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Manufacturer: ACCO Brands, Inc. Part number: 72278
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- The Kensington Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse is a fine choice for when a laptop touch pad just won't do, with a USB receiver and USB cable stuffed into its slim body.
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CNET editors' review
Kensington Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse (black) price range: $26.82 - $37.00
- Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 09/12/2007
- Released on: 08/15/2007
The good: Built-in USB cable; less than 1 inch thick; USB receiver stores into the bottom of the mouse.
The bad: Not comfortable for long-term use; top cover pops off easily.
The bottom line: The Kensington Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse is a fine choice for when a laptop touch pad just won't do, with a USB receiver and USB cable stuffed into its slim body.
Accessory-maker Kensington is known for pumping out an endless array of tech add-ons, from iPod docks to laptop cases. Most are perfectly functional, but not exactly stylish, which makes this new line of travel mice (including the larger Ci70 LE and the ExpressCard-based Ci85m) especially interesting. With a slim profile and eye-catching design (two variations are available: all black, and orange and silver), the $35 Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse is a fine choice for when a laptop touch pad just won't do--as long as you don't expect it to stand up to too much physical abuse.
For a travel mouse, being easy to carry and use is a key feature. We liked the Ci75m's all-in-one construction, which includes a USB receiver that snaps into the bottom of the mouse when it's not in use. When you're ready to plug it in, pop the receiver out and stick in your laptop's USB port. Snapping the receiver back into the base of the mouse also covers the optical sensor and turns it off. While modern desktop mice typically include at least an extra thumb button or two, the Ci75m has just the basics: left and right buttons and a scroll wheel.
The Ci75m's length and width are similar to a smaller desktop mouse--4.25-inches by 2.5 inches, but it measures just 0.7 inch thick, and could easily slip into a shirt pocket (although we certainly wouldn't recommend that, if just for style reasons). The mouse is not an ergonomic disaster, but the shallow body and buttons can take some getting used to.
The cover (held in place with three tiny magnets) easily pops off, perhaps a little too easily, for inserting the two AAA batteries (thoughtfully included), or accessing a tiny built-in USB cable that lets you use the mouse without the wireless receiver. The cable measure 25 inches in length, which should be more than adequate, while the wireless range is about 5 feet.
While extended use or serious gaming could easily lead to some hand fatigue, we found the 1,000-dpi sensor to be precise and accurate, and didn't note any delayed reaction time--sometimes a factor for wireless mice.
User reviews
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Great design and comfort.
by smichaelz1 on February 29, 2008
Pros: Stylish and great value.
Cons: Slim design takes some getting used to.
Summary: Innovative design, great purchase price, and is the most comfortable for my hands than any other mouse that I have used before. I bought it from Best Buy for twenty ...
Summary: Innovative design, great purchase price, and is the most comfortable for my hands than any other mouse that I have used before. I bought it from Best Buy for twenty one dollars which is a great value. Overall, I am completely satisfied with it as a replacement for my laptop.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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this mouse has everything expect Comfort.
by AGandikal on January 3, 2008
Pros: Plug and play, Usb cable stored in mouse. wireless. works with mac
Cons: its not comfortable
Summary: i saw this mouse and cnet gave it a good review and found it for 20.00 at best buy, and i thought that it wouldnt be that uncomfortable but ...
Summary: i saw this mouse and cnet gave it a good review and found it for 20.00 at best buy, and i thought that it wouldnt be that uncomfortable but it was. my hands are average sized (at most) and it just strains them too much. im going to return it but i wish it was more comfortable because this mouse has everything.
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its not that uncomfortable after all. but still not comfy. its a good mouse and if you find it for 20 buy it. oh for a travel mouse its perfect so don't second guess it.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Poorly engineered hardware
by sipher27 on June 26, 2009
Pros: Small, slim, easy to fit, very comfortable
ability to use wired power if batteries are deadCons: melty rubber
bad click button
a usb casing that breaks after so many uses (the usb casing head comes off the actual circuit part)
magnets on the actual mouse falls out of their holes easily
bad rangeSummary: I bought three of these mices at different times, my first one had this issue of having the rubber on the mousewheel and the grip melt on me, as in ...
Summary: I bought three of these mices at different times, my first one had this issue of having the rubber on the mousewheel and the grip melt on me, as in the rubber on the mousewheel start to tear apart while the rubber where my thumb is deformed and smeared out, which created in very uncomfortable gripping scrolling and holding
The other issue, the click mechanism which consists of a deformable plastic is very easy to break since it hooks into a little slot on the frame, if the plastic end gets broken, the plastic has trouble returning to its original position making clicking impossible or very difficult.
The USB sensor is horrendous, the shiny head encasing the circuit part of the sensor actually breaks off the actual mouse itself leaving you with a stick and a circuit board on the end that you cant stick anything into, could be fixed with superglue but its a hassle and you risk breaking the circuit
magnets on both the body and the housing hold the mouse in one piece, sounds like a good idea until the magnets (which is at 3 holes in the housing and 3 corresponding holes in the body) from the body becomes detached and ends up sticking onto the housing magnets, what the means is when you pick up the mouse, your housing detaches from the body very easily
lastly, the range sucks, it wont work more than 3 feet away and it works on very few surfaces
Both mices have suffered these problems and i bought them about 8 months apart, thinking they were mainly due to just a isolated product incident. My third and last mice just ended up dying for no apparent reason after developing the melty rubber and usb problems -
Great design but material issues
by eliasgarza on January 4, 2009
Pros: Had it for about a year and it's by far the best portable mouse experience i ever had, it has a nice design and it is very comfortable too, the wired option is very useful when running out of battery, and very slim so it don't make a bulk in the case
Cons: The rubber at the edge, and at the scroll whell altough it gave a great grip, doesn't resist any kind of heat, it literally melts, making the mouse look deform and awful and the scollwhell to stop working, even the very hand heat melted it down.
Summary: i loved my mouse, but the melted rubber thing finally makes my mouse to look like the frankestain-mouse, and the scroll wheel stop working. now i am getting an microssoft ...
Summary: i loved my mouse, but the melted rubber thing finally makes my mouse to look like the frankestain-mouse, and the scroll wheel stop working. now i am getting an microssoft arc mouse, let's see....
If kensington replace the rubber for another material that resist heat, then this would be just perfect. -
AWESOME MOUSE FOR THE PRICE.
by adinagesh on November 10, 2008
Pros: Sleek design. Wireless and wired capability. Very portable and convenient.
Cons: Range of the wireless signal between the mouse and the USB receiver is very small, Barely even a meter away, the signal gets faint.
You have to get used to the design as there is no support for the palm and lower half of fingers.Summary: I got is for a mere $8.00 from circuit city after $20 mail in rebate. So it is definitely wirth it, and funt o use.
Summary: I got is for a mere $8.00 from circuit city after $20 mail in rebate. So it is definitely wirth it, and funt o use.
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great design; good for laptops
by homestarruner on December 28, 2007
Pros: small size, good for laptops; Mac Compatible; catchy design!
Cons: Feels strange on my hand
Summary: My last Kensington mouse got wet, and now the buttons are hyper-active!!
This is a nice mouse. My favorite color that it comes in is orange. I love the design, ...Summary: My last Kensington mouse got wet, and now the buttons are hyper-active!!
This is a nice mouse. My favorite color that it comes in is orange. I love the design, and the USB cable is good for when the battery dies. PERFECTLY FITS MY NEEDS!!!0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: ACCO Brands, Inc.
- Part number: 72278
- Description: The sleek, stylish Ci75m is more than just a pretty face. The low profile design saves space on your desk and travels easily. Plus there's the versatility of power back-up for use in wireless restricted areas and an automatic sleep state for power conservation.
General
- Device Type Mouse
- Wireless Receiver USB wireless receiver
- Form Factor External
- Width 2.5 in
- Depth 4.3 in
- Height 0.7 in
- Color Black
Input Device
- Connectivity Technology Wired, Wireless
- Interface RF, USB
- Max Operating Distance 5 ft
- Movement Detection Technology Optical
- Movement Resolution 1000 dpi
- Features Scrolling wheel, Battery indicator
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable - 2 ft
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
Power
- Type None
Battery
- Type AAA type
- Installed Qty 2
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 5 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 5 years
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost nil
Product series
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Kensington Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse (orange)
Manufacturer: ACCO Brands, Inc.
Specs: External, PC, Mac, AAA type, USB, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Wireless, Optical, Orange
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Kensington Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse (black)
Manufacturer: ACCO Brands, Inc.
Specs: External, PC, Mac, AAA type, USB, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Wireless, Optical, Black
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