Microsoft Surface Grey Bluetooth Mouse Ambidextrous, WS3-00002 (Ambidextrous)

When I bought this mouse a couple weeks ago I had done enough research into it and knew exactly what I was getting prior to buying it: a very simple mouse with no frills or extras to it. The aesthetic is what mattered to me and was a joint purchase with the Surface Keyboard. The major areas that actually factored into my rating were how well it operated, how it felt in the hand, and how the buttons and scroll wheel felt. Review may be modified later once battery power has been adequately determined since it's too early to tell.Operation - No real operational issues therein. I do feel it's a li

The fit and finish is on par with the Apple Magic Mouse 2, and maybe even a step above. It doesn't have the aluminum base, but the plastic is finished in a finely matte frosted treatment that makes it feel almost like the Alcantara material they use for the Surface Keyboards.The metal scroll wheel literally feels like a high end watch crown. Like smooth, heavy, well-engineered metal. If you're like me, you'll find yourself scrolling up and down even when you don't need to.I also really enjoy the aesthetic of both this mouse and the companion keyboard. They look timeless and modern atop a desk

All of my devices have minimal USB ports available (SP4, SB, Lenovo Helix) and Bluetooth mice have become a necessity in my life. Before purchasing the Surface mouse I used the Sculpt Comfort, designer Bluetooth, and Arc Touch SE as my mice and they were all quality options but didn't match the look and feel of the Surface line. I did my research and found the designer Bluetooth mouse is the precursor to the Surface line but this new model has a higher internal hardware grade and more desirable aesthetics (IMHO). Over the last month I've come to appreciate the slightly larger form factor as it

I spend a significant amount of time with my mouse in my hand, whether on a desktop, a laptop, or now (hooray) on a Surface tablet. Touchscreens and scroll pads are fine for casual everyday use but nothing beats a mouse for productivity, whether while working with spreadsheets, long lists or graphic editing.I go through computer mice at a ridiculous pace, they rarely last more than 6 months. I used to be married to Logitech mice because of how they feel in my hand but I got to the point of being dissatisfied with their build quality and poor support. The Sculpt Bluetooth model was the first Mi

I personally love this mouse! It is really ergonomic and the surface texture feels good in the hand. The color also works really well with the surface studio computer and keyboard. I tend to like a simple mouse that doesn't have too many functions and this is very minimal and easy to use. The scroll wheel feels really nice as well as the click feel, not to mention the sound is a good click that isn't too loud.The battery life is great and very rarely need to change the batteries, maybe once or twice a year if you are using it a moderate amount. I don't do a lot of gaming with it, mainly work.

One of my biggest pet peeves is a dirty, sticky mouse. After 8 hours of grueling work, most of the mice I use at the office end up sticky and slimy. Every time I'd hear "here, let me show you" followed by a co-worker grabbing my computer mouse, I'd wince in embarrassment. If you could only see how much masking tape I used to cover that disgusting slime coating on my mice. Sometimes it would get so bad that one my drive home from work, I'd transfer this shiz onto my car's steering wheel!After suffering long enough, I decided to give this mouse a try. Low and behold, this thing is a god-send. Th

There are no disadvantages except that it is expensive.

Update #2 (first update at the bottom): I wanted to update my impressions about the feel of the mouse, and also a slight problem I've discovered with it in some scenarios. I also wanted to add a few photos of it next to the new Surface Ergonomic Keyboard, which hadn't been released at the time of the initial review.When I first wrote this review, it was after about 24 hours of ownership, 16 of those or so would have been use. For a simple mouse like this, I didn't really think continued use would have much to add so I didn't delay writing the review. At the time, I gave it two stars because it