Tag archive: Mouse

With an eye-catching rectangular, boxy design, Logitech has released details prior to CES regarding a new type of mouse that's designed for anyone giving a presentation. Completely cordless, the device functions as a typical mouse when resting on a hard surface like a desk or conference room table using a 1000dpi laser sensor on the bottom of the Cube. When the mouse is lifted off the surface, the Cube automatically detects the change and… Read More

The day all Apple fans have been dreading has finally arrived: Steve Jobs has announced his resignation. He will no longer run Apple's day-to-day operations. And upon Jobs' recommendation, Tim Cook has been officially voted in as Apple's new CEO, a role he has held since January, filling in for Jobs as he's dealt with a mysterious health issue, possibly related to his ongoing struggles with pancreatic cancer. It was the… Read More

With so many jobs (namely, ours) that have people sitting at computers all day, it's no wonder that the clicking noise that little mouse makes drives some people up the wall. If you'd prefer to make the clicking come to an end, Nexus has come to the rescue with the new Silent Mouse ($28) that makes little to no noise as you go about your day. The 2.4G wireless optical mouse connects to your computer and uses patented Silent Switch… Read More

Also check out our full Motorola Atrix 4G review. CES has been full of tablet PCs and 3D devices, but few of them really stand out or solve a problem. Will TV shows like The Office truly get more exciting with a foot of depth added to them? I'm not so sure. With the Atrix, however, Motorola has gone and invented a new product entirely, one that is both exciting and potentially useful. The Atrix is really two devices: It's a high-end… Read More

Born from the Mouse 2.0 project conducted by Microsoft Research and the Applied Sciences Group, the Touch Mouse allows user to click, flick, scroll and swipe. “The new Touch Mouse is a great way for customers to interact naturally with their Windows 7-based PC,” said Mark Relph, senior director of the Windows Developer and Ecosystem Team at Microsoft. “We worked closely with the Microsoft Hardware team to help develop the multitouch… Read More

Smartfish has made a name for itself by designing computer input devices designed to have actual ergonomic benefits—rather than designs that address one or two of the multiple ergonomic shortcomings inherent in many devices. Now the company is getting ready to ship its Whirl Mini Laser Mouse, bringing its ErgoMotion pivot system to notebook users for a feeling that the mouse is “floating on air” rather than being dragged… Read More

Spanish upstart Ozone set its sights squarely on the likes of Logitech and Razer by offering a full-featured gaming mouse at a price more in line with these competitors’ entry-level offerings. The Smog competes admirably with the well known brands but its off-brand character shows through in some key areas. Check out the full review: Ozone Smog Review

Microsoft Research has been spewing out high profile prototypes — either in leaks or via official releases – in what's likely in part an effort to grow the already substantial excitement surrounding Microsoft's energized fall lineup which includes Windows 7. Last week details of a potential dual-screen tablet mini-PC emerged. Now Microsoft has given the public a peak at its visions of the future of the computer mouse.… Read More

As far as wireless mouse technology has come in reducing lag time, there remains no match for slinging lightning fast electrical impulses down a strand of solid copper directly from mouse to motherboard. Casual users may prefer the lack of clutter and convenience that comes from no wires, but gamers can always detect that hint of latency when it’s time to pop skulls, which makes buying a notebook mouse an inevitable compromise: Do you want a… Read More

Before even discussing the most influential, important developments of the technology age, the simple transistor must claim its rank near the top. Or, more accurately, the incredible shrink-ability of said transistor. In 1947, the world's first working example of a transistor, a crude-looking assembly seemingly made up of various bits of wire, assorted spare parts, ample doses of solder, and what looks like an ancient Indian arrowhead,… Read More

Every now and then, somebody wants to revolutionize the mouse – from the now-standard scroll wheel that designer Eric Michelman introduced in 1995, to the air mouse that Logitech rolled out just a year ago. Some changes stick, some don’t, but no one ever stops trying. The Australian company Cyber Sport took its own crack at reinventing the interface with the Orbita, which turns the entire puck-shaped body of the mouse into a giant scroll wheel.… Read More

OCZ Technology Group isn’t exactly a name which rolls off the tongue when one thinks of computer gaming peripherals. OCZ, normally known for manufacturing high-performance memory and components, hopes to change that by unveiling a new PC gaming mouse known as the OCZ Equalizer Laser Mouse. One thing you will notice right away about the OCZ Equalizer Laser Mouse is its bold blue design. This mouse body houses a rodent ready to game. One of the… Read More

Many of today´s best-selling PC games have scenes that require lightning fast moves in one instant, but in the next ask for pixel precision. When gamers need speed to run, duck, or cover, the MX optical engine delivers with ultra-high resolution and the ability to process 5.8 megapixels per second