Gizmodo: laser mouse

Logitech Frags The G5 With Higher Precision Gaming Mouse G500

Danny Allen — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EDT

The G500 succeeds the popular G5 Laser Mouse with greater accuracy (up to 5700dpi, adjustable on the fly), and a broader thumb rest. Logitech also has a new budget noise-cancelling headset called the G330.

The Gaming Mouse G500 has a "battle worn finish" and dual-mode scroll wheel that either can click through weapon selection, or be made frictionless when scrolling Web pages. Like the G5, you can also add extra weight (up to 27 grams). The G500 will cost $70 when it ships in September.

For its part, the Gaming Headset G330 has a behind-the-head design, volume control on its cord, and provides basic noise canceling for $50. Though it can connect to your PC via 3.5mm mini-jack, using it over USB enables optimized EQ. [Logitech]

Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 Refreshes Popular Logitech G5 Laser Mouse with Latest Gaming-Grade Laser Engine, Logitech Gaming Headset G330 Delivers Comfort That Won't Quit

FREMONT, Calif. - Aug. 6, 2009 - When there's sweat on your brow, and it's way too late to turn back, it's time to choose wisely. To help you make the right choice when victory is on the line, Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today unveiled extensions to its award-winning G-series line of gaming peripherals: the Logitech® Gaming Mouse G500 and the Logitech® Gaming Headset G330. The Gaming Mouse G500 refreshes the popular Logitech® G5 Laser Mouse with the latest gaming-grade laser engine and a battle-worn appearance, while the Gaming Headset G330 delivers comfort that won't quit – even after long hours of battle.

"As more and more people make gaming with family and friends the new night out, Logitech continues to push the envelope with the Logitech G-series." said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech's director of product marketing for gaming. "If you're getting serious about gaming – or have already seen the light – then the best way to dive ever deeper into the game is by putting the G500 mouse in your good hand and the G330 headset on your head. Victory is up to you."

For gamers, especially the more than 11 million people playing World of Warcraft® or the millions on a tour of Call of Duty®, the Gaming Mouse G500 and the Gaming Headset G330 help ensure that every late-night gaming session is victorious.

Logitech Gaming Mouse G500
The successor to the classic Logitech® G5 Laser Mouse, the Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 delivers game-changing precision at any hand speed. With its gaming-grade laser engine you can rev up your intensity – reaching a maximum hand speed of 165 inches per second (ips) and a maximum acceleration force of 30 gs. An on-the-fly adjustable-dpi gives you the right level of precision – from pixel-precise targeting (200 dpi) to lightning-fast maneuvers (up to 5700 dpi) – for whatever game you're playing. (The dpi can be adjusted, after installing the Logitech® Gaming Software, in increments of 100 dpi). Plus, full-speed USB helps ensure that the G500 mouse is smooth and responsive.

But the G500 mouse offers much more than precision. A rugged finish offers a battle-worn accent to your gear. And an updated shape – with a broader thumb rest and a smoothed-out pinkie ledge – makes the new Logitech gaming mouse more comfortable when you're in the heat of competition.

When you're ready to battle, the onboard memory lets you save and take the settings for your favorite title with you – no software required. If you're sensitive to weight, the G500 mouse offers weight tuning, including up to 27 grams of extra weight for personalized feel and control. The additional weights fit into a removable chassis and, when not in use, can be stored in the accompanying case. A dual-mode scroll wheel – with hyper-fast scrolling for those times that you have to work – provides click-to-click scrolling that's perfect for weapon selection. And ten programmable buttons put valuable macros in your hand (software required).

Logitech Gaming Headset G330
Even when gaming casualties are heavy, your Logitech Gaming Headset G330 isn't. The lightweight G330 headset combats fatigue with its adjustable, behind-the-head design – the first of its kind for gaming headsets – that slides for a personalized fit. To further relieve common pressure points on your head, the G330 headset features a soft silicone-lined headband and pivoting ear pads. And with durable steel spring at its core, the flexible headband is designed to withstand the wear and tear of furious battle.

A noise-canceling microphone reduces annoying background noise and rotates out of the way when you're not using it. The in-line audio controls let you adjust the volume or mute the microphone without pausing the action. An included USB adapter lets you choose to connect digitally to any USB port for enhanced audio or directly to your PC sound card via 3.5 mm jacks.

Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in September for a suggested retail price of $69.99 (U.S.). The Logitech Gaming Headset G330 is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in August for a suggested retail price of $49.99 (U.S.).

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]

Asus MS71 Is a Wireless Mouse and a USB Thumb Drive

Jason Chen — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:00:35 EST

What do hardware engineers talk about when they're drunk? Merging two distinct gadgets into one gadget, as evidenced by this Asus MS71 mouse/storage device. It's a wireless laser mouse, but at the same time it's a USB thumb drive. The marriage of the two may sound good on paper—if you don't think about it for more than five seconds—but the actual execution gets you either something that's way too cramped to use comfortably as a mouse, or way too big to shove comfortably into a USB port. How about a Webcam/USB thumb drive next? Maybe we need to be more drunk to come up with these things. [Newlaunches]

Logitech Launches V470 Cordless Laser Mouse with Freakin' Bluetooth Already

Wilson Rothman — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:00:00 EDT

Everybody's favorite Logitech gripe is, in so many words, "Screw the proprietary RF, where's my bleedin' Bluetooth mouse?" Today, in the wee hours of the morning, it seems that wish has been granted. The V470 Cordless Laser Mouse for laptops uses Bluetooth 1.2, and can run on Bluetooth-enabled computers without any proprietary RF dongle. Not only that, it's just $50, operates for up to 4 months on storebought batteries, and has an on-off switch so it doesn't try to mouse its way through your laptop bag when you're off duty. And did I mention it was a very 1970s shade of metallic blue?

Logitech® V470 Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks with Bluetooth® Technology
Connects directly to Bluetooth-enabled laptops, without an external receiver.

Announcement Date: August 14, 2007 Shipping: Late August, 2007

Price: $49.99 Available at: www.logitech.com

Product Description
The Logitech V470 Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks uses Bluetooth wireless technology to connect with notebook PCs and Apple® PowerBook® notebooks that have an integrated Bluetooth receiver, providing mobile professionals a one-piece, ultra-portable alternative to the touchpad.

Key Features
• Bluetooth technology means there's no need to plug in a receiver to your notebook. Simply switch on your mouse and start working. Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology features adaptive frequency hopping to reduce the chance of interference from other 2.4 GHz wireless devices, such as Wi-Fi notebooks or cordless telephones.
• Laser tracking outperforms optical mice. Laser technology delivers smoother cursor control on virtually any surface (except mirrors or clear glass).
• Side-to-Side Scrolling Plus Zoom for instantly zooming in and out; scrolling horizontally or vertically.
• Battery life of up to 4 months - great for the mobile professional.
• Battery life indicator helps avoid unexpected loss of power.
• On/off switch extends battery life.
• Up to 30-foot range

System Requirements
Windows-based PC:
• Windows® XP or Windows Vista™
• Computer enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology
• Broadcom/Widcomm Bluetooth BTW 1.4.2.21+, or Windows XP SP2, or Windows XP 64
• CD-Rom drive
Mac:
• Mac OSX 10.2.8+
• Computer enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology

Warranty
3-year limited hardware warranty

Phantom Lapboard to Haunt Alienware

Charlie White — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:16:47 EDT

The Phantom Lapboard keyboard and mouse keeps coming back to haunt us, and now it's received a shot in the arm from Alienware, vowing to ship the input devices with its Media Center PCs. We've seen the Phantom before, first offered as wireless input devices for a hybrid PC console gaming system nearly 3 years ago.

But still, this might be a good keyboard/mouse combo for those smart folks who are bypassing physical media such as Blu-ray, HD DVD and DVDs, putting a PC in their home theaters and watching their movies via video files. With the Phantom's 2.4GHz RF wireless capability, that noisy PC can be 32 feet away, no Bluetooth required.

A revealing video and some mildly caustic commentary, after the jump.

Too bad there's no backlighting for the keyboard—a must in home theaters with projectors—and unless your home theater has armless chairs, a Bluetooth mouse would suffice. Anyway, it looks cool. – Charlie White

Phantom Wireless Lapboard and Laser Mouse Hands On [Slash Gear]