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Spot on, but shorter than a normal mouse

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2014

Pro: This is a good wireless mouse. The USB receiver is small and fits inside the mouse when not in use. It takes 2 AAA batteries that angle in when installing (took me a sec to figure that out). My Dell laptop recognized it immediately and works identically to a wired mouse in every other way.

Con: It is shorter than a normal mouse, which is going to take some getting used to. I wish it were the same size as a normal mouse, but this seems to be a trend with this wireless ones. I've attached a pic.

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Anonymous

At first works well - but doesn't last long

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018

Bought 2 - both stopped working. I do not recommend this mouse. I bought one and one month later it stopped working. For the price, it wasn't worth returning so I just bought another one thinking I got a fluke bad one because I do like the light weight and feel. But the second one stopped working after a few months. I tried changing the battery (with 3 dif sets of batteries in case my batteries were bad). I tried it on my desktop and my laptop. It just stopped working.

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Anonymous

At first works well - but doesn't last long

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018

Color: BlackStyle: 1-PackPattern Name: MouseVerified Purchase

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Alavan

Spot on, but shorter than a normal mouse

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2014

Color: BlackStyle: 1-PackPattern Name: MouseVerified Purchase

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Jacob Wolf

Quality mouse

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2016

Color: BlackStyle: 1-PackPattern Name: MouseVerified Purchase

My job is in IT and I work with several PC's nearly every day.

This mouse has never had a driver-related issue with any of them, and the optical reader hasn't had a problem on any reasonable surface I have used it on.

It is also heavy enough to be comfortable for long-term use, but small enough to carry easily in your kit.

The usb-receiver tucks away within the battery compartment as well, so you do not lose it.

Here are my 2 negatives:

1. If you drop the mouse on a surface such as concrete or asphault, the rubberized exterior is easily damaged.

2. The USB-receiver's range is short and needs to be relatively unobstructed. It can work through a desk if the PC is under the desk, but that is about it. You could get a USB M to F extension to fix this.

Would I recommend this as a daily-use mouse at a desk: No

As a portable mouse for a laptop: Yes!

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Brian

Manufacturing Defect?

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2016

Color: BlackStyle: 1-PackPattern Name: MouseVerified Purchase

I bought this mouse in October and, for a little while, it worked quite well. In the last week or so, though, it seems to cut out. I thought that maybe it was just a connection issue, so I changed the USB ports. That didn't fix the problem, so I thought maybe it was just because of the software (maybe an update, or something) on my work computer, so I tried it on my personal computer and experienced the same issue. I decided that surely, the batteries I had recently put into the mouse were on the verge of death - maybe they were defective or something, and so I changed the batteries. Again, there was no improvement in the connectivity issue. I also tried the "connect" button on the mouse and attempted turning it off and back on, restarting the computer, and telling my computer to "forget" the mouse so that it could reinstall the driver... none of which have resolved the issue.

When it works, it works well. Unfortunately, though, the one I received does not seem to be sturdy or reliable. From the other reviews, it seems that the mouse is pretty reliable and works well... so I am assuming that I just received one with some sort of manufacturing defect. Still, given the amount of work I do on the computer, I think I would probably be better off with a Logitech or some other more recognized product.

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Kaitlyn

Blogger Not Gamer

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2020

Color: BlackStyle: 1-PackPattern Name: MouseVerified Purchase

I am a blogger and I use my laptop all over my house and out in public. So it is nice to have a mouse that is easy to transport. It is also remains fluid and smooth on different types of surfaces.

I love this product. It is so easy to move with you and I love that the input for the computer goes right into the mouse for transportation. It makes it easier to keep track of and not lose. I can easily use this mouse between my laptop and then at my desktop.

I would highly recommend this product. I imagine you could use it for gaming too but the gaming ones I have seen are much fancier so I don't really know. It seems like a well-made, small, and simple, but great product.

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I needed a wireless mouse for work/at home, and these are great

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2019

Color: BlackStyle: 1-PackPattern Name: MouseVerified Purchase

-Not sure how long the battery life is, but it's at least 2-3 months of multi-hour use per day (I turn it off when not using).
-I've had my mouse for at least 2 years, and it's still working great in terms of clicking, scrolling, and responding.
-The top portion has a matte texture and the rest is plastic.
-The only con I can think of is the size. I have small hands and it's like the perfect size ergonomically speaking, but my boyfriend has medium/large hands and he makes fun of it.
-The price is good, it's sensor/responsiveness is good, and I have never had an issue with this mouse, so I would definitely recommend it.

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JDC

Dud! Right click button dead after a few weeks of use.

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2018

Color: BlackStyle: 1-PackPattern Name: MouseVerified Purchase

I've had some bad luck with off brand mice (Anker, etc...). Thus far I have been presently surprised with this one. Good size / feel. It is small than a typical corded mouse but frankly I've never liked dragging those monsters across the table. My hands are above average size and this mouse is still fine to use. It has an accessible ON/OFF button. I have some with out and some where you had to access the switch inside the battery cover (pretty dumb, no?). Anyway this is right on the bottom and makes it easy to click it off when dropping it into your computer bag. If you want to store the dongle you have to open the battery cover but for me this is no big deal as I do not do it often. The only strange thing about the mouse is that the batteries angle into the unit and there are no clear +/- markings. You can figure out which way the batteries go in by looking at the shape of the terminals but it isn't instantly clear when you first look at it. Connect instantly on my HP laptop.

**Edit - The AmazonBasics batteries that come with the mouse are flaming turds.
**Edit #2 - Right click button no longer functioning after a few weeks worth of use. Tried on multiple computers.

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GWBasic

Great mouse, but too small. Needs to be offered in small, medium, and large sizes

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019

Color: BlackStyle: 1-PackPattern Name: MouseVerified Purchase

Summary: Great mouse, but too small. Needs to be offered in small, medium, and large sizes.

Setup was very straightforward. This mouse is great for situations where you have a desk or workstation and will use multiple laptops; or if you don't want the hassle of pairing a bluetooth mouse.

Why only 3 stars if the mouse is so great? It's uncomfortably small. The mouse will only be comfortable for someone with small hands. It will probably be perfect for a petite woman or child who's hands are smaller than mine. I wouldn't use it as a "laptop bag" mouse, though. The thin, bluetooth mice that don't have dongles are better for that purpose.

What's disappointing is that the larger mice cost twice the price, (and have lots of buttons I will never use.) All I need is this exact mouse, with just a little extra plastic to make it larger. It's like the mouse needs to be offered in small, medium, and large sizes.

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KGSmoove

My favorite mouse - a great daily driver. Recommend it to people all the time. A+

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2020

Color: BlackStyle: 1-PackPattern Name: MouseVerified Purchase

I understand why one would be skeptical, but this mouse is awesome. I am not interested in gaming mice or other complicated takes on the computer mouse. I do post production all day and wanted something that clicked well, did not depend on bluetooth and was not too big. A matte finish was a plus.

I bought this as a test (what did I have to lose, it's $12.99) and immediately decided it was my mouse of choice. I was VERY happy to see Amazon sells it in five packs because I planned on buying more for all my edit stations at work.

The batteries last a really long time. I much prefer the micro USB receiver to bluetooth as it has zero issues pairing. I have tossed this in my bag a few times and travelled with it with no issue.

I have only two criticisms:
1) It has an Amazon logo on it.
2) Over time, the matte finish start to wear off a bit. If you use my photo as a reference, that's what it looks like after many hours of use every day for months. I don't think it's that bad. I have seen some photos here where the finish has deteriorated a lot more, though.

This is a great, no nonsense mouse. I immediately bought more for our shared workspaces at my job and my parents. It's perfect for the more technically challenged like my folks. They are old enough to not want cables, but have a difficult time with bluetooth.

A+ mouse, cannot sing higher praises.

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Stephen MannTop Contributor: The Beatles

Nice Cordless Mouse Has A Few Issues.

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018

Color: RedStyle: 1-PackPattern Name: MouseVerified Purchase

The Amazon Basics cordless "mini" mouse is one of those "wireless mouse plus little USB receiver" devices. It seem sto be positioned to compete with the Logitech m325 model.

The USB receiver is hiding in the battery compartment, which is accessed by removing a door in the underside. This must be plugged into an available USB port for the mouse to function. The mouse must also be switched on using a tiny switch in its underside.

The mouse takes two AAA batteries. There is a sort of plastic ribbon thing that is used to help pull the batteries out when they need replacing.

The mouse is fitted with the usual two buttons and a wheel. The wheel is the sort that softly clicks as one turns it. the wheel has a vertical click movement too.

On connecting the receiver to a windows machine the drivers will start to download. I have no idea what you do with linux or Apple machines, but I expect the process is similar. If the mouse does not connect properly after the drivers finish downloading, there is a button in the underside of the mouse to signal the receiver to try again.

Upsides:

Inexpensive at around $18. Good size for the hand. Once installed works well on desk-type surfaces or on fabric upholstery from my tests.

Downsides:

As expensive as the better (in my opinion) Logitech m325.
Two AAA's less convenient in my household than Logitech's single AA.
Contour less comfortable in my hand than Logitech m325.
Mouse wheel lacks the "side click" capability of Logitech m325.
Plastic battery removal ribbon gets in the way when trying to refit battery door.

Annoyances:
Switch very small and fiddly.
Battery door pops off when mouse dropped. Good luck finding it under the furniture. The design is an "unlatch, swing out and remove" one, with the door itself being small enough you'll want to take care to put somewhere it can't walk away from while you install the batteries.
The drivers seemed to take forever to install from Windows Update, far longer than the Logitech m325.

The whole seems to be an older design than the equivalent Logitech m325. If you have the choice I'd say go for the Logitech m325, which costs about the same on Amazon right now. It just seems to be better thought-out.

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