Bella's HD Mouse 2.0 Launches, Black Friday Special Announced

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Good news gamers, video editors, and anyone else who really likes Bella Corporation's HD Mouse! The company has just announced that the version 2.0 software for their special mouse has shipped, along with the version 3.1 software for their jog/shuttle keyboards. Even more exciting than that is the news that both of these products will be a part of some sweet deals this Black Friday.

First off, we'll cover the changes 2.0 brings to the HD Mouse. Modifier keys now combine with mouse clicks. This allows users to customize up to 48 options on Windows and 96 options on Macs. Mouse clicks can also be programmed into macros now, and up to 3 user profiles can be stored on the mouse. In addition, the HD Mouse is now Win 7/Mac 10.6 compatible, the on-screen-display has been enhanced, HD mode has been tweaked, and tracking has been improved.

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:46:25 CST | by Robert Evans

Rocketfish Wireless Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard Review

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Today I am going to look at the Rocketfish Wireless Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard. The thing uses a tiny nano Bluetooth receiver that can act as a Bluetooth hub.

The keyboard is festooned with multimedia and shortcut keys. The mouse is a 1200 dpi unit and uses a right hand only design. Read more

Posted on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:00:45 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Logitech Anywhere MX Wireless Mouse Review

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Everything USB tested the Logitech Anywhere MX Wireless Mouse and published this in-depth review. The Logitech Anywhere MX Wireless Mouse is selling for $59.99 on Amazon.com.

Quote from the review: "No stranger to the ubiquitous pointing device, Logitech boasts an impressive 20+ year history building mice and computer peripherals. Having surpassed the one billion mouse mark back in 2008, they are the undisputed leader in electronic rodent computer peripherals. New for 2009, the Logitech Anywhere MX wireless mouse combines wireless connectivity with unique "Darkfield" tracking technology for a mouse that is said to be able to track on pure glass and other highly reflective surfaces. Read more

Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple Magic Mouse Review

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The new Apple Magic Mouse has been shipping for a couple of days. Our review partner Digital Trends just tested the Magic Mouse and published this review.

Quote from the review: "Apple's history with mice looks a lot like GM's history with economy cars. It's kind of sketchy. Read more

Posted on Fri, 6 Nov 2009 02:47:36 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech G500 Mouse Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends tested the Logitech G500 gaming mouse and published this review.
Quote from the review: "Although Logitech's G500 Gaming Mouse is the cheaper cousin to the company's flagship gaming mouse, the G9x we reviewed in March, we much prefer this simpler rodent. It delivers nearly all the same features, and it's a better fit for our hands. It's not a perfect though: Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Cooler Master Storm Sentinel Advanced Gaming Mouse Review

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Today I am looking at the first gaming mouse from Cooler Master called the Sentinel Advanced Gaming Mouse. The mouse has a 5600 dpi sensor and a right-hand only design.

The mouse has customizable light colors and can record macros and more. There are eight programmable buttons on the mouse and an OLED screen. Read more

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:31:05 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Apple Magic Mouse Already In Top 10 On Amazon And Started Shipping

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The new Apple Magic Mouse has been available on the Apple Store and on Amazon since a couple days after it was announced on October 20th. MacRumors reports that the first Magic Mouse buyers already got shipping notices from Apple.
On Amazon the Magic Mouse is still only available as pre-order without a shipping date, but the Magic Mouse is already under the top 10 bestselling products in the Electronics category. The Magic Mouse is in the 8th place outselling the Flip. Read more

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:57:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Magic Mouse Software Updates Released

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Good news, Mac users. Apple has released a software update that allows the multitouch capabilities of the Magic Mouse. The update, (AppleInsider) which is out for both Leopard and Snow Leopard, is 64 mb in size for Leopard, and 36 mb in size for Snow Leopard.

Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:28:44 CDT | by Robert Evans

Apple Magic Mouse On Sale

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Apple unveiled the new Magic Mouse last week. If you do not want to buy the new iMac you can now also get the Magic Mouse by itself for $69.
In addition to its smooth, seamless top-shell design that acts as one button or two, Magic Mouse features a Multi-Touch surface with gesture support. The Magic Mouse has already proven to be controversal in reviews. The premise is awesome, but I guess you have to try it out for yourself to see if the Magic Mouse works for you.
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Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:47:44 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New 27-inch iMac and Magic Mouse Get The Teardown Treatment

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iFixit does what you should not do with your shiny new Apple gear, they take it apart. You most likely won't be able to put it back together. I assume the iFixit guys can as they are a repair shop.

iFixit goes inside the new 27-inch iMac and also the new Magic Mouse (teardown). Read more

Posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Magic Mouse Reviews Raise Ergonomic Issues

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Apple unveiled the new Magic Mouse on Tuesday. The first Magic Mouse reviews have been published and it looks like the new Apple mouse is getting a mixed reception.
The overall consensus is still that the Magic Mouse is the best mouse Apple ever made, but there are ergonomic issues that according to CNET does not make it a full desktop mouse. They see the Magic Mouse more a portable Laptop companion. Read more

Posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Mac OS X 10.6.2 Update Needed For Magic Mouse

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To use your new Apple Magic Mouse to the full extent you apparently need the upcoming Mac OS X 10.6.2 update. MacRumors reports that users found a note in the Magic Mouse user guide that contains such a reference.
This means that Apple will soon release the OS X 10.6.2 update. I hope it fixes some other performance issues my wife complains about, especially with Safari on her MacBook. Read more

Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:28:23 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple Magic Mouse Unveiled

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Today Apple introduced the new wireless Magic Mouse, the first mouse to use Apple's Multi-Touch technology.
Pioneered on iPhone, iPod touch and Mac notebook trackpads, Multi-Touch allows you to navigate using intuitive finger gestures.
Instead of mechanical buttons, scroll wheels or scroll balls, the entire top of the Magic Mouse is a seamless Multi-Touch surface.

Magic Mouse comes standard with the new iMac and will be available as a Mac accessory at just $69.
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Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:06:32 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Man & Machine Granted Trademark on Mighty Mouse Name for PC Mice

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Trademark and patent battles are nothing new in the technology world. These sorts of legal fights happen all the time and often they go the way of the larger of the two companies fighting. A company called Man & Machine makes a line of sealed peripherals for hospitals and medical offices that can be cleaned and disinfected without damaging the devices.

Among these offerings is a sealed mouse called the Mighty Mouse. You may or may not recognize the Mighty Mouse name as what Apple calls some of its Mac mice as well. Man & machine has announced that the USPTO has granted it a trademark on the name Mighty Mouse for use on computer mice in the US. Read more

Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Apple Mighty Mouse Confirmed Through FCC Filing

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On Friday rumors about a new Apple Mighty Mouse broke loose. Just a couple of hours later an FCC filing discovered by Engadget revealed that a new Apple Mighty Mouse and a Bluetooth keyboard are coming.
The model number of the new Mighty Mouse is A1197 and the new keyboard is A1255. Read more

Posted on Sat, 3 Oct 2009 08:36:38 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Apple Mighty Mouse Rumored

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According to AppleInsider is a new Mighty Mouse in the works at Apple.
The new Mighty Mouse is supposedly getting more touchy-feely. A touchpad on a MacBook offers more possibilities to navigate a Mac these days. The Mighty Mouse is still stuck in Click land like the other mice. Read more

Posted on Fri, 2 Oct 2009 08:24:47 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech G9x Laser Gaming Mouse Review

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Today I am looking at the Logitech G9x laser gaming mouse. The mouse is the follow up to the G9 laser mouse that Logitech has had on the market for a long time now.

The difference between the G9 and the G9x is that the G9x has 5000 dpi resolution. The added resolution is great for gamers who like lots of sensitivity in their gaming mouse. Read more

Posted on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:17:25 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Logitech Performance Mouse MX Review

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Today I am checking out the Logitech Performance Mouse MX. This is the desktop Darkfield laser mouse form Logitech that can track on clear glass up to 4mm thick.

The mouse features a right hand design and can charge while you use the mouse. It also sports the cool Logitech freewheel scroll wheel as well. Read more

Posted on Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:25:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Logitech Anywhere MX Mouse Review

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Today I am checking out one of the newest mice from Logitech called the Logitech Anywhere MX Mouse. The mouse has a freewheeling scroll wheel and the new Logitech Unifying receiver.

The best feature is new tracking technology that allows the mouse to track accurately on all surfaces including clear glass. The mouse is perfect for the mobile worker who doesn't want to take a mouse pad on the road with them. Read more

Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:51:02 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Mogo Announces Netbook Mouse with Holder

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Mogo makes mice and Bluetooth headsets for notebooks that have one thing in common; they all dock inside of the PC Card slot for charging and storage. Mogo has announced a new mouse for netbooks that is a bit different. The small design of netbooks means most of them lack a slot large enough for the typical Mogo mouse.

The new Mogo Mouse for Netbooks includes a cradle that sticks to the front of the netbook and is only 5mm thick. The mouse connects to the netbook via Bluetooth and sells for $99. The mouse works with XP, Vista, and Mac computers and uses Bluetooth 2.0. Read more

Posted on Thu, 6 Aug 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

SteelSeries Unveils Xai Mouse and 9HD Mouse Pad

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SteelSeries has announced that it has launched its new laser gaming mouse and mouse pad. The mouse is called the Xai Laser mouse and the mouse pad is the 9HD Hard Plastic Surface. The company says that the mouse was designed to provide the shape, size, and weight gamers need for an advantage.

The mouse has a sensor capable of imaging 10.8MP/second and processes 12,000 frames/second at 5,001 CPI. Xai has an ambidextrous shape, seven programmable buttons, needs no drivers, and has a LCD menu system. Read more

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun