VERBATIM VERBATIM CORPORATION 99766 99766 WRLS NOTEBOOK 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. 3th
- It's terrible for any kind of gaming. 3th
- Build quality and reliability scores are among the worst we've seen. 8th
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 VERBATIM CORPORATION 99766 99766 WRLS NOTEBOOK | Apple MacBook Pro Apple 14" MacBook Pro (M5, Silver) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G14 14" 3K OLED 120Hz Gaming | Lenovo ThinkPad Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 16" UHD+ OLED Touchscreen | MSI Creator MSI Creator M14 A13V A13VF-081US 14" 2.8K Laptop, | HP ZBook HP 14" ZBook Ultra G1a Multi-Touch Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Apple M5 | AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H | Intel Core i7 13620H | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 |
| RAM (GB) | - | 32 | 32 | 64 | 32 | 128 |
| Storage (GB) | - | 4096 | 1000 | 2048 | 2048 | 2048 |
| Screen | - | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 14" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 |
| GPU | - | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | AMD Radeon |
| OS | - | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro, English | Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business) | Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight (kg) | - | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 72 | - | 90 | - | 74 |
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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.