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Mice Designed by Famous Anime Artists

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-thats-what-I'm-talking-about dept.

Roland writes "Japan Gadgets reports that eminent Japanese animators Masamune Shiro (Ghost in the Shell) and Hajime Katoki (Gundam) have decided to apply their creative design skills to a new line of limited edition optical mice. Due to be released in Japan in late November, each of the two mouse designs will be available in black, silver, and white and come with a special printed insert of an interview with the respective designer." Definitely thinking outside the box... not sure about the ergonomics, but points for aesthetic ;)

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  1. wow by Worminater · · Score: 1, Redundant

    slashdotted before the first reply. This some kind of a record?

  2. Curiosity....... by phunhippy · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Was anyone able to view this page? there 3 comments posted and I could'nt get to it at all....

  3. Cool, but un-ergonomic... by e8johan · · Score: 2, Redundant

    After having looked at cosmogames.com I'd have to say that I'm disapointed. They do look cool, but I imagined them to be covered in some sort of manga-style drawings, and from an ergonomic point of view I think that they are a true disaster (but I don't know, since I haven't tried any).

  4. What's a yen worth? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Redundant

    does anyone know how many US or Canadian dollars 7500 yen is?

  5. I agree. by MtViewGuy · · Score: 1, Redundant

    I saw the mouse pointer designs and it appears they won't fit your hand very comfortably.

    I prefer a real Microsoft or Logitech mouse pointer that does fit your hand comfortably, despite the fact the designers aren't as famous as these Japanese manga/anime artists. (smile)