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Optical Mouse: A mouse that uses light to detect movement. It emits a light and senses its reflection as it is moved. Early optical mice required a special mouse pad,...; Full Optical Mouse Definition >>

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Trust DS-3250 Optical Wireless Multimedia Desktop: Unlike the recent gaming mouse and headset we reviewed from U.S. newcomer Trust, the DS-3250 Optical Wireless Multimedia Desktop is actually a fairly competent set of hardware. For $65, you get a mouse and keyboard (both wireless, as the name implies), each geared toward controlling the various digital media functions...; Tags: Mice, Keyboards, desktop, optical mouse, mouse, receiver; Product reviews 2007-11-26
Kensington Ci70LE Wireless optical mouse: While Kensington is known for functional, but not exactly stylish, tech add-ons from iPod docks to laptop cases, the company's new line of mobile mice (including the slim Ci75m and the ExpressCard-based Ci85m) are all interesting variations on the basic wireless mouse. The $40 Ci70 LE Wireless Optical Mouse straddles...; Tags: Mice, optical mouse, mouse, Ci75m, laptop computer; Product reviews 2007-09-12
Belkin MiniWireless optical mouse: There's no software or special features associated with the MiniWireless Optical Mouse; all you get is a downright diminutive rodent. Its small size is great for saving space in your bag, but you'll pay the price in comfort and key features, such as storing the receiver with the mouse...; Tags: Mice, mouse, receiver, Belkin Corp., optical mouse; Product reviews 2006-09-01
Microsoft Wireless Notebook optical mouse 3000: The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 offers basic mousing functionality at a cheap $29.95 price. Unfortunately, it's a little too basic for our tastes: it doesn't come with software, there are no extra buttons, and the receiver has a very short, 3-foot range. For users who won't stray far...; Tags: Mice, mouse, Optical Mouse 3000, Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000, Microsoft Wireless, scrollwheel, optical mouse, Microsoft Corp.; Product reviews 2006-06-02
Microsoft Wireless optical mouse 2000: The Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2000 is ideal for people who want the convenience of a wireless mouse without the price tag or complexity of an advanced model. This generic-looking mouse has only three basic buttons and no extra functionality to speak of, but it handles basic functions well, and...; Tags: Mice, mouse, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Wireless, Optical Mouse 2000, Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse, Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2000, optical mouse; Product reviews 2006-06-02

Photos: New mice from Redmond: Microsoft shows off an upgraded version of its best-selling wireless optical mouse and two new desktop mice.; Tags: photograph, Microsoft Corp., desktop, mouse, optical mouse, wireless, Redmond; Image galleries 2006-04-04
Photos: New mice from Redmond: Microsoft shows off an upgraded version of its best-selling wireless optical mouse and two new desktop mice.; Tags: photograph, Microsoft Corp., desktop, mouse, optical mouse, wireless, Redmond; Image galleries 2006-04-04
Photos: New mice from Redmond: Microsoft shows off an upgraded version of its best-selling wireless optical mouse and two new desktop mice.; Tags: photograph, Microsoft Corp., desktop, mouse, optical mouse, wireless, Redmond; Image galleries 2006-04-04
Prices for optical mouse chipsets decreased 10%: Prices for the chipsets, which include a CMOS image sensor, MCU (micro-controller unit) and USB controller, have decreased by about 10% since Taiwan-based PixArt Imaging began to offer optical mouse-use CMOS image sensors at relatively low prices at the end of 2002.; Tags: CMOS Image Sensor, Prices; Blog posts 2004-01-26

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Satellites seeing clearly despite clouds: Two researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a mathematical tweak which dramatically improves air pollution detection on cloudy days. They've found a way to reduce cloud-induced glare when satellites measure blue skies on cloudy days, by as much as ten-fold in some cases. 'Because clouds represent one...; Tags: Wavelength, Pollution, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Satellite, Network Technology, Networking, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Is wireless mesh a game-changer?: The biggest untold tech story of this decade has been the overturning of Moore's Law in the telecom sector. Despite technology breakthroughs in optical fiber, in optical switching, and in wireless transmission, you're still paying just as much for just as little bandwidth as you did a...; Tags: Dam, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-12
Powerset shows semantic search solution: Beating the rush of press releases likely to flood inboxes during next week's Semantic Technology Conference, Powerset today announced the public availability of a service that adds a whole new dimension to searching for information from Wikipedia. Whilst much of the functionality unveiled today has been visible...; Tags: Natural Language Processing, Team, Xerox PARC, Wikipedia, Powerset, Wiki, Online Communications, Paul Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-12
Mystery Cookbook (exe): It's bon appetite as you take the role of a go-getting mouse who's out to become a skilled chef. To help him, you'll scour nearly a dozen locations for hundreds of hidden items and interact with an assortment of amusing characters as you search for the pages of a secret...; Tags: Alawar Entertainment, Mice, Games, Hardware, Peripherals, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-05-12
Weekend Gadget Guidance: Avoid accidental copies in Windows: Ever use Ctrl+click to select files, make one wrong click and end up with a load of duplicate files on your screen? For power users like you and me, it happens all the time. Today's batch of guidance aims to fix that. The problem,...; Tags: Pixel, File, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Microsoft appeals $1.4 billion EU fine: Microsoft appeals $1.4 billion EU fineExtortion?IIUC the fine is for 'abusing a monopoly position'. All MS have to do is stop the abuse. Simple. If they carry on, or they argue that the abuse is justified, then they will keep getting fined. That will hurt themselves, their customers and their...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
HRH Prince Penguin: Did anyone else happen to notice that Prince Charles is a closet Penguin? On our UK-based sister site, ZDNet.CO.UK our British colleague Andrew Donoghue quoted His Majesty as follows: "Many of the case studies we received highlight the...; Tags: Thin Client, Thin Clients, Hardware, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Psystar: Just how loud is it? (updated 2x): Today was my second day with my spankin' new Psystar Open Computer. Following are some observations. I don't have a wireless card in it yet and my desk is too far away from my router to string an Ethernet cable, so I'm offline for the...; Tags: Database Administrator, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Psystar: Just how loud is it?: Psystar: Just how loud is it?Oh, and the puck mouse,a perfect complement...Can you restore it?Are you provided with any restore DVD? Do you get any instructions for what to do if you can't boot?I believe Nvidia video cards work well but I think you need a driver to get quartz...; Tags: C-scale, Psystar; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Dupe Remover for Outlook Express (exe): Dupe Remover for Outlook Express is simple and easy to use tool for removing duplicated items in Microsoft Outlook Express. It can detect and remove duplicated emails. Search criteria is customizable (you can select the fields that should be compared to detect the duplicate) to fit every situation. Start searching...; Tags: Microsoft Outlook Express, Topalt, Microsoft Outlook, Groupware, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software; Software downloads 2008-05-09
Kodak ESP 3: Kodak's ESP 3 is an entry-level all-in-one (AIO) inkjet printer, copier, and scanner. Kodak keeps the cost low at $130, which makes this one of the cheapest multifunctional printers, but the output quality just isn't up to par with that of the other inkjet printers currently available in the same...; Tags: Scanners, Printers, ESP 3, ESP, Eastman Kodak Co., AIO Home Center Software, printer, photograph; Product reviews 2008-05-08