Video: Z-Nano Mouse is world's smallest and most absurd

Even if we could verify the claim, what's the point? The world's smallest mouse is likely to be as useful as the world's smallest keyboard. The Z-Nano USB mouse measures 42 x 21 x 17.65-mm and, amazingly, includes itty bitty left- and right-click and up- and down-scroll buttons. Available now for $60. See it in action after the break.

[Via BBGadgets]

[Abdo @ Dec 12th 2008 5:21AM]

Nice bag, but why does it seem so hard to use?

[kal326 @ Dec 12th 2008 9:16AM]

Because you haven't given it to your mini evil clone yet, Mini Me loves the thing.

[Lowest Ranked @ Dec 12th 2008 12:32PM]

Wtf Kal, that was God aweful.

[i.c. weiner @ Dec 12th 2008 4:16PM]

@ lowest ranked

So you were ful of awe at him?

[sloan2s @ Dec 12th 2008 5:23AM]

Im going to go out on a limb here, and guess that at least 3 people are going to comment with :

I bet if it had a apple logo on it engadget would be raving about it

[Anthony @ Dec 12th 2008 5:34AM]

how bout ... no.

[Max @ Dec 12th 2008 5:46AM]

I don't care who's logo's on it, it's pointless. And I'm rocking a MacBook Pro and iPhone and wont use anything but a mac, but if apple came out with this, I would be disappointed and buy myself a Microsoft Arc.

[j_g_puff @ Dec 12th 2008 6:36AM]

Although it looks a bit crap, I don't think it's totally pointless. Imagine strapping three of these to your hand, one each to your thumb, middle finger and pinky. Now you've got yourself some freaky multipoint interface that probably has a use for something. I've no idea what though.

[lpppppl @ Dec 12th 2008 5:50AM]

Ergonomic, actually... now you don't even need to move the wrist if you're lazy, and switch fingers when one gets tired?

[1rst person @ Dec 12th 2008 5:51AM]

I bet if it had a apple logo on it engadget would be raving about it

[2nd person @ Dec 12th 2008 5:53AM]

I bet if it had a apple logo on it engadget would be raving about it

[KilgoreTrout @ Dec 12th 2008 6:00AM]

I bet you're a moron.

[FGL82 @ Dec 12th 2008 6:06AM]

Hey, I was simply humoring a fellow commenter, cool down man

[FGL82 @ Dec 12th 2008 5:58AM]

I bet if it had a apple logo on it engadget would be raving about it

[AlDeezy @ Dec 12th 2008 6:15AM]

If only it was a mini mighty mouse, lol

[God @ Dec 12th 2008 6:32AM]

I bet if it had a apple logo on it engadget would be raving about it

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[Macca @ Dec 12th 2008 6:38AM]

I bet if it had an Engadget logo on it Engadget would be raving about it.

[Macca @ Dec 12th 2008 6:57AM]

We share a name...

[Lowest Ranked @ Dec 12th 2008 12:37PM]

Well, isn't that cute...

[locus @ Dec 12th 2008 6:43AM]

Awesome, half size mice are bloody stupid to start with, my boss has one and evry time i have to show him how to do somthing i miss the buttons and click the desk

This is just ridiculous

[KA @ Dec 12th 2008 11:23AM]

I love my Logitech cordless mini mouse. The only thing I would change is their software. Mini mice are much lighter and easier to control if you only use one for five minutes.

[BigBang @ Dec 12th 2008 7:04AM]

Well, you could put a leash around the mouse, adjust mouse sensitivity in your OS and wrap it around your finger, so you don't have to move your hand anymore, but only one finger.
Probably fun to play with, but still kinda... unnecessary.

[Orappa @ Dec 12th 2008 7:29AM]

I bet if it had a apple logo on it engadget would be raving about it

[zsyco @ Dec 12th 2008 7:42AM]

I bet if it had an Apple logo on it, Steve Jobs would be firing people.

[StalematE @ Dec 12th 2008 11:49AM]

I bet if it had a Mapple logo on it, Steve Mobs would be peeing on it.

[Simon @ Dec 12th 2008 7:45AM]

Next up, the tiniest monitor ever ... 1x1 screen resolution, monocrom color ... actually just one LED, but if somebody makes a video about it I bet it gets a post here on engadget ...

[Sgt. Papercut @ Dec 12th 2008 7:56AM]

I use a my new little Asus mouse when oversea travelling. See...http://uk.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=27&l2=145&l3=658&l4=0&model=2141&modelmenu=1

[Das Boot @ Dec 12th 2008 8:24AM]

This is as useful as my small member.

[Benton @ Dec 12th 2008 1:38PM]

Seems like it would be perfect if it were only wireless. The mouse looks so tiny that the wire would fling it around like a rat on the end of a bungee cord.

I hate carrying around a giant Dell mouse with my laptop. I actually wouldn't mind having one of these in my pocket all the time for when I'm using an app that isn't really trackpad friendly.

[numbsock @ Dec 12th 2008 10:35AM]

Don't forget the Google logo!

[pathogen @ Dec 12th 2008 1:29PM]

That video has the quality and soundtrack of an 80's porn.

[Mirt @ Dec 12th 2008 2:26PM]

I like this idea, fitting a Logi G9 up my butt really hurt.

[drewdoog @ Dec 12th 2008 2:29PM]

So youre telling me I can get one of these for $60 right now!?

[Jeff Moralde @ Dec 14th 2008 2:50PM]

So does the inventor finally feel better knowing his creation is smaller?!

[Zuke @ Dec 13th 2008 9:57PM]

You know how I know YOU'RE gay...?

[va jj @ Dec 16th 2008 12:09AM]

porsche owners rejoice!

[GotIt @ Dec 16th 2008 10:54AM]

I finally got my hands on one ;-)
My first impression is that it looks so tiny and hard to use.

But after trying for about a day, it is a lot easier than I had ever anticipated!
I had little problems clicking with one finger, though I must admit that it took some getting used to, especially with my Middle finger frantically searching for the Right click, which of course is no longer there ;-) Once accustomed to the new clicking habit, the mouse is actually quite easy to use. It is also very sensitive and have no problems working on both white and black surfaces. It even worked on my lacquered table top!

For someone with average-sized fingers, it is quite easy to use. I have tried resting ALL my fingers on the mouse, and it was still as easy to use. Think it should not be a problem for those with huge fingers as well.

For me, size does really matter, as I am a frequent traveller.
Can't judge its reliability now as I have just used it for less than a week. Will keep u posted ;-)

[Dan Brown @ Jan 6th 2009 4:17AM]

A colleague from an overseas branch came by with his UMPC and this tiny black mouse.
He actually showed me how it works.

If I can use it without finger cramps, so can you.

It IS really small... and let me tell you this .... this little stuart of a mouse ROCKS!

[GadgetGuy @ Jan 14th 2009 12:34AM]

Reviewed by StevenKing_TechReviewer , January 13, 2009 9:26 PM

After reviewing so many different computer mice, I can safely say that the best mouse is the one that fits your needs and your palm best.

Is a top of the range gaming mouse, with 5600 dpi sensitivity necessary be the best mouse for you? I personally do not think so.

Setting it to 5600dpi makes it almost un-useable, even for the most experienced gamers. Most typically set it to around 1600dpi to get better control. The specs may look impressive and make the mouse mor expensive, but it actually has little practical value to the user.

A good desktop Logitec or Microsoft mouse usually have great ergonomics and design, but for those with relatively smaller hands, a smaller & lighter mouse that fits your palm well may be a better choice.

For travellers and mobile notebook users, having a LASER mouse is important, as you may need to work on different surfaces when you travel. The normal optical mouse usually works well on a black surface, but it usually does not work properly on a white or shiny surface. Also,it would be RIDICULOUS to lug a huge Logitec desktop mouse on your travels with your Ultra-mini notebook(like the Sony Viao P or Asus EEE PC). A small notebook mouse, with LASER tracking, is the way to go.

I have reviewed many notebook mice before. The Rotino Sigma mouse is small and fits nicely into my pocket,and it used to be the smallest mouse around. However it has since been superceded with this Z-Nano mouse, which is about a third its size. Z-Nano is the current Guinness World Record holder for the World's Smallest optical mouse. We are actually witnessing miniaturization at its best with this amazingly small gadget.

Though incredibly small and light, it packs a real punch with features that even its bigger cousin mice sorely lacks. It is a laser mouse (1600dpi) with selectable dpi (like a gaming mouse). With the shift of the clicks to single finger front-and-back clicking, it effectively halved the size the mouse and eliminates the problem of having a small and frustrating Right button. It even comes with a unique auto-scroll feature for reading (hardware controlled), and soft touches like a small pointer to trace the outline of images. Using a rare-earth magnet to manage its medical-grade wire elimates the problem of the unreliable thin wire and the retractable mechanism that many small notebook mice possess.

It may LOOK uncomfortable and impractical to use because of its small size, but it is actually better than a lot of the notebook mice I have used. Since it is so small, the idea is NOT to grip the mouse, but to rest your whole palm on the table and simply slide it across the surface. No gripping, no wrist pain!

Surprisingly, I have little problems switching to the new interface and one-finger clicking. I suggest that if one of my finger is tired (which I did not experience after an hour of using), I can easily switched it over to the next finger ;-)

In summary, I find this Z-Nano extremely handy and serves very well as a travelling mouse. Although small for normal deskop use, this Z-Nano represents a great leap in mobility for the notebook users.

Definitely my choice for all business travellers and small notebook users.