
On the other hand, the Arc Mouse does have the dongle-free advantage. I have an Arc Mouse next to my desk, and while it’s great for business trips, you’ll probably want something a little more ergonomic for daily use. Otherwise, it’s essentially the same design: a solid travel mouse whose “arc” flattens down into a travel mode, then activates when you bend it. There’s an improved version of the Microsoft Arc Mouse, which adds Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy technology for improved battery life-six months on a pair of AAA batteries for the original Arc Mouse, and an a total of eight months for the new model. The Bluetooth-equipped version of the Arc Mouse retains the same iconic form. Microsoft has already developed two mobile accessories, but with its Lumia phones in mind.
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But Microsoft has a legacy of developing quality PC peripherals, and it’s likely that the company sees the emerging market of tablets and smartphones as a new opportunity.
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There’s no secret sauce tying the Universal Keyboard to Microsoft’s Surface tablet, and Android tablets or an iPad will not necessarily see an improvement just because Microsoft’s name is on the label. It will last about six months on a single charge, the company said. When you do close the cover, the device shuts off. Microsoft itself estimates that users can type more than double the words per minute they’d normally accomplish using the tablet’s own on-screen keyboard. You can prop up your cell phone or tablet on the stand itself and carry it around when not in use.

The keyboard itself doubles as a standard Bluetooth keyboard, or a stand and cover. The Microsoft Universal Keyboard is designed to hold either a tablet or smartphone, regardless of operating system.
