Logitech Unveils Smart Mouse

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Posted by samzenpus on Wednesday September 7, 2005 @09:23PM from the can-it-make-coffee dept.

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."

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Done before at Princeton. by Uukrul · 2005-09-07 21:27 · Score: 4, Funny

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.

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1. Re:Done before at Princeton. by TheTerrorized · 2005-09-07 23:22 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  I used one of those humane mouse traps once. Put it in a drawer with some peanut butter on the inside. Fast forward to about 3 weeks after we forgot about it, and there was a smell of rotting mouse in the kitchen. Safe to say, it didn't end up being very humane, starving to death and all.
10 buttons? by threaded · 2005-09-07 21:28 · Score: 3, Funny

Is this a two handed mouse then?

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1. Re:10 buttons? by madaxe42 · 2005-09-07 21:30 · Score: 3, Funny
  
  Mice have paws, silly.
In further news... by femto · 2005-09-07 21:32 · Score: 4, Funny

Logitech announces their "PC mouse", complete with monitor and networking. For an extra $9.95 it comes with the optional PC mouse mouse.
Noooo... by artakka · 2005-09-07 21:33 · Score: 2, Funny

I hope it does not have a speaker in it that announces "You've got mail".
Re:Why? by Chocolate+Teapot · 2005-09-07 21:39 · Score: 4, Funny

What would it do? Jiggle slightly?
Yep, and when you get spammed it breaks your wrist.

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Re:Ten buttons... by Hammer · 2005-09-07 21:55 · Score: 2, Funny

Nope a 104 key mouse w. a submouse. Ohh, wait...
Re:Mostly pointless. by CleverNickedName · 2005-09-07 22:16 · Score: 5, Funny

I think this is what you're looking for.

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Chicken, meet Egg by Anonymous Coward · 2005-09-07 22:20 · Score: 2, Funny

Damn it, Logitech rolls out its smarter mouse before I complete my improved mousetrap? How is an inventor supposed to compete?
Re:Mostly pointless. by hritcu · 2005-09-07 22:33 · Score: 3, Funny

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!

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Re:Why? unless its Porn Spam by capiendo · 2005-09-07 22:57 · Score: 2, Funny

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.

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Star Trek IV revisited by hanshotfirst · 2005-09-07 23:17 · Score: 2, Funny

Scotty: Computer...
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.

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Re:Why? by weg · 2005-09-07 23:38 · Score: 2, Funny

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) ;-)

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Re:Why? by fyonn · 2005-09-07 23:57 · Score: 3, Funny

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
Some more stats by Vo0k · 2005-09-08 00:40 · Score: 5, Funny

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.

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Re:Why? by mikael · 2005-09-08 01:01 · Score: 2, Funny

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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Re:It actually helps a lot... by Vo0k · 2005-09-08 01:06 · Score: 4, Funny

WEll, I HAve thiS WInAmP PLUgin thaT BLInkS KEyBoARD leds WITh thE MUsic!

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Ten buttons by HermanAB · 2005-09-08 01:12 · Score: 2, Funny

Welcome to our new 20 fingered overlords... I guess the next mouse model will have 101 buttons and will plug into the keyboard connector.

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Next years version by glsunder · 2005-09-08 03:17 · Score: 2, Funny

Next years version will vibrate when you get an IM. Perfect for those special chat sessions.