Microsoft Bluetrack to Replace Laser and Optical Sensors in Mice
The evolution of computer mouse continues. First it was the ball mouse, then the optical mouse and finally the laser mouse, but Microsoft wants to add another stage to the evolution with BlueTrack.
Microsoft BlueTrack technology promises to give the best mice experience by combining the precision of laser sensors with the tracking capability of optical mice. According to Microsoft, their technology allows the mouse to work on a wide array of surfaces – from smooth granite to a rough carpet.
This new technology will be used in two different products, the Microsoft Explorer and the Explorer Mini Mouse. The Microsoft Explorer caters to laptop users who want a snap-in transceiver peripheral. The device is rechargeable and can be used for three weeks per charge. It has an LED battery-charge indicator. The mouse if fashioned with a blue lighting paint on its bottom.
The Explorer Mini Mouse on the other hand relies on a direct power source, thus making it suitable for desktop PCs and immobile workstations. This mouse is smaller than the Microsoft Explorer and can also run on a single AA battery.
The Microsoft Explorer Mouse will be tagged at $99.95 while the Explorer Mini will be sold for $79.99 starting October.
Source: ArsTechnica
Asus Launches First Glide-Enabled PDA Phone
Asus released the P552w PDA phone, the world’s first glide-enabled phone. It boasts an innovative touch screen feature that makes using the PDA phone a whole new experience.
The new PDA phone is powered by a 624MHz processor. It also boasts amazing features such as 3.5G HSDPA connectivity, bluetooth, WLAN 802.11b/g, GPS, USB and other connectivity protocols as well as a perfect Google integration. The P552w targets the young professionals, and other modern users like tech-savvy youths and people on the go.
The PDA employs an innovative Gester technology which allows user to easily do a series of navigational actions thru flicks of their fingers. Actions such as selecting, zooming, scrolling and flipping can easily be done on the phone.
There are also a variety of apps included in the hpone such as Anytime Launcher, EziPhoto and EziMusic which all focuses on giving extended phone functionality and entertainment.
The full integration of P552w PDA to the Big G is a noteworthy feature. Users can freely use Google Maps, SMS Location Link and Google Search functions easily.
Asus is yet to announce the price of the PDA phone.
Source: TweakDown
EVGA Shows off UV Plus+, Makes Multiple Monitors Look Easy
EVGA released an easy solution for multiple monitor users. Dubbed as the UV Plus+ 16, the device allows multiple inputting of LCD monitors and gives these monitors DVI output that can be attached to any additional display.
The video output can be mirror or extended using the device. UV Plus+ 16 allows a maximum resolution of 1680×1050. The UV Plus+ 16 boasts a unique magnetic-stackable function that allows users to stack a number of UV Plus+ 16 and then attach two, three or four monitors.
The little device is not all-good however. UV Plus+ 16 has no onboard GPU and therefore will use your current system’s resources. A minimum of 1.2GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM is needed to use the device.
The multiple monitor solution uses a virtual driver and a “high-performance DDR.” This avoids lossless video signal.
EVGA’s UV Plus+ 16 will be sold for $115.
Source: Hexus