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Your Entire PC In a Mouse

Posted by Soulskill on from the don't-click-to-hard dept.

slash-sa writes: A Polish software and hardware developer has created a prototype computer which is entirely housed within a mouse. Dubbed the Mouse-Box, it works like a conventional mouse, but contains a processor, flash storage, an HDMI connection, and Wi-Fi connectivity. It is connected to a monitor via the HDMI interface and connects to an Internet connection through standard Wi-Fi.

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  1. In inevitable questions of why... by RyuuzakiTetsuya · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I say, "Why not?"

    It's a crazy idea. I don't think it's going to fly particularly well, but hey, if they want to try something unique and crazy, I'm not going to stop them.

    I mean, ten years ago if you told me that one of the best ways to stream stuff to my TV was through a stick the size of a zagnut bar that plugged directly into my HDMI socket, I would've told you you were nuts.

    Bring on the crazy ass designs. Let's see where this goes.

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    Non impediti ratione cogitationus.
  2. Re:Now if I could just type... by KiloByte · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Enjoy using a mouse with a bunch of cables attached to it. Not so ergonomic, you see...

    As this mouse needs a display anyway, it'd be so much better to put the brains in something that doesn't move.

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    The creatures outside looked from Alt-Right to Antifa; but already it was impossible to say which was which.
  3. Re:Once upon a time by KiloByte · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Does anyone actually use wireless mice? They used to be a fad a decade ago, but I can't remember the last time I've seen one.

    Cons:

    • batteries are constantly out
    • too easy to displace
    • hard to manage orientation

    Pros:

    • ???
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    The creatures outside looked from Alt-Right to Antifa; but already it was impossible to say which was which.