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(More customer reviews)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.
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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.
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