The Microsoft Wedge Touch Mouse is a compact mouse that connects to both desktops and laptops via Bluetooth. It uses BlueTrack Technology so it works on virtually any surface.
With a minimalistic approach – the box comes with just the mouse, an AA battery and some simple instructions – the mouse is about half the size of a regular one and shaped much like a doorstop. It features a comfortable soft matte finish and 4-way touch scrolling.
Opening the Wedge Touch battery compartment is easy. Since the mouse is powered by only one AA battery, it is incredibly lightweight.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact
- Soft matte finish that is easy to grip
- No scroll-wheel means no jamming issues
- Red and green lights indicate whether mouse is connected
- Powered by only one AA battery
- Simple battery compartment access
- When not in use, there is a power button to conserve battery life
- Mouse automatically turns off when not in use for a certain length of time
- Bluetooth technology means no extra USB receivers
- Supports Windows 7, 8 and Mac OSX 10.6+
- Scrolling with faster flicks can prompt the bottom of a window to be displayed
- Scrolling with flicking actions can be too sensitive
- Due to its small size, a good two-thirds of your hand is not on the mouse
- Using Bluetooth on aircrafts is not advisable
- Windows Vista is not supported
The Microsoft Wedge Touch Mouse would be ideal for those who travel frequently or require a small, lightweight option. However, an accidental flick can be annoying when viewing lengthy web pages. You’ll need to be patient and review the mouse options a few times in order to achieve the desired tracking and scrolling functionalities.