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    Express Card Slot Mini Mouse

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by cotolay, Jan 29, 2007.

  1. cotolay

    cotolay Notebook Evangelist

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    This is a little something i made for a 3D Modelling contest. This is an idea of mine that i've alwaise had, and i have modeled it in 3D. Its an Express Card Slot laser mouse that works with blue tooth, and the battery is recharged while it is in the port. I just want to know what you guys think of the idea... if you would actually like to buy one or not?

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    cotolay, Jan 29, 2007
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  2. coriolis

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    Similiar to the MoGo concept, the only downfall would be ergonomics, and how it may effect long term usage.

    As for buying one, I really can't say til I've tested it out.
     
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  3. cotolay

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    Cool! i dint know that they had a concept already.
     
    cotolay, Jan 29, 2007
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    It's more than a concept - they're actually making it :)

    ~ Brett
     
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    The PC card MoGo mouse has been out for a while and the ExpressCard MoGo mouse was announced at this year's CES. It should be out in a few months, and I WILL be buying one when they come out. The new version also has a touch sensitive scrolling pad in between the buttons.
     
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  6. cotolay

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    thats so cool! they are actually selling it. I want to buy one!
     
    cotolay, Jan 29, 2007
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    except for the express card recharging it i like the idea

    I would not ruin my express card plugging this thing in many times a day.
     
    stamar, Jan 29, 2007
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  8. Nrbelex

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    The battery lasts for over a week under normal use. I doubt that's something you need to worry about.

    ~ Brett
     
    Nrbelex, Jan 30, 2007
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    WEll thats what I mean, I dont want to actually plug it in i just want it to fit in the space.
     
    stamar, Jan 30, 2007
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  10. PROPortable

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    It's a cool concept, but really doesn't have much use when you think about it. Yes, you can control the cursor from a distance but the use of it in your hand or on a table would be the question for me.... how to use it and WHY someone would need it.

    If you can answer that, you may have something... ;)
     
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  11. Nrbelex

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    I guess if your a traveler who really wants to save space, you could justify it... otherwise... I agree - it's sorta gimicky.

    ~ Brett
     
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    Oh, I'm sorry... I totally skipped the idea that it was a laser mouse.. just thought it was a trackpad.... As a mouse it certainly has more possibilities for sure and I feel like an idiot for missing that one important detail.

    Now that I realize that, the only problem I see is that it would be ackward to use... and in that case, what's wrong with the touchpad?
     
    PROPortable, Jan 30, 2007
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