Microsoft has come out with three new mice based on the company’s BlueTrack Technology. The BlueTrack Technology allow mice to work on virtually any service. In fact, Microsoft says the new mice are like bringing, “four-wheel drive to your desktop”.
The BlueTrack Technology is capable of working on services that both optical and laser mice can’t. This includes smooth and shiny surface such as granite and marble and tough surfaces such as carpet. The technology has also received awards including the CNET Editor’s Choice Award. You can see our review of the SideWinder X8 gaming mouse.
The Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000 includes the first nano transceiver that sticks out only 0.8 centimeters from a USB port. The Wireless Mouse 5000 includes a snap-in transceiver and is ambidextrous while the Wireless Desktop 3000 includes a sleek mouse and keyboard combo.
Brian’s Opinion
I’m glad that there is finally a mouse that will be able to work on a number of surfaces. There is nothing more annoying then trying to explain to someone why an optical mouse won’t work on a glass or reflective surface. Considering how much many of us use a mouse each day it’s worth spending the money to get a good one.
You have to wonder what motivated Microsoft to get into selling mice and keyboards. That must have been a big jump for a company which was predominantly known for software only. It was a good move though since Microsoft has clearly had some success over the years.
I remember going to Comdex many years ago and seeing the first Microsoft optical mouse. It was refreshing to know I wouldn’t have to clean out the ball of my mouse anymore. Who would have thought that mice technology would continue to evolve even more since then?
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