If you’ve had a chance to try out Microsoft’s BlueTrack technology, introduced in September, 2008, with the Explorer Mouse and Explorer Mini Mouse, you know that the company’s claims are true: It works on any surface. I’ve tried one on marble, metal, and wood, and it tracked perfectly. That’s why I’m happy to see that Microsoft is expanding the line with two new mice and a desktop.
- Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000: This ambidextrous mouse is made for travel, since it offers Microsoft’s first nano receiver. The receiver is so small (0.8cm) that it can stay plugged into your notebook all the time, or it can snap into the bottom of the mouse. It will sell in June for $49.95
- Wireless Mouse 5000: This full-size ambidextrous mouse has rubber side-grips. It will sell in June for $39.95.
- Wireless Desktop 3000: This set combines a standard flat keyboard with a built-in wrist rest and spill-resistant keys, and a Wireless Mouse 5000. It will sell for $69.95 in June.
All three work with Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X 10.2x-10.5x., and use a 2.4GHz wireless signal with a 30-foot range.
Besides the mice, Microsoft also just announced the LifeCam VX-2000, a webcam with a built-in microphone, VGA video, automatic low-light adjustments, and fun visual effects. It will sell for $29.95 in June, and will work with Windows Vista and XP systems.
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