Arc Mouse Fact Sheet September 2008

Arc Mouse Fact Sheet September 2008 What: The Arc Mouse is designed to be just as fashionable as it is functional. With a revolutionary crescent moon shape, Arc folds shut by almost half, providing consumers with the comfort of a full-size mouse with the portability of a notebook mouse. When flipped shut, Arc automatically turns off and can easily be slipped into a bag, or placed in the included black carrying case to protect the mouse while on the go. With two color options, black or red, the Arc Mouse allows consumers to flaunt their personal style. The Arc Mouse’s micro-transceiver quickly snaps into the bottom of the mouse using a magnet and is extremely small — it sticks out less than one centimeter while plugged in. There is no need to remove it from a laptop while traveling, which also makes for hassle-free storage. Format: The Arc Mouse connects directly to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port and operates on both the PC and Macintosh platforms. Additional software features are available for download at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/downloads. Features And Benefits: ● New! Sleek, collapsible design folds to reduce the mouse’s size by almost half, giving consumers the comfort of a full-size mouse with the portability of a notebook mouse. Flipping the mouse shut automatically turns the power off to save battery life. New! Snap-in magnetic micro-transceiver is smaller than a dime and uses a magnet to effortlessly snap into the bottom of the mouse, making packing up easier than ever. Carrying case is included and uses a magnetic flap to easily snap shut and protect the mouse while on the go. Page 1 of 3 Battery life indicator shows two colors: green when the batteries have sufficient power and red when the batteries are running low. 2.4GHz wireless technology gives consumers a confident wireless connection and a range of up to 30 feet, even in crowded wireless environments. High-performance laser tracking via laser engine offers smooth tracking and excellent responsiveness and precision. One-touch access to Windows Flip 3D1 allows users to flip through open windows in a stack and quickly switch among applications for added productivity.2 System Requirements: To use the Arc Mouse, consumers should download the mouse software at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/downloads for full functionality of all features. Users also need the following: For a Windows-based PC: Windows Vista or Windows XP 100 MB of available hard disk space Available USB port on the PC Internet access for certain features For Macintosh: Mac OS X v10.2x-10.5x 30 MB of available hard disk space Available USB port on the computer Internet access for certain features Availability And Pricing: The Arc Mouse will be available later this month for an estimated retail price of $59.95 (U.S.).3 The Arc Mouse is now available for special pre-sale on Amazon.com and will ship in late September when the product is widely released. The Arc Mouse is backed by a worldwide three-year limited hardware warranty. The limited warranty and license agreement are available at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/warranty. ######### This document is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. Page 2 of 3 1 To add features to your mouse such as Flip 3D and Magnifier, download Microsoft IntelliPoint at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads. 2 Windows Flip 3D button requires Windows Aero, functions as an Instant Viewer button when used with Windows XP, and starts Expose when used with a Mac. 3 Actual retail prices may vary. For more information, press only: Brittany Turner, Edelman, (206) 223-1606, [email protected] Kerry Rickert, Edelman, (206) 223-1606, [email protected] For more in-depth product information and images: Visit the Microsoft Hardware reviewers guide at http://www.mshardwareguide.com. For a look at Microsoft Hardware’s past 25 years of innovation: Visit http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/innovation/history.mspx. Page 3 of 3 .

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