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Before I got my laptop and all I had was a desktop computer, I was quite picky about the kind of mouse that I had. I started out with just the kind that you could click on the left or the right. Then I was introduced to the mouse that had the wheel in the middle which made scrolling a page so much easier. At that point, I thought I had reached the pinnacle of computer mouses.
Then I got my laptop which had the touch mouse and I never wanted to go back to the old way of scrolling again. That was until we were recently contacted by Microsoft to do a review and giveaway of their newest innovation — The Touch Mouse.
It’s sleek
It’s stylish
It does so much more than any other mouse on the market!
At first glance, you probably would be like me and think it was just a left click/right click type mouse. It’s so much more! In fact, the Touch Mouse is a combination of all three types I described above.
About the Touch Mouse
Touch Mouse features a large touch-sensitive surface that responds to one, two, and three-fingered movements that are optimized for window management: snapping, moving, minimizing and maximizing, going backwards and forwards on your webpage, swinging between tasks, and so on. Its contoured shape fits comfortably in your hand, and with built-in BlueTrack Technology you can to use it virtually anywhere. Touch Mouse is easy to learn and fun to use, but you can still point and click as you would with your old mouse while getting comfortable with the Touch gestures.
The Touch Mouse makes your Windows 7 experience so much better! it sells for $79.95 and can be purchased at any office supply store or online at Microsoft.
Key Features
There are some key features to the Touch Mouse that make it different and unique. You can choose to use one, two, or three fingers when scrolling and clicking.
- One Finger: Scroll, flick, or pan any direction for quick navigation. Sweep your thumb to go forward or back.
- Two Fingers: Snap to see your windows side by side, or maximize and minimize.
- Three Fingers: Show all open windows or reveal your desktop.
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Exclusively for Windows 7: Touch Mouse takes advantage of the enhanced features of Windows 7 to make you more productive.
Watch this video to learn more about the Touch Mouse
Enter to Win
2 readers will be chosen to get their very own Touch Mouse! To enter the giveaway, leave a comment here letting us know what you think your favorite part of this mouse will be.
The giveaway will end on January 26th and a winner will be chosen by random.org and announced in our weekly Around the Blogosphere post.
melissa n says
that it’s wireless – one less thing my toddler can grab!~
Veronica Garett says
My favorite feature is it is wireless.
Jared Roberts says
I love that you can use the shortcuts of one, two, or three fingers, but you can also just point and click like an old style mouse until you get used to the shortcuts.
DanV says
My favorite part is the three fingers
andrew mccormick says
best part for me will be the multi touch
Sarah L says
“easy to learn”
Thanks for the contest.
Sand says
I like that you can minimize and maximize with it.
Whitney says
I love that it’s wireless!!!
James Coyne says
I think the touch sensitive surface would be great
Michaela R says
I use a trackball mouse right now, which makes it easier to cruise with the mouse. I can only imagine how much easier and more simple it would be to have a touch re-active mouse. This would be an amazing win. Crossing my fingers!
kathy pease says
i love that it responds to one-, two- and three-fingered movements
Michelle H. says
I think that besides it being wireless, I would like how it can be used different ways according to how I want to use it.
dawn says
The whole wireless thing
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shirley pebbles says
I love that I don’t have to worry about a cord when I am moving around and all I have to do is move my thumb. Awesome.
Rosey says
My hands get tired of the mouse if I’m doing something on the computer that takes awhile, so my favorite feature is being able to switch it up and swipe a thumb to get something done.
Lori says
Like the way it looks.
Coriander Warren says
I like that it’s wireless
Kendra Gillilan says
wireless! love it and thanks
jeff says
cant beat the wireless for sure.
j. grellner says
wireless and windows 7 compatible, what else would I need, just wonderful, especially with my athritis
amy delong says
fit and wireless!
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Jeff says
Great for @ home or the office, like the great design of it.
Daily Woman says
I like the feature that you just snap to see side by side windows. Plus that it enhances Windows 7 should be a good thing too.
Garrett says
This would be perfect for my laptop, I like the 1 2 or 3 functions that it has.
Roxann says
I like that it is wireless.
amy deeter says
that its wireless
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Dara Nix says
I just love the fact that it is wireless! I am SO tired of my mouse cord getting tangled up and wedged in at the back of the desk!
Liza says
Wireless!
Debra F says
I love that it is wireless I hate cords and wires
carol lewis says
Wow, I would say that you can use it on different surfaces because of the Blue Touch technology.
Kat Emerick says
Well first off it is wireless! No more tangle. and I like the sleek look.
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Justine says
My fave thing is that it’s wireless but it seems amazing in all other aspects too! I am a computer fanatic so this will get a lot of love!
elven johnson says
I think the best part would be watching my friends try to use it. They are not computer smart so it would be so funny.
Janet N. says
Love that this mouse work with the Windows 7 features. Also like the thumb control.
Terry C says
My favorite part isthat it’s wireless
Karen W says
My old style mouse is dinosaur.
Jennifer says
The Three Fingers: Show all open windows or reveal your desktop is what I like most about this mouse
Nicole Sender says
I like that you can choose to use one, two, or three fingers when scrolling and clicking and it works with Windows 7.
Brittney House says
I like that its wireless the best.
Peter Dale says
The touch sensitivity is cool.
Desiree Dunbar says
I like that it goes with Windows 7.
Christina says
I like it’s that it’s wireless and that it looks very easy to use! Also the design is very stylish!
kim e says
i think the mouse would be easy to use and comfortable on the hand.
Norm Funk says
I like the fact that it goes into low power mode until you touch it, saving the battery and extending the time between changing them.
Michele says
Thank you for the chance. I think my favorite part would not having a scrolling ball or wheel to mess with. My fingers are getting bad so this would be perfect.
Anne Lehnick says
I like the Blue Touch technology allowing you to use it on practically any surface
Julie says
I love that it is wireless I am so sick of cords everywhere…
Beth Jackson says
I love that it’s contour shape shape fits comfortably in your hand.
Melanie C says
I think my favorite feature is the way this mouse interacts with windows 7! Aside from that, being that i’m left handed, being able to switch my buttons as needed is important 😉
Auriette says
I love that it’s wireless. I have used a wired mouse with my laptop and sometimes it’s just not easy or convenient to use because the space available is limited.
stephanie_adkins says
My favorite part is that is wireless.
laurie says
i like the one two three finger option
athena d. says
can i say everything? : )
i love the look though. its very modern.
Allison Lewis says
I love the idea of sweeping your thumb to move forward or back. Pretty cool!
Bonnigene says
I would love the touch sensitive feature of the mouse and it’s one click finger technology
kandace ferguson says
i dont have a mouse right now and i need one. I think that all the different features will really be neat. Good luck everyone!
Heather Garcia says
Exclusively for Windows 7
Michelle Tucker says
I think I would love the ease of switching screens. The Two Fingers: Snap to see your windows side by side, or maximize and minimize (sounds like a feature I’d use a lot)
Claire says
It’s ergonomic design is what I like best!!
Adam W says
i think the best part will my finger not going numb from the vibrations in my scroll wheel
Mariana says
I like that it doesn’t take as much space to use it and you have the option of using 1-3 fingers
Diana Hatch says
I like that it fits comfortably in your hand
JR Pickett says
I like the ergonomic design since I have problems and I love the touch scroll feature. So much easier to use.
Ashley H. says
I love the sleek look.
Melanie says
I really like all the techniques you can use with your fingers. So much quicker and easier than with a regular mouse.
Erinn S says
Love the 3 Finger Feature! [email protected]
tina page says
i like the Touch Mouse takes advantage of the enhanced features of Windows 7 to make you more productive
lisa kay says
The touch scroll would be my favorite thing about this Great Mouse!
Barbara Blanton says
I like the sleek design!
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ferriz says
probably the 1 or 2 finger scroll. that sounds so neat and so much better than my current mouse!
Marcela says
I LOVE the design (black is my favorite color) and it seems to make navigation easy which is a priority when I shop for a new mouse as I use a programs that work best with mouses that give me more freedom
R Hicks says
the overall ergonomic design, look and feel would be my favorite
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charlesjopperman says
I really like the look of it.
JAYNEE_PALLAY says
A mouse is my number one nemesis. This one looks like it will fit my hand well and perform as needed. Thanks
Angela Winesburg says
the built in blue track technology
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
the shape
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Diane Baum says
I love that it adjusts to your palm
Jason says
I love that it is so well fitted to your hand and that it is wireless!
BusyWorkingMama says
I love the ergonomic design!
Debbie C says
I like the thumb function for forward or back but the ergonomic design would probably be my favorite aspect of this mouse.
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Char says
I like that it’s wireless, no cords!
Deb K says
I like that I can use it all over the house!
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melissa miller says
my favorite part would be the look 🙂
rachel says
the touch scroll technology
Daiva says
I love the sweep your thumb to go forward or back feature.
Sarah says
The improved Windows 7 experience
Rosanne says
Will make me more productive since I can ope several windows at once
luis says
finally an ergonamic and great-looking mouse!!
choni sonia guerra says
The touch scroll is superb!!
celia nickel says
The Scrolling feature. My problem with traditional scrolling features is eventually it gets old or sticky and no longer scrolls! That definitely won’t be a problem with this mouse.
Betty says
Love the Touch scroll technology. I’m not getting what they mean by 1 2 or 3 finger controll. My mouse use is either right or left clicking. But I love new tech gadgets and would love to try it out.
Lacey King says
I like that its wireless and can be used from anywhere, and not get tangled in all the cords behind your computer.
Rhonda Grisham says
It’s ergonomic design is what I like best!!
Lindsay Campbell says
I think it’s awesome that it can recognize how many fingers you’re using! That makes life so much easier!
Thanks for this great giveaway! 😀
renee walters says
My favorite feature is the built-in BlueTrack Technology. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Renee Walters
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Karen Gonyea says
Love the built in blue track technology 🙂
Kirsten says
I think the contour design and the touch scroll is my favorite part of the mouse.
James S says
i love that it will fit comfortable in your hand
Hoa Le says
My favorite feature is the built-in BlueTrack Technology.
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Chris Francis says
I really like the look of it.
Jeanne says
I like that you have the choice to use one, two, or three fingers when scrolling and clicking. Love this! Thank you for this great giveaway. 🙂 Jeanne
Russell Walker says
this looks sweet
Christine says
I like this mouse takes advantage of the Windows 7 features.
Thanks for the chance!
monte says
the easy scrolling web pages would be so nice
Idaho Jill says
This sounds cool: Three Fingers: Show all open windows or reveal your desktop.
Robin says
I love that it is wireless
Theresa J says
I love how it has multiple finger scroll.
Joy F says
I like that this mouse takes advantage of the Windows 7 features
loriag says
I think my favourite part of the mouse will be -One Finger: Scroll, flick, or pan any direction for quick navigation. Sweep your thumb to go forward or back.
Alan Tong says
My favorite feature of this mouse is the one, two, or three fingers feature. It’s so innovative! Thanks!
DebbyM says
I love the Three Fingers: Show all open windows or reveal your desktop feature. This mouse is “too cool!”.
Thanks
Susan Chester says
I like the three fingers show all open windows or reveal your desktop option
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Kim says
I like the three fingers feature to show all open windows. Thanks!
Michelle says
I love this idea. My favorite thing about this is that it will respond like the touchscreens I’m now used to using. You wouldn’t believe how many times I try to tap my laptop to no avail!
eleanor r says
The special features for windows 7
June says
This mouse looks so neat, I need a new one for the laptop that I got for x-mas too.
Amy Brown Whitley says
My favorite part will be the Three Fingers (Show all open windows or reveal your desktop) option.
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Lorrie (pinklady705) says
My favorite feature is that the Touch Mouse takes advantage of the enhanced features of Windows 7 to make you more productive.
C. White says
I WANT IT !
Michelle says
I like the zoom features and the sleek design. Thanks for the giveaway!
fegille2 says
I like the sleek look and design, the way its curved, it looks awesome =)
stephie says
Being able to sweep your thumb to move things! That will be interesting!
Rochel S says
I like that its made to work with Windows 7! Such a cool design!
Rick M. says
In the video there was one scene where they were sliding two fingers toward and away from each other, similar to the motion used to zoom in on a image if using a tablet PC. I can see this becoming a standard feature on all computer mice in the future once applications are developed to utilize the feature.
BTW, Blue Track technology is the best. I will not buy a mouse without it cuz it works on any surface. I once was in a situation where the mouse I using (with red light) did not track on a table surface I was using and had to go out and buy a mouse pad to use it. I have never had to pull out my mouse pad since going to a Microsoft 3500 mouse with Blue Track.
Cynthia C says
i like the Blue Track technology.
clynsg says
The best thing is that it is wireless.
Laurie Harrison says
Two Fingers: Snap to see your windows side by side, or maximize and minimize.
That would be my favorite feature. My mouse is really plain jane compared to this one. Wow!
nannypanpan says
i like the 3 fingers show all open windows feature
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lisa says
to move forward or backwards
Vishal Kalpee says
I want to win this because my mouse is dying.
Lisa Smith says
I like that it is made to work with windows7
steve stone says
the multiple finger tasks looks cool. thanks for the chance
Daniel M says
the enhanced windows 7 features
Valeria R says
I think the large mouse pad and touch sensing ability would help with the cramping I get in my hand after being online for long periods of time.
Heather R says
With two fingers you can quickly see your windows side by side on the screen!
Claire says
I think this would be my favorite: Two Fingers: Snap to see your windows side by side, or maximize and minimize.
marsha smith says
I like the one finger scroll!!!!
Leigh Ann says
I think the integration with windows 7 features will be really cool.
Chuck says
Wow! really neat looking, Looks light weight also, like that.
acebenkei says
i like three and two finger features. they will really speed up computer using. it will took some time to get use to it but it will significantly improve mouse usage.
Monique Rizzo says
I like the enhanced windows 7 features.
Thanks for the chance.
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Nicole Price says
I think what I would love the most is how easy scrolling web pages will be. Thanks 🙂
Mindy says
Show all open windows or reveal your desktop with 3 fingers.
Theresa J says
I like the multiple finger tasks. I like that it enhances the Window 7 features.
Martha C says
I would love to tell my husband I got a cool gadget before he did. Even though he will probably “borrow” it from me if I win!!
Stacy says
I like that you can use it virtually anywhere
Ann F says
I like that this mouse takes advantage of the Windows 7 features.
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Kat Emerick says
Three Fingers: Show all open windows or reveal your desktop. Great!
Dennis Fischer says
The versatility of this new touch mouse will be awesome!!!
Aisling says
I think this would be my favorite: Two Fingers: Snap to see your windows side by side, or maximize and minimize.
Denise B. says
My favorite feature is that I can use the mouse to move forward or backwards.
Vesper says
that it can work on any surface means I can use my laptop anywhere
Shari says
The option to use one finger, two fingers, or three fingers. Cool option and it looks nice too.
André says
I really love the design!
Homero Gutierrez says
I love the touch options, maybe we can go into options and change which finger sequence does.
Vladimir Medvedev says
I’d like to scroll using any finger
Kelly Marceau says
The 3 finger touch sounds very hi-tech
Katy says
I would have to say the 3 finger touch
Theresa says
The One Finger features sound awesome!
Christine says
can work on any surface
Rachel Wescott says
I like the fact that it works on any surface.
rebeka deleon says
being able to do things alot faster and more advanced. love the look.
Sus says
I like the Two Fingers” Snap to see your windows side by side, or maximize and minimize”
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Ruth says
I love Windows 7 and I would really like to have a mouse that works interactively with it!!
Amy Y. says
Sounds much easier to use!
Greg Zimmerman says
I think the scrolling/panning and the two finger function will make my work with AutoCAD and Power Simulation programs much easier.
Janet Kalisch says
I like the style of the mouse!
Christina Gould says
My favorite part of this mouse will be the fun things you can do with your fingers. Thanks for the giveaway!
jacqueline thomas says
being able to use my thumb to back and forward
Cindy Murray says
I like the fact that it’s so easy to navigate.
ANGELA QCRAZY says
I honestly don’t know if i would like this or not but i would love to try it. Looks interesting!
sleppery says
No mouseball or mousepad???? <3<3<3
Geoff K says
I definitely love that it works great on any surface without a mousepad, which would come in handy since the desks in my home office and work office are made of glass!
Mommydoll13 says
the window snap… i love that ill be able to have my windows side by side
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Alison Flores says
I like that it helps enhance the features of Windows 7!
Julie Lynn Bickham says
I love the sleek desgin and how easy and simple it is to use.
Steve says
I like all features especially the fact it will work on any surface
Kristina Lindberg says
I like that it’s made specifically for Windows 7.
Lynda E says
I like the fact that you will be able to see all your open windows at once.
Stacy says
I’d love to be able to see 2 windows open side by side.
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Chantanna Gholar says
I love the look of it and it’s many features also. It’s so much to choose from! It’s great!
Caitlin M says
I love that it takes advantage of the enhanced features of Windows 7!
brittney says
the 3 finger option
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Mary OBrien says
I think my favorite will be the multiple finger movement commands, like a touch screen phone.
paul haddock says
Wow great flexability, I would love to have this mouse
Jeff P says
I would like the easier scrolling
jaime says
3 finger option looks super cool..
Timbo says
The best part of this is the overall sensory input potential of this thing. It seems delightfully intuitive.
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Erin says
I love that only three different finger combinations can make it work! Great!!
April Brenay says
It would be a breeze to use, I love the 1-2-3 finger functions!
Xenia says
How very cool! I love that it just takes a swipe of your fingers to use this mouse and that it works on any surface. This sounds like it would be so easy to use – not to mention it’s cute and stylish!
Stephanie V. says
Three Fingers: Show all open windows or reveal your desktop — how cool! In need of some advanced tech love in my life . . .
Jill L says
Love that it can work on any surface even carpet.
Thomas Frink says
I like being able to chose how many fingers and can decide to use to control the click and scroll.
Douglas Houston says
I think being able to use my thumb to back and forward
Stacey Bicovny says
I like all the features but really like the fact you can perform most of the actions by quick motions of your finger(s)
Angela E. says
Neat looking mouse, I like the sleek design of it.
Brandon Bethea says
I think the three-finger option to show all windows or the desktop would be very useful and time-saving.
Susan Smith says
I like the 1-2-3 fingers option
LaVonne says
The one, two and three finger touch motions sounds very cool and new. I’d like to try that.
anna pry says
cool, i’d like to be able to sweep back and forth!
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mrsshukra says
I like the one, two and three finger functions!
K. Cleaver says
I’ve never seen a mouse that responds to finger movements. (Maybe I’m just behind the times.)
Rebecca says
I have bad arthritis in my hands and my mouse has been driving me nuts/painful!!! and I’m suppose to be starting a work at home job so I will be at the desk a lot more and was looking for something new.This will be great
Charity S says
It’s exclusively for Windows 7.
Beatrice P says
I like that it scrolls easily
Margaret Smith says
I like the touch features, especially the One Finger touch.
Thanks so much.
Kathleen says
That it makes scrolling faster and easier
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Don says
Very neat technology and easy use too.
Ania says
I like that I can use it anywhere because of the built-in BlueTrack Technology
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Amanda Sakovitz says
I love that you can scroll easier.
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Gladys M says
Exclusively for Windows 7: Touch Mouse takes advantage of the enhanced features of Windows 7 to make you more productive is my favorite feature!
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Michelle Fosnaugh says
I think the Three Fingers because you can show all your windows. And I always have multiple windows open Im going back and forth through. LOL queen of multi tasking in real life and online!
Some Lucky Dog says
I’d like being able to quickly see windows side-by-side!
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Jill says
Looks like it may be more comparable to using a tablet screen, so easier conversion going between the two.
dan williams says
twittered thouch mouse
Mary Mac says
No more strolling wheel… a dream come true!
NGS says
I have a lot of trouble with scrolling on my laptop – this sounds like it could be made a lot easier!
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TRiley says
I think the 3 fingers show all windows feature looks like the best!
Van says
I like a light weight mouse.
colleen boudreau says
I love the high-tech look it has.
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Carole M says
I like the 1, 2, 3 finger options to do different things.
Dottie says
I like the shape. I think it would be easy on my hand to rest on.
Allison says
I think the two finger snap to see your windows side by side will be my favorite feature
Melissa P. says
I think the best part is how it responds to touch. Pretty cool!
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Tina M says
I like the Exclusively for Windows 7
Valerie says
I love the 1-2-3 fingers option and it looks like a dream to use 🙂
belinda m says
the scroll sounds like it would be the handiest of all for me. You can do so much with it!
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Elisabeth says
I would enjoy the sleek look for sure!
Janet Jackson says
Touch Mouse is easy to learn and fun to use, but you can still point and click as you would with your old mouse while getting comfortable with the Touch gestures.
Angie says
I love that you can use two fingers to put your windows side by side!
sandra says
i like the built-in BlueTrack Technology
K.Pugh says
We recently moved and no longer use cable tv in our home. (Love it, don’t miss it or the large bills)
Instead we are using the internet to watch all the same stuff. This wireless mouse would make that easier.
Wendy says
I like the option for Three Fingers: Show all open windows or reveal your desktop!
Linda Taylor says
The touch sensative surface
Staci A says
I love that you can use one, two, or three fingers!
Austin Baroudi says
I like the look of the mouse.
Amy Brewer says
I like that you just have to touch the mouse with fingers to get it to work. love that it makes it more virtual.
sarah davis says
my favorite feature would be that you only have to swipe your finger to move forward, on my mouse you have to click for every move
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Dianna says
It’s very simple and sleek looking without a bunch of “stuff” on it.
Breanne says
I like the shape.
mitch1066 says
i hate the click click click of the mouse but love the internet,i also have a chronic pain condition so this mouse would certainly help!
polly says
i like you can use 1 2 o3 fingers
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Cheryl Free says
I would like “Exclusively for Windows 7” best ヅ *Thanks* for the giveaway!
Kathy S says
Uses features from Windows 7
tennille says
sounds like it makes scrolling faster
Molly says
I really like the sleek look of the mouse! I think that’s my fave.
Jingle says
The ergonomic design would be my favorite part! I’m on a computer ALL day, and this looks like a GREAT mouse for that!
Jules says
Anything that makes scrolling easier and more efficient would be so advantageous.
Christy says
I think Three Fingers: Show all open windows or reveal your desktop sound awesome.
laurie zimmer says
I loved how they showed the touch points with the camera view. Looks awesome…..can’t wait to give it a spin!