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Kensington SlimBlade Media Mouse review

Kensington's innovative new controller proves a missed opportunity…

Our Score 2

Last reviewed: 2009-03-29March 29th 2009

Price at launch £30.00
MPN 72282EU
Description 2-in-1 mouse/media controller
Features Multifunction navigation pad / 360º Scroll Ball / Sleep mode / Receiver stores inside the mouse
Colour Various
Connectivity USB 2.0
Device Type (Keyboard/Mouse/Trackball) Mouse
Wired/Wireless Wireless

Product Summary

SlimBlade Media mouse

Kensington SlimBlade Media Mouse

Price at launch

£30.00

For

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Ambitious

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Packed with features

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Comfortable in the hand

Against

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Dodgy scroller wheel

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Limited media pad

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Picks up finger marks

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