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    Microsofts New "3 Wired Mice" Avali in April & June/2011! & Microsoft Wireless Touch Mouse 5/11

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Cin', Mar 9, 2011.

  1. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    3 New Microsoft "Wired Mice" coming out in April & June/2011

    From: Tiffany Perle, Senior Product Marketing Manager @MicrosoftHdwareBlog, article Source
    Let’s start with the Express Mouse. It’s perfect for people that need a comfortable, stylish mouse and don’t want to deal with batteries. Whether you’re surfing the web, working on a report or playing games, the ambidextrous design and smooth top case will keep you comfortable. The mouse also includes BlueTrack Technology that lets you mouse almost anywhere, even on difficult surfaces that are rough, glossy or soft. And the new color options will add some pop to your PC. E xpress Mouse will be available in Flint Grey and Hibiscus Red in April, and Turf Green, Dahlia Pink, Ultramarine Blue and Coast Blue in June. All for just $19.95.
    Express Mouse:
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    Also joining the Hardware line-up are the Comfort Mouse 3000 and Comfort Mouse 6000, offering comfortable, reliable wired navigation at an affordable price. The Comfort Mouse 3000 is a great choice for the productive ambidextrous mouse user, and – for the righties – the Comfort Mouse 6000 will fit you like a glove to offer more control as you mouse. Both the 3000 and 6000 come equipped with BlueTrack Technology so let go of your mouse pad and track freely! Comfort Mouse 3000 and 6000 will be available in April for $19.95 and $29.95 respectively.

    Comfort Mouse 3000 & 6000:
    [​IMG]

    There is also the:
    Microsoft Touch Mouse, availi in June. buy.com & a few other retailers are taking pre-orders.
    Microsoft Link

    Microsoft Touch Mouse w/Nano Receiver makes navigating Windows 7 a breeze. Discover how its elegant design quickly handles everyday on-screen actions like scrolling, minimizing/maximizing, and docking with easy-to-learn finger gestures.
    * Enhances Windows 7 navigation
    * BlueTrack Technology
    * Allows easy switching between tasks
    * Easy to learn and fun to use
    * Uses gestures to quickly scroll and pan, navigate, and manipulate content
    * Helps you get more done in less time
    [​IMG]

    They all look interesting. : )
     
  2. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Ewww. I like the comfort mouse 3000, but the first ones remind me of the old apple's too much.
     
  3. Cin'

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    ^^LoL!
    I like the look of the MS Comfort Mouse 6000, that they all have BlueTrack Technology & should be reasonably priced.

    Now, the Wireless Touch Mouse will prolly start out around $79...(at least that is buy.com's price point). Which, will prolly come down after a bit of time.
     
  4. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    I like the looks of the Touch Mouse very much. Having a 6-months battery life is a huge bonus too.

    Those Express Mice kinda reminds me of the iPod and how they are offering all these different colors.
     
  5. Cin'

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    ^^I wouldn't mind trying out the Wireless Touch Mouse, well any of them for that matter.

    I have a cheap wired mouse I use for my lappy & netbook when needed, but it would be cool to try out a new wired mouse at some point! :eek: :)
     
  6. SPEEDwithJJ

    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    Nice. :) In for one Express mouse when it is available for sale. :) Now, what color should I choose? :confused: :(
     
  7. Cin'

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    The Red one, of course! :p :D
    I would choose the Red first, then the Purpish or Teal Color.

    I wonder if any of the NBR staff are going to do a review! :)
     
  8. ssssssssss

    ssssssssss Notebook Evangelist

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    That Express Mouse looks potentially quite irritating for the left-handers.

    I'm in the market for a new mouse, but none of those wireless ones are Bluetooth, so I'm out.
     
  9. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The 6000 looks like the excellent Intellimouse Explorer. BlueTrack is a great value-add. As long as it doesn't have a smooth scroll wheel, I'll probably be in for one.
     
  10. whitrzac

    whitrzac The orange end is cold...

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    I was just thinking about buying some sort of touch mouse...


    teachers don't like rapid clicking during class, and playing FPS games with a touchpad sucks...




    does anyone else make something similar?