I got the Eclipse TouchMouse looking for something small and convienient that I could easily slip into a case or bag along with my laptop. I will quickly touch on the different aspects of the mouse below, and how well it executes on its promise.
Size/Feel:
Its size certainly meets portability requirements; the mouse is only 3.5 inches long and approximately 2.3 inches wide. In addition, its arched shape allows it to easily slide in and out of a case or bag without much space taken up. Its also quite durable feeling, with a solid base of plastic on the bottom, brushed aluminum buttons on top, and rubber edges where your thumb and pinky will grip it. The buttons themselves are completely flat and flush with the device, and the transition from body to button is seamless, creating quite a classy appearance. The touch-pad is smooth and easy to slide on, and gives the mouse a unique look. The main problem with the mouse lies in its unique shape. While the small footprint and arched body certainly make the device stand out amongst other more standard mice, the problem is that it just isn't particularly ergonomic to use. In order to really have a firm hold on the mouse, you sort of have to make a "claw" with your hand, which can really start to be annoying after a couple hours of use. In the end, there is a reason that most mice are shaped a certain way, and thats because its the most comfortable shape. By distancing itself from other mice and adopting its own form factor, the TouchMouse certainly stands out, but is not particularly comfortable to use.
Touch-pad controls/Mouse tracking:
While by no means a gaming-precision mouse, the TouchMouse is admirably precise and accurate to use. The touch-pad itself is actually quite better that what I was expecting. Scrolling in web pages and documents really is smooth and enjoyable. However, if you are going to be doing a lot of horizontal scrolling, you may want to reconsider, as the touch-pad is much longer that it is wide, and thus swiping your finger side to side is quite an arduous process. However, despite the uniqueness and good functionality of the touch-pad, I'm still not convinced its better than a scroll wheel. Similar to its unique shape, the touch-pad is certainly unique, but not necessarily better. The included gestures require you to press down the touch-pad (it doubles as a button) and move the mouse in the direction needed. Moving up will open a web browser, left goes back, right goes forward, and down refreshes the page. While these should make the mouse an absolute dynamo at web-surfing, in reality, I found them unresponsive and extremely finicky. Having to repeat the gestures a couple times to actually have them register is not a rare occurrence.
Mouse use:
This is really quite simple: you either use this as a travel mouse and only for short bursts, or else its faults really start to show. I casually play games from time to time, including RTS, RPG, and FPS games. At first everything is fine, but after a couple hours, the odd shape and design of the mouse really start to rear their non-ergonomic heads. However, when browsing the internet and composing documents, I found the mouse to be truly a joy to use and play around with. You really just have to examine why you need a mouse. If its for long sessions of exacting work (Photoshop, games) then steer clear, but if its for casual use and web surfing, then you may want to consider it.
Closing comments:
When I saw the shape and style of the TouchMouse, I knew it was something I wanted to try. However, after admiring the design and shape for a time and appreciating its uniqueness, I realized that in the end, I just needed to do work, and a much cheaper and more comfortable mouse could have filled in just as easily. If you really want something unique and stylish and are willing to sacrifice a bit of comfort, then the TouchMouse is more than qualified for travel/light use. However, if you are going to be using it for much time at all, then I would honestly stay far away, no matter how cool it looks. In the end, the TouchMouse is a perfect example of style over substance, albeit with quite a bit of style to boot.
(5 customers reviews)
Customers Rating=3.5 / 5.0
More Detail For Eclipse touchmouse
- 3 Button Notebook Laser Mouse / 4-way touch scroll (Optical Finger Navigation)
- quicktouch: Gesture commands
- Bluetooth / 1600 dpi Laser sensor / Range up to 30 feet / 10 Meters
- Long Battery life on 1 x AA alkaline / Aluminum Top surface / softtouch coated body
- Windows 7 Ready
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