Arc Mouse, Foldable Mouse,
Wireless mouse from Shenzhen Win's Tech Co.,Ltd.
It might look like a Star-Trek phaser, but it's actually "an accessory, adding to the fashion PC trend that is taking the technology industry by storm," says Microsoft.
It certainly looks...different, but we're not sure we'd go as far as to call it fashionable. Nonetheless, looks aside, the Arc Mouse has a few useful features for those who enjoy the unusual design. The mouse measures 58.8mm x 112.78mm when in use, and its arc-shape allows it to fold for easy portable storage.
The Arc Mouse features a very small wireless receiver that will go largely unnoticed when plugged into a notebook's USB port. When done, it'll snap magnetically into the bottom of the
mouse - that's a nice touch but it's worth noting that the small receiver is still larger than Logitech's existing plug-and-forget nano-receiver.
If you're worried about the arc-design collapsing, Microsoft states that its tested to hold more than 25 pounds - even the heavy-handed needn't be concerned.
The Arc
Mouse is available in red and black, and will ship later this month priced at $59.95. Hideous idea, or work of art? The jury's still out on this one.