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| Microsoft Unveils the Arc Mouse  Microsoft has unveiled a crescent-moon-shaped mouse designed to be just as fashionable as it is functional — the Arc Mouse. With its unique foldable design, Arc reduces by almost half for portability when it is snapped shut, but provides complete comfort when opened to its full size. Additionally, Microsoft has introduced the Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000. The Arc Mouse allows consumers to flaunt their personal style with its sleek, thin crescent shape and two color options — black and red. The Arc Mouse's elegant, foldable shape allows it to easily slip into any bag while on the go, and expand to a comfortable full size while in use. Its micro transceiver quickly snaps into the bottom of the mouse using a magnet, and is so small it sticks out less than 1 centimeter while plugged in — there is no need to remove it from a laptop while traveling. The Arc Mouse features high-end details in every aspect of its design — its strong metal hinge can be opened and closed with confidence, and testing shows that its sturdy shape can hold more than 25 pounds. The Arc Mouse features: • Battery life indicator shows two colors: green when the batteries have sufficient power and red when the batteries are running low. • 2.4GHz wireless technology gives consumers a confident wireless connection and a range of up to 30 feet, even in crowded wireless environments. • Carrying case is included and uses a magnetic flap to easily snap shut and protect the mouse while on the go. • High-performance laser tracking offers smooth tracking and excellent responsiveness and precision. The Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 delivers comfort on the go with an ambidextrous shape designed by Microsoft's in-house ergonomist for comfort in either hand, and a snap-in receiver so consumers can take the mouse anywhere. This modern mouse includes stylish color offerings so consumers can pick their favorite between black and white, or choose from sophisticated special edition colors: blue sapphire, red garnet, pink topaz, purple amethyst and green emerald. These mice also come equipped with High Definition Optical Technology and a snap-in receiver that helps conserve battery life as it turns off the power when snapped into the bottom of the mouse. Delivering an average of more than six months of battery life with one AA battery, this mouse reduces inconvenient work stoppages required to replace batteries or recharge. In addition, the mouse features a two-color battery life indicator: green when the batteries have sufficient power and red when the batteries are running low — all this and no software needed. The Arc Mouse in black and red and the Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 in black and white will be widely available in September 2008. The Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 in the following special edition colors will be available in September 2008 at Target stores: blue sapphire, red garnet, pink topaz and purple amethyst. All colors will be available later this fall. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Computing News :: home page |