What sets the Kensington PocketMouse Pro Wireless apart is that when you are ready to leave for home, the PocketMouse packs up ever so nicely." As PC Magazine puts it, "Some mice travel better than others. PocketMouse Pro Wireless features an all-in-one design that stores a wireless USB receiver inside a small compartment in the body of the mouse, eliminating not only a tangled cord, but also reducing the possibility of a lost receiver. Kensington Technology Group, which enjoyed a significant boost in sales and retail placements in 2003, created the PocketMouse Pro Wireless to take mobility, convenience and function to higher levels that mark yet another new Kensington standard for computer input devices. The editors of PC Magazine, the leading consumer technology publication, named the PocketMouse Pro WirelessTM one of the Best Products of 2003 in the peripherals category of its annual year-end awards issue (January 20, 2004). This may not be a big issue though, as the mouse goes into a sleep mode after five minutes to conserve battery power.New Innovations Pay Off as PC Magazine Selects Kensington's Premier Mobile Input Device One of the Best Computer Peripherals of the Year ![]() 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. The battery power indicator is the translucent scroll wheel, allowing the red LED to shine through. 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. ![]() 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.
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