Wireless Mouse

Wireless mice are great, but when that battery poops out on you, and you're without spare power, suddenly your entire business shuts down. You simply can't navigate your PC.

Genius' DX-ECO Mouse ditches the friendly batteries in favor of a gold capacitor. What does that mean to you? In just 3-minutes time this mouse can be charged to full and last for what the company says is a complete work day. Additionally, it can be recharged up to 100,000 times, which means that this mouse will be well outdated before its capacitor fizzles out.

And just because it doesn't sport a traditional rechargeable battery, or at the very least a slot for one, that doesn't mean Genius has forgone any of the standard features you've come to expect from your wireless mouse. It can work at up to a distance of 15 meters, includes a tiny micro receiver, 4-way scrolling, adjustable dpi (800/1600 dpi), next/previous page hot keys and a blue optical mouse, or as the company calls it, a "BlueEye" sensor, that is said to work on dusted glass, carpet and marble.Read more

Genius just released the Ring Mouse, and just as you would think, it's worn as a ring on your finger so your thumb controls all the functions!

The Genius Ring Mouse uses patented touch-control technology for scrolling, and it has movement sensitivity up to 1000 dpi. Thanks to its 2.4Ghz wireless frequency, the Ring Mouse can be controlled as far as 30 feet away using the Pico USB receiver that plugs into USB ports of your computer. It is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery and comes with a portable USB battery charger as well as a hard-shell carrying case for travel.

ioMedia software is also included for multimedia application control like play/pause, fast forward/rewind, etc. The ioMedia functions can be used in IE, Windows Media Player, Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, and Adobe Reader.Read more

Logitech just introduced a new wireless mouse that can work on almost any surface, but was designed to be used in the comfort of your living room. Dubbed the Couch Mouse M515, it features a sealed bottom that won't collect fabric fuzz in the sensor opening. That means you can use it on a blanket, couch pillow, even your living room's carpet.

The M515 has a battery life of two-years thanks to its hand-detection sensor that keeps the mouse active only when you're gripping it. When it's not in your hands, the M515 goes to sleep (and stays asleep). It also features Logitech's Hyper-Fast scrolling wheel and its Unifying USB micro receiver stays in your laptop, giving you a connection with virtually no delays or dropouts.

The wireless Logitech Couch Mouse M515 will be available this month for $49.99.

A computer mouse that saves energy? Yes, the new wireless Navigator 905 from Genius features BlueEye Tracking technology, which is said to help save up to 40% battery power.

The Navigator 905 works on just about any surface and has 1200 dpi resolution for accurate cursor tracking and speed. Its 2.4GHz anti-interference RF technology provides up to 33ft. working range. A Stick-N-Go mount is also included so you can attach the mouse to your laptop when you're on the go.

Compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS X 10.4 or later, the Navigator 905 runs on one AAA battery and is available now for $29.90.

Features:

• 2.4GHz radio for wireless freedom
• BlueEye Tracking.technology
• Stick-N-Go mount
• 2-in-1 slot for Pico Receiver and Stick-N-Go mount.
• 85mm mini size

Get more information at http://www.geniusnetusa.com.

Perfect for those traveling with a laptop this summer, Genius today announced the Micro Traveler 900S mouse. Its 2.4GHz digital cordless technology works up to 10 meters (about 33 feet) away and the 1200 dpi optical engine gives you high tracking performance. The pico receiver can be stored underneath the mouse and the handy Stick-N-Go mount lets you attach the mouse to your laptop.

Features:

• 2.4GHz wireless radio frequency minimizes interference
• 1200 dpi advanced optical engine for enhanced movement control
• Soft rubber on both sides for a comfortable grip
• Stick-N-Go to attach mouse to any laptop
• 2-in-1 slot for Pico Receiver and Stick-N-Go mount
• 2.6 inch mini size

Now available in silver and black, the Micro Traveler 900S is priced at $22.99. Get more info at www.geniusnetusa.com.

I love the freedom and the nice, neat look of a wireless keyboard and mouse. But one thing I have always disliked is the battery life on these devices. However, Logitech has a new wireless desktop keyboard/mouse combo that might be my next computer accessory purchase. The new Wireless Desktop MK710 is the first keyboard-and-mouse combo to have up to a three-year battery life for the keyboard and mouse, as well as the tiny Logitech Unifying receiver! You read that right…three years!

I know you're wondering how they made this possible. Logitech said that part of it is because of their Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology. It transmits information much faster than your typical 27 MHz wireless systems. Also, the amount of time the keyboard and mouse remain in active mode when left idle has been reduced. Read more

Have you waited until the last minute to get a gift this holiday season? To make it easy for you (and at this late date it has to be easy, right?), HP has rounded up a selection of gifts for every lifestyle and budget.

For the tech trendsetter:

HP TouchSmart PCs have the latest touch innovations and feature a high-definition (HD)-capable or HD widescreen display. HP TouchSmart PCs offer exclusive built-for-touch applications including Hulu Desktop, Netflix, Rhapsody and Twitter. Plus, the HP TouchSmart 600 easily connects to gaming consoles. Starts at $899.

The HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web printer is the world's first web-connected home printer with one-touch, wireless, on-demand access to popular web content. The growing number of HP Print Apps on the HP App Studio includes Disney, CNET.com, Google Maps, Coupons.com, Fandango, Snapfish and DreamWorks Animation. Additionally, the printer reduces packaging waste by shipping in a reusable bag. Starts at $399.

The HP Photosmart Premium All-in-One printer is simple and intuitive to use thanks to its convenient HP TouchSmart control panel. With the sweep of a finger, you can view, edit and print lab-quality photos directly from your online albums at Snapfish.com without connecting to a PC. Starts at $199.Read more

Many people are gravitating to the living room to view Internet entertainment on their televisions. Hillcrest Labs created a device with these people in mind, the Loop pointer. The Loop pointer is a wireless in-air mouse that lets you control an on-screen cursor with hand motions. Different from any mouse you've seen before, it has a round, ergonomic shape featuring just four buttons and a scroll wheel. To use, simply hold the device in any position, and control online video sites, photo sites, music sites, and more on the computer or TV screen.

Because of the Loop's innovative design and technology, the device was just named an International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree. Congrats, Hillcrest Labs!

The Loop pointer can be purchased at www.hillcrestlabs.com/loop or www.amazon.com for just $77 (regularly $99) as part of a current promotion.

Logitech just announced a new computer mouse that you can use almost anywhere – even glass surfaces! With Logitech Darkfield Laser Tracking, you can use your mouse on clear glass (that's at least 4 mm thick) and high-gloss surfaces. The new technology is available in the Logitech Performance Mouse MX, a full-size mouse, and the Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX for the notebook computer.

To track on glass, Logitech Darkfield uses dark field microscopy to detect microscopic particles and micro-scratches on these surfaces, rather than tracking the surface itself. The mouse's sensor sees the clean areas of glass as a dark background with bright dots (the dust). Then, the sensor interprets the movement of these dots to track exactly where you've moved the mouse. Pretty cool, huh?Read more