Linked by Jordan Spencer Cunningham on Thu 20th Aug 2009 19:34 UTC
"According to Logitech, the Performance and Anywhere [mouses] use dark field microscopy to detect microscopic particles and micro-scratches on high-gloss surfaces, rather than tracking the surface itself. The mouse sensor 'sees' the clean areas of glass as a dark background with bright dots and then interprets the movement of the dots to precisely track where the device has been moved. The Logitech Performance Mouse will be available in the US and Europe in August for $100, while the mobile-friendly Anywhere Mouse is expected to retail at $80." I don't know how many times I've cursed shiny new desks and wished that someone would finally utilize that dark field microscopy technique (end bad humor). Thank heaven for Logitec finally breaking through.
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I've had IntelliMouse 6000 and some other basic mouse that came with the Wireless Desktop 2000 set. Both had a transmitter that has a one-meter-long cord and it's the size of a proper computer mouse.
Why would you want to pay extra for that_?
Well, the IntelliMouse 6000 used 2x AA rechargeable batteries that lasted a month. Using ordinary non-rechargeable batteries instead would've resulted in much longer a lifecycle. Of course that amount of batteries weighs at least the same that a corded mouse does, but it didn't slow down my gaming. It provided an equally pleasant experience as did its predecessor, corded IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0. That's (IME 3.0) probably the same device I'm going to buy when I'm finished with this current, cordless, Logitech MX 620.