Thoughts :

In the past, I only used Microsoft and Logitech pointing devices because I spent over 10-hour day at work with most of the hours in front of a tube. I felt the higher price was worthy the exchange for higher office work output.

When I opted for the Logitech Navigator Duo a little over two years ago, I had the same thinking in mind. I guess I should have been more open minded in trying other products, hence I now work for [M] with plenty new products coming through my desk. In some ways, A4Tech has changed me a little in my old school of thought.

Conclusion :

I find the Battery Free Wireless Optical Mouse (NB-30) an innovative product with highly acceptable performance. It can be better or improved upon; the addition of Wrist Rest and a bit wider in size will certainly be welcome. While I couldn’t find any resolution specs from A4Tech website, a couple emails exchange I was informed a resolutions rate of 620 CPI. The main features, of course, are the Battery Free; No Recharging necessary and money saving that the product offers. With a street price of below $40, I find it just a bit on the high side, understandably so for a brand new; innovative product that has no competition. I'd say a good item to be found under the X'Mas tree.

Easy Go (AK-5) also has a unique feature. The USB connector tuck away. It meets the same pointing performance as the Battery Free Optical Mouse. However, the shape of the unit is just not right for me; the placement of the click buttons and wheel are somehow out of position for my taste. A4Tech offers one year warranty on all products.

Both units do not come with software and drivers. I know some of the top U.S. Corporations are still running Win98 with thousands of users moving around the country carrying their notebooks daily. The installation driver diskette wil come in handy for them.


Wireless Optical Mouse – Battery Free

PRO
Innovative Design
No need to look for batteries
No recharging time
Highly acceptable curser performance
Environmental friendly


CON
A bit high priced
The mouse pad is a bit narrow
No Wrist Rest (personal preference)
No driver and software included


Easy Go

PRO
Tuck away USB connector
Cable reels easily
Highly acceptable curser performance
Small package

CON
Ergonomic fit in question
No driver and software included


I like to thank A4 Tech to send us the samples to make this duo review possible.

If you are living in the U.S. , you could order on line from A4 Tech Shop.

Happy Holidays to all.

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