Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse

Sleek design, lightweight feel, and features optimized for use with Windows 8 are just three of the highlights of the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse, a mouse that places a premium on comfort and ease of use. Positioned in the entry-level Bluetooth mouse market, the mouse features an above-average set of features for the price.

The first thing you'll notice about this product is just how sleek it is. Sculpted to feel comfortable for right hand users, the mouse is clearly intended for use by people who have to spend a significant part of their day at their computer. It features several well-positioned contours that fit naturally within the hand. Having said that, left handers be aware: this is solely for right handers. As such, it can be considered something of a niche Windows product rather than one that everyone will use.

The nicheness of the mouse also relates to how it can be used. It was built to be used in conjunction with Windows 8, and while it will work with Windows 7 and tablets, including Android tablets, many of the features that make this mouse stand out will be lost.

The mouse works by pairing with your computer via Bluetooth and will not work if your device does not have Bluetooth; there is no way to connect via cable. Set up, however, is straightforward. After a quick flick of a button on the mouse, a blue light will appear and you'll be able to find it on your computer. The mouse uses replaceable batteries, so you'll want to use the handy on/off button on the device to make them last longer.

Of course, the main market for the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse are people who place a high priority on performance, and those people will be satisfied with this product, a highly responsive model that shows no lag in the cursor on the screen. The real benefit of the mouse is its ability to interact with your computer. By using a series of gestures, users can use the blue Windows button on the left side of the mouse to create basic commands, such as returning to the home screen and swiping between apps.

In all, this comfort-friendly mouse is a good option for intensive Windows 8 users, though perhaps necessary for basic use.