Like many of its predecessors, the latest Arc Touch comes in a cardboard box. In fact, the interior design of this regular version of the box is the same as the Surface version. Open the top cover and you'll see the mouse sitting there in a pout. After picking up the mouse, there are two AAA batteries underneath, and other than that, there are paper manuals, warranty cards and so on. Overall, the Arc Touch's packaging design is relatively simple, and the advantage of the cardboard box is that it is safe and easy to store. Unlike the plastic cases favored by Logitech, it's easy to cut your hands after "unpacking" and basically impossible to put the mouse back together again.
But while the simplicity of the design isn't bad, I personally prefer the simplicity of the 2011 Arc Touch, with the added bonus of using magnets to hold the mouse in place. After all, this is a product that many people find to be very stylish...
Exterior
The exterior, which is the core value of the Arc Touch line, really adds a lot to the user's experience. When not in use, it's a long, wide front and narrow back, and it's kind of like a remote control when you're not holding it in your hand. If you want to use it, just hold the ends and break it. The curved line should be ergonomically designed, and it looks very nice from the side, which should have a strong visual impact on those who see it for the first time (hey, why is there a "layer" of mouse over there?). .
Said not to work when this thin long strip shape, in addition to looking good, another big advantage is easy to carry. On the inside of my usual backpack, there are two shallow pockets in front of the laptop layer. If you take the Arc Touch out of the house, it just happens to be one to the left and one to the right of the secondary machine. This eliminates the need to put the mouse in a separate pocket at the bottom of the bag, leaving room for other, bulkier items.
But the Bluetooth version of the Arc Touch is still a bit of a shame in my opinion, because the gray color scheme isn't really that cool, and I don't know if Microsoft has any plans to release other colors next.
Hand feeling
There's always been a distinction between idolatry and strength in the entertainment industry, and that goes for digital products as well. Many good-looking designs tend to sacrifice some other things for the sake of form, and in the case of the Arc Touch, there's no doubt that the one thing missing is feel. I say this mainly because of two reasons: one is due to the unique design of this product, after the device arches up, the part underneath becomes empty. Many people who are accustomed to using a normal mouse will encounter the problem of "holding the mouse with the thumb and little finger". This is the case for me, as I can't touch the Arc Touch without those two fingers touching the mouse, and when I can't touch anything, I feel a bit awkward.
In addition, the front buttons are sometimes hard to reach, but that's probably because of the author. Unlike my colleague Andy's large hands, I definitely have small hands. And compared to the Logitech M560 and the Arc Touch, the back of the mouse arches higher, making it easier to reach the front of the mouse. Speaking of which, I'd like to suggest that Microsoft make some improvements in this area. While other products can't be shaped, the Arc Touch would be great if it could be adjusted according to the size of the user's hand.
So, how do the left and right buttons feel? In this regard, I'm very satisfied after using the Arc Touch, the front two keys have moderate feedback, not too soft, not too hard, and the plastic surface feels very good. As for the center button, that analog scroll wheel touch and sound effects really make people love it, I often have nothing to do with the finger on the top of the friction, friction... The back part of the mouse is wrapped in a leather-like material (I didn't ask for the exact material from the official), which is cool to touch yes, but I still have some doubts about its durability. In the end, Microsoft's Blue Shadow technology is pretty impressive, and the Arc Touch is basically always ready to go (glass and the like, of course, are still out of the question).
In a nutshell, the new Bluetooth-enabled Arc Touch carries over the strengths and weaknesses of its "predecessor": it's nice to look at, but still not great to use (the need for a receiver is gone, of course). If you want to use it as your main mouse for everyday use, my personal opinion is that it's still a bit of a stretch. But if you want to take it on the go, the Arc Touch has its advantages. It's small, lightweight, doesn't take up much space, and once you take it out, it'll become the center of attention and the object of play (actually, the latter is not a good thing...).
They're not the only ones.