Conclusion

 

All said, I’m quite pleased with the overall offering that Microsoft has created with the Mobility Pack. I understand that they wanted to address the two primary needs of mobile computer users and the two products that they designed to toss into the bundle are of reasonably good quality. The Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 is definitely on the smaller end of things, but it does come with a formidable feature set. The Lifecam NX-6000 boasts an impressive 2.0 megapixel resolution that will also capture video at that res. The retractable camera, along with the tilt capabilities and compact carrying case, are what really sold me on the webcam.

In terms of improvements, it would be nice if the USB wireless receiver for the mouse actually sat flush with the surface when tucked away. I also would have opted for slightly better materials for the mouse and perhaps one additional programmable button. The gel scroll wheel is very comfortable. Regarding the webcam, picture quality could be improved, but it’s definitely “good enough.”

I look forward to what the next generation Mobility Pack can offer. Microsoft has a good thing going here, but for some people, it might be better to buy the two components separately for a little more customization.

Pros

• Very easy to set up and to use
• Complete mobile communications solution
• Great build quality and design on webcam
• Good bundled value
• Nice comprehensive feature set

Cons

• Mouse is too small for comfort (extended use)
• Webcam quality is a bit disappointing
• More buttons would be useful on mouse
• Material choice on mouse could be better

Overall Rating: 8.5 / 10.0

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