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Ultra Slim USB Mouse Can’t get enough of tiny computer accessories like the Super-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard and the Super-Tiny USB Card Reader? Here’s a new mouse to expend your collection. ##CONTINUE## The Super Slim USB Optical Mouse is compact, slim and light. It only has 14mm height. It’s easier for you to fit it in your travel pouch. With the latest optical technology, it provides 1800dpi for precise tracking on most surface. The Super Slim USB Optical Mouse is available over at the USB Brando website for $13. There are two colors to choose from: black and white.

TEC's Lingo mouse touts itself as world's smallest, most likely to get lost in laptop bag That Ulysses S. Grant greenback you were about to fork over to Thanko? Hold onto it for now, as TEC's Lingo mouse might be more tempting. While more traditional in function than the aforementioned deskless variant, its claim to fame is a self-appointed "smallest mouse" title. While we doubt that's really the case, at 27.5 x 60 x 19 mm and 0.8 ounces, it certainly makes a good argument. Since we know you're dying to hear the nitty-gritty details: 800 dpi, 2.4GHz with a range of up to 32.8 feet, and about 15 hours battery life with automatic shutoff if left dormant for five minutes. No indication of stateside release, but if you find somewhere to import it, at least shipping won't be too terrible, all things considered.

Thanko's new wireless mouse can be operated without a desk You know when you flip over your optical mouse and trigger the beam a few times just for kicks, sending your cursor skittering across the screen? Thanko turned that into a thing. The company's newest wireless mouse includes media controls and so forth on the flip side of the mouse, allowing it to act as a remote of sorts, but it also presents you with the optics of the mouse for mid-air operation with your thumb. Sure, maybe it works great -- but we somehow doubt it. If you're hanging out in Japan at the moment, it'll run you 4,980 yen (about $50 US) to find out.

WeraMouse Handheld Mice review USB cables are the plastic tethers that keep our mice chained to our desks, and ourselves chained to our mice. You can free yourself with the convenience of a wireless mouse, but if you’re going to cut the cable, why not cut it totally and remove the mouse from the surface all together? The WeraMouse is a little handheld device with buttons and a trackball on it. With it, you’re able to mouse around and click from any position (up to 25 feet away) using only your fingers. Not a fan of trackballs? I hear ya, and WeraMouse is also working on a version with a touchpad instead. The mice are good for over 24 hours of nonstop operation between charges, and come with a 90 minute USB charging cradle. I’ve never used anything like this before, but I do appreciate the freedom from the restrictions of a surface that my Logitech MX Air gives me. WeraMouse says that it’s much better for your posture to use a mouse like theirs, but it seems like it’s just another oppor...

Weramouse V2 and V3 are a trackball / trackpad to have and to hold Sometimes it's a bit refreshing to find a handheld mouse that doesn't track your motion, just in case you feel like waving your arms wildly and not having it screw up your apps. The Weramouse V2 handheld trackball mouse works wirelessly from up to about 26 feet away, using what we gather is a USB dongle to sync. Its Li-ion battery is claimed to be good for up to 28 hours and charges via USB. Cost is $99 NZD, which translates to $56 in US dollars. At one point the site listed a V3 model with a trackpad -- same specs otherwise, with a $199 NZD / $113 US price tag -- and while it's since been removed, the product page is still available via the great halls of the internet archives.

NES gamepad mouse is the most amazing piece of industrial design in the history of humankind Apparently as of right now, this stunning piece of high art is just a foam model mock-up, but listen to us, mouse manufacturers of the world: if you build this, we will give you every penny we have to own it. Our only gripe? The D-pad should definitely be up top for navigation duties. Still... where's the waiting list?

3Dconnexion SpacePilot Pro 3D Mouse: I doubt if it can be called 'mouse' While I don’t recommend them for everyday use, 3Dconnexion’s series of Space Navigator mice are the perfect tool if you spend your days in 3D applications like Maya, 3ds Max, Softimage, AutoCad etc. The SpacePilot Pro is the latest addition to the line, and it includes the 3Dconnexion Cap (the large knob) which can be pushed, pulled, twisted and tilted allowing you to navigate a 3D interface. It’s also got a set of ‘QuickView’ Navigation keys for quickly jumping to one of 32 pre-set views as well as duplicate ESC, CTRL, ALT and SHIFT keys so you don’t have to reach over to your keyboard as much. The biggest addition though is the full-color LCD display which provides visual feedback on what the SpacePilot Pro’s function keys are currently programmed to do, or you can use it to keep an eye on your email with the included Mail applet. And since the display is powered by an open software architecture, you can...

Microsoft's ambidextrous SideWinder X3 mouse available Still feeling a little less than a'right with dropping $99 on a wireless gaming mouse? Microsoft's newest, the SideWinder X3, is an eight-button wonder that boasts a 2,000 dpi laser-tracking engine, on-the-fly dpi switching between high, medium and low sensitivity, a totally sweet scroll wheel, and a cable. You know, for connecting to your computer and such. The best part? It's ambidextrous (a first for the line), so the southpaw in your life won't feel left out. Starts shipping in May for $39.95.

Gold Bullion Wireless Mouse looks like a gold brick Look, we fully understand the dilemma. You picked up a Pure*Gold PC late last year, and you've been tirelessly searching for a suitable mouse to use with it ever since. At long, long last, said device is finally upon us. Too comical for Crapgadget and too outlandish to be taken seriously, the Gold Bullion Wireless Mouse operates on practically any USB-enabled machine and is coated with precisely zero atoms of gold film. In other words, around 98 percent of the $34.68 asking price is for the looks alone, but you know it's worth it.

Evergreen's impossibly small Micro USB Mouse As nerds of feeble build and limited lung capacity, we generally like our portable gadgets to be as small as possible. Problem is, there's a fine line between ultra-portable and un-useable. Take Evergreen's $20 Micro USB Mouse... please. Our opposable meat-hammers would futilely mash away on this quartet of buttons -- nevermind the scroll-ball.

USB Wireless Handheld Mouse Need more freedom of movement while making a presentation? Then USB Wireless Handheld Mouse is for you. It allows you to control a computer from a distance of up to 5 feet and with the built in laser pointer, you'll be able to direct the audiences attention where you want it. Price: US$ 42.00

Razer Mamba wireless gaming mouse Late last month, we had the opportunity to have a listen with Razer's Carcharias headset, and now we're seeing just how precise the same outfit's latest mouse is when it comes to clicking oh-so-carefully within Minesweeper. The downright gorgeous Razer Mamba just showed up on our doorstep, and we couldn't resist photographing the unboxing experience and hosting it up for all to enjoy. Our Mamba came housed in a special Razer suitcase that also included the aforementioned Carcharias headset. The mouse packaging alone was some of the most extravagant we've seen, with even the delightfully braided USB cable (yes, it's wired or wireless) encased in a soft black cover.

Fish Handheld Mouse The Fish is a revolutionary new hand held mouse that will change the way we use computers. With no complicated set up or software, The Fish simply plugs into any available USB port and is ready to use. Being hand held, surfing the Internet, playing games, designing or editing becomes a pain free pleasure. Without the need for a flat surface, The Fish is ideal for use with a laptop computer on trains or planes, where room is restricted. Price: US$ 12.00

Elecom's Scope Node precision mouse Usually, when a company attempts to change up the mouse it's a purely cosmetic affair. But as any ergonomist will tell you, the fundamental design of the device leaves a lot to be desired. Unlike Cyber Sport's recent outing, Elecom's Scope Node retains the same basic "mousetastic" shape, but it places the laser sensor off to the left -- where it would be if you were holding a pen. The company promises greater accuracy, though until the thing ends up on these shores we'll have to take their word for it. Available in Japan for ¥6,300 (that's about $64, Americanos).

USB Warmer Mouse Features: Optical Mouse with a Built-in-Heater. Optical sensor 800dpi. Quick and stable temperature (at 40 degrees) for warming your hand. The temperature keeps about 40 degree. 10 minutes 14 degrees rise. On/Off switch for Built-in-Heater. Comfortable control, easy control on most surface. 2-button mouse with Blue light scroll wheel. Size: 11.8 x 6.8 x 3.5cm Price: US$ 17.00

Mouse Cursors Shape USB Mouse -- USB Arrow Mouse Features: Retractable USB cable design Fits in both hands Easy web navigation and scrolling wheel 2 buttons and scroll wheel Optical sensor stays precise on the most surface without mouse pad Compatible with Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME, Mac OS 800 dpi resolution, definition and reliability Dimension: 140 x 72 x 39mm Weight: 60g Price: US$ 12.00

Evoluent vertical mouse Working from home with your lovely OC or laptop is very thrilling. You can get enjoy in doing any kinds of your tasks from your own place. Therefore, you can finish your tasks faster and easier. You can use several kinds of computer accessories to support your working using your PC. One kind of those accessories is mouse. By using it, you can easily move your cursor and easier in operating your PC. You may use one kind o unique mouse that can give new experience for PC working. That is Evoluent vertical mouse. This mouse is very different with other kinds of mouse. This is designed with common deign, but with vertical design. Hence, you can get new feeling in your hand when you work using your PC. This is designed with 2 kinds of wall where the button is located in each of side of the wall. Then, your hand would be more relax in operating mouse because you will not get any problems that can make your finger free from twisted forearm. There are several kinds of ...

Sharkoon Rush FireGlider gaming mouse Not that weight-adjustable mice are new -- in fact, we've been mostly ignoring them since 2006 -- but Sharkoon is hoping that you'll be intrigued enough by having a few slugs in your critter that you'll go ahead and bite the proverbial bullet. The Rush FireGlider is decidedly not subtle, sporting a vivacious flame covered paint job along with a no-slip grip, a half dozen programmable buttons, maximum resolution of 3,600 DPI, Teflon feet for superior gliding and an obligatory internal tuning system to adjust its weight from 118 to 135 grams. Too bad the Yanks in attendance will have to fly quite aways to drop €25 ($32) in order to claim one.

Gigabyte new mice and keyboards: GM-M8000, GM-M7800S, GK-K6800 and GK-K7100 We already knew that Gigabyte was planning a few netbook launches here in Hannover, but now we're receiving word that a number of new mice and keyboards should also be on display. First up is the GM-M8000 laser gaming mouse, which boasts a 4,000dpi sensor, a scaling-designated switching button, five other programmable buttons, an ergonomic design and a trio of profiles for storing different macro settings for different titles or users. Next up is the GM-M7800S wireless critter (pictured above), which tops out at 1,600dpi resolution but sports a leather coating along with Swarovski crystals. Closing things off are the multimedia-centric GK-K6800 and ultrathin GK-K7100 keyboards, both of which are blessed with copious amounts of hotkeys and an appropriately placed Shift button. Mum's the word on price, but hopefully we'll learn more once CeBIT opens its doors.