Microsoft Explorer Touch Mouse

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 10 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

4
Average:

3
Bad:

3

Pros:

BlueTrack tech allows mousing on most surfaces, Storage niche inside mouse for tiny USB receiver, Easy setup
Also very comfortable in the hand, Solid tactile feedback on all actions, Performs well on any surface.
Designed for right- or left-handed use, Wireless, Can be used on a wide variety of surfaces.

Cons:

Touch-sensitive flick strip is balky, overengineered, Vibrating feedback can be excessive, Low-slung design not comfortable for all hands
The touch strip always feels a bit… grippy, Still sloppy scrolling, but better than big brother

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Last revision on December 16, 2014

Reviewers Liked

BlueTrack tech allows mousing on most surfaces, Storage niche inside mouse for tiny USB receiver, Easy setup
Also very comfortable in the hand, Solid tactile feedback on all actions, Performs well on any surface
Designed for right- or left-handed use, Wireless, Can be used on a wide variety of surfaces

Reviewers Didn't Like

Touch-sensitive flick strip is balky, overengineered, Vibrating feedback can be excessive, Low-slung design not comfortable for all hands
The touch strip always feels a bit… grippy, Still sloppy scrolling, but better than big brother
Design is not ergonomic

Expert reviews and ratings

Earlier this year we looked at three touch sensitive portable mice from the likes of Mad Catz, SpeedLink and Microsoft. Each mouse was distinct in its own right and all three were able to track fine on my Roccat Sota pad, but I ultimately chose...

By TechSpot on October 20, 2011

Microsoft’s Explorer Touch mouse is a black, wireless laser mouse with five programmable buttons – on the right-click, left-click, and the scroll wheel.The ‘wheel’, however, isn’t really a wheel at all. Instead, the Explorer features a silver...

By PCWorld New Zealand on July 25, 2012

It's a shame that this mouse is held back by its slow sensor and lack of thumb buttons, as the touch-sensitive scroll wheel and the well-designed driver are real strong points for the Microsoft Explorer Touch Mouse. As it is, you'll need to stick to...

By DigitalVersus on May 03, 2012

Its smooth surface, touch scrolling and low profile design won't please everyone, but the Explorer Touch is an accurate and comfortable pointing device...

By Expert Reviews on January 19, 2012

Microsoft's Explorer Touch mouse abandons the traditional scroll wheel for a hit-or-miss touch strip that uses vibrating feedback. It's an interesting idea, but our hands tell us you're better off sticking with tradition....

By Computer Shopper on November 09, 2011

The Microsoft Explorer Touch Mouse is a stylish, wireless mouse that offers the convenience of multiple programmable buttons alongside a scroll bar that works both vertically and horizontally. Previously...

By MyMac on October 25, 2011

The Explorer Touch Mouse offers up unique touch-based scrolling with haptic feedback for a respectable price, but its ergonomics could be better....

By PC Mag on August 18, 2011

So maybe the actual touch portion of these two mice wasn’t as amazing as I had hoped. But as far as your standard mice are concerned, these two have ‘em beat. When it comes to the every day, basic uses of a mouse, both the Microsoft Touch Mouse and...

By techcrunch.com on September 03, 2011

Un buen complemento para esa laptop negra con la que vas a trabajar de ahora en adelante, podría ser este...

By Parentesis on February 28, 2012

L’Explorer Touch Mouse de Microsoft est une bonne petite souris pour qui souhaite s’adonner au tactile dans un cadre d’utilisation clairement orientée bureautique. Les fonctionnalités de sa bande centrale apportent un confort...

By PCWorld France on September 22, 2011

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