Dell is taking a page out of Apple’s business model by introducing a new line of bags and accessories dubbed “Designed for Dell”. These are products designed by third party manufacturers that complement the latest Dell PCs such as the Studio laptops that were recently introduced. This is Dell’s attempt to create an industry similar to what we’ve seen with Apple’s iPod/iPhone product line - third party products that accentuate the capabilities of the main product. In this case, we’ve got the new Dell Studio notebook which is just begging for matching case designs, cool looking speakers, hard drives for more storage space, and funky mice. Current manufacturers participating in the Designed for Dell program include:

• Belkin: Backpacks and messenger cases
• Built: Computer sleeves, cargo bags and portfolios
• Creative Labs: Headphones and speakers
• Iomega: Portable hard drives
• Logitech: Mice
• Swiss Gear: Backpacks
• Targus: Messenger cases and accessories bundles

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No this is not a piece of art - it’s the upcoming Microsoft Arc mouse. This wireless mouse features an arc shaped surface with a thin lower section capable of folding into the upper body of the device. Yes.. it’s portable and yes.. it’s actually cool looking. Expect it before the end of the year for a price of $59.99.

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Are you looking for something a bit more comfortable than a mouse? You might be interested in WOW Technology’s WOW-PEN Joy which is a unique take on the standard computer mouse - essentially turning it into a vertically oriented device that you grip similar to a joystick.

The WOW-PEN Joy is the first device to use a “vertical trajectory and horizontal structure” and significantly reduces soreness in the wrist after long hours of using a mouse. This should definitely be a boon for users who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome.

The WOW-PEN Joy utilizes a USB port, measures 72 x 102 x 85mm, weighs 130 grams, has 5 default buttons, a resolution of 800 dpi, and supports all the major OS’s including Windows, OS X, and Linux.

WOW Technology plans on distributing the WOW-PEN Joy globally by the end of July with a retail price in the U.S. of about $30 dollars and about $45 dollars in Europe.

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Now here’s a device that I didn’t see Canon building - it’s their new LT-100TKM 3-in-1 mouse.. Yup.. a Canon branded mouse. Ah but it’s not just any old mouse of course. No… Flip open this mouse and you get a full functioned 10 key numeric keypad! That’s right - number crunch to your heart’s content! But wait.. there’s more! Take this mouse with you and it works as a standalone pocket calculator!!

OK.. all kidding aside now, this new Canon mouse appears to be targeting the mobile professional who needs that standalone numeric keypad - probably someone in finance I imagine.

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PC gamers will drool over the Cyber Snipa Laser Mouse. This is one customizable mouse with support for macros galore! Macros can be recorded and set to any of the six customizable buttons of a macro profile. There are three profiles which brings us to 18 onboard macros at any point in time. It has a fully adjustable DPI which allows the user to select four different levels ranging from 400 to 3200 dpi. Other specs include:

• 7080 frames per second
• USB report rate of 1000Hz
• Response time of 1ms
• 9 buttons including 6 macro programmable
• 8kb of onboard memory
• 16 bit data path
• 7 removable weights
• 4 glide feet

TweakNews has a review of the Cyber Snipa Laser Mouse here on their site and finds the following:

At a modest price the Stinger delivers a high quality, feature packed Laser mouse. Whilst not the best mouse I have tested, at this price point, the Stinger is not too far behind. This is probably the best bang for your buck you can get at the moment.

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Newton Peripherals announced a special Father’s Day edition of the MoGo Mouse which is basically a custom skin applied onto the mouse which says  “#1 Dad.” The MoGo Mouse is a business-sized mouse that stores and charges in the PC Card or ExpressCard/54 slot on a notebook system. Key features of the MoGo Mouse include:

• Act as a conventional laser mouse
• Double as a a wireless media remote or presenter with laser pointer
• Bluetooth support
• Flip out Kickstand

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The folks at the Gadgeteer have published a review on two Kensington Mice - the Kensington SlimBlade Trackball Bluetooth Mouse and the Kensington SlimBlade Media Mouse.

Features of the SlimBlade Trackball Bluetooth Mouse include:

• Laser mouse
• Unique scroll ball with 360 degree scrolling
• Trackball mode
• Bluetooth support
• Fuel gauge indicator
• Sleep mode
• 6 month battery life
• MSRP of $99.99

The Gadgeteer’s verdict on this mouse is as follows:

The SlimBlade Trackball Bluetooth Mouse is a very nice wireless device. Its one flaw is that its one of the most expensive bluetooth mouse on the market.

Features of the SlimBlade Media Mouse include:

• Laser mouse
• Unique scroll bar with 360 degree scrolling
• Multifunction navigation pad allows you to control your digital media from anywhere in the room
• Navigation pad on the media mouse includes volume control, track control, play and pause
• Sleep mode
• Battery indicator light
• 2.4 GHz wireless up to 30 foot range
• 6 month battery life
• MSRP of $59.99

The verdict from the Gadgeteer was:

While the Media Mouse acts as a wireless mouse and media controller, it too is a bit overpriced for a wireless mouse (with dongle).

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Microsoft introduced two new computer mice today - the Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 and the Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000. We’ll start with the 6000 series which is essentially a full sized mouse for mobile users. Features of the Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 include the following:

• Snap-in transceiver for easy storage and mobility. Once the transceiver is snapped in, the mouse automatically turns off to conserve battery power
• 2.4GHz wireless transmission - with up to 30 feet of reach
• Proprietary High Definition Laser Technology with 1000 dots per inch resolution and 6000 frames per second performance
• Two color battery life indicator - red indicates battery is running low on power while blinking green means the mouse is charging (and solid green is a nice happy fully charged mouse)
• One touch access to Windows Vista’s Flip 3D interface (yeah.. how many of you actually use Flip 3D?)
• Tilt Wheel and Magnifier
• MSRP of $49.95 and available in March

The Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 is a desktop oriented rechargeable mouse. Features of the 7000 include:

• Recharge the mouse on a horizontal charging station
• One AAA rechargeable battery provides up to 3 weeks of power on a full charge
• 2.4GHz wireless with up to 30 feet range
• Microsoft High Definition Laser Technology with 1000 dots per inch resolution and 6000 frames per second performance
• One touch access to Flip 3D
• Tilt Wheel and Magnifier tool
• MSRP of $69.95 and available in March.

[Via Daily Tech]

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I think this is just sheer genius in design. It’s called the “Jelly Click” but us normal folk like to think of this mouse as a “Blow-up Mouse”. The concept is pretty darn simple. When you need a mouse for your notebook or whatever PC, simply blow up the plastic body and presto! you’ve got yourself a mouse. Inside the soft plastic structure is a small flexible board housing all the circuitry you’ll need. Ah yes - the Jelly Click even floats in water.. how nice of them. The blow-up mouse, errr.. “Jelly Click” is designed by Designers Bongkun Shin, Heungkyo Seo, Jiwoong Hwang & Wooteik Lim.

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Here is IOGEAR’s latest mouse - the GME229BW6 - otherwise known as the Bluetooth Laser Mouse. The mouse includes a 4-way tilt wheel scroll, 1600 dpi laser resolution, lightweight design, and supports Bluetooth networking. The GME229BW6 uses VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) as the light source which provides 30 times more tracking power than a regular optical sensor.

Features include:

• 4-way scroll
• 1600 dpi laser sensor
• 800/1200/1600 DPI adjustable resolution
• Low power consumption - continuous use for up to 6 months
• Ergonomic and contour design good for both right and left hand users
• Operates on most surfaces without the need for a mouse pad
• Works up to 33 feet from your notebook or desktop
• Power On/Off switch conserves electricity for maximum battery life
• 1 Year Limited Warranty

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