My mouse doesn’t really do anything more than a standard mouse is supposed to do. Sure, it’s got a couple of extra buttons that come in handy when playing games, or just navigating the web, however, it’s all very basic mouse-like stuff. I’m quite happy with my mouse, as I can think of very few other functions I would like for it to serve. However, it seems that there is a growing need for mice that also happen to be scales.
I can’t imagine what the average person would do with such a scale at their computer, unless maybe they do a lot of shipping, and their items are rather small. I also suppose that if you’re selling drugs, it might be quite useful to have a small, easily-hidden scale at your desk. Whatever it is you happen to need it for, the MSC-500 Mouse Scale can measure in 0.1g, 0.005 oz., 0.005ozt., and 0.1 dwt increments. If this sort of thing is up your alley, it’ll set you back a salty $60.
This mouse is really made of wood. It’s called the Jupiter Mouse and was created by Actbrise Electronics. It’s made from Chinese flowering ash(ironically found in Japan). In addition to the four buttons, the Jupiter Mouse is also motion sensitive and will move the on-screen cursor based on the direction and speed that you move the mouse. This is an expensive choice for a mouse at $232, but if you can afford it, it might be a nice way to browse.
If your top criteria when it comes to a computer mouse is looks and not usability, then you’re an idiot potentially misguided, since most of the time, your mouse is entirely obscured by your hand, and you’re busy staring at your computer screen anyway. But hey, maybe you have a social life and people come over to your place and oggle your stuff and you need an awesome mouse that looks like a car.
Road Mice are 800 dpi wireless two button mice with a scroll wheel encased in a fairly detailed models of sexy automobiles, including Chevy Camaros, Ford Mustangs, and Dodge Chargers. The lights work, but it’s unclear whether or not the wheels turn. Each mouse comes with a unique VIN #, and for an additional $20, you can buy comprehensive bumper-to-bumper insurance with no deductibles. The insurance covers “mechanical breakdown, crashes, theft, fire, acts of god, parental repossession, beverage or water damage, earthquake, floods, drops, falling rocks, animal consumption, jealous friends or family members stepping on it, and anything else that typical insurance companies will exclude from coverage.” In the works are Pixar Road Mice, and battery-free induction mouse pads. Each Road Mouse will cost you $45.
When using a grenade, there are two very simple steps to follow. Unfortunately, if you mix up the steps and end up throwing the pin, it very well may be the last thing you do. Fortunately with this Hand Grenade Mouse, you don’t have to worry about blowing your arm off.
It seems that someone got a brilliant idea whilst wandering through their local surplus Army supply shop. When you think about it, many mice have a similar shape to that of your average hand grenade. So the intrepid modder sliced up the grenade, tossed in the guts of an old optical mouse, and came out with a cool looking input device. Sure, it might not be quite as ergonomic as a regular mouse, but it still looks pretty badass.
I have a bit of a thing for gyro mice. Sexy ones, anyway. Movea’s Gyration mouse may not be as drop dead gorgeous as Logitech’s MX Air, but it does incorporate some of the same sort of futuristic technology that allows the mouse to be used conventionally on a flat surface or by waving it around in midair like a loony. The wireless RF mouse weighs only 4 ounces and has a USB receiver that hides in its butt. It’ll work up to 100 ft away from the computer (not that you can see that far), and comes with software that lets you use mouse gestures. There’s no info about battery life (which could be kinda important), and it doesn’t look like you get a whole lot of buttonage to play with. At $100 it’s a little bit cheaper than the MX Air, and it’s certainly smaller, but not a peripheral whose curves you’re likely to get lost in. Look for it early next month.
It seems like it would be pretty hard to make a keyboard stand out from the crowd these days. Sure, you could put tiny LCD screens on each individual key, but even that’s been done. However, HP has managed to do something that no other keyboard (that I’ve seen) has done before. They’ve created a key that issues the Ctrl-Alt-Del command. Yes, now you can reap all of the benefits of pressing three keys while exerting only the amount of energy it takes to press a single button.
Aside from the fascinating button and having a slew of additional function buttons, there’s not really much to talk about. The new keyboard comes bundled with a wireless mouse which doesn’t actually look all that exciting. Unless you’re in the market for a new wireless keyboard/mouse set, I probably wouldn’t spend the $80 to upgrade from your basic setup.
When I use my laptop, I rarely plug in a mouse, as I can generally get by with just the touchpad. However, if I know that I’m going to be working with some mouse-intensive applications like Photoshop for a bit, I’ll generally use a mouse to make my life easier. Some people prefer to never have to use a touchpad at all, and always keep a mouse with them. So for those people, here is an interesting device from Logitech.
If for some reason you like to carry your laptop around without a case or sleeve, then you’ll love this mouse. It features a clip which mounts (aka sticks) to the lid of your notebook that allows you to attach the mouse to. I’m sure that it will be great if you’re dragging your laptop all over the office, but once you go to put it away in your laptop case, then the clip is pretty useless.
Aside from the clip, it’s a pretty basic wireless mouse from Logitech. It has a tiny 2.4GHz wireless receiver that can stay inserted in your laptop without sticking out very far. If carrying around your laptop without a case is your thing, and you hate touchpads, this might just be worth the price of around $95.
According to Engadget, this rather dull looking mouse giggles when you touch it and gets upset if someone you don’t like sends you an email. There’s no other information besides that it’s made by a company called DarFon. I wish I had more on this, but for some reason, the idea of a ticklish mouse fascinates me. I mean, you’re always grabbing them by the waist, why shouldn’t they be ticklish? Sure, it would be wicked annoying most of the time, but it would be nice to take a break from work now and then to give your mouse a little squeeze and hear it giggle back at you.
I discovered long ago that golf is not my game. I used to go with some of my friends, mostly to make them feel better. No matter how bad they were doing, I was always doing far worse. I’ve since decided to stick with putt-putt, now that’s my game. For those of you out there with golf on the mind at work, you might try out this Golf Ball Mouse and pad.
This mouse pad isn’t going to improve your short game, but you can pass the time putting around with a tiny ball and driver. The mouse doen’t exactly look like it would be too comfortable, and it kind of reminds me of those hockey puck mice that used to come with the old iMacs. No word on pricing or availability.
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