So, if you’ve read the rest of the review, well done, you’re evidently still interested in this product and I’ll tell you why you should or shouldn’t buy it in the next few paragraphs. If you’ve simply skipped to the conclusion, it’s OK, I know you’re busy so I’ll cut to the chase (though I strongly recommend that if you like the look of this product to go back and read the rest, especially since there are pretty pictures!).

What does the MYST do well? Firstly, there’s the looks. Reminiscent of the Apple Magic Mouse (probably not by coincidence), it’s one of the best looking wireless, portable mice out there. Simple as that. The build quality is also good for a product in this price range. The MYST also brings something quite new to the table (for PC users in this price range at least) in the form of touch scrolling, and innovative and pioneering products from manufacturers are those that make the PC peripherals market so varied and interesting.

Where does the MYST let itself down? The two main issues with the MYST are comfort and ease of use. I can’t recommend this mouse for intricate work or for long periods of use whereby you require decent accuracy, up to what it can deliver, as it’s just not ergonomic enough. It’s certainly not enough better than using a notebook or netbook trackpad in terms of comfort to warrant carrying it around everywhere with you. Although the scrolling is pretty cool and new, it’s not fun to use, especially for the first few days. You’ll find yourself looking at the mouse to find the scroll area all the time, which is frustrating. Yes, you’ll eventually get used to it after a while, but I think many may put it down, never to pick up again, long before that.

If you’re an Apple user and can’t stretch to the £40+ asking price of the fully multi-touch Magic Mouse, this might be just the ticket for handy usage when out and about. If you’re using a regular notebook or netbook and fancy something stylish, the MYST may also fit the bill, for light usage. If your budget is higher, you may want to look at stretching to Speedlink’s fully multi-touch ‘Cue Wireless mouse’ with gesture control or even just a regular notebook mouse, complete with scroll wheel.

The MYST is stylish, exciting and will look great on your desk, but there’s a chance it’ll be relegated to paperweight duties pretty quickly if you don’t have the patience.