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Logitech MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse
Author: Nicole Hait

Our computers are part of who we are in a very literal sense. We kick back and spend much of our lives – both work and personal – sitting at our computer, mouse in hand. Unfortunately, that relaxed feeling of sitting in your favorite ergonomically correct chair is interrupted when you remember that your mouse isn't, literally, attached to your hand and requires a flat surface to perform its mousely duties. Ah, but wait. There's a new style of mouse that is becoming not just a fad, but almost a necessity. The "air mouse" is exactly what you are looking for to free yourself from that solid parallel plane.

Logitech's state-of-the-art MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse is one model that deserves a second look. This little beauty not only performs accurately on your desk, but also uses Freespace motion sensing while in the air to control your favorite media. PC-based media is a breeze to control with "intuitive wave-and-click control," boasts the Logitech website. As if you are conducting your own orchestra, you are able to adjust volume with a wave of the hand and skip tracks with a graceful flip of the wrist.

Step out of the office and into your entertainment room where – if you run your cable and television through Windows XP Media Center – you can easily save DVDs to your computer's hard drive, all with a gesture of the hand. Scrolling has suddenly become lightning fast, whether you choose to use the MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse on your desk or in the air. Presentations will suddenly become less awkward, as you have the freedom to control your PowerPoint presentation from across the room.

The MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse is available for purchase from www.logitech.com for $149.99 plus shipping. It comes with a recharging station, micro-receiver, AC power cord, Logitech SetPoint software CD, polishing cloth, user guide and 3-year limited warranty. The MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse contains a lithium-ion battery so it takes less time to juice it back up and lasts longer than a standard rechargeable mouse. At 2.4 GHz, the MX Air Mouse also gives you the convenience of a 30 foot range, so you can take charge of your media just about anywhere in a room.

Apple Mighty Mouse and Windows PC Compatibility
from Quick Online Tips

Mighty Mouse is available as a wireless and wired version. So I checked the site for Mighty Mouse specifications for Windows compatibility, and I found Wireless mouse required Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later while the wired version could work with Mac OS X 10.4.8 or Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Though I use Windows Vista, I guessed it should work (but Apple would have good reasons not to add it there). Though I preferred the wireless mouse, the published compatibility encouraged me to buy the wired mouse.

I realized that though both wired and wireless mouse appear to be similar, there are some key differences – Wireless mouse is a laser mouse, but wired is an optical mouse only.

Mighty Mouse Installation
As I opened the Mighty Mouse box, the packaging was amazing as usual. I held the fine white smooth mouse in my hands, and plugged in the USB cord to my computers USB port. As I moved the mouse, it worked instantly. No software needed.

The left and right keys are not visible and the entire mouse is encased in a nice and smooth white body. But the moment you click the touch sensitive keys, both the left click and right click work just as they should. Though the keys are not as easily clicked as my Microsoft mouse, yet they do a fine job.

Next I test the Scroll Wheel. It is not a bidirectional wheel, but a small pea-sized roller with which you can scroll 360 degrees in any direction! And it works really well once you set the mouse settings on your computer. Press the scroll wheel and the whole front of the mouse depresses to act as a middle click button. May seem a little awkward at first, but now I am used to it.

Then there are 2 force sensing side buttons, which were really hard to press (but maybe that’s why they are called force-sensing) – they worked as the back button by default in our browser.

Try Apple Mighty Mouse
So basically all the mouse buttons and scroll wheel were working as they should by default and was fully compatible with my Windows PC without any software. Now I have been using the Mighty mouse for a few weeks, and it is working really nice. My major concern is the difficult usability of the hard side buttons. The best feature was the amazing 360 degree scroll wheel, which takes care of all your scrolling needs in every direction (try scrolling diagonally!). The product is of superb quality, like all Apple products are.

Now I have an Apple keyboard and Apple Mighty Mouse running on my Dual Monitor Dell Windows Computer and its just great. Well there are other better computer mouse out there which are cheaper, with more buttons, easier clicking, more ergonomic – but for Windows users looking to try the Apple experience, you can try this mouse as it is well compatible. And the cost is $49 only! You can buy it online from the Official Apple Store.

Wooden Computer Mouse
This wooden mouse is handmade from Chinese flowering ash.
from Toxel

Jupiter Mouse accelerometer mouse. It’s a rare item that pleases both gadget and nature lovers, but the Jupiter Mouse from Actbrise Electronics does just that. This wooden mouse is handmade from Chinese flowering ash in Japan’s rural Gunma prefecture and earns its name from the natural wood grain swirls and click button that resembles the largest planet’s famous spot.

The innovative design, however, isn’t limited to form: the cursor moves in direction and velocity according to the tilt of the spherical mouse, which rests comfortably in the palm of your hand. The Jupiter mouse not only brings a refreshing natural element to your desk bit also offers an exciting new approach to navigating your computer screen.
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Jupiter Mouse features:

• Includes: mouse, stand
• Size: W60 x D60 x H55mm
• Weight: 92g (includes cable)
• Interface: USB2.0/1.1
• Cable length: 180cm
• Compatible OS: Windows98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista/CE2.11
• Manual: Japanese

Transforming Laser Mouse - Trypticon
from Big Bad Toy Store

This Mouse is for Adult Collectors. It may contain sharp points, small parts that are choking hazards, and other elements that are not suitable for children under 16 years of age.

Features :
- Windows98/Me/2000/XP/Vista,Mac
- Interface : USB
- Button : 3
- Resolution : 800 dpi
Product Number: TAK10925
Shipping Weight: 1.40 pounds

Thanko LazyMouse2: computer mouse and remote control without desk
from Gadget Folder

In the market of computer accessories are increasing device that can create for computer users the most comfort while working. It is not always, but the variety is impressive. Thanko has released a new wireless computer mouse, LazyMouse2 (GoroNeDeMouse2). With it you can control the computer in normal mode and without using a table/desk or other horizontal surface. Special optical controller and additional navigation keys located on the back of mouse under thumb cuffs hands. Thus, if the mouse buttons to turn down, it becomes a kind of remote control. As a result, the mouse, you can keep on weight without compromising its functionality. Such a decision may be user-friendly laptops. LazyMouse2 is a small flat device, the size of device is 90×49.8×15 mm. Working time offline to 4 hours. The device is compatible with operating systems like Windows and Mac. LazyMouse2 in Japan is about $ 50.

The Daily Engadget: World's Smallest Mouse, Twitter By Fax
by Chad Mumm

Our friends over at Engadget obsessively cover everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics, which is why we compile this daily roundup of their top stuff (or, at least, what we think is tops). For more details on any of these stories, click on the Engadget links in each story below.

Smallest Computer Mouse
TEC's new Lingo bills itself as the world's smallest mouse, and we'd be hard pressed to argue -- it's only slightly larger than a AA battery.

Thinnest RFID Transmitter
CenTrak has come out with the world's thinnest RFID (the small radio transmitters useful for tracking things like endangered animals and office workers) and it's barely larger than a standard office badge. Perfect for unblinking, all-knowing, information gathering.

'The Beatles: Rock Band' Pre-Orders Begin
'The Beatles: Rock Band' is coming out on September 9th, but anxious types can now pre-order it from their favorite game retailer. Also look for two more custom, Beatles axes available for $99 on top of the game bundle.

Twitter and Facebook By Fax
Do you have a computer illiterate relative who somehow feels compelled to be a part of the Twitter and Facebook scene? For a monthly fee of $14, they can fax their handwritten Tweets (and status updates) to Celery, a company that will transcribe and then blast them out to grandchildren and nephews everywhere.

A Robot On Facebook
Although we've dreamed of having a robot friend since we were kids, apparently everyday humans have a hard time interacting with humanoid robots. To combat this, scientists at United Arab Emirates University are giving their Ibn Sina Robot a Facebook page, which will hopefully enable sustainable friendships between man and machine. Finally!

Lingo Wireless Mouse is Really Small
from Think Laptops

There are a few mini-PC mice from Japan, but now Tokyo-based TEC says its Lingo, a mobile device, is the smallest of all [JP]. The Lingo weighs only 23g and is available in size 27.5 60 19mm, so that the claim does not sound too outrageous.The Lingo 800dpi 2.4Ghz work in an area of the use of approximately 10m (Battery life: approx 15 hours). It goes on sale in Japan next month in black and white.

Japanese Electronics: Window-Shopping in Tokyo
from GearLog

PCMag's erstwhile editor-in-chief Michael Miller is currently in the middle of a whirlwind Asian journey. While in Tokyo, he took some time out to do some tech window-shopping--and sent us photos of some of his discoveries.

Writes Michael:


One thing I've always liked about visiting Japan is looking at different kinds of electronics. There are neighborhoods devoted to the latest gadgets. The yen is so high so that bargains are hard to find, but you'll certainly see things you would be unlikely to see in the U.S.

For example, the portable TVs in the photo above. "One thing you see around Japan are portable televisions capable of receiving digital broadcasts even in places like subways."

Netbooks: The Japanese market has always liked lightweight notebooks, but what was new to me was the sheer number of Atom-based machines, typically offered with subsidies from wireless carriers.

Mebius: Sharp doesn't sell notebooks in the U.S., but it does in Japan, where it sells machines with LCD-based touchpads.

Wimax: While I was in Japan, Intel announced a Wimax deal with a local carrier.

Phones: Phones in Japan seem to come in lots more colors than they do in the U.S. And while lots of stores are selling smart phones like the iPhone and BlackBerry, what I saw most people using were fairly large--and very colorful--flip phones.

Dictionaries: Japanese electronics stores always have a lot of translating pocket dictionaries.

Mice: Mice in Japan and in the U.S. come in all shapes and sizes. But in the U.S., you'd be hard pressed to find a store with such a display.

USB Software: With the proliferation of machines that don't come with optical drives, I saw a lot more software loaded on Flash drives.

Sushi USB drives: I've seen sushi Flash drives before, but these are much more elaborate. Not so tasty, but probably filling.

Buzz up!

Verbatim Launches Color Nano Wireless Notebook Mouse for PC and Mac Users
from Verbatim

Verbatim® Americas, LLC an industry leader in the data storage industry for 40 years, announced today its new Color Nano Wireless Notebook Mouse for Windows® and Mac® users. The sleek-looking mouse combines the reliability and performance of 2.4GHz technology in a small form factor nano receiver with a splash of color for a fully enhanced computing experience. Available in red, green, purple, yellow, pink, blue and graphite, users can express their own unique color preferences to match their laptop or computer bag.

The uniquely designed nano receiver is small enough to leave connected to a laptop, making it ideal for anyone who is tired of packing up their mouse receiver every time they’re on the go. With 2.4 GHz wireless performance, users won’t experience the frustration of delays in cursor movements; and, there will be fewer cords to pack when they take their notebook on the road.

Nano mouse users will also find that the mouse travels well in compact spaces and fits easily in work totes, backpacks or even handbags. For added convenience, the receiver slides into its own storage area in the bottom of the mouse.

“As with the new netbooks that have emerged, our Color Nano Mice enable mobile users to meet their computing needs in a space-saving way,” explained Ron Hanafin, Verbatim Product Marketing Manager. “They have the reliability and performance of the Verbatim brand, while also giving people the flexibility to use color to personalize their computing lifestyle.”

The mouse’s clean, uncluttered design is complemented with a smooth, rubberized grip that provides comfort and control for both right- and left-hand use. A programmable roller button is also included for assigning favorite features to the roller and making them more convenient to access.

Availability, Pricing
Verbatim’s new Nano Wireless Mouse is available through Verbatim retail and distribution channels for use with Windows XP, 2000 and Vista systems as well as Mac OS 10.4.X and higher systems. Retail prices start at less than US$29.99 The package includes the mouse, nano receiver, software CD, 2 AAA batteries and a Quick Start Guide. For more information on Verbatim’s complete line of mice, visit www.verbatim.com

About Verbatim
Verbatim’s businesses in the Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa and Asia Pacific regions are wholly owned subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co., Ltd. MKM’s parent company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC), is Japan's largest chemical company.

Verbatim develops and markets innovative, high-quality products for storing, moving and using digital content. Known for its leadership in the optical, magnetic and flash storage and related accessories markets, the company provides reliable, unique technologies and products that are highly sought after and broadly distributed worldwide. For more information, contact Verbatim Americas, LLC, 1200 W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262, (800) 421-4188. In Europe, Verbatim Ltd., Prestige House, 23-26 High Street, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9DU, UK, (+44) 1784 439 781. In Japan, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co., Ltd., 31-19, Shiba 5-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0014, (+81) 3-5454-3972. Or visit the web site at www.verbatim.com and select the country of your location.

105 Examples of How 8 Essential Technologies Have Evolved

from the Web Urbanist by Steve

Oh, how we love our hi-tech gizmos and gadgets! Today’s technological wonders didn’t just land on store shelves suddenly, however, it took plenty of engineering smarts plus tons of trial and error to get there. These 105 examples of essential technologies travel the long and winding road from radical concept to retail conquest.

Evolution of 10 Essential Gadgets & Technologies
More power in a smaller package - that’s the typical trend when it comes to tech. From cell phones and computers to TVs and music players, our fave tech toys just keep getting littler and better. Remember how it all began? As exciting as these new products were in their time, it’s good to know that time itself is a one-way street. Click Here for more examples of Essential Gadgets & Technologies and how they’ve evolved.

Evolution of the Mouse: From Classic to Cutting-Edge
Where would we be without the trusty computer mouse? Believe it or not, computers (such as they were) functioned quite well for decades without them. We’ve come a long way since 1964 and so has the humble computer mouse. Though the popularity of laptop, notebook and now netbook computers is making the mouse less essential, designers have some great concepts in mind that’ll keep us a’clickin’ and a’scrollin’ for decades to come. Click Here for more Classic to Cutting-Edge Computer Mice

10 of the Wackiest & Coolest USB Gadgets
What is is about USB that brings out the best, worst and wackiest in hardware designers? It seems that everything but the kitchen sink can be plugged into a USB port - and there’s probably someone working on that right now as we already have USB refrigerators and hotplates. USB gadgets keep us warm, keep us cool, but most of al keep us amused. Click Here for more Wacky & Cool USB Gadgets

It’s Terminal: A Dozen Scenes of Early Office Computing
The first computers took up entire rooms and sported scary-sounding names like Eniac and Univac… both of which rhyme with maniac. It’s hard to imagine now but computers once hunkered down in chilly, climate-controlled rooms, incrementally reading data off of slowly spinning reels of magnetic tape while dozens of feeble humans punched the blocky keys of dumb terminals. Almost like The Matrix, though with less special effects. Click Here for more Scenes of Early Office Computing

Start to Over: History of 10 Game Systems
Video and computer games have evolved so fast, many current gamers can recall playing Pong, arcade games, Intellivision and the NES. Games and game makers have come and gone over the past few decades; some left their marks and others were gone so fast we hardly knew it. The biggest difference between then and now is, when it’s Game Over, you could lose much more than just a quarter! Click Here for more History on 10 Essential Game Systems

From Boob Tube to YouTube
Those were the days… more than All In The Family’s theme song, that old cliche describes a distant, black & white time when the whole family settled around a tiny, flickering screen to watch bottle humor (Dean Martin) and canned laughter. Society changed and so did its tube-watching habits - as did those tiny TV screens… now we take them with us or paste them on our computer desktops. Click Here for more History of the TV from Boob Tube to YouTube

History of Stereos, Speakers and Home Audio
Home audio used to mean glowing vacuum tubes, gorgeous wood cabinetry and a stack of nickels on the tonearm to keep the needle firmly in the groove. Times have changed - those nickels aren’t worth as much! Most of us also don’t have needles, grooves, tonearms or tubes to kick around anymore… we use them to create Steampunk art. Click Here for more Stereo, Speaker and Home Audio History.

15 Cool Space Projects for Today and Tomorrow
Nothing says technology like space exploration, and these days everyone wants their piece of the pie in the sky. The sixties space race aside, exploring the high frontier is still pretty much in its infancy - though you may be surprised to learn just who’s looking up when it comes to looking ahead. Click Here for more Cool Space Projects for Today and Tomorrow.

Mouse Pad
from NYU Ed

Mouse Pad is a floor mat that functions as a computer mouse and allows the user to operate the device with their feet instead of their hands, thus easing the stress of carpal tunnel syndrome.

We spend much of our time in front a computer using only our hands to operate the mouse and keyboard that control the device. This places a lot of stress on our wrists which can lead to health problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

For this project in our Introduction to Physical Computing class, we sought to create an interface that would allow people to interact with their computers with their feet as well as their hands. Accordingly, we hacked an old PC mouse and transplanted its functions onto a footpad, which we playfully formed in the shape of a mouse head.

The mouse "face" was divided into four quadrants onto which we mapped four Force Sensing Resistors (FSRs) that controlled two DC motors connected to the encoder wheels of the mouse that determine the positions of the X- and Y-axes of the cursor on the screen. This allowed the user to move the cursor up or down, and left or right by pressing the correct place on the pad.

Two other FSRs were placed in the left and right "ears" of the mouse head to operate relays that signaled the hacked mouse to perform a left and right click when the corresponding ear was stepped on. Overall this project allows the user to easily navigate the computer with their feet, and engages them in a different and interesting way while relieving some of the stress on their hands and wrists while using the computer.

Open Text s Tom Jenkins delivers the keynote address at last night s Business Excellence Awards gala at the Arden Park Hotel.
SCOTT WISHART/The Beacon Herald.

Stratford at epicentre
Posted By LAURA CUDWORTH, Staff Reporter
The Stratford Beacon Herald

E-mail is on the verge of becoming passe. Wiki's, blogs, podcasts and Twitter are where the future is headed.

Soon your computer won't have a keyboard and video will replace type. Tom Jenkins of Open Text gave business leaders a glimpse into the future at the Business Excellence Awards last night.

The Stratford Institute will be on the cutting edge of all of it, he said.

"Stratford is going to deal with the issues of the next generation."

Software company Open Text is a billion-dollar company with 4,000 employees and is closely connected with the University of Waterloo and with the Stratford Institute.

The Internet is changing. Sites like YouTube and Facebook are where it's headed as three dimensional images take over from text-based search engines.

He told business leaders they will soon be under pressure to deal as businesses with social networking sites.

"You're going to be running your own YouTube in your business ... Stratford is going to help the world figure out how to do that," he said.

Though Shakespeare could never have fathomed the digital age, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival will also be an important partner. Experts in storytelling, light and sound among other creative pursuits will be a great commodity in a world of video rather than text, he noted.

In about six months, a no-click computer mouse will tell the computer to build information about your interests based on what you hover the mouse over on a web page.

"This is part of what Stratford gets to participate in. Anyone who creates content is going to be king in this brave new world," he said.

It's the beginning of the end of television as we know it. The BBC is now delivering information to young peoples' cell phones, he noted.

The Stratford Institute will focus on computer science, creativity and marketing.

"The kids who come out of it will rule the global market."

There will be 2,000 students and 200 faculty.

Graduates will have no difficulty finding jobs. There are 250 Open Text jobs in Waterloo alone waiting to be filled.

"There are employers all over the world dying to hire these students."

Mr. Jenkins noted there are 450 companies around Waterloo because of the university there but it took about 30 years to build that relationship. The Stratford Institute will also attract cutting edge companies but more quickly because the precedent has already been set, he suggested.

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Now, a mouse for the phisically disabled
from Times of India

PUNE: Students of the D Y Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology (DYPIET) in Pimpri have developed an apparatus that enables a physically disabled person to operate a computer.

The equipment was developed under a project titled Development of realtime process control system using head-operated mouse for physically disabled persons'. The device enables a person with no hands to operate a computer mouse with the help of his tongue.

"The project bagged the first prize at the national-level working model contest IET-Karmaveer Expo-09' organised by the department of electrical engineering in association with IET (UK) on March 6 and 7. The prize consist of a trophy and Rs 50,000," said Arun Sonar, assistant professor, instrumentation department at the DYPIET.

"If a person loses their arms in a mishap, then this apparatus will enable them to operate the computer and help him earn a living," he added.

"We first tried to use tactile sensors to develop a system for the handicapped people, but this turned out to be too costly. If we had used speech recognition system then there could have been problems due to differences in accent and tone. So we decided to develop this system, which detects the movement of tongue to control the mouse. A person can also type using Microsoft Word as there is a software available for it," Sonar said.

Elaborating on the device, one of the team members Amey Dhavalikar said, there are two switches on both sides of the mouth to detect the movement of tongue and operate the mouse. "The cost of the device is Rs 500. We can attach this device to any computer that has Plug-n-Play facility," he explained.

Students have been working on the project for two years and received a grant of Rs 3 lakh from the University of Pune.

Sonar and his six-member student team comprising final year students Amey Dhavalikar, Sourav Ghube and Chaitanya Pandit and second year students Sujay Kadam, Pandurang Londhe and Chintan Joshi worked on the project.

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How to Clean Your Computer Mouse
from Click For How To

It’s not about the mouse of Tom & Jerry, but the mouse you use while working in your computer. The first one need not be taken care of; rather we all want get rid off that mouse.

However, the computer mouse is a very necessary object. Jokes apart, the computer mouse should be cleaned at regular intervals for better usage.

If the mouse gets dirty from inside, it won’t work properly and will make your work delayed and disturbed. The process of cleaning your computer mouse is very easy and anybody can do this at home. Here are some basic tips on how to clean your computer mouse. Check out the guidelines and maintain your mouse properly so that it lasts longer.

1. If it is a ball mouse, the ball gets dirty very fast. You have to clean the ball inside the mouse at least once in a week. Fist you have to bring out the ball from the mouse by rotating the ball cap at the bottom of the mouse in a clockwise way.

2. Now you will clearly see the dusts over the ball’s skin. Take a piece of dry cotton cloth and rub the ball to clean it.

3. You also have to clean the place where the ball remains. After cleaning it, put the ball in the proper place and then put the ball cap turning it in anticlockwise way. The ball will be locked again.

4. If your mouse is an optical one, there would be no ball and your job will become much easier. You just have to turn around the mouse and use a cotton cloth to clean the dust from its bottom. If the bottom of the mouse gets catches dust on its skin, the mouse doesn’t move properly making you unable to work. So, whenever you see the mouse is moving slowly, you must clean it immediately.

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Interesting Computer Facts
from Time Pass Guru

1. 80% of all pictures on the internet are of naked women

2. Another name for a Microsoft Windows tutorial is 'Crash Course'!

3. Bill Gates' house was designed using a Macintosh computer.

4. By the year 2012 there will be approximately 17 billion devices connected to the Internet.

5. Domain names are being registered at a rate of more than one million names every month.

6. E-mail has been around longer than the World Wide Web.

7. For every 'normal' webpage, there are five porn pages.

8. In the 1980s, an IBM computer wasn't considered 100 percent compatible unless it could run Microsoft Flight Simulator*.

9. MySpace reports over 110 million registered users. Were it a country, it would be the tenth largest, just behind Mexico.

10. One of every 8 married couples in the US last year met online.

11. The average 21 year old has spent 5,000 hours playing video games, has exchanged 250,000 e-mails, instant and text messages and has spent 10,000 hours on the mobile phone.

12. The average computer user blinks 7 times a minute, less than half the normal rate of 20.

13. The first banner advertising was used in 1994.

14. The first computer mouse was invented by Doug Engelbart in around 1964 and was made of wood.

15. The first domain name ever registered was Symbolics.com.

0 16. The world's first computer, called the Z1, was invented by Konrad Zuse in 1936. His next invention, the Z2 was finished in 1939 and was the first fully functioning electro-mechanical computer.

17. There are approximately 1,319,872,109 people on the Internet.

18. There are approximately 1.06 billion instant messaging accounts worldwide.

19. While it took the radio 38 years, and the television a short 13 years, it took the World Wide Web only 4 years to reach 50 million users.