Design 8.6
Usability 9.0
Durability 8.4
Value 8.7
Distributor: Targus
Reviewer:
Howard Bourke
Release date: Out Now

8.6


Targus Retractable Laser Stow-N-Go laptop mouse

Smaller just got cooler!  That's the story behind the Targus Retractable Laser Stow-N-Go laptop mouse which offers exceptional performance for a portable mouse.

Aimed at those users who need impressive mouse accuracy, the designers behind this mouse have clearly put some thought into its design as it will not clutter your laptop bag as everything neatly fits together.

Features

  • Features - Includes tilt-wheel with 4-way scrolling* for easy navigation; 2.5 ft. retractable cord stows under the mouse for easy travel

  • Buttons - Programmable scroll button* for zoom, magnify and more; A single button allows users to quickly switch between 1600/1200/800 DPI settings which adjusts cursor speed for widescreen laptops

  • System Requirements - Windows® 2000, XP, Windows Vista™ or Mac® OS X or higher; USB port

  • RoHS Compliant - Yes

Although the device is corded, it features an adjustable cord length that when is not used, neatly fits underneath the mouse so you won't have wireless receivers or batteries rolling around your case.

Simply just plug the unit into a spare USB port on either your PC or Mac and "voila", you are ready to go and that's how simple the installation is. Software is however needed if you wish to use all the features of the device.

Working on Windows Vista, the mouse was exceptionally accurate, especially on our design programs such as Adobe Photoshop and 3DMAX Studio. However where the unit does come into its own is through its adjustable cord length that retracts, ensuring less desktop clutter.

For designers or even gamers, a quick download from Targus will allow you to custom program the scroll button that allows for a variety of different options such as "back" on Internet Explorer or even launch Internet Explorer. Quite a handy function to have and match that with the tilt-wheel, it allows for a wide range of flawless navigation options.

The cursor speed of the mouse can also be modified through a variety of settings from 800 to 1600 DPI that is ideal for those fiddle some designs which you may be working on. Just a click of a button and you are changing between different DPI's.

Lastly, the most important feature of the mouse is the comfortably of the device which is just the right size and can be used by people with small to large hands without any issues.

In conclusion, the Targus Retractable Laser Stow-N-Go laptop mouse features a sleek yet modern design sporting metallic grays and blacks which makes this device the perfect mouse for those users wanting performance, yet the portability to match their laptops.

Great stuff!