Thanko makes the best even better, updates hand-warming mouse

Thanko, not just content with keeping our feet warm this season, has released an update to its USB hand-warming mouse as well.The new device, though, seems to be nothing more than a redesign, as all the specs have remained the same. For those unfamiliar with this toasty gadget, the mouse can reach a maximum temperature of 45°C and has an 800dpi resolution. It claims to only support Windows NT/ME/2000/XP, but since it's driver-less, we're sure that it won't leave Mac users out in the cold. While we enjoy the bump in aesthetics it got, we think we'll take our chances with frost bite and hold out for the third version, when perhaps it will have a higher resolution and a few extra buttons.

[Via Book of Joe, thanks David B.]

[Comfortable Computing @ Jun 25th 2008 3:04PM]

There is a hand-warming mouse with higher resolution and five mouse buttons available at http://www.comfortable-computing.com.

[Sandra @ Oct 20th 2008 2:09PM]

An ergonomic Heated mouse... www.WarmMouse.com

[ValueRays Warm Mouse @ Jul 19th 2009 3:01PM]

I love the heated computer mouse. I use one made by ValueRays! It's awesome. I got it online with free shipping and no sales tax.

Plus, there's a bunch of discount WARM MOUSE COUPONS and WARM MOUSE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS listed here:

http://www.Warm-Mouse-Heated-Keyboard.com
http://www.warm-mouse-heated-keyboard.com/warm-mouse-coupons-discounts-pg-176.html
http://www.warm-mouse-heated-keyboard.com/warm-mouse-giveaways-pg-175.html

[Mike D @ Jan 1st 2007 2:23AM]

my hands are always too warm when I'm using a mouse

[HellaG2 @ Dec 10th 2008 11:34AM]

I have an answer as to why a heated mouse is necessary. As I have worked for various companies, each facility is kept at a rather chilly temperature. I understand their reasons: cooler temperatures equal more alert workers, more professional to add layers than to take off layers of clothing, menopausal women’s rights seem to outweigh others, etc. It is a bit ridiculous when, living in southern California, I cannot wear a dress to work in the summer without bringing in my winter sweaters to keep me warm.
Anyway, I digress…As most workers use a mouse for 8+ hours a day, the arm is extended in this cold office climate. Our extremities have a bit more difficulty maintaining a comfortable temperature when extended. I would absolutely LOVE to own a heated mouse so I wouldn’t need to remove my hand from my mouse to my hot cup of tea every few minutes. A useful, practical, and darn right ingenious piece of equipment. Now to find a way for my company to understand and supply those of us with warm hearts, but cold hands.

[Chris Merchant @ Jan 1st 2007 4:34AM]

We're talking about the hand on your mouse, right? Not the OTHER hand...

Chris

[icepop4who @ Jan 1st 2007 11:57AM]

are you kidding me?! my hands sweat when i'm using a mouse. besides, my room is pretty warm due to my room-heating P4 cpu; it reaches 60C without a sweat. take that thanko and your 45!

[Meltz; @ Jan 1st 2007 3:17PM]

Yeah, no joke! I already have sweaty hands syndrome when playing games and such!

[Jessica @ Jan 1st 2007 3:10PM]

Agreed. I don't see any need for a hand-warming mouse unless you're outside with your laptop in mid-winter. And even then...Put on gloves or go inside. LOL.

[Glen @ Jan 1st 2007 6:12PM]

This would be great for me, my hands always get cold when I'm using the computer because I have poor circulation.

[jimbobo @ Jan 1st 2007 6:13PM]

my fingertips are always icey cold, but my palm toasty warm...
WHAT TO DO!?!?

[superpotential @ Jan 1st 2007 8:05PM]

just wait till someone writes a virus that disables the temperature feedback mechanism.

next news heading:
"Computer virus burns thousands of users' hands"

[Kisho Kotomosumi @ Jan 2nd 2007 12:45AM]

I don't have any use for a heated mouse. I'm still waiting for the heated car steering wheel.

[cloud811 @ Jan 2nd 2007 1:55AM]

sounds nice....i feel bad for my left hand though, all cold. But now that i think of it...this could become really dangerous if defective....especially since I'm one of toughs people who never turn there PC's off meaning, it leaves the mouse on all the time...

[Mike @ Jan 2nd 2007 8:46AM]

If the USB Gloves I got my wife for Christmas don't work, I might have to try one of these. Her PC/Office is in the basement and it's always colder down there than upstairs. Her hands are always freezing when she's mousing.

[David @ Mar 1st 2007 11:17AM]

Mike,
My wife has ice cold hands. With the office in the basement it gets really cold.
I found her this a few days ago and she loves it.
www.keyboardheater.com
Plus I love it because I don't get freezing hands on my neck while I'm working.
David

[Maci @ Jan 2nd 2007 1:12PM]

Thats 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Can it cool down too?