CHESTER CREEK
Optical Tiny Mouse Black
Bottom line: The CHESTER CREEK Optical Tiny Mouse Black: Half the size of a standard mouse, sized for small hands and young kids; main trade-off: only two published specs: optical sensor and 3 buttons, no DPI figure.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Half the size of a standard mouse, sized for small hands and young kids
- ✓ Optical tracking replaces the ball, so no dirt, jams, or lost roller
- ✓ Color-coded buttons teach left vs right click to early learners
- ✓ Three-button layout keeps the middle click adults expect
Cons
- ✗ Only two published specs: optical sensor and 3 buttons, no DPI figure
- ✗ Half-scale shell cramps adult hands during long sessions
- ✗ Corded design per the Tiny Mouse Optical listing, no wireless option
- ✗ Chester Creek is a small-volume brand, so replacements can be scarce
Manufacturer description
Shipping Depth: 4. 8 Shipping Height: 1. 6 Shipping Width: 3. 0 Master Pack Qty: 100 General Information Manufacturer: Chester Creek Technologies Manufacturer Part Number: TMOB Brand Name: CCT Product Name: Tiny Mouse Optical Marketing Information: The optical Tiny Mouse is about half the size of a standard computer mouse and just right for smaller hands. Now with optical tracking, there is no more ball to become dirty, lost or malfunction. The colored buttons help out children who haven't quite mastered their lefts or their rights, making child's play out of pointing and clicking. With a…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored CHESTER CREEK Optical Tiny Mouse Black using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the keyboards & mice category. CHESTER CREEK's keyboards & mice lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Key Features
- Optical
- 3 x Button
Full Specifications
| Brand | CHESTER CREEK |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Range | 5.0 meters |
| Model Name | Tiny MouseTM Optical - Black |
| Style Name | Modern |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Model Number | TMOB |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Button Quantity | 2 |
| Mfr Part Number | TMOB |
| Special Feature | Optical, USB |
| Antenna Location | Office |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardware Platform | PS/2, USB |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Movement Detection | Optical |
| Additional Features | Optical, USB |
| Warranty Description | Comes with Manufacturer Warranty. |
| Connectivity Technology | PS/2, USB |
| Movement Detection Technology | Optical |
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