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Customer Reviews for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Model: AMU75US
SKU: 9427079
UPC: 092636246396
Easily navigate through files or the Internet on your laptop with this optical mouse that features an integrated scroll wheel. The compact design and retractable cord conserve room for a clean-looking workspace.
Average Customer Rating:
3.1
out of 5
(30 Reviews) 30
Rating Snapshot 30 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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57% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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17 out of
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Customer Reviews for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Review 1 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Died after a few months
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: basicLaptopUser
from Oregon
on 09/18/2011
Value for Price
1.0
Compatibility
5.0
Design
1.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: small, can be used on planes
What's not so great: very short life
It worked fine for a few months, then died.
When I insert the USB connector, the LED flashes, then goes off. There's no obvious damage to the cord or mouse. One day the mouse worked, the next it didn't.
I didn't keep the receipt, but I think it probably worked for 90 days, so the warranty probably wouldn't help.
When I insert the USB connector, the LED flashes, then goes off. There's no obvious damage to the cord or mouse. One day the mouse worked, the next it didn't.
I didn't keep the receipt, but I think it probably worked for 90 days, so the warranty probably wouldn't help.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 2 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Broken
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: r80ohead
from Lancaster, OH
on 10/14/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Compatibility
1.0
Design
1.0
Ease of Use
3.0
What's great about it: Small size. Retractable cord.
What's not so great: Won't last long.
Worked for about 3 months before it broke. Stopped being recognized by any of comps. Waste of $20. Surprised it's $25 now. Don't waste your money!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 3 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
2 of them died
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: judyque
from Brookfield Wi
on 07/21/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Compatibility
3.0
Design
3.0
Ease of Use
3.0
What's great about it: Size
What's not so great: Doesn't last long
I should have listened to the previous reviews. My first one stopped working and, because I liked the compact size, I bought another one. That one stopped in 6 weeks. I'm taking the 2nd one back to Best Buy and hope I can get a credit and buy a different brand. I wrote to Targus on the first one and they don't give you anything but a new one. Waiting for that one in the mail after returning that one. Will NEVER buy a Targus mouse again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 4 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Great Mouse!! well .. for about 2 months
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: bsalex2
from Normal, IL
on 05/30/2010
Value for Price
3.0
Compatibility
4.0
Design
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
When I first got this mouse, it was excellent. I plugged it in and it worked perfectly. I really enjoyed the retractable cord never getting tangled up and it worked perfectly on the couch. No complaints whatsoever, I even liked the smaller size.
Then all of a sudden it decided to stop working. I would get the unrecognizable USB device message. I would have to unplug it and plug it back in repeatedly until it finally worked. But it only continued to get worse. Finally, after weeks of fighting with it, I decided I had enough and recognized it for what it was: garbage.
I would not recommend this mouse unless you only need one for a couple months. I think I purchased it around the middle of February and it ended up in the trash by the end of May. Granted it only costs $20, but did not last very long at all.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 5 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Doesn't last long
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: Dmnd
from Kansas City Metro
on 04/02/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Compatibility
5.0
Design
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: Size, retractable cord
What's not so great: Doesn't last long
I got one of these in January, and by the beginning of March it just quit working. All of a sudden it was not recognized by my computer while I was using it. I tried it in all the USB ports on my laptop, and my desktop and none would "recognize the device:". I took it back with my receipt and exchanged for another of the same thing. Here it is the start of April and the 2nd on is toast, quit just like the first one.
This is the only notebook mouse I saw available at my store that didn't cost like $50, which I refuse to pay for any mouse! Online there are a few other choices for the $20 range. I will try one of those that is a wireless one and see if that works better. Heading to the store to return this one. I know it was only $15 but it should last more than a month.
This is the only notebook mouse I saw available at my store that didn't cost like $50, which I refuse to pay for any mouse! Online there are a few other choices for the $20 range. I will try one of those that is a wireless one and see if that works better. Heading to the store to return this one. I know it was only $15 but it should last more than a month.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 6 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Lasted only one day
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: ken33173
on 03/26/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Compatibility
1.0
Design
1.0
Ease of Use
1.0
Lasted only one day. Was not smooth after several hours and got worse until it broke.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 7 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Great compact mouse for my Netbook
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: msk53
from Port Huron, MI
on 02/14/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Design
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: The retractable cord is great.
What's not so great: n/a
I bought this mouse to use with my Netbook and it's perfect! At first I wasn't sure about it's small size, but it's not a problem at all. The retractable cord is great, as it doesn't get tangled up.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Good little mouse
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MstrAlex
from Jackson, MI
on 01/23/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Design
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
What's great about it: Works well with my Windows 7 laptop, roll up cord, travels well
What's not so great: Too small for my hand, no "back" button on the thumb side, cord too short
I absolutely hate the pseudo-mouse pads & pointer buttons built into laptops! This little USB, 2 button, roller wheel, optical mouse with its retractable cord is a frustration saving, good alternative and it is small enough to fit easily into my laptap case.
While I like the mouse, unfortunately I also have 3 regrets about it:
1) It is too small for my rather large hands. After a long period of mousing, such as playing a game, I get cramps in my hand. I know, obviously a sign that I need to take a break.
2) It does not have the added backward & forward buttons on the side that I am used to on the mouse for my desktop computer. I keep reaching for the back button when I'm on the web and it isn't there.
3) The cord is not long enough to plug it into the USB ports on the left side of the laptop and still mouse on the right side. Plugged into the right side I often hit the plug while moving the mouse.
1) It is too small for my rather large hands. After a long period of mousing, such as playing a game, I get cramps in my hand. I know, obviously a sign that I need to take a break.
2) It does not have the added backward & forward buttons on the side that I am used to on the mouse for my desktop computer. I keep reaching for the back button when I'm on the web and it isn't there.
3) The cord is not long enough to plug it into the USB ports on the left side of the laptop and still mouse on the right side. Plugged into the right side I often hit the plug while moving the mouse.
When I need to replace it I will probably go with a larger, wireless mouse with side buttons. But for now I am happy with this little mouse and I'm sure I'll use it for quite some time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Didn't last
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: togi
from Granby, MO
on 01/14/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Compatibility
4.0
Design
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
What's great about it: Sleek and small. Retractable cord.
What's not so great: Didn't last for some reason.
I really liked the size and shape of the mouse for use with a laptop but it didn't last. I bought it for Christmas and it was broken by January 12th.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 10 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
nice optical mouse
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: D5656
from El Paso, TX
on 01/11/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Design
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: I like that it retreives and it works very good/
I was not expecting such a nice mouse. I really was surprised to get one like the one I got.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Lack of control with this mouse
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: peasantgirl
from Rochester, MN
on 01/11/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Compatibility
1.0
Design
1.0
Ease of Use
1.0
What's great about it: Color
What's not so great: Doesn't work well
We received this mouse as part of a package deal when we bought our 4 children each a laptop. We have had "issues" with each of the four we received.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 12 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Optical Mouse
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: JK316
from NY
on 01/11/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Compatibility
4.0
Design
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
What's great about it: moves easily
Mouse is good. Alittle small but still moves well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Great
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Bigsexy0312
from Canton, MS
on 01/11/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Design
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: Small, convenient, the retractable cord, price
Great: Small, convenient, the retractable cord, price
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Would not recommend
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: CHatfield
from Howell, MI
on 01/10/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Compatibility
1.0
Design
2.0
Ease of Use
1.0
What's great about it: compact
What's not so great: Could not get to sync with laptop
This was part of computer package that we purchased through best but, which included the laptop, case, and this mouse. We could not get the laptop to recognize the mouse. Also, it is not wireless. We returned this mouse and ended up purchasing a wireless mouse from Dynex and have been very happy. I would not recommend this mouse.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 15 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Left or right handed, check it out first?
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: Leon47
from Florida
on 01/10/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Compatibility
4.0
Design
2.0
Ease of Use
2.0
What's great about it: Compact, small, and optical
What's not so great: Retractor cord is to short.
OK choice except for the following circumstance.
Short cord can cause problems for right and left handed people
depending upon if your USB port exits the laptop on the right or
left side of the chassis.
depending upon if your USB port exits the laptop on the right or
left side of the chassis.
Left exit, OK for left handed, Right exit OK for right handed people.
Otherwise the retractable cord is to short and limits effective use.
Otherwise the retractable cord is to short and limits effective use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 16 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
sweetest little mouse
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Miss2010
from Proctor, VT
on 01/10/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Design
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: size and retractable cord
i love this little mouse, it's easy to use and handle. the retractable cord is the bomb, no extra cords hanging around and getting in the way.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
great mouse
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: denises
from bethelen,pa
on 01/09/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Design
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
What's great about it: compact,plugs right in, easy to use
What's not so great: the wire somtetimes dose not retracts
love it fits great in your hand. the wire sometimes does not retract all the way
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
It a mouse
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: Dave1371
from Okinawa
on 01/09/2010
Value for Price
3.0
Compatibility
3.0
Design
3.0
Ease of Use
3.0
What's great about it: Compact
What's not so great: Corded
There's not a lot to say. Its a notebook mouse and works just fine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
Decent small mouse
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: angelgirl0923
from Kansas city,MO
on 01/08/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Design
3.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: It was free with purchase of laptop
What's not so great: kinda small
It is nice for a freebe but would rather have wireless one
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Targus Compact Optical Mouse - Black/Gray
wirreless mouse
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: foxy50
from Utica,NY
on 01/08/2010
Value for Price
3.0
Compatibility
3.0
Design
3.0
What's great about it: seems ok
What's not so great: bought as part of pkd so had to return
I returned this with e-machines laptop bc bought as part of pkg.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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