Does the magnet clip on the Microsoft Arc mouse can harm computer components such as the monitor and hard drive? I wonder if the magnetic field of the magnet clip on the Arc mouse could harm a laptop, for example, when the mouse is packaged in a case closed to the computer. The mouse is very cool and works well, but when I realized that it had a magnet I was doubtful about the impact it could have on my computer. I checked if the magnetic field was exceeding the mouse shell and it does. Then, it... Read more →

I ran this mouse on windows XP and Mac OSX with no issues until the batteries went dead and I replaced them. Now 6 second delayed intermittent jerky movement, if at all, and right clink brings up contextual menu also with a very very long delay. I assumed I had to re-sync this unit so I found the suggested method on Microsoft only to discover that there are no buttons anywhere on the transceiver or the mouse as described by the support doc. ANY CLUES ?? would be greatly appreciated.

I always have a tendency to leave it open when i finish using my computer and the battery only seems to last about 2 weeks.(6-14~ hours of usage) And yes im using new top-brand batteries. Is this the norm if I tend to leave it open or should I be filing a warranty claim?

Hey I found this guide on NewEgg.com from Shoangore. I bought a mouse w a broken wheel and repaired it using this method and has worked great for months now! "TO FIX THE WHEEL: Take out your batteries. With a sharp knife, remove the sticker below the barcode number, revealing three screws, one of which is a hex. (Bah!) With the knife or a flathead screw driver, remove the top two feet, revealing four more screws. Remove the screws. (Note- if you do not have a hex screwdriver, like I did,... Read more →