At last, new technology updates for an old product that everybody can use. Better yet, it’s a tech update that’s affordable. Microsoft has just rolled out three new sub-$30 mice based on BlueTrack technology—basically a new tracking technology that replaces conventional laser and optical trackers (as well as the fizzy rubberized balls, if you’re still clinging to what has got to be a really old mouse) that allows you to work on a wider range of surfaces. Pretty handy if you need to pull out a laptop and work from, well, anywhere from granite kitchen counters to your living room carpet.
Two wireless mice have been announced: the Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 and the Wireless Mouse 2000. Both BlueTrack mice connect wirelessly via a tiny USB RF receiver and come with the basic mouse controls: two buttons, and a clickable scroll wheel. They’re pretty much functionally identical, although the Mobile Mouse 3500 is a smaller model designed for portability, while the Wireless Mouse 2000 is standard-sized for a better grip.
Another BlueTrack model, the Comfort Mouse 4500, is a standard-sized BlueTrack mouse that’s meant for desktops and connects via a standard USB cable if you don’t want to go through the hassle of changing batteries. It does add more functions though; this mouse comes with five customizable buttons, plus a tilting scroll wheel that can scroll sideways.
Here’s the best part: they’re all pretty affordable. Both wireless mice are priced at just under $30, while the Comfort Mouse 4500 costs $25.
Tags: BlueTrack, Computer Peripherals, Microsoft, Mouse
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