Microsoft

I have recently picked up the Microsoft Touch Mouse from a local retailer and am very surprised at the functionality that is packed into this peripheral.  In the past I have not been one to spend a great deal of money an any one peripheral but I am happy with the features and the efficiencies that are added to my every day tasks.  At $79.99 I am expecting some great features and a smooth user experience.

Lets start with the packaging, I had mentioned on The Average Tech Guy Podcast that Microsoft crafted almost the same quality packaging as Apple does.  If you have ever purchased an Apple product you know what I am saying.  The box has a picture of the Touch Mouse backed by some pinned stripped variations of yellow, orange, red and is very clean in design.  The front, which is held closed by a magnet, and top of the package lift up to reveal the mouse through a very nice heavy plastic, almost glass looking case.  Read more... (740 words, 7 images, estimated 2:58 mins reading time)