Kensington K72328US ci95, Mouse, perfected.

Overall Rating3.333.333.333.333.33

Mouse, perfected.

I’m long been a fan of Kensington products, they’re like the O’reilly animal books for programming: the great product that really fills the niche. So, I was disappointed when I got an earlier wireless mouse from them, on which the receiver was intermittent. They quickly replaced it with a later model, on which the receiver also was weak.

But this time they’ve really done it. This mouse is terrific! It works at any reasonable range on any machine. The little nano receiver fits right inside the mouse, so I can pack it up, and it’s nice and flat, and fits right in my pocket, and I can use it anywhere. The accuracy is amazing and the look and feel is very nice. I’ve used 100s of mice, maybe 1000s. I think this is the best mouse ever. No software was required at all. The mouse even has an on off switch which not only saves battery life, but slips over the optical laser sensor, so no pocket lint gets inside. This is absolutely the best mouse ever. It’s the mouse equivalent of the Kensington Expert mouse trackball, or better, because it’s so portable.

I don’t know why the other reviewer was having problems, and no I don’t work for Kensington, this is just a top notch product. You have to click the mouse button to get it to activate when you plug it into a new machine (not uncommon, maybe this was his problem) Anyway it’s a great mouse, and the case is held together with magnets, so it doesn’t break apart or lose little plastic snaps. Definitely worth it. This is an awesome mouse.

Update (2/8/2012): I also found some auctions for this item here.

The featured review for this product, Kensington K72328US ci95 Wireless Mobile Mouse with Nano Receiver Electronics, was written by Jon Schwabach.

The average rating for this item is 3.3 out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.

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Reviews (3)

Mark

April 19th, 2010 at 9:56 pm    


Overall Rating33333

Kensington Ci95m Wireless Mouse - Good Basic Wireless Mouse
The Kensington ci95 Wireless Mobile Mouse with Nano Receiver is a good basic wireless mouse. The price is right and the performance is good enough for most users, though more demanding users may want to step up.

In terms of value, this is definitely a pretty good option, and those with smaller hands should find this mouse comfortable enough. I suppose that is the paradox with wireless mice. On the one hand, they are made to be portable, but their smaller size makes them less comfortable to hold than many wired counterparts. I had a similar experience with the Logitech VX Nano Laser Mouse which started to feel rather small for my hand after a while. The Ci95m is a little longer, so I thought it might fit better in my hand. Alas, it is also flatter. While the flat body makes it slightly more sleek and portable than the Vx Nano, it also feels too flat to be cupped in the hand. So both of these mice have their good and bad qualities, but neither of them really meets my needs 100%. The best quality about both of them is the small nano receiver that barely sticks out of the USB port when installed. That feature makes either of these mice ideal for laptop use though either can be used with a desktop.

DIFFERENCES VS THE VX NANO

PROS:
+ The Ci95m is priced much better than the Vx Nano - Advantage, Ci95m
+ The Ci95m takes two AA batteries and the Vx Nano takes two AAA batteries - Advantage, Ci95m
+ The Ci95m has a flatter design than the Vx Nano that makes it easier to stow and transport - Advantage, Ci95m
+ The Vx Nano feels lighter than the Ci95m - Advantage, Ci95m
+ The tiny receiver works great and can be left in your USB port - DRAW

CONS:
- The Vx Nano has a smoother underside that glides better than the Ci95m - Advantage, Vx Nano
- The Vx Nano includes forward, back and scroll function keys and the Ci95m has only the basics - Advantage, Vx Nano
- The Vx Nano has a much smoother metal scroll wheel with speed scrolling and the Ci95m has a basic plastic scroll wheel that seems to stick - Advantage, Vx Nano
- The Ci95m requires you to remove the top to change the batteries while the Vx Nano has a better compartment on the underside - Advantage, Vx Nano
- The Vx Nano includes a travel pouch, while the Ci95m does not - Advantage, Vx Nano
- The Vx Nano has higher quality rubber side grips that feel better in the hand than the rubber surround of the Ci95m - Advantage, Vx Nano

NEUTRAL
= The Vx Nano has a place to store the nano receiver underneath, while the Ci95m does not - Advantage, Vx Nano, but a small advantage; most people will keep the receiver in their USB port
= Both units feel better suited for those with smaller hands - Draw

CONCLUSION

This is a very good mouse with great qualities. There are other options. If you have a larger budget and can live without the small receiver you may want to look into the Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse or the Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse instead. Logitech has been adding to their lineup of mice that use the smaller mini USB receiver. That includes the Logitech V450 Nano Cordless Mouse- Black and the Logitech V550 Cordless Laser Mouse, among others.

Do your research based upon your budget.

Enjoy!


Jon Schwabach

April 23rd, 2010 at 2:47 pm    


Overall Rating55555

Mouse, perfected.
Rated 5 stars.


Daniel Schmackpfeffer

May 19th, 2010 at 5:35 pm    


Overall Rating22222

Works well if you don’t, ever, want to remove the receiver
I had no problems with this mouse until I tried to remove the receiver so I could use it with my fathers laptop. The plastic cap pulled right off leaving the actual receiver stuck in my USB port I was eventually able to remove it with tweezers. I snapped the plastic cap back on and eventually returned the receiver to my own laptop. The mouse hasn’t been the same since this happened. The quality of the signal seems to have decreased significantly making the mouse very difficult to use.


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