Microsoft’s Arc Touch mouse




Besides software, Microsoft is also well-recognized for its input device hardware which has offered a number of new technologies around mice and keyboards. The latest breakthrough is the Arc Touch mouse which is definitely an eye catcher, but if Microsoft was trying to drum up some anticipation one German online store has spoiled the surprise.





The innovative mouse offers an arched back design for comfort while still being able to flatten out for storage. Other features expected are touch scrolling, a 2.5Ghz nano transceiver and the ability for use on most surfaces. The Arc Touch is expected to retail for $69.95.





Microsoft announces SideWinder X8 wireless gaming mouse with BlueTrack sensor.






The new 4,000 dpi SideWinder X8 with BlueTrack sensor.


 In its wireless mode, the X8 connects to your PC via a 2.4GHz wireless connection, and Microsoft claims 30 hours of play time.




But the mouse also comes with a disc-shaped box that hides both extra mouse feet (for customizing the feel of the glide, depending on the surface) and a USB cable. Connect the mouse to your PC via the cable and you can play and recharge.



New Technology Microsoft Surface CES (Tabletop Computer)










Microsoft had Microsoft Surfaces on display at the 2008Consumer Electronics Show and was drawing quite a crown.The table was quite amazing and they had a very cool productdemonstration.This is an interesting tabletop computer from Microsoft.You do not use a keyboard or mouse to get it to do stuff You interact with it by using your hands with touch and gestures. Think of it as a touchscreen tablet-PC blown up for home use as a desktop computer. This working and functional machine is currently being showcased at CES 2008 in Las Vegas.







   Microsoft Surface
    >Technology behind surface-Multi-Touch

      1.First studied-1982-University of Toront
      2.Conceptualized in 2001 by:
     >Steven Bathiche-Microsoft Hardware
     >Andy wilson-Microsoft Research
     >Late 2001-Virtual Team assemble
     >2003-Idea presented to chairman Bill Gates
     >Virtual Team Expanded
     >80 prototypes built from 2003-2004
     >2007-Unveiled at the "All things Digital" conference
     >2008-AT&T became first retail location to resell surface






Basic Design 
1-3 inch XGA Screen
2-Motherboard,Ram,etc
3-Camras
4-DLP Projector







Technical Specification 
 Display
30 inch XGA DLP Projector
ATI X1650 256MB video card
Max Resolution: 1024 x 786
Lamp Life-expectancy: 6000+ hrs.
Maximum Load: 2000lbs.

Computing:
2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2 GB Dual Channel DDR2 Ram
250 GB SATA Hrad Disk Drive
Intel GB LAN
Wireless LAN Supported
Supported Network Standards
Input Devices:
Camera-based vision system
Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse (for administrators)

Audio:
Built- in flat panel stero
Stero output compliant
Input/Output Connection:
2 headphones jacks
6 USB 2.0 ports
RGB component video
S-VGA video
Component audio
Ethernet port
External monitor port



Microsoft expands mouse, Webcam families






The Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 is probably the most exciting product in the group. For $40, this ambidextrous, wireless mouse brings Microsoft's impressive BlueTrack sensor technology down to its most affordable price point. Unlike the Microsoft Explorer Mouse that debuted BlueTrack last year, the Wireless Mouse 5000 doesn't have rechargeable batteries, and its design looks a bit simpler, but the Explorer also costs about $70. We commend Microsoft for bringing its accurate, surface-flexible BlueTrack sensor to an affordable price so quickly. You'll also find the Wireless Mouse 5000 in a new $70 mouse-and-keyboard set, the Wireless Desktop 3000.



The $50 Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000, essentially the mobile version of the mouse above, is only $10 cheaper than Microsoft's mobile BlueTrack debut product, the Explorer Mini Mouse. Despite its lower price, the new model seems to be an improved version of its predecessor, thanks to an ambidextrous design and a smaller wireless USB receiver that snaps into the bottom of the unit.









Finally, the $30 LifeCam VX-2000 brings Microsoft's Webcam family to a newly affordable price. The VX-2000 has a rigid stand, so it lacks the flexibility of the $50 VX-5000. It also has only a standard microphone, unlike the noise-canceling version in the $60 VX-5500. The good news is that the VX-2000 purports to have the same VGA video quality and the same automatic light-level adjustment capabilities as the pricier models.









Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Dropbox updates cloud-storage product

Image
The battle between two of Silicon Valley's most richly valued private internet companies ratcheted up as Dropbox unveiled the first comprehensive upgrade to its cloud-storage product aimed at corporate users.  With the move, the $4 billion-valued Dropbox, which has been a popular sensation in the consumer market, is squarely taking on Box, a similar file-sharing service that has positioned itself in recent years as the option for security-conscious corporate IT departments.  Dropbox's new software allows IT administrators to closely track which users have viewed a file and when it was viewed, and to instantaneously grant or withhold file permissions. The software also allows administrators to rope off certain files so they may be edited but not downloaded or shared in any way - a feature viewed as critical, for instance, in law, medicine or banking.  The new " dashboard" is the first major overhaul since the company introduced its Dropbox for Teams p...
Read more

How To Bypass The Lockcode Screen On IOS 6.1 And Use Anyone’s IPhone

Image
Apple has had a few problems with its latest iPhone and  iPad software update . Released just last month, iOS 6.1 was meant to be a relatively significant update bringing enhanced Siri capabilities, LTE support to more countries, and more iTunes Match features. But it seems as if the update is doing more harm than good. The Verge reports that a new bug, "lets anyone bypass your iPhone password lock and access your  phone app , view or modify contacts, check your  voicemail, and look through your photos (by attempting to add a photo to a contact)." The instructions are pretty simple. First you have to pretend to turn the phone off, then make an aborted  emergency call , then a quick bit of off button and cancel pressing. That boots you into the full  phone app  where you can pretty much call or  message  anyone you like, or edit phone contacts. Besides allowing anyone access to your phone, Apple's latest software update also drains your batte...
Read more

Wi-Fi Enabled SD Cards

Image
As we all know that Transcend information, provider of storage and multimedia products recently launched its new Wi-Fi SD memory card that instantly adds wireless capability to an SDHC-compatible digital camera. The card can be use via the use of Wi-Fi networks and a Wi-Fi SD app,with this users can transfer images from their camera to their laptop/smartphones/tab immediately after capturing them,via wireless networks.\ The Wi-Fi SD card operates in two modes:  1. Direct Share : In the Direct Share Mode,as the name suggests user can  establishing a peer-to-peer connection,after that user can  transfer images directly between camera and tab.laptop etc. In case when you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi networks. 2. Internet Mode : Via using the Wi-Fi SD App,users can quickly switch to Internet Mode,which allows the Wi-Fi SD cardto connect to a nearby Internet hotspot or even use the...
Read more