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Logitech Unveils Smart Mouse
Rob writes "Computer business Review is reporting that Logitech International, one of the world's
largest makers of mice and keyboards, has added to its already large range of peripherals
with a new mouse that can receive and process wireless communications from a PC. The new
fangled mouse is capable of two-way communication with the PC, it can inform users when
their mouse battery is low, and
notify them when they receive an email or instant message. Other features include
laser tracking, 10 buttons, volume control and probably too many other things."
That was done before at Princeton.
And they needed one of this to trap some of the rodents that used its new superior skills to escape.
My city: Barcelona.
Is this a two handed mouse then?
threadeds blog
Logitech announces their "PC mouse", complete with monitor and networking. For an extra $9.95 it comes with the optional PC mouse mouse.
No, no, no. You've got you mouse confused with your mom again.
Scared of flying, pointy things snce 1979!
I hope it does not have a speaker in it that announces "You've got mail".
Yep, and when you get spammed it breaks your wrist.
Modest doubt is called the beacon of the wise. - William Shakespeare
I have been once asked to put a buzzer in a wireless mouse, but it was for other purposes. Aurelia if you're reading this I hope it's still working :)
I just heard you will need this to use your 6.8GHz 1TB RAM and 2TB HDD Laptop to its full potential!
Nope a 104 key mouse w. a submouse. Ohh, wait...
Squeak,
Nibble fingers,
Anyone get the mental image of Scotty talking into a mouse?
Okay, has somebody forgotten that the mouse is an input device for when you are in sight of the computer? If you are in sight of the computer, then why do you need all those things? Or is the idea that you take the mouse away from the computer, in which case, I'd rather have something a bit friendlier, like a small pad.
Bogtha Bogtha Bogtha
I think this is what you're looking for.
Unfortunately, I am not Wil Wheaton
I couldn't resist pointing out the rather obvious irony in refering to a mouse as any kind of "pointless".
.sigs are for losers
Damn it, Logitech rolls out its smarter mouse before I complete my improved mousetrap? How is an inventor supposed to compete?
A real vibrator is probably cheaper you know. But then, its the personal touches that counts...
You forgot to tell us about the accidents that may happen when using a regular (non-wireless) mouse. For example the cord might get around your neck and choke you to death. Really!
If you don't fail at least 90 percent of the time, you're not aiming high enough. (Alan Kay)
Well, at least my dick is still only used for peeing. /blush
With two-way communication you can have your PC and mouse send each other messages. Maybe even have multiple mice send messages to each other. Is this the invasion of the killer mice? Something strange is going on around here. Reminds me of H2G2.
What would it do? Jiggle slightly?
Yep, and when you get spammed it breaks your wrist.
unless it's porn spam. then it just humps your hand. or licks you.
Punk good! Fire bad!
A stick he holds in his mouth.
Tech: You have to use the mouse, sir.
Scotty: (into mouse) Computer...
Mouse: (in Computer-voice) Hold on, my battery is low.
Scotty: (Changes batteries) Here, these are dilithium crystal cells.
Mouse: Thank you, I feel much better now. Where would you like to go today?
Scotty: Well, I'd like to get back to the future with a whale and save earth, but...
Mouse: (Interrupting) Hold on, You've got mail. Would you like to buy any v1a6ra?
Scotty: Maybe later, what I really need is some transparent aluminum?
Mouse: Whoah - don't know what that is. Hold down Button 7,scroll wheel down and left-click, and I'll launch a Google search for you.
Scotty: Umm, okay? (Clicks 3 or 4 random buttons).
Computer: (Clippy appears and performs a roundhouse-flying-punch-and-beam-of-death secret maneuver, impaling the Search Puppy)
Tech: Maybe you should try the keyboard...
Scotty: Keyboard?... How quaint.
Why, oh why, didn't I take the Blue Pill?
he said he already is the smartest mouse and is gonna sue logitech
yeah, that makes total sense! why would us right handed people want more than two buttons for our right hand, when we can use 113 at a time with just our left! INGENIOUS!
I don't care, but if it has a dedicated CPU we should start porting Linux to it (or use it to run SETI@home) ;-)
Georg
A real vibrator is probably cheaper you know. But then, its the personal touches that counts...
surely a vibrator is all about personal touches...?
dave
Logitech Smart Mouse:
Features:
10-key keyboard in QWERTY layout
Stereo audio
LCD color VGA display
8 signal LEDs
WiFi
Intel Pentium Centrino(tm) 2.5GHZ CPU
512MB RAM
Weight: 3.1kg (not including batteries)
Dimensions: 30x15x5cm
Power usage: 40 Watt
Battery: 2 Li-ion batteries of 40Ah each
Battery life in sleep mode: 32h
Battery life when mouse used: 4h
DeLuxe model includes power steering allowing for almost frictionless and momentum-less movement.
Anagram("United States of America") == "Dine out, taste a Mac, fries"
I'm still waiting for the mouse that has a built in 1" color LCD display to tell me what mood the mouse is in.
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WEll, I HAve thiS WInAmP PLUgin thaT BLInkS KEyBoARD leds WITh thE MUsic!
Anagram("United States of America") == "Dine out, taste a Mac, fries"
Welcome to our new 20 fingered overlords... I guess the next mouse model will have 101 buttons and will plug into the keyboard connector.
Oh well, what the hell...
Perhaps it will alert you if your machine has been compromised as well.
$fortune
Tomorrow has been canceled due to lack of interest.
But what if a wormhole suddenly opened up behind you? That mouse cord could be all that stops you from being sucked into a different universe!
Honestly, some people just don't think about the possible dangers.Next years version will vibrate when you get an IM. Perfect for those special chat sessions.