Rainbow Wireless Laser Convertible Fit-U Mouse Review: Neat Idea, Lousy Mouse [Review

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets...x_rainbow1.jpgThis Fit-U mouse from Spanish peripheral designer Rainbow has a neat idea. Its top is a detachable plate, allowing you to switch back from a desktop-sized mouse and a travel-sized mouse easily. Too bad the mouse is so bad.
The Price:

TBD
The Verdict:

Bad mouse, but great idea. The concept of being able to take a regular-sized mouse (the Large plate, in their terms), swapping on another cover and turning it into a travel-sized mouse is a neat idea. Some days you want a large, ergonomic mouse like Logitech's, but some days you want a smaller one to shove into your bag.
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets...ainbow2_01.jpgThe downside is how bad this mouse is at mousing. I placed it on two different mousepads and a desk, and it was never able to track half as well as the Logitech Performance MX mouse. Chunks and stutters were common, and most of the time I was fighting it like an old man new to computing in order for it to do what I wanted. The button presses were hard and clacky instead of being smooth and easy. Overall, bad times.
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets...ainbow3_01.jpgOn the other hand, the top plate is easy to pop off and easy to swap, which is a plus. Its only plus. You have to ask yourself what kind of bag you have that can fit a travel-sized mouse but not a slightly bigger mouse, and what kind of mousing surface really demands a compact device, and that extra 2 inches just won't do. My feeling is that it's really rare.
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets...x_rainbow5.jpgSo it if weren't for the fact that this mouse doesn't function very well as a mouse, it'd be a great mouse. But in the meantime, you should go with a Microsoft or a Logitech or a Razor; one of the people that have perfected mice sensors. [Fit-U]
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/image...03/gizplus.jpgInteresting idea for a customizable mouse

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/image.../giznormal.jpgLarge size plate not that comfortable for a desktop mouse

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/image.../giznormal.jpgTravel size plate is about the same as other travel mice

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/image...3/gizminus.jpgBad at mousing


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