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Gallery: Corsair ships Vengeance K90, K60, M90 and M60 gaming mice and keyboards

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Corsair ships Vengeance gaming mice and keyboards, procrastinating shoppers rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in 2008, Ozmo Devices paired up with Intel to get its WiFi PAN (WiFi Personal Area Network) tech into low-power devices. Fast-forward to a few years later, tack on a new partnership with Targus and get ready for the first of those Bluetooth-less peripherals to hit the market. The company's new accessory teammate is planning to rollout a line of WiFi Laser mice that incorporate the OZMO2000 chip, with the first mouse to hit sometime this September. The unreleased AMW58US model will connect directly to your computer's WiFi receiver and packs a four-way scroll wheel, laser sensor and compatibility for Windows 7 -- batteries included. There's no pre-order page available at the moment, so you'll just have to sit tight and wait it out. Official PR awaits you after the break.

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Targus to release new WiFi PAN-equipped Laser Mouse this September, flips Bluetooth the bird originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Corsair Vengeance gaming keyboard, mice and headset press shots


Gallery: Corsair Vengeance gaming keyboard, mice and headsets hands-on

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Corsair Vengeance gaming keyboards, mice, and headsets hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Razer's Sixense electromagnetic orb threw around plenty of intradimensional portals at CES, but sadly the company wouldn't let us play. Today at E3 2011, however, we were finally handed the reins. Those twin sticks are impressively responsive and accurate in the specially-made Sixense levels for Portal 2, and it's a heck of a lot of fun to physically stretch out blocks, reposition portals with a twist of the wrist and physically throw objects through the air. However, we got the impression that outside of games particularly designed to work with the sticks, it might be a different story. Waving the right stick around works pretty adequately for controlling the mouse cursor, but when we exited out to Windows, the sticks didn't work -- apparently, controls have to be mapped separately in a desktop client to work with the OS and other games or programs. We don't think many PC gamers will mind the six-foot range and wired tether here, but it does restrict those hoping to kick back with a game on the big screen.

Gallery: Razer Mamba Dual-Sensor and Hydra at E3 2011


We also got to try Razer's new "4G" dual-sensor technology, which will be rolling out to new Mamba and Imperator gaming mice right away -- it pairs a laser sensor and an optical sensor for more precision when lifting mice off a surface for advanced first-person shooter mousing techniques, not to mention 6400dpi tracking. We took it for a spin with a handy Razer Mamba, and we immediately fell in love -- whether we flung the mouse around haphazardly, furiously swiped it across the mousepad or simply tried for a quick headshot, it kept up with us. The cursor does creep if you lift and drop very rapidly, though, and without an original Mamba to compare with, it's hard to say just how much better it was. Thankfully, that won't be much of a factor in your purchasing decision: you'll pay the exact same $130 for the Mamba or $80 for the Imperator when they hit shelves this month. PR after the break.

Update: Razer points out that you can in fact use the controller in Windows, enabling mouse movement and toggling the cursor with button 4, and left and right clicking with the right trigger and button 1.

Continue reading Razer totes Hydra sticks and 6400dpi dual-sensor mice to E3 2011, we go hands-on

Razer totes Hydra sticks and 6400dpi dual-sensor mice to E3 2011, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Gigabyte ECO600 wireless laser mouse at the FCC

Gigabyte's ECO600 mouse passes through the FCC, boasts 12-month battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Rude Gameware's Fierce Laser Gaming Mouse v2 has a long name and a lengthy spec sheet

Rude Gameware's Fierce Laser Gaming Mouse v2 has a long name and a lengthy spec sheet originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Elecom claims first Bluetooth 3.0 mouse, performance improvements sure to be palpable originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading ASUS gets in on the touch mouse craze with the puck-shaped WX-DL

ASUS gets in on the touch mouse craze with the puck-shaped WX-DL originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Razer Tron Mouse leaves light trails in our hearts (video)

Razer Tron Mouse leaves light trails in our hearts (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via HardOCP]

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Titanium Mouse by Intelligent Design costs $1,200, might be worth a little less originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SplitFish Dual SFX Frag Pro pairs button-enriched mouse with 'fragchuck,' ships November 10 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After the extravagant aesthetics of the World of Warcraft-branded mouse, SteelSeries has returned to its roots with a pair of ambidextrous high-definition mice. The laser-powered Xai grabs the major price tag of just under $80, and in exchange offers a 10.8-megapixels per second sensor, up to 5,001 CPI, and a design engineered in accordance with the whims of professional gamers. Most intriguing is the built-in LCD menu system, where you can fully configure the mouse and then store those settings within the peripheral itself, making for a consistent experience across multiple computers. The Kinzu is the slightly smaller, LCD-deprived optical brother of the Xai, and will set you back a more conservative $34.99 when the two mice, alongside a freshly polished new gaming surface, become available in August.

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SteelSeries adds Xai and Kinzu to gaming mouse family originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a few months since the reptile fanatics over at Razer dished out a new input peripheral, but the wait for yet another ends today with the introduction of the ambidextrous Orochi ($79.99; ships mid-August). Rather than shooting for the desktop gamer, the company is aiming squarely at the laptop crowd with its freshest portable Bluetooth laser mouse, which is the first to offer a 4,000dpi Razer Precision 3G laser sensor and dual-mode wired / wireless functionality. There's also seven programmable buttons, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity and on-board memory for setting up performance profiles. In related news, the outfit is also issuing a new gaming surface in the Razer Kabuto, an ultrathin, ultra-soft mat that's probably nice, but not quite $19.99 nice.

Gallery: Razer intros Orochi portable Bluetooth gaming mouse, fancy Kabuto surface

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Razer intros Orochi portable Bluetooth gaming mouse, fancy Kabuto surface originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you missed out on your chance to add a little Decepticon flare to your PC with the Ravage USB flash drive earlier this week, you'd better hurry and put in your pre-order for this Trypticon Transforming Laser Mouse. In disguise he looks like a particularly non-ergonomic way to control your computer, but in just a few seconds he transforms into... well, a pretty sad, skinny looking rendition of the Decepticon command base. He may have lost weight, but he certainly hasn't dropped any perceived value, available now on pre-order for a somewhat pricey $59.99. He also ships in September, and despite his cost we wouldn't be surprised if that "Add To Cart" button transforms into a "Sold Out" button right quick. When oh when will the Autobots show up to save us from these evil USB gadgets exploiting our childhood memories?

Update: We got a comment from awa64 that there are a few other devices in disguise available for pre-order, including a few Autobots. Go get clicking if you want one, but we're holding out for an Optimus Prime uninterruptible power supply.

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LaserGames is a mod for projectors allowing up to two players to interact with a game using a run-of-the-mill (red or green) laser pointer in place of a mouse or controller, minus the precision response. Developer Alpay Kasal of Lit Studios isn't giving any hints on how this thing works, but we imagine it uses sensor technology similar to interactive projections -- you know, the ones where a video is projected on the ground and you get to kick around a soccer ball and then watch some tacky Nokia ad at the end. If you're up for trying this out first hand, Kasal's prototype will soon be on public display for some wild and crazy retina burning action -- no word yet on when or where. Check out his video after the break.

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LaserGames mouse emulator: more fun than blinding a 747 pilot originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell has a ways to go before it can match, say, Microsoft's peripheral acumen -- or the considerable buzz being generated by Blue Track at the moment. That said, the computer giant looks to have a couple new ones in the pipeline, and that's always a treat for the folks too poor or lazy to replace their pre-bundled keyboard and mouse. The keyboard's short-throw keys will be a love it or hate it affair, but the media keys seem nice enough, while the mouse offers sensitivity-denoting LEDs and some laser tech underneath to match those smooth, predictable contours. No word on a ship date, but look for these to show up in your new Dell boxes before long.

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New Dell keyboard and mouse leak out originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 So we know that Microsoft is gearing up to launch those new "Blue Track" mice on September 9th, but Ars Technica says that there's a good chance we'll be getting new webcams and -- surprise! -- Zunes as well. Sadly, the new mice might still be the most exciting things on the ticket -- the LifeCam VX-5500 and LifeCam Show NX-8000 are pretty much just webcams, and we're not expecting anything Zune hardware-related beyond bumps to 120GB and 16GB and perhaps that blue flash number. Still, there's a chance we could be surprised by those rumored new software and service announcements, but Microsoft's going to have to reach deep into the wow box to steal attention from a certain black-turtlenecked raconteur who'll be taking the stage in Cupertino to announce some minor new PMPs that day as well. Let the games begin!

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Microsoft planning new Zunes and webcams on September 9th? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 We'd say the jump from traditional optical mice to laser mice was pretty momentous, and it sounds like Microsoft is getting ready to jump again -- Microsoft Hardware put up a teaser this afternoon for a September 9th announcement featuring the tagline "Say Goodbye to Laser." Yeah, that's not exactly subtle, is it? We're hoping a return to old-school trackballs with grimy little wheels is in order, but we're just sentimentalists at heart.

[Via Seattle PI, thanks Spencer]

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Microsoft hints at new mice: "Say Goodbye to Laser" originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hard to believe it has been well over a year since Logitech unveiled its original Cordless Desktop, huh? As of today, said outfit is formally introducing the Cordless Desktop Wave Pro, a two-pack that includes the Wave Keyboard and the MX1100 laser mouse. You're plenty familiar with the first half of the equation, but the new critter promises to last up to six whole weeks on a full charge, and the included USB plug enables users to charge and work if they're okay with a temporary tether. You'll also find a 1,600DPI sensitivity rating, MicroGear precision scroll wheel and eight programmable buttons. Look for the happy couple to land in the US in October and Europe in mid-November for $129.99, while the mouse alone will go for $79.99 two months earlier in each region. Full release after the jump.

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Logitech reveals Cordless Desktop Wave Pro keyboard / mouse tandem originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been spending some quality time with the high-end gaming products from SteelSeries, and we have to say we're impressed. The Ikari laser mouse they announced last year is particularly great, with a built-in processor and sensitivity settings to allow for a customized and precise sensitivity setting in a plug-and-play setup particularly suited to professional gamers. Settings are easy to work, and the actual sensitivity and response of the mouse easily outclasses our prior mousing experiences.

New to the market is the SteelSeries 7G keyboard, which is making its debut on Monday the 5th. The keyboard is fully mechanical, with no-click switches that give it a much stronger, smoother tactile feel, while simultaneously catering to gamers by registering half presses. The keyboard weighs a ton thanks to the heavy-duty iron-infused plastic and the gold electronics, and is quite capable of handling abuse. We grew up typing on heavy-duty keyboards, and this is easily the best one we've used this decade -- though the $150 pricetag also makes it the most expensive outside of the Optimus Maximus.

Both of these products are obviously built for pro and casual gamers, but we found a productivity boost in our regular day-to-day blogging operations, which requires large quantities of precise link clicking (how's that for a resume line item?) and rapidly written posts. In addition to these two, SteelSeries is bringing its entire line of Euro-popular gaming peripherals to the States, including headphones and crazily fancy mouse pads.

Gallery: Hands-on with SteelSeries Ikari mouse and new 7G gaming keyboard

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Hands-on with SteelSeries Ikari mouse and new 7G gaming keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 May 2008 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft is at it again with its boring-as-can-be product names and its terrifically designed computer mice and keyboards. First off is the new Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 (pictured), which Microsoft calls the "little black dress" of peripherals -- something we find to be at least a little disturbing. The keyboard and mouse combo include "smoked translucent border" design elements, conveniently-assignable My Favorites Keys, and some rather sleek / thin looks. The keyboard -- which we saw pass the FCC in February -- is of the Comfort Curve-ilk, the Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 has a horizontal charging station, and both use 2.4GHz wireless tech. The worst news is the price, at $130 when it hits in April. If you don't need all the fancy, Microsoft also has the new Digital Media Keyboard 3000 (pictured after the break) with some fun media-centric keys for the much more palatable $30 pricepoint. It'll be out in June.

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Microsoft's Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 and Digital Media Keyboard 3000 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Evergreen's testing the limits of convergence this morning with their new ¥3,499 ($33) Genius Navigator 365 mouse. It's a 1600/800dpi laser mouse and you guessed it, a gamepad all wrapped up in a single package. Neither of which we suspect works as well as a pair of dedicated devices. Look, we may not approve of your choice for this mouse, but we'll fight to the death for your right to choose it. Ok, maybe not this time.

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The march of mouse progress apparently never stops, and Microsoft just announce a pair of new ones to drive that point home. The Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 (after the break) is the more portable one of the bunch, with a snap-in 2.4GHz USB receiver packed inside a desktop-sized laser mouse. The Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 (pictured) sacrifices a bit of portability for a rechargeable batteries -- with a horizontal charging dock to host the mouse when times are rough and juice is scarce. Both mice include Microsoft's HD Lasers and a few Vista-friendly buttons. You can pick them up in March fo $50 and $70, respectively.

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Microsoft launches Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 and 7000 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft looks to have a "v2.0" version of its Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 in the works -- if these recently-filed FCC docs have any semblance of truth. The new model looks to be toning down the odd tilt of the original, and tossing in an abudance of gold spray paint, but we're otherwise pretty short on facts for this one. Still, lasers. You can't go wrong with lasers.

[Via istartedsomething]

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Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 v2.0 hits FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As if cramming its third-generation optical sensor in the Diamondback wasn't good enough, Razer is out to up the ante once more its newly-unveiled Lachesis. Compared to Microsoft's shiny new SideWinder, this creature touts double the DPI (that's 4,000 here, for those keeping score), and according to Razer, the 3G laser sensor "stops tracking at much lower lift-off levels than any other laser sensor, preventing tracking errors when the device is lifted off its tracking surface." Of course, you'll still be able to switch DPI on-the-fly sans special drivers, and the Ultraslick, Teflon-coated feet ought to glide around effortlessly for a good while. Razer's latest USB gaming mouse will go on sale globally this October for $79.99, and will be available in Phantom White and Banshee Blue colors.

[Via MaxitMag]

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Razer intros 4000 DPI Lachesis gaming mouse originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So you liked Logitech's MX and VX Revolution mousers, did ya? Then check the VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse with that crazy-small 2.4GHz USB receiver for laptop users. The VX Nano features a mini, hyper-fast scrolling MicroGear scroll wheel along with forward and back buttons mapped to your browser, five programmable buttons, and is said to run for up to 6 months of a pair of AAA batteries. All yours for $70 worldwide in late August. Noebooks.com got themselves some sit-down time with the mouse with the video to prove it. After the break, naturally.

[Via Notebooks.com]

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Logitech's VX Nano: the VX Revolution's little brother originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 05:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>laser mouseLaserMouselogitechmousevx nanoVxNanoMon, 23 Jul 2007 05:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Genius Traveler 515 Laser mouse rocks touch-sensitive scroll]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/16/genius-traveler-515-laser-mouse-rocks-touch-sensitive-scroll/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/16/genius-traveler-515-laser-mouse-rocks-touch-sensitive-scroll/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/16/genius-traveler-515-laser-mouse-rocks-touch-sensitive-scroll/#commentsWe can't say that Genius' latest laser mouse is apt to cause any cancellation emails to start flying over those recently ordered Obsidians, but the Traveler 515 Laser does a fair job in the specs department to make up for its vanilla looks. Similar to Saitek's critter, this pointing device boasts a touch-sensitive OptoWheel scroll area, right and left click buttons, Flip 3D and Smart IE hotkeys for Vista users, Turbo Scroll for blowing past those incredibly long patent filings, an adjustable 800 / 1,600 DPI laser, and compatibility with OS X and most Windows flavors. Additionally, this device is said to play nice with both righties and southpaws alike, and while looks may not be everything, we imagine that this one will end up priced a tad lower than its dashing competitor in order to compensate in the attractivity arena.

[Via EverythingUSB]

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In typical Philips fashion, the firm has yet again chosen to unleash a barrage of new gear simultaneously, and this time around its the mice and keyboard lineups getting a few new siblings. Starting us off is the SPM8713 1,600 DPI laser mouse, which was designed on the small side to cater to laptop users, and the "soft silicon cushions" purportedly keep that cramped hand a bit more comfortable. The SPM7711 borrows most of the same features as the aforementioned critter, but markets itself to the desktop user while maintaining the "one-year battery life." The SPM4701 boasts a sleek, black design and internal LED optics, while the unfortunate SPM4700 gets a tail and sports "just" 1,000 DPI. Closing up the rear is the SPT5701, which matches the SPM4701 with a dashing keyboard that touts "drainage holes that can resist some accidental spillage." Unfortunately, we've no idea how much these new input peripherals will run you, but be on the lookout for a May launch in the US and Asia.

[Via EverythingUSB]

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Philips doles out new mice and keyboards originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Buffalo's mice designers are at it again, somehow figuring out how to turn a vanilla mousing peripheral into something out of the ordinary. The BOMC2-Y01 series may not be as retro-inspired as the firm's D-Pad critters, but the built-in Mirrored Reflection Lens (MRL) should purportedly make even the slightest of jerks disappear. The mirror-packed mouse supposedly reads the laser inputs at a much higher sensitivity than the other guys, making it one smooth choice of mouse for those in the market. Additionally, it sports a side-scrolling wheel and comes in "clear lead," silver, white, and black color schemes, but otherwise it looks fairly standard. So if you're digging the ultra-slick approach, you can snap one up later this month for ¥3,720 (or around $32 bucks).

[Via AkihabaraNews]

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Buffalo intros uber-smooth BOMC2-Y01 mice originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft's Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 gets reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a refreshing reversal of pompously named colors, we bring you Sigma's Rotino laser mouse in, uh, "gross black." Sure, that's probably just a machine translation snafu but who are we to argue with the lingual powers of the almighty Google? Oh, and as long as you're here, you might like to know that Sigma calls Rotino the "world's smallest" laser mouse with retractable USB cable. Measuring in at 40-grams / 30 x 70 x 20-mm the Rotino brings an adjustable sensitivity of 1000dpi for normal office-type use or a lightning-quick 2,000dpi for you gamers with an especially sensitive trigger finger. At just ¥2,980 or about $25, can you really afford not to have this in your laptop bag? Also available in French blue or Italian lead-lead (aka, red) if you're feeling euro-funky.

[Via Impress]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>laser mouseLaserMousemouseretractable mouseRetractableMouserotinosigmatravel mouseTravelMouseworld's smallest mouseWorld'sSmallestMouseFri, 29 Sep 2006 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Logitech MX Revolution laser mouse reviewed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/28/logitech-mx-revolution-laser-mouse-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/28/logitech-mx-revolution-laser-mouse-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/28/logitech-mx-revolution-laser-mouse-reviewed/#commentsThe most telling line from ExtremeTech's review of the $99.99 Logitech MX Revolution mouse -- which we also got our hands upon recently -- is: "The MX [comes] with a learning curve". The reason for this? An inordinate number of features that results in a mouse that takes some getting used to. Starting with the scroll wheel, Logitech has devised a way of integrating both the ratcheted type of scroll with the free-spin variety: by default, the mouse will switch between the two modes depending on how fast the user is scrolling. Users can tweak the speed at which the mouse will switch into free-spin mode, and yes, there's a ratcheted only option. The next notably new feature is the "document flip", a second scroll wheel located just above the thumb rest that functions as an application switcher if you decide not to change the software settings. Finally, there's a dedicated search button on the top of the mouse that will either, a) start an internet search for a selected word or, if you don't have anything selected, will b) take you to the homepage of your preferred search engine. In practice, the reviewer found the new features to be in need of a little polish: the scroll wheel was a little too eager to switch into free-spin mode (and doesn't double as a middle mouse button), the document flip felt a little redundant, and the one touch search button bugged-out a few times. Underneath all the features is a relatively basic, multi-buttoned cordless laser mouse -- the 800 DPI sensitivity is nothing to write home about -- but the ergonomics and design live up to the high standards we've come to expect from Logitech. The reviewer concludes that the extra features probably aren't necessary, but could in the long term increase user productivity if prospective buyers spend some time customizing the button functions and getting used to the new features. If you think you can do without the new features, you might consider picking up one of Logitech's other no-frills gaming mice, which feature much higher sensitivities and equal, if not lower, prices.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Cordless MouseCordlessMouseExtremeTechLaser MouseLaserMouseLogitechMXMX RevolutionMxRevolutionReviewWireless MouseWirelessMouseMon, 28 Aug 2006 07:21:00 EST<![CDATA[MacMice busts out laser-powered Danger Mouse]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/21/macmice-busts-out-laser-powered-danger-mouse/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/21/macmice-busts-out-laser-powered-danger-mouse/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/21/macmice-busts-out-laser-powered-danger-mouse/#commentsIf that Mighty Mouse of Apple's isn't fulfilling your need for classic cartoon references or laz0r-based accuracy, the new Danger Mouse from MacMice might do the trick -- plus it tosses in a nice, fresh pop cultural reference to boot. The Danger Mouse sticks close to Apple design cues, but splits its shell in the front to make concession to a traditional right click function. MacMice also tossed in a MicroScroll wheel to ape Apple's scroll ball (in 1 dimension at least), and a 1600 DPI laser sensor for tracking with the best of 'em. So yeah, MacMice isn't exactly breaking new ground here with their stylings, but with the homogeneous tastes of the general Mac populace, would that make them Crazy?

[Via The Gadget Weblog]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>danger mouseDangerMouselaser mouseLaserMousemacmicemighty mouseMightyMousemouseMon, 21 Aug 2006 10:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Logitech intros V450 Laser Cordless Mouse]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/26/logitech-intros-v450-laser-cordless-mouse/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/26/logitech-intros-v450-laser-cordless-mouse/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/26/logitech-intros-v450-laser-cordless-mouse/#commentsLogitech introduced yet another member of its growing mouse army today, the V450 Laser Cordless Mouse, intended primarily for laptop users -- or people with really small hands, we suppose. Available in silver or black, the V450 looks to be a fairly run-of-the-mill laptop mouse, although it does promise an impressive one year of battery life on two AA batteries (we'll need to see that to believe it -- see you in 2007!). Logitech also says the mouse should be immune to delays and dropouts in even the busiest wireless environment thanks to its 2.4GHz micro receiver (see above skepticism, as certainly no one else uses the 2.4GHz band). Look for this one early next month for $49.99 and, yes, it's both Mac and Windows compatible.

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Logitech intros V450 Laser Cordless Mouse originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jun 2006 23:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Don't worry, Mac fans, Logitech hasn't forgotten about you -- you're just not as important as the rest of your friends who use a Windows box. In fact, just to show you Apple diehards a little extra love, the company has released a version of the Cordless Desktop S 510 that features all your favorite Mac-specific keys and application shortcuts, and manages to one-up the Windows model by swapping out the optical mouse for a laser one. Other than an improved pointing device, though, the Cordless Desktop S 530 Laser for Mac rocks the same basic feature set as the S 510 -- media controls, slim/ergonomic design, and both desktop and laptop USB transmitters -- except you don't get the option of paying an extra twenty bucks to step up to a model with a bundled remote. Instead, that twenty will go towards the high-precision laser inside the mouse, because the Mac set costs the same $100 as the remote-sporting, but laser-less, Windows package.

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Logitech's Cordless Desktop S 530 Laser for Mac originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Jun 2006 12:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Proving that it still has (some) love for the fiercely-loyal army of Mac enthusiasts (especially the dual-booters), Microsoft has released its first Wireless Laser Desktop for Cupertino-created computers. This new keyboard and mouse set, which features a Comfort Curve ergonomic 'board and high-definition laser mouse, sounds almost identical to the company's Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 (pictured above) which was released last year for Windows machines, except for the addition of Mac-specific modifier and hot keys. Available immediately, this package will set you back $100.

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Microsoft's Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 May 2006 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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