A New Kind of Notebook Mouse
MoGo MouseBT is a business-card sized, Bluetooth-enabled mouse that stores and recharges neatly inside…that’s right, inside…your laptop computer’s PC card slot when it’s not being used. MoGo MouseBT is a technologically advanced wonder, featuring patent-pending optics and a system that automatically levers the mouse up into your hand as you work. With no batteries to replace, the MoGo MouseBT recharges in less than an hour in the PC card slot of your laptop.
The MoGo MouseBT was introduced at CES earlier this month. I'm truly not unhappy with current notebook mouse offerings. The one problem with a notebook mouse is that it is another item to take along, and the smaller, more portable ones are not comfortable to use as they are too tiny for adult hands.
The MoGo MouseBT eliminates the space issue as it fits in the infrequently used PCMIA slot in your notebook. This is the slot on the side that you can plug a wireless card, or flash card reader into. Many users don't use it for anything as most current notebooks have the wireless built in. The device is able to be recharged from the power in the slot as well.
There are two weaknesses I see with the design. First, I don't see it as being very comfortable for prolonged use. Secondly, it appears to rely completely on the notebook's built in Bluetooth for its wireless connection, and few notebooks have this built in.
The jury is still out for this yet to be shipping product. It is great to see some new ideas in this market segment. Expect the MoGo MouseBT to retail for $70.
See a video of the MoGo MouseBT in action here.
See the tech specs here.
posted by digitaldoc at 10:03 PM
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It looks like it would be uncomfortable. Then again, you never know until you try it. I'm working on procuring a review unit to use it first hand and report back. Stay tuned...
How often is your laptop idle for an hour with the power on? I know mine is rarely on if I'm not using it.
I've had one sitting here for two days with the power connected.
My notebook is never on if I'm not using it. It may be difficult to keep this mouse charged up. Then again, a mouse is not a large power using device. On conventional AA alkaline batteries, I've had a cordless mouse run for over 6 months. I'm working on getting my grubby hands on one so we can run it through its paces and separate the fact from conjecture.
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