Gizmodo: laser mice

Elecom Scope Node Laser Mouse Clearly Built With Robot Paws in Mind

John Mahoney — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:40:00 EDT

I am joining others in not caring about the legitimacy of Elecom's claims of precision based on positioning the laser between your thumb and forefinger for their Scope Node mouse. This thing looks awesome.

Joel @ BBG is right on saying that the Scope Node is "designed with the clinical asymmetry that the Japanese do so well." It looks like at any moment, one of these panels could swing out, revealing even more intricate robot innards. It's around $60 in yen, with no obvious plans for a US release.

Whether it's comfortable for hands that aren't made of carbon fiber and polycarbonate polymers, who knows. Who cares. [Technabob, BBG]

Fresh Pics of Collapsible, Portable Microsoft Arc Laser Mouse

Jack Loftus — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Thanks to tipster Alex, we've got some fresh hands-on pics of the new Microsoft Arc mouse, which we got a first look of back in July. The $60 mouse folds down to half its size for easy portability thanks to what the packaging calls a "strong metal hinge," and the glossy veneer, to quote Blam, is indeed "flip and drool" worthy.

According to Alex, the tiny USB dongle attaches to the underbelly of the Arc when not in use via a magnet, and there's a storage bag for travel purposes. The packaging quotes a 30-foot range, and jumping is non-existent, says our tipster. Thanks, Alex!

Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 and 7000 Slim Down, Get Slanty Like Sports Cars

matt buchanan — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:33:18 EST

Perhaps the biggest deal about Microsoft's latest pair of laser mice—Laser Mouse 6000 and 7000—is that they break from the standard form factor for MS grippers—less glaringly round, and more about lines and angles. They certainly look sexier than past models, but the big test is: How do they feel?

Both use 2.4 GHz wireless (hum), track at 1,000 dpi, have one-touch Flip 3D access (yay?) and tell you in pretty colors how much juice they have left. The bigger desktop model, 7000, is black and rechargeable (and $70), while the mid-sized 6000 is meant to hit both desktops and notebooks, with a portable receiver (and runs $50). [Microsoft]