Jan 04

iPhone and Magic Mouse linked up by BTstack (video)

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Even though you probably still can’t figure out what good the ability to connect your Bluetooth keyboard to your iPhone will do, the BTstack project is steaming ahead with this demo of a connected Magic Mouse twirling its pointer all over Apple’s handset. The driver code is still unreleased, but we get to see some nice lag-free interaction between the two devices, suggesting it shouldn’t be too far away from public consumption. As if to answer your earlier quandary, the video also features a Celluon CL800BT virtual keyboard, which projects onto and responds to your touch of any flat surface. A gimmick most likely, but a fun journey into the dream of nomadic computing nonetheless. Check out all the action after the break.

[Thanks, Daniel]

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iPhone and Magic Mouse linked up by BTstack (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 15

Jelfin spherical mouse is as gooey as it is ballsy

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What’s that? You were just thinking your mouse wasn’t round or mushy enough? Yeah, not exactly our thought process either, but that doesn’t mean the Jelfin ball-shaped, gel-covered mouse hasn’t captured our interest. Though the squishy, 1,000 dpi mouse is available in the colors of the rainbow, is Mac and PC compatible, and has a three-directional scroll wheel, for $35 you won’t be getting a cordless experience upon purchase. We’ve got to admit it looks like it could replace our stress ball, but we’re going wait on some full reviews to see if we can roll with it as a mouse.

Jelfin spherical mouse is as gooey as it is ballsy originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 12

Tetra the micromouse needs no cheese, completes maze in under five seconds (video)

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Lab rats beware — there’s a new turbo-charged robotic cousin of yours on the block. This little autonomous fellow, Tetra, has just wowed micromouse hobbyists with a 4.766-second finish time in a maze (which had to be mapped by the micromouse first) in a recent demonstration, beating the previous All Japan Micromouse contest record by a big margin of 1.6 seconds. Sadly, Tetra wasn’t the winner of this year’s contest as it failed to complete the final Expert Class event — probably something to do with the lighting conditions which affected its tracking. We can still admire Tetra’s awesomeness in the video after the break though, followed by some thoughts from a few micromouse experts.

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Dec 11

Jelfin Mouse Offers New Shape, Soft Touch

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Has any computer product been re-invented as many times as the mouse? The just-launched Jelfin Mouse combines ergonomics and aesthetics in a design that’s pleasing to the eyes and fingers.

The Jelfin is ball-shaped, so the hand wraps around it and the fingers stay curved. Those who find the traditional mouse shape uncomfortable might have an easier time with the Jelfin. The mouse also has a soft gel covering, to further emphasize comfort. It comes in five vibrant colors (cobalt blue, crimson red, cadmium yellow, electric green, and hot pink) and works with both Windows and Macintosh computers. It’s available from Amazon.com for an affordable $34.95.

While I haven’t tried the Jelfin, a video on the site shows that it requires the user to move his or her whole hand to position the cursor, instead of just moving the fingertips as with a standard mouse. While that would be uncomfortable for a lot of us, it’s a good choice for those with repetitive-motion wrist problems.

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Nov 30

Razer Delivers the Perfect Fit with Imperator

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If you’re right-handed, there’s no reason to use an ambidextrous mouse when there are so many that fit the right hand beautifully. Premium gaming peripheral maker Razer adds to that list with the Imperator gaming mouse, a slick piece of gear that’s all about ergonomics.

What’s so great about it? For one, you don’t need to slide your hand up to reach the thumb buttons. The designers have created thumb buttons that you can move backward or forward into your ideal location. The Imperator includes seven programmable buttons, a 5600-dpi 3.5G laser sensor, and on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment.

The bad news is that this $79.99 super mouse is out of stock already, so you’re going to have to add it to your Christmas wish list and hope that Santa can find one in time. If Razer can’t crank up production, a lot of gamers will be getting IOUs under the tree.

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Nov 25

Razer Imperator gaming mouse ships with adjustable side buttons, disdain for southpaws

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Tired of getting shafted, lefties? Never gets old, does it? At any rate, Razer is momentarily stepping away from its ambidextrous ways in order to craft a mouse that fits especially well in the hands of righties. The new Imperator gaming mouse houses the same 3.5G laser sensor that has become common on the outfit’s critters of late, but this one includes a smattering of “adjustable side buttons” that can actually slide and lock into place wherever you find them most comfortable. It’s up for order now for $79.99 (or €69.99 for those across the pond), and if the gallery below doesn’t get you close enough, a demonstration vid is just past the break.

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Nov 21

Windows drivers for Apple’s Magic Mouse conjured from the ether

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Hey Windows users: what would you risk for a mouse of such mystical persuasions that it has the word “magic” right in the product name? How about $69 for the mouse followed by a few sleepless nights after installing a .exe found in the murky shallows of the internet? That’s what it’ll take to install some hacked drivers, said to enable Apple’s Magic Mouse gestures, on your Windows rig. The drivers were extracted from the latest Bluetooth update targeting Mac owners running Windows under Boot Camp, but now there’s nothing stopping you from trying them too. Let us know how this dark elixir works out in the comments below.

Windows drivers for Apple’s Magic Mouse conjured from the ether originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nov 20

Smartfish ErgoMotion Mouse fights off RSI with a bit of wobble

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After a long period of incubation, Smartfish is at last ready to start shipping the first of its “ErgoMotion” devices. The ErgoMotion Mouse is a pretty straightforward wireless laser mouse, with large right and left click buttons, a nice big scroll wheel, and its own little USB wireless dongle. What makes it different is a truly odd raised platform that allows the mouse to tilt in all directions — apparently providing for more natural motion. We tried it out for a bit, and while it certainly provides a fresh method of using the mouse, the very fact that it’s working out more arm muscles simultaneously means that there will probably be a bit of fatigue at the outset. The ErgoMotion Mouse is available today for $50, and you can check out some video of it in action after the break.

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Nov 16

Razer Dials it Back with Abyssus Gaming Mouse

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Maybe it’s the recession; maybe it’s the realization that not every gamer has an unlimited amount of money to spend on gear. Whatever the case, preeminent gaming peripheral company Razer has introduced the Abyssus mouse, a simplified version of its high-end products with a more reachable price tag.

The Abyssus was designed to give gamers the tools they need, but not the extras. It offers a 3500-dpi infrared sensor, on-the-fly sensitivity adjustments, and three programmable buttons. This mouse can be used by either left- or right-handed users and glides on Ultraslick Teflon feet. A seven-foot cord lets you sit as far from your PC as you’d like. All this will cost you $49.99, which isn’t bad for a premium gaming mouse.

“Less is more,” said Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, the president of Razer. “We’ve taken our ambidextrous three-button mouse design and loaded it with our industry-leading technology without the added cost of too many bells and whistles.”

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Nov 11

Razer gets back to basics with $50 Abyssus gaming mouse

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Razer’s been on somewhat of a tear here lately with new input peripherals, and while most of the new stuff has been somewhat radical (or extremely radical, in some cases), the outfit is taking a step back with the Abyssus. The ambidextrous wired gaming mouse is just about the most vanilla product Razer has ever slapped its name on, but that’s not to say it’s unviable. In fact, many may appreciate the normalcy in design coupled with the 3.5G 3500dpi infrared sensor and on-the-fly sensitivity switching. It’s available now in the outfit’s webstore for $49.99 (or €39.99 in Europe), while the rest of the globe should see it emerge next month.

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