one of these to use with my two Compaq notebooks, both at work and at home, where it shows one of it's major drawbacks, (if one is as consevative as I, in wanting to conserve batteries when not in use) the mouse, powered by two AA batteries, has NO ON/OFF SWITCH, so, when transporting between work stations, one must remove one or both batteries to shut down the unit, which otherwise remains on when not connected to the computer. This may be different when used in conjunction with the charging station (sold seperately) which I have not purchased yet. Disconnecting the receiver and/or removal & replacement of batteries in lieu of a power switch requires resetting the frequency each time the mouse is moved.
Another drawback is that the transmitter will not work through the chassis of a metal framed laptop, where the USB ports are either in the rear or on the left side, a problem Targus attempts to solve by including an extention cord (about 6" long, half the lenght really needed).
If the transmitter and receiver are not in direct line-of-sight, the advertised three foot range falls off dramatically, causing hesitations and missed or partial click actions. Also, the receiver contains a BRIGHT blue light that FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY with movement of the mouse AND clicking any of the controls, which is HIGHLY distracting when one is trying to concentrate on one's work.
Some may complain that the control switches are somewhat stiff, but I prefer a more crisp click action on my controls, which this unit provides. With internal power provided by the two AA batteries, the mouse does suffer somewhat from overweight (a 3V camera battery may have been a better choice), but the loss of that annoying cable drag more than makes up for this.
For a fixed station home or office PC, this medium priced optical wireless could be a welcome addition, but it's not the best choice for use with a notebook, especially in portable mode.
NOTE: Either Targus has come out with an advanced model(I recently purchased a replacement for the original damaged unit), or I failed to read the fine print in the owner's brochure. The unit DOES have an ON/OFF switch, operated by pressing the "Sync-Up" button on the bottom of the unit for three seconds, which will put the unit in "sleep" mode until the button is pressed again to re-activate it.
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Summary: Not worth it
Review: I bought this and returned it the same day. The scrolling wheel worked intermittently at best. It also had a problem when I moved the cursor diagonally. The battery cover is flimsy as others have stated. I almost snapped it in two while trying to put batteries in it. Another annoying feature is that the USB module has an obnoxious bright blue light that blinks continuously.
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Summary: Wow... it works flawlessly
Review: I bought this thing for my presentation for my doctoral thingy. I have no idea why many bad reviews about this product. I tested it, and I have no problem at all. The presenter, the mouse, the laser pointer, and the size, all of them are excellent. The only bad thing is the USB receiver that is too fat for my laptop USB slots. However, the extension USB cable that comes with the package solve my problem easily.
I guess the phenomena where the slides move forward more than once is caused by the person who should familiarize oneself with this presenter. Clicking movement should be gentle enough, and you will find no problems at all.
The laser light is also strong enough. I tested it for 10 feet distance, and it is bright enough. I guess the other reviewers used it in a very big room??? Dunno... Did I get a good one, and some others got a lemon?
Compare to the $120 and $180 Logitech that do not have mouse functions, this Targus wireless presenter is a gem. I cannot complaint....!! I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Junk!!!
Review: I ended up throwing it away. I couldn't deal with the frustration of using it! The laser kept turing itself off on its own. I thought it was the power switch, because that was VERY touchy and would move too far to make a good contact. I also thought the batteries were going bad, but I realized that the scroller and buttons would work, but not the laser for the mouse. This is the first review I have ever written because I wanted to warn people not to waste their money!
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Summary: This mouse is terrible
Review: I got this mouse because it is small and easy for travel, however it has many technical difficulties. The battery cover is complicated and hard to remove, the usb reciver blinks when ever you use the mouse, the off/on button is very small and frustrating, and much more. overall....DO NOT BUY THIS MOUSE AND WASTE YOUR MONEY!
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Summary: Great Intentions But Still Falls Short
Review: I got this mouse to use about 4 hours a day when not at my docking station. It has some great features, like the on/off switch, the size (not to big, not to small) and the 90 degree swivel receiver. Unfortunately it has been made very cheaply and does not work about 15% of the time you are trying to use it and about 25% of the time it will work sporadically so lately I have been opting to use my Touchpad rather than see if it wants to work. I have had mine for about 1-2 months and have replaced 3 sets of batteries; even with the on/off switch it drains batteries. If it would work I could put up with the battery drain but as it is I would not recommend this mouse.
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Summary: Targus should be ashamed for making this piece of crap
Review: I have never written an Amazon review before, but I am so outraged by this product that I feel compelled to now.
This mouse is uncomfortable in the hand & difficult to synch up with the USB receiver. The receiver "features" a bright blue LED that flashes when the mouse moves, which I find annoying & which my classmates find absolutely obnoxious. The little plastic "feet" glued to the bottom to help it glide more smoothly started falling off after 2 days.
But I would not be so angry at this product but for the fact that it goes through 1 pair of AAA batteries a week. (And that is even even with scrupulously turning it off when not in use.)
Believe me and all the other people who have reviewed this mouse: by no means should you ever even consider buying this terrible mouse.
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