On the wireless front, the Goldtouch uses a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection via a USB
dongle, which provides a stable and accurate connection. For premium
productivity mice, I generally prefer having both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, as it
opens doors to a wider range of devices. But when you have to choose, 2.4GHz
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compete with many wireless signals. The Semi-Vertical has a storage slot for the
dongle beneath the mouse, which is great if you plan to carry it around or
switch between it and a precision conventional mouse from time to time.
For power, the Semi-Vertical requires two AAA batteries, which Goldtouch
claims power the mouse for about 300 hours of active use. I didn’t need to
change the batteries over 10 days of testing, during which I left the mouse on
even when my PC was powered down overnight. As with other mice powered by
external cells, I like the battery life in theory, but I dislike the possibility of
being unable to charge or plug in the mouse when the batteries die.
ARE YOU ALL IN ON COMFORT?
The Goldtouch Semi-Vertical Wireless Mouse is far from perfect, but its
priorities are in order. It’s very comfortable, even compared to other vertical
mice, thanks to the extra support from the hand rest. For many people,
particularly those in pain from repetitive strain injuries, the relief it supplies is
more than enough to justify the price.
I wish Goldtouch would go a little further to keep parity with top-tier
productivity mice, which generally cost about the same. Power users may
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toolset in a vertical form factor. But if you aren’t one for digging into
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Goldtouch Semi-Vertical goes the extra mile to deliver a comfortable,
ergonomically easygoing experience.
MIKE EPSTEIN
PC MAGAZINE DIGITAL EDITION I SUBSCRIBE (^) I AUGUST 2020