Showing posts with label Microsoft Gaming. Show all posts
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11 May, 2012

“Tron” Gaming Mouse Glows Like a Light Cycle [VIDEO & PICS]

“Tron” Gaming Mouse Glows Like a Light Cycle [VIDEO & PICS]
 December 26, 2010 by Charlie White on Mashable
Here’s a gaming mouse that will make you feel like you’re driving a light cycle in the movie Tron: Legacy.
Not only does this ambidextrous pointing device from Razer look like some sort of implement from the far-off future; it sounds like one, too.
Tron: Legacy was the number-one movie in the U.S. last weekend, so this mouse is certain to attract the attention of fans. But will it measure up for gamers? Let’s get our hands on one.
Besides the fact that this is a wired mouse — a controversial attribute for a gaming mouse among aficionados — the one spec gamers will care most about is this mouse’s fine 5600 DPI 3.5G sensor. Its sensitivity is excellent, and its two extra buttons on each side are programmable for any function. So yes, its specs are gameworthy, though not groundbreaking.
It’s a shame that this $100 mouse has such a plastic feel to it. Its all-plastic construction feels just a little too light for my taste, and its left and right click sounds are slightly loud. Those quibbles aside, the mouse feels balanced in a medium-sized hand, and I got accustomed to it quickly.
Its claim to fame is its Disneyesque lighting and sound effects. I especially like the way the rubberized mouse wheel resembles the wheels on those Tron light cycles. And that lighting stays on all the time, except for a light blue taillight that glows only when the mouse’s laser sensor is engaged.
When you first plug it in, it makes whooshing sound effects and its lights flash, an odd routine that startled me a couple of times. Check out the video below to see and hear with that’s like. It’s fun to show that to your friends when you first get it, but thankfully, the noises can be turned off in the software controls as soon as the novelty has worn off.
The Tron Gaming Mouse is available for $100, but if you want to get the full effect, you can spend $30 more to get a set that includes a bioluminescent mat. Its most unusual characteristic is the way it displays a blue glow for a few moments wherever the mouse’s laser has shown onto it. Besides its snazzy landing-pad appearance, it has just the right amount of friction to perform as a suitable complement to the Tron mouse.
Sure, this is a Disney-licensed product that’s mostly a gimmick, but it’s a fun gimmick, and it looks way cool on the desktop. You might not want to whip this baby out at the office; but for your gaming center, it could be a suitable centerpiece for Tron fans.





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Will the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Click With New Users?

Will the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Click With New Users?
 May 20, 2011 by Amy-Mae Elliott on Mashable
The Gadget of the Day Series is supported by the Energizer® Inductive Charger, which brings you the next generation of charging with Qi technology. Qi is the new universal standard for wireless charging … now that’s positivenergy™.


Price: $69.95, but can be found online for $42.65
What It’s Good For: It’s good looking, travel-friendly and benefits from Microsoft‘s BlueTrack tech.
Who It’s Good For: Anyone stepping up from a boring old mouse, and digital nomads who want the best looking kit.
Limitations: It’s not a fully-fledged touch offering, and it takes a little getting used to.
Bottom Line: As a precursor to the forthcoming Microsoft Touch Mouse, the Arc Touch is tasty.

A Look at the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse

Microsoft has always enjoyed a good reputation for its hardware, but was perceived as lagging behind Apple when it took a whole year to offer an alternative the Magic Mouse. The Arc Touch, released late last year, is Microsoft’s flagship designer mouse. It bridges the gap between the previous Arc mouse and the forthcoming launch of the Touch Mouse, due this summer.
The Arc’s functionality comes from a touch strip, the silver bar on the front. It allows you to flick and scroll, tap to page up and down, and double tap to middle click. The touch strip takes a little getting used to, but does provide fast scrolling once you do. It’s great for navigating around websites or within documents. There’s also haptic feedback and associated sound that emulates an old scroll wheel. Some may find this comforting, but we found the sound an annoyance.
The buttons are nice and stiff, and Microsoft’s BlueTrack technology is fantastic for anyone who finds himself working on a variety of different surfaces — desktop, arm of the sofa, wooden floor, kitchen counter, duvet, etc. The mouse will track on virtually any surface.
As far as the design goes, the Arc Touch looks good. It’s the kind of aesthetic that gets a second glance in a coffee shop, and to give Microsoft its due, the cool design has not come at the price of comfort. The mouse feels good in your hand and is comfortable for day-long use. Thanks to its ability to fold flat, it’s also very travel friendly, with a slimline design that will easily slip into a pocket of your laptop case or bag. The wireless transmitter is so teeny-tiny you literally pop it into a USB port and forget about it. If you do need to transport it, it attaches (via the magic of magnetics) to the underside of the mouse.
Anyone looking for a gentle introduction to the wide world of touch-based mice will find the Arc Touch a pleasure to use and own, and only mildly challenging to get used to. Anyone who is already convinced touch is the future will do well to hold on for Microsoft’s forthcoming option.
Series Supported by Energizer®
The Gadget of the Day Series is supported by the Energizer® Inductive Charger, which brings you the next generation of charging with Qi technology. Qi is the new universal standard for wireless charging. Energizer®has always been designed with performance and responsibility in mind … now that’s positivenergy™.



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Microsoft: 30 Years of Hardware and a Few Surprises

Microsoft: 30 Years of Hardware and a Few Surprises
April 28, 2012 by Lance Ulanoff on Mashable

Mice-a-Palooza
More Microsoft mice than I've ever seen in one spot.
Microsoft EasyBall for Kids
This mouse was designed just for kids. The giant yellow ball was a perfect control interface for their little hands.
Developers were so proud they signed this MIcrosoft mouse
This Microsoft Mouse is so old is worked on a 286 computer
And it was ready for action with OS2, too
Yes Microsoft Once Made a Cordless Phone
There was a time in the late 1990's when tech companies were making corded and cordless phones that either came with or worked with your desktop PC. The trend did not last long.
Microsofts stunning ArcTouch Mouse looks all the better with a designer cover
More designer Microsoft mice
One of Microsoft's first ergonomic keyboards
These early keyboards over emphasized the separation of the two sides of the keyboard. later models made it much more subtle
This handpainted Microsoft ArcTouch mouse is one of only 30 in existence
The hand-painted ArcTouch Mouse has a unique paint job.
The surface has the same kind of gleam as the hood of a freshly-painted car.
ArcTouch Mouse in cuvred mode
One of only 30
And you can't buy it.
More classic Microsoft Hardware
This model of one of Microsoft's earliest and most popular mice made me smile


Microsoft has been making hardware for a long time. That’s right — the company best known for its world-dominating operating system, Windows, has been spitting out gadgets for 30 years.

And while they haven’t always been pretty, some of these devices have become industry, business and household staples.

During my recent trip to Microsoft’s sprawling Redmond campus, I was led into a room that one might call the hardware vault. This relatively small conference room did not include every piece of hardware Microsoft has ever made, but it did offer an impressive collection and glimpses of more than a few classics.

There were many mice — who does not remember their first Microsoft Mouse? — some early ones, some new. Keyboards? Yes, a ton of them. Here and there, I also spotted a bunch of yellowing, older gear and a few things I’ve never seen before.

Noticeably absent was some of Microsoft’s successful hardware: the Xbox (any generation) and the new Kinect. Also missing: Microsoft’s misguided forays into sound cards and routers. Fortunately, I can still close my eyes and see them.

Microsoft is quite proud of its hardware history and some of its latest innovations. In recent years, it’s done some impressive stuff with mice. The latest Explorers offer haptic feedback and, with new Windows 8 drivers, will allow you to scroll horizontally (if you’ve seen the new Metro interface, this actually makes a lot of sense).

Microsoft Senior Manager Ben Reed told me that as the world moved to mobile computing (laptops now outsell desktops), a person’s mouse has become “a vehicle of self-expression.” To wit, Reed proudly showed off a collection of designer Wireless Mobile Mice Microsoft commissioned last year and some of the latest designs they just introduce in March. The limited-edition mice are only on sale for six months.

As he spoke he used what I consider the best Microsoft mouse ever made, the new wireless ArcTouch mouse. It’s a device that literally changes shape to fit the curve of your hand.

To commemorate 30 years of hardware, Microsoft took 30 of those mice and had them hand-painted and then numbered. So now they’re unique, not for sale and, yes, Mashable has one of them.

Check out some of the classic hardware and Microsoft’s new gear in the gallery, and don’t miss the 30th Anniversary Mouse. Later this week, we’ll tell you how you can win it.






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