• Pros

  Small design allows portability and comfort. Multiple DPI settings. Programmable buttons. 5GHz connection.

• Cons

  Additional buttons and customization are unnecessary extras.

• Bottom Line

  The Rapoo 7100P Wireless Optical is a good wireless mouse with a comfortable design and two sensitivity settings, but some of its features are unnecessary for the everyday user.

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At first glance, the Rapoo 7100P Wireless Optical Mouse ($29.50) seems like just another wireless mouse. But a closer look shows its attempt to stand out from the crowd with such features as three extra buttons, two settings, and an additional driver that allows custom button functionality. Unfortunately, the extra bells and whistles are unnecessary for most people, whose needs are easily satisfied by a model with simpler functionality.

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Design and Function
The 7100P measures 1.63 by 2.62 by 4.14 inches (HWD) and weighs about 4 ounces. It's powered by two AA batteries, located at the base, along with the optical sensor, the On/Off switch, and the storage area for the USB receiver. The curved top is placed further back than a typical mouse, giving the palm a more comfortable resting position. There are contoured grips on either side of the mouse. At first, it felt strange, especially since I have large hands, but the resting areas feel nice and snug. Its overall comfort and design definitely beats out its little brother, the travel-focused Rapoo 3100P Wireless Optical Mouse.

The left and right mouse buttons each have a large clicking area, thanks to the high-curving design. The surface is a smooth, matte finish with a patterned design, and is available in black, gray, green, or red. The scroll wheel offers left- and right-wheel clicking.

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The mouse has three additional buttons. A DPI button below the mouse scroll lets you switch between 500- and 1,000-dots-per-inch (DPI) settings. The remaining two buttons are on the left side of the mouse, and can be programmed for different functions, such as forward and back on a Web browser or accessing the Start menu on Windows 8. However, I rarely used the additional buttons unless I pressed them by accident. Additional software enables custom button functions, such as clicking the scroll wheel to paste or using the right mouse button to launch programs, but it's only available for Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8. Aside from testing the customization and the two left buttons, I rarely found a situation when they could come in handy. Gamers could use the customization feature, but there are better mice for gaming, like the Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse, which offers more buttons for custom functions and macros. Fortunately, the additional software is optional, and the mouse can easily be used on both Windows and Mac computers.

Even though it's possible to customize the button functions for left-handed users, the overall design doesn't really work for lefties. Its design isn't symmetrical; there's a larger resting area on the left side of the mouse, as well as the additional buttons. For a more comfortable experience, lefties should take a look at the Editors' Choice Logitech Couch Mouse M515, which has an ambidextrous design, but is considerably more expensive.

Performance
The mouse performed as expected. It delivered a smooth and uninterrupted navigating experience, thanks to its 5GHz connection, which reduces signal interference from the more-popular 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band and Bluetooth. It works on most surfaces, including pants and armrests, which is useful in tight spots. The two DPI settings are a great addition, allowing you to choose a comfortable cursor speed to suit your needs.

The Rapoo 7100P Wireless Optical Mouse provides the performance users expect. It felt good in the hand, and the two DPI settings are useful for those who prefer either a slower or faster cursor movement. It could have done without two additional buttons and a full programmable button feature. If, however, you want programmable buttons, along with an ambidextrous design, the same-price Microsoft Sculpt Mobile Mouse is a better bet.

Rapoo 7100P Wireless Optical Mouse

Bottom Line: The Rapoo 7100P Wireless Optical is a good wireless mouse with a comfortable design and two sensitivity settings, but some of its features are unnecessary for the everyday user.

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