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When the opportunity to review the Targus ErgoFlip EcoSmart Mouse came up, I was intrigued. An ambidextrous mouse? I wanted to see for myself how they achieved the feat and if any sacrifices were made to get that functionality. My daily driver for years has been the Logitech Mx series, so perhaps a changeup is in order. What is it? The Targus ErgoFlip EcoSmart Mouse is a Bluetooth mouse with a unique feature that allows you to switch it from a left-handed to a right-handed mouse in seconds. It comes in eco-responsible packaging, a welcome departure from plastic clamshells. What’s included? • 1 Targus ErgoFlip mouse • 1 AA battery • Eco-friendly packaging Tech specs • Bluetooth 5.0 • Supports up to 4000 DPI • 128-bit AES-CCM encryption • BlueTrace technology for usage on most surfaces • Compatible with ChromeOS, Windows, and macOS • DefenseGuard™ Antimicrobial Protection • Color: Black • Wired/Wireless: Wireless • Connection: Bluetooth • Dimensions: 4.33" x 2.95" x 1.77" • Weight: 0.30 lb Design and features The biggest selling feature of the Targus ErgoFlip EcoSmart Mouse is its capability to convert to a left-handed or right-handed configuration quickly, giving it the Flip moniker. Given that I haven’t recently become ambidextrous, I’m not sure that the ability to switch is a huge selling point for me, but the mechanism is very interesting. For a shared workspace this would be fantastic for folks that would benefit from the ability to switch handedness from person to person. The mouse splits apart mid-body and has a row of contacts that runs down the middle, as shown in the picture. To change it from right to left it’s as simple as turning the top section 180 degrees and clicking it back together. The two pieces are held together magnetically, so lining things back up was very easy and it clicks back together where it should. Assembly, installation and setup Remove Targus ErgoFlip EcoSmart Mouse from package. Insert AA battery. Determine which hand you want to set this up for and set the top piece accordingly.