Being one of the only IT guys in the family and among my group of friends; I often get asked questions on what are good tech products, after all some of these items are usually expensive and no one likes wasting money. With the past holiday season, I helped pick out laptops for nieces and nephews for school, gaming laptops for the friends, a custom made pc, and a slick new Macbook Pro. With all these new systems being bought, everyone’s next question is “What accessories should I purchase??”, I always suggest that anyone buying a laptop at least get a wireless mouse.
I have used wireless mice for years; there are great mice, good mice, and downright awful mice. Most of the choices out there on the market are going to be based on what you personally like, what feels good to you, and what functions well. I do a fair amount of travel for work and I have certain criteria for equipment to make it into my travel bag; after all I will be carrying that equipment around the airport from anywhere between 6-12 hours, so no junk allowed!!
For a wireless mouse I look for the following:
• Use on any surface laser
• Skids that slide well with ease on multiple surfaces
• Long term battery life
• Small USB receiver
• Comfort and size
• And above all else PRICE
The VicTsing MM057 checks off all of my criteria and more! On top of having all the features I require from above it also has:
• six (6) buttons, two of which are custom programmable which means you can make them do whatever you’d like!!
• On the Fly Adjustable DPI – this means you can adjust the sensitivity whenever you’d like, which is great if you like to play video games, this feature can come in handy.
• 2.4GHz wireless with a 15-foot reach, so you can easily use this for a media center pc while sitting comfortably on the sofa.
VicTsing got it right with the MM057, it is super comfortable in the hand, it’s large enough to provide good support to help prevent hand fatigue, and groves for your thumb and ring and pinky fingers (sorry lefties this is right handed only), it has a really soft rubber coating, smooth gliding action, and an ultra crisp scrolling wheel and button clicks. I tested the MM057 on PC and Mac, it was plug and play on both, which means you will be using your new mouse in seconds. I like to carry my laptop around with me throughout the day and the MM057 worked on every surface I put it on which allowed me to be truly mobile and move about how I wanted without having to carry around a mouse pad and worry about a flat surface, the MM057 will work on your jeans just fine if you are so inclined.
Another major plus is using a single AA battery as the power source, not only are these more common to find around the office/home than AAA but in my experience the AA tend to last longer in mice and you only need one versus the two you would usually need for AAA. There is convenient storage for the Micro USB receiver on the bottom of the mouse, so if you choose to unplug the receiver there is a safe place to store it so it does not get lost. The adaptor is a great size, it is slim-line enough to leave plugged in all the time, even when you need to carry your laptop around in your bag or briefcase without fear of it breaking off.
This is one of my favorite mice; I give it 5 out of 5 because it deserves it. It is a great mouse for a great price. I recommend them to friends and family, and VicTsing stands behind their products with a 12-month warranty. Buy with confidence, great product, great price, and fast shipping.
This is a great mouse for the price. 5/5 would buy again.
Important facts you should know about this product.
1) This uses a single AA battery.
2) The mouse goes into power save/sleep mode after 8 minutes or so of inactivity. You need to click any button to wake it. This is differnt from the usual shake-to-wake that we are used to, but is not a deal breaker in any way.
3) This is not a Bluetooth mouse. It uses a tiny 2.4GHz transmitter that you plug into your PC/Laptop.
4) The build quality is impressive. The mouse feels very sturdy and well designed in your hand.
5) There are 3 extra buttons. One for mouse sensitivity and other two are programmable buttons that you can assign to whatever you like. copy/paste or reload/melee :P
6) The mouse is standard sized. It is like most mouses you come across in offices. I have average hands so this mouse is fine for me. (it is, however significantly shorter than my fav mouse the Logitech G300 (Check pic). But hey, this mouse costs 1/3rd the cost lol.
7) As the product images show this mouse is for Right-Handers. Might be a bit painful to use for lefties.
Bottomline.
If you are on a tight budget and want a sturdy mouse, go ahead and buy this.
But, watch out if you have big hands or a left-hander though.
UPDATE! (My update to this review and why I have gone from 2 stars to 4 at bottom) Good price, looks good. Fine for the average internet user.
So if you are an average user just looking for a wireless mouse to do the basics, to get by, this will do it. But if you Spend any serious time highlighting text, Gaming or doing any kind of fine detail stuff with the mouse, you might get annoyed a bit.
I find that this mouse tends to track just fine for regular movements but for some reason tends to hang/stick a bit when doing small or detailed movements, Such as bringing the pointer to an exact spot in a text line to highlight specific text such as between letters or words, when I make small / slower movements it pointer kind of sticks/hangs a bit making it difficult to get the pointer exactly where I want it. Not sure why this is, have tried with and without mouse pad. My other mice do not seem to have any issues, both wired and wireless. I do graphic art and video editing and I can tell this mouse is just not going to cut it. I will most likely give it away to someone else, and find me a mouse better suited to my needs. Would like to send it back for a refund but not sure how much of a hassle it would be, I paid $10 for it, and it would cost me almost that in gas just to drive to town and back. But if you want to upgrade to a wireless mouse from a wired one and do not need the mouse to be able to do smooth small fine detail like I do, then this mouse should work fine for you. Me, I am off to bite the bullet and pay the extra $$$ to get the mouse I need.
It does not stick every time but does do so very often Even as I am writing this, I go to highlight a word to delete it and the mouse hangs for a moment, very annoying. Not sure if it is the mouse not having a good sensor/DPI rating or if it has something to do with the wireless connection with small movements.
It is not a bad mouse, but I would not recommend it to any of my friends.
UPDATE... Ok, so I had used cheap wireless mice before with the USB transmitter located in same port at the back of my PC with no issues in the past. I figured this mouse was acting up because of maybe a poor default driver. But I decided to try one more thing before giving up on it. I decided to place the USB transmitter in a spot where the mouse had a direct uninterrupted line of sight to the mouse. I purchased this item (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bzKrhqC_Ww), I was getting this anyway to extend the range of my wireless Bluetooth headphones. but it came with an extra USB extension. I plugged the extension into my PC USB port in the rear and then ran the other end with the mouse transmitter attached to the wall behind my desk where it is a couple feet from my mouse in a direct line of sight and out of the way. After doing this, the mouse now works great. The lagg has gone away and the pointer doing the jittery sticking when doing very fine slow movements has also gone away. It seems the signal is just not as strong as ones I have used in the past. But with the direct line of sight, the mouse is very smooth and works great now. No more problems. As good as any other average consumer grade mouse wired or wireless. Now I will be using a much higher end mouse for my Digital artwork, just because I need a super smooth action with very fine detail able movements, but is not something the average user would notice. If the mouse would work this smooth with the USB transmitter attached to the back of the PC out of the line of site, and for this price, I would give 5 stars. Anyone else having issues with lagging or sticking of the cursor, try placing the transmitter in a line of site location and see if this clears up your issues. The company has contacted me several times offering to send me a new one at no cost, probably hoping I just got a bad one and would change my review, I have not accepted their offer. I am not taking the new mouse and have updated my review only because the difference in the mouse function after placing the transmitter in a line of site location. There are other sellers that will basically bribe you and offer you some of their other items for free if you change your review. These guys were not doing that, but I have had some try it. I hope like me, you guys do not accept these bribes. Keep your integrety and help keep the reviews and ratings here accurate and honest.
Very nice little mouse, but be aware it is on the small side. I'm attaching a photo of the purple one I bought and three other mice--an old Microsoft wired mouse, a Logitech M510, and an iHome mobile mouse. It's only slightly bigger than the mobile mouse, but taller, and shorter than the Logitech.by about half an inch. Unlike most mobile mice, it doesn't have an on/off switch, but goes to sleep after 8 minutes, and will wake up with a button click--which might be a problem if you use it as a mobile mouse and keep it in a backpack, etc.. Otherwise, it has a very nice ergonomic design, nice grips, good placements of buttons, and works very smooth.
One of the perks of living in the 21st century is the constant stream of technology that is available for us to use. The majority of people know how to use laptops and computers, but most of us are not computer wizards. The majority of people use simple computer skills for work and leisure purposes, whom I would define as an average computer user. As a college student who uses the internet for leisure and study purposes as well as basic Microsoft Office functions, I would classify myself as an average computer user. Thus, I am writing this review for the average computer user.
A month ago, I was in the market for purchasing a wireless mouse to use on my laptop. After some brief research on Amazon I purchased the VicTsing MM057 Wireless Portable Mouse. The primary reasons for purchasing this mouse was due to the numerous positive reviews on Amazon, as well as the price of $11.99.
The build quality of the mouse is very good. I have found it is very comfortable to use, especially if it is being used for over an hour in one sitting. This is due to the implantation of groves on the right side of the mouse. These groves give your right ring finger and pinky finger a place to sit on the mouse. I have also found it quite durable as the mouse has been knocked off my desk a few times and shown almost no sign of damage, except for a small scuff on the lower right side.
The mouse also functions very well. One of my favorite features is the wheel on the top of the mouse. I find that it is ideal for scrolling up and down web pages. Another positive feature is that the mouse has two buttons of the left side that can be used to adjust the mouse’s DPI. After a quick google search I found that DPI stands for Dots Per Inch. The DPI buttons are used to adjust the mouse’s pointer speed, making it very easy to adjust the mouse’s speed to your desired preference. The battery life for the mouse has been exceptional thus far. The mouse requires one Triple-A to power it. One feature that I have found useful for saving battery life is that the mouse turns off automatically after eight minutes of non-use. This feature is very convenient for someone who walks away from their computer often. Turning on the mouse is very easy for users as well. All you need to do is click on any button of the mouse and it will turn on.
All in all, I find this mouse as a great fit for average computer users. It is available for a good price, the build quality is superb, it is extremely comfortable to use, and it is very easy to utilize all of the mouse’s functions. Thus, I would highly recommend any average computer user to buy the VicTsing MM057 Wireless portable mouse if they are considering purchasing a mouse.
Feature Product
- 【5 ADJUSTABLE CPI & 2 POLLING RAT】 800,1200,1600,2000,2400, easily change the cursor sensitivity depending on your activity. 2 polling rate: 125Hz and 250Hz. Comes with a Nano receiver (stored in the back of the mouse). No need any driver, and you can plug and play the wireless mouse directly.
- 【STRONG DURABILITY & LONG WORKING DISTANCE】Passed 5,000,000 times keystroke test to guarantee extra durability. 2.4GHz wireless technology and professional chip (PAW3212) ensure longer working distance, reaching up to 33ft.
- 【MAXIMUM HAND-FEELING】 Contoured shape, sweat-resistant and skin-friendly finish are for maximum comfort and support. The thoughtful ring and little finger rest provide extra comfort. The sturdy scroll wheel with rubber makes sure that your hand will not slip when scrolling.
- 【EXTREMELY LOW POWER CONSUMPTION】 This computer mouse will be in sleep mode in 8 minutes of inactivity. Press any button to wake it up. Note: powered by 1*AA battery (not included).
- 【WIDE COMPATIBILITY】Well compatible with Windows7/8/10/XP, Vista7/8 and Linux etc. Fits for desktop, laptop, PC, Macbook and other devices. This wireless gaming mouse enjoys 45 days money-back and 12-month worry-free warranty.Notice,the side buttons are not available for Mac OS,but the other function can be used normally.
Description
This is a New High-grade Wireless Mouse with 2400 DPI 5 adjustable levels 6 Buttons. Features reliability, ease-of-use, and user comfort, VicTsing wireless mouse gives you fast data transmission and no delay or dropouts. You deserve it!
Energy-saving
If mouse is not used for over 8 minutes, it will turn to power saving mode to save energy.
2.4 G Wireless Transmission Technology
Enjoy the fast data transmission at the convenience of the wireless technology.
Compact Receiver
The wireless tiny receiver can be inserted into the slot next to the battery slot, allowing ease of storage when not used.
Wide Compatibility
Compatible with most system including Windows, Mac and Linux.
Comfortable Hand Feeling
With special processing and advanced material, this wireless mouse makes you feel comfortable.
How to set CPI:
Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes once, its CPI is 800
Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes twice, its CPI is 1200
Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes three times, its CPI is 1600
Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes four times, its CPI is 2000
Press CPI button, if the red indicator light flashes five times, its CPI is 2400
Be Safe with VicTsing
Every product from VicTsing enjoys 45 days money-back and 12-month warranty. We also have a professional after-sale service team to make things right within 24 hours.
Specification:
Color: Black
Mouse size: 103.5X 70.5 X 38.6mm
Number of the Key: 6 Buttons
DPI: 800-1200-1600-2000-2400
Power Source: 1*PCS AA Battery(Not included)
NOTE:
The Back and Forward Buttons are not available for Mac OS because the system itself is a closed one, not open to the public, but the other function can be used normallyPackage included:
1 X Wireless Mouse
1 X USB Receiver Please deal with the case as soon as possible.
I bought this mouse after looking at a ton of them on Amazon. I decided to purchase this one because it was a decent price and because it had a few features I liked, that I have not had on any previously owned mouse. In the past I have only purchased the Logitech brand, and have been very happy with them so this was a little bit of a leap for me to purchase an unknown brand. I have been very happy with my purchase and have had no issues or problems with it since I received it. It's a little bit more than a basic mouse without being overwhelmingly crazy and I really like the 2 buttons on the side that are page forward and page backward buttons. That's a great feature and one I wasn't aware I needed until now! I have small hands and this fits my hand well. I'm used to a smaller mouse and this is bigger but still compact and easy to travel with if needed and it doesn't feel too large either. I had read some other reviews that waking this mouse up was a little different, that you actually have to click the button on this mouse instead of just moving it, I actually like this feature as well. I'm usually on my computer at the kitchen table and this keeps the mouse from waking every time little fingers or cat paws decide to touch it.I also love the purple, while the color on the screen matched my laptop well, the one I actually received is definitely a different shade, but really it's still nice and I'm happy with it. I really don't have anything negative to say about it. I'm very happy with this purchase and will be getting another one for my sons laptop as well.
I purchased two of these in April. One for my partner and one for myself. I use mine daily, while she uses her's much less frequently. At the end of November, I noticed that scrolling was becoming less smooth with mine. Now, a month later, it appears that the scroll wheel my mouse is wearing out and rolling it is just as likely to make the screen scroll up often as it does down. The problem is becoming progressively worse and soon I won't be able to use the scroll wheel at all.
Checked the battery, reinstalled drivers, and did everything else I needed to do make sure it wasn't a problem with something else related to the laptop. Also tested my partner's mouse on my laptop as well. Her's still scrolls smoothly with no problems, so it's definitely a problem with my mouse.
While I realize it's only ten dollars, it would have been nice if this item had lasted longer before breaking down.
*Update*
Almost as soon as my review went up, I was contacted by customer service for VicTsing. After a bit of back and forth, VicTsing's customer service offered to replace my defective mouse. When I got the package earlier this week, I actually got two new mice instead of just one. I've added a star to me review for the absolutely excellent and attentive customer service I received from this company. I am very happy with everything and I really wish more companies would take customer satisfaction as seriously as they do.
I got this mouse because I needed one that was great for precision selecting and one that was also comfortable with the expanded place for my pinkie and ring finger. (Plus its beautiful!!!)
Well I got it in and was so excited only to be completely let down because the pointer was "jerky" on the screen and it was hard to maneuver.... BUT I am absolutely ECSTATIC to report that after a month of using it I FINALLY realized this morning that there are PROTECTOR FILMS ON THE BOTTOM of the mouse!!!! After removing them I am so happy to say that after going through 6 mouses in 3 months I am finally COMPLETELY SATISFIED with this one!!! Moral of my story... DON'T BE A IDIOT LIKE ME AND REMOVE THE FILM PROTECTORS :)
I'm a gamer, and this was meant more for my girlfriend who does simple browsing and maybe typing some documents.
For me, this would definitely not be enough, but I would obviously go for something more involved - like a mouse with 500 buttons and serves me Mountain Dew and orders pizza for me.
But if you're like my absolutely terrifying girlfriend, and you do basic things on your pc or mac, this definitely works and it's cheap. No problems after over a year of ownership.
Oh, if you have hands the size of Donald Trump, you may enjoy it more. People of the large-handed sort are going to find it uncomfortable. It's pretty compact.
UPDATE: VicTsing reached out to me after seeing my review. Their customer service is phenomenal. After troubleshooting my mouse to see what the issue may be. Tried replacing batteries, resyncing the USB, restarting the laptops, ect. After extinguishing all potential issues they asked me for a picture of the serial number to make sure this did not happen to future customers and sent me a newer model of theirs. It turns out I may have gotten one of the few bad mouses (or maybe my laptops are picky and simply like the newer one). This model words perfectly for both of my laptops and feels even better than the one before. Thank you VicTsing, if I ever need another mouse in the future I will definitely stick with you.
I added two pictures to show the differences between the original one (left) and the newer model (right). I honestly suggest that you go with whichever model works for you and your laptop, you will not be disappointed.
Well, I got this mouse and began using it the beginning of January of this Year (2018). It worked alright on both my work laptop (HP) and my personal laptop (Macbook). I was not used to the tracking it has (it is fast) and had to get used to slowing down my mouse movement. I have used this mouse maybe 3 times since getting it. I went to use it today and it would not connect to my laptops. The mouse would blink for a few seconds and then go off, never syncing with the USB receiver. I changed the battery thinking maybe it was dead. When the battery was replaced it still simply blinked for a few seconds and turned off. This mouse is so cheap that I am debating whether to even bother with returning it or just throwing it in the trash.
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