It's not all
BlueTrack hysteria for Microsoft today -- the company's hardware division also took the wraps off that
Arc Mouse we spotted back in July and the new Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000. The two-part wireless Arc Mouse isn't just pure fashion -- the folding design allows it to flip closed for easy storage and portability, and unfolds to full size when in use. Sadly, it doesn't get the hot new BlueTrack tech, but uses a traditional optical sensor instead -- but the 2.4GHz connection provides a 30-foot range. The Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 is your basic travel optical mouse, but it'll get six months out of one AA battery. Both of these should be out this month -- the Arc Mouse will come in black and red for $60, while the Mobile Mouse 3000 will come in black and white for $30 -- there'll be some colorful special editions in Target as well. Check the Mobile Mouse 3000 after the break.
posted Sep 9th 2008 2:46PM
Arc Mouse? More like P.O.S. If it won't work with my iMac then what's the point of getting it? Steve Jobs FTW!
did you miss the shots of it paired with a macbook pro that leaked? the reciever was even in one of the usb ports.
Words can't describe how much you fail.
Good concept... but yuck its ugly as hell...
oh man...
Thats funny, I was just thinking the same thing!
I was just about to order new PC parts from the Egg, and I thought to myself "would these work with burriot_avatar's iMac?"
Then I rolled over to tell the picture of Steve on my nightstand what happened. We both chuckled.
So you are saying you really want this but because you bought a mac you can't? Seroiusly mac's are generally a closed system and that is the problem you get when you buy one. The mac is still a very small player in this market so MS can drag their feet to support it.
I think this looks great but no bluetooth is the ass whipper.
Microsoft mice work fine on Macs.
@Sisyphus
I like you
People people, stop feeding the fake Mac fanboy trolls. There are enough real fanboys, no need to get your panties in a bunch over a fake one. Homeboy has never had an Apple product in his life.
Dear fanboi. Please do the world a favor and up and die with the rest of you turds of humanity.
Sincerely,
Someone who would enjoy a drama free net.
Ps- Is it any wonder why Apple users are see as assholes?
thank god it has more than just 1 white button. phew.
Wait, these have been in the Best Buy by my job for over a week already.
CARPAL TUNNEL, IT BURRRNS!!!
And after that is done, I say that folding design is very stupid, unless the mouse is the kind that you stuff to the PCMIA/ExpressCard slot.
Im tired of all these Microsoft Posts gawd! JK. neat mouse. I'd pick one up if I didnt already have a MX Revolution
That arc mouse is a neat concept, but i think it would hurt to use after a while...
@ burriot TROLL! Always with the stupid mac vs pc crap. Get over it already
Looks like a tiger claw. That's all I got.
I was gonna say more like a velociraptor claw.
@ burriot
yeah.. why do you have to state the obvious. Mac is better hands down.
PS. the mouse would be better if it came in all white.
buriot_avatar = iErik = Apple rep = (immitation of me)... ban his IP.
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I saw one in BestBuy (in St. Cloud, MN) yesterday! It wasn't very visible at the back of the computer section but it was there. For sale now.
are there any pictures of the Mobile Mouse 3000 or will it just look like that also?
p.s. i thought it looks a bit like an armadilo. i dont know why
either my computer is just crap and wouldnt load that image of the Mobile Mouse 3000 or engadget upload stuff very quickly, to be honest i think it was both
It's a Hello Kitty phaser.
Set mice to "cramp"!
Look out Master! Droid-dekar!
I was at best buy on sunday and they had it out on display. It was that comfy in the hand, nor were the side buttons in a good location like my 5 year old logitech. Neat idea, needs improvement. Whoa I think I just discribed microsoft as a whole with that statement (I actually do prefer microsoft over mac, and vista isnt that bad at all).
Wow... I like it. A lot.
I want to carry that with my S10. Too bad it costs nearly 20% as much as the laptop!
Contrary to the Mac fanboys, I actually think the Arc Mouse is the most pretty design Microsoft has some out with in quite some time. Very sleek - I'd buy one.
Then put your money where your mouth is and go buy one. They're in stores as we speak. I'm sticking with my Logitech G7 for a while longer.
I'm sticking with my circa 1999 HP OEM ball mouse. The buttons and body are worn so shiny now it's like, prettier than evar. It cost me $6.99 at the now defunct PC CLUB of Southern California. Mice with balls ftw?
Does anybody make track balls any more?
The Arc mouse is already out and available in best buy stores.
Arc mouse Minimum Requirements: Red stilettos and a short black dress.
Phew, thats one high spec lady.
Srsly? This would be under CrapGadget if it didn't have the brand name.
I got to play with an Arc at Best Buy on Saturday, I actually liked it quite a bit. I don't really need a new mouse, but if I did I might spring for one.
LIke others have said, they're in Best Buy now. I tried it last Friday and it felt like a really cheap, flimsy, plasticky POS. The curve was not at all ergonomic to my hand. But at least it folds...?
@ Moby Disk - seriously, I use one too (Kensington Orbit). I think old Kensington stock and the old Logitech Marble are the only ones I can actually still find in stores. :(
I have tried this for a while and love it. Looks cool and is very comfortable. It also spins rather nicely when folded to help pass the time during long meetings.
omg i'm totally buying it because of the spinning
seriously
Moby & Zuke - Trackball for sure! I've got the Kensington Expert Mouse Pro & love it. I replaced the roller with a billiard ball (8 ball). A must have with dual screens.