Verbatim Corporation 99766 Wrls Notebook Optical Review
The Verbatim 99766 'Notebook' is actually a mouse. The listing is confusing, and the product is only worth considering at its lowest, honest price.
The 30-Second Version
This is a basic wireless mouse, not a laptop. The listing is misleading. It's fine for $10, terrible for anything else. Don't buy it expecting a computer.
Overview
Look, this isn't a laptop. It's a wireless optical mouse. The product name and category listing are misleading, but our database confirms it's a mouse with a single wheel, USB RF wireless connectivity, and an optical sensor. It's a basic peripheral, not a notebook computer. If you're looking for a simple, no-frills mouse for browsing or basic tasks, this is it. But if you clicked expecting a laptop with an AMD CPU, you're going to be very disappointed.
Performance
Performance for a mouse is straightforward. The optical sensor should handle everyday desktop navigation fine. It's wireless, which is convenient, but the RF connection (not Bluetooth) means you'll need the USB receiver plugged in. It's not designed for gaming, scoring a 5 out of 100 in that category, so expect lag or precision issues in fast-paced games. For clicking through spreadsheets or web pages, it'll do the job.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- It's wireless, so no cable clutter.
- The optical sensor works on most surfaces.
- It has a scroll wheel for basic navigation.
- The price at the low end is very cheap.
Cons
- The product listing is wildly inaccurate and confusing. 1th
- RF wireless needs a dedicated USB port for the receiver. 4th
- It's terrible for any kind of gaming. 5th
- Build quality and reliability scores are among the worst we've seen. 9th
The Word on the Street
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
Value & Pricing
The price range is insane, from $10 to over $3000, which tells you everything. Some vendors are listing this mouse as a high-end laptop. At $10, it's a throwaway mouse you buy because it's there. At any price above that, it's a scam. If you need a mouse and see it for ten bucks, fine. But never pay laptop money for this.
vs Competition
Compared to other mice, it's basic. It lacks the features of a modern gaming mouse like a Logitech G Series or even a budget office mouse from Microsoft. It doesn't have Bluetooth, programmable buttons, or high-DPI sensors. Compared to the 'competitors' listed like MacBook Pros and ROG Zephyrus laptops? That's not a comparison. It's a category error. This is a $10 mouse pretending to be a $3000 computer.
| Spec | Verbatim Corporation 99766 Wrls Notebook Optical | Lenovo ThinkPad Lenovo ThinkPad Bluetooth Silent Mouse - | ASUS TUF Gaming ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II ultralight 59-gram wired | Adesso Adesso iMouse S50R - 2.4GHz Wireless Mini Mouse - | Thermal Grizzly Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut - 1 Gram - Extremely High | Manufacturer : Targus Classic Slim Laptop Bag - Ergonomic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Apple M3 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | - | - |
| OS | - | Windows 10 | Windows 10Windows 11 | - | - | - |
| Weight (kg) | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Screen | Compact | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbatim Corporation 99766 Wrls Notebook Optical | 0.6 | 20.5 | 17.2 | 9.4 | 27.3 | 37.9 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 52.8 |
| Lenovo ThinkPad 4Y50X88822 Compare | 41 | 20.5 | 17.2 | 9.4 | 27.3 | 37.9 | 4.7 | 76 | 79.8 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II ultralight 59-gram wired gaming mouse Compare | 67 | 20.5 | 17.2 | 9.4 | 27.3 | 37.9 | 4.7 | 56 | 22.8 |
| Adesso iMouse S50R 2.4GHz Wireless Mini Mouse Optical Wireless Radio Frequency Compare | 0.6 | 20.5 | 17.2 | 9.4 | 27.3 | 37.9 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 56.5 |
| Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut 1 Gram Extremely High Performance Thermal Paste + 12 Cleaning Wipes 6 Compare | 31.8 | 20.5 | 17.2 | 9.4 | 27.3 | 99.9 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 96.5 |
| Manufacturer : Targus Classic Slim Laptop Bag - Ergonomic Compare | 31.8 | 20.5 | 17.2 | 9.4 | 27.3 | 93 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 96.5 |
Common Questions
Q: Is this a laptop or a mouse?
It's a mouse. The product name and some vendor listings are incorrect. It has a wheel, optical sensor, and USB RF wireless, all mouse features.
Q: Can this mouse be used for gaming?
No. Its gaming score is 5/100. The sensor and connection aren't suited for gaming; you'll want a dedicated gaming mouse.
Q: Why is the price listed from $10 to $3121?
Some vendors are listing it honestly as a cheap mouse. Others are misrepresenting it as a high-end laptop to scam buyers. Only consider the $10 price.
Who Should Skip This
Anyone looking for a laptop should skip this. It's a mouse. Gamers should skip it, it's dead last for gaming. Business users or students needing a reliable, portable mouse should also skip it, as its reliability and portability scores are a real letdown.
Verdict
Buy this only if you see it listed clearly as a mouse for around $10 and you need a spare. Students or business users looking for a reliable portable mouse should look elsewhere. Anyone clicking on this listing expecting a laptop should run away fast.