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Laser mouse conquers new surfaces
Posted by admin on 01 Sep 2004 - 23:31 0 comments
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A few years ago, optical computer mice swept the world. They offered better mice features, such as being more sensitive/accurate, and being cleaning free (no ball to clean). This new generator sees the once state of the art optical "eye" might be the ones replaced. That the plan with Logitech's MX 1000 laser cordless mouse.

Logitech has announced a new type of optical mouse, which uses Agilent Technologies laser. What makes this mouse different is the way the laser light is used. Logitech's MX 1000 mouse relies on a short wavelength, which makes it 20 times more sensitive to surface details. Meaning you can use this mouse on just about any surface (glass, photos, highly polished wood, etc...). As you may or may not know, today's optical mouse’s work by detecting movement using an optical sensor, via a LED used to illuminate the surface. Because of that, today's optical mouse’s are limited to certain surfaces. The Logitech MX 1000 mouse holds charge for about 21 days, has 10 control buttons, a 4-level battery indicator, and has a U.S. price tag of $79.95.

When optical mice first arrived, it was a dramatic improvement. Because of that improvement, optical mice caught on quick with consumers. However, Logitech's MX 1000 mouse doesn't offer such a major improvement. Sure, a good number of tech junkies will snatch it up, but that's about it. In the long run, other companies like Microsoft and Apple will probably incorporate a similar technique into their line of computer mice, so when you think about it either way consumers will benefit from Logitech's MX 1000 mouse.

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