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06-11-07
Duration of ownership: 1 Days
Strengths: -Bluetooth, you don't need extra thing stick out of your computer if you have inbuild bluetooth. -3 buttons, for gamer like me, I hate extra button (You need to switch between mouse and keyboard a lot) -Middle Button, very quite and smooth middle button. The scroll is very quite, good to browse at work, middle button have a little (sticky) feeling, but does the job.
Weaknesses:-Too small, I already have a small hand, the mouse body (where your palm hit the mouse) is too low, you feel like you are touching the mouse pad when you use it. -.5 sec delay, When you let the mouse alone for 30sec, the mouse pointer will lack/.delay for .5 sec. -Middle button. If you browse firefox like me, you must use the middle button a lot for opening/closing tab. (Major reason why I hate mouse with Left/Right middle button, it got confuse what I want to do). The mouse's middle button is kinda "sticky" , you can't really click it quick. -Connection/Driver Funny thing is I am using Targus bluetooth USB also, and when I install the driver, it gave me an error. Since I am a programmer, I fix it in no time. Trust me, I know is not my computer issue because the error is (btWizard.dll) which they wrote.
Overall Evaluation: The description and look of the mouse is amazing. For pro gamer like me, I need a high dpi Mouse (how can I own horde in World of Warcraft without good mouse!) Instance Switching DPI, charging with USB, bluetooth 33 feet away, 3 simple button just fulfill your need; sounds great, but ain't >.< I got the mouse as bday gift. I am so happy to replace my optical junk. I install it (have issue in driver, but fixed) and first thing I do is to try it with my online game - World Of Warcraft (Many of you may know). You are welcome to try, go kill something without touching the mouse and try to move the mouse and loot the item. The mouse hang for .5 sec. OMG! .5 sec in online games world is not acceptable. (I have another Logitech bluetooth mouse too, I switch to ensure is not my computer, works very very well). I tried everything (Charging the mouse, switching DPI, USB, check the driver) Not working. Still "laggy" when put mouse alone for 30 sec. I am a senior developer, and I really know what I am doing (Driver, installation) I also test it with other bluetooth mouse with same setting. I don't work for any mouse/ related company. I don't suggest you to buy this if you play computer game. I was thinking to call Targus and ask why/fix/help, but I think returning it and get another one is quicker.
03-11-08
Duration of ownership: 2 Months
Strengths: Small size and feel, charges with USB cable
Weaknesses:Sleep problem (see review)
Overall Evaluation: Targus generously replaced my older mouse with this one because when the AMB02US model went to sleep, you had to go through the discovery process to connect it again. They solved the problem with this new model; after it sleeps, you move it or click a button to wake it up and the delay to reconnect is acceptable. The manual says it should sleep after 5 minutes, but it seems to sleep much sooner than that. When this mouse works, it is great. The form factor is small and nice to hold, and the action is fine. Charging from USB is handy, since that is always available.My recurring problem is, when the mouse wakes, sometimes the motion function does not work any more (but mouse buttons do). Turning the mouse on and off solves it. Technical support has given me generic suggestions (get new batteries, use on white surface, re-pair with the computer) all of which I have done, and now they suggest trying a different computer. My hope is that this is a problem with the BT software on my PC and not the mouse itself. I have a Leveno (IBM) Thinkpad with built-in Bluetooth and don't want to go to an RF mouse with an extra dongle to fiddle with.So, I think I would try a different brand of BT mouse if my problem remains unresolved and I had to replace it. But when this mouse works right, I feel it is a 5 star product. So my rating is 3 stars.
02-03-08
Duration of ownership:
Strengths: OK
Weaknesses:Gee, the ultimate wireless mouse - no power management whatsoever! Wrong!
Overall Evaluation: The Targus ad for this mouse can be interpreted to say that recharging occurs via Bluetooth technology and not by a wire connection to the mouse from a power source. RF transmission of power is possible but since in this not the case with this mouse, it doesn't matter that the recharging of the mouse while in use is "brilliant". Still have to tie a leash to it from time to time.
09-24-07
Duration of ownership: 3 Weeks
Strengths: Great features and feel
Weaknesses:Loses connection, latency
Overall Evaluation: Feel and design of mouse is great. After approx 10 seconds of inactivity (supposedly 5 mins according to manual) the mouse goes into "sleep mode". There is then approx 2 sec latency between moving the mouse and it becoming active again. This is annoying, but I can live with that. After my laptop goes into sleep mode and then turned on again, frequently the blue tooth connection between PC and mouse is lost. To resolve this problem, PC has to be re-booted and the mouse driver removed and re-installed. Real shame this mouse doesn't work well - basically more hassle than it's worth. Cannot recommend it.
04-14-07
Duration of ownership: 4 Months
Strengths: Bluetooth, charges with USB cable (and can be used while charging), feels good, works on glass
Weaknesses:Drops connectivity with my Dell XPS-2's built-in blue tooth rendering it nearly useless
Overall Evaluation: I bought this and it worked flawlessly for about 6 weeks then the laser died. I had bought it new off of EBay and Targus told me they would not honor my warrant. After filing a complaint with the BBB, they changed their tune. Second one seemed OK, but would lose connectivity with my bluetooth adapter every 8 or so hours (it varied). Called customer support, took about 5 weeks to replace (including shipping a replacement to an address on the East coast - I live in the midwest), nearly had to file a complaint with the BBB a second time. Third mouse has same problem as the second one. I will not go through customer service again - it's not worth the hassle. If you buy this product, but it locally so you can return it if it does not work wit your bluetooth adapter. The design and features are excellent, the execution is flawed at best with poor customer support.
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