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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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.
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: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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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? 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...?

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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: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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