MICROSOFT EXPLORER TOUCH MOUSE
Price: Rs 2,099
The wait for Windows lovers to own something similar to Apple's multi-touch Magic Mouse came to an end with Microsoft's Touch Mouse. The company has now introduced a stripped-down version of the Touch Mouse, calling it the Explorer Touch Mouse. The feel-good, look-good mouse is made of glossy black plastic and sports a neat design enhanced by the touch strip in grey. There is a detachable dongle under the mouse, which you attach to a PC to establish a link using 2.4GHz wireless technology. Microsoft has also used BlueTrack technology to enable the mouse to work on most surfaces, including wood, cloth and paper. But a glass surface is still a no-go for the device.
Along with the regular mouse functionalities and the up-down scrolling, the touch strip can also be used for scrolling from side to side. But for accessing this feature the user has to install a software available online. For Windows XP and Vista operating systems, you would need to search for the software and install it from the web, whereas when used on a Windows 7 PC (connected to the Internet), the mouse automatically downloads the drivers and goes into the action. And if you are looking for some thrills, there is a light vibration every time you use the touch strip to scroll.
The company claims that the two AA batteries that power the mouse will last up to 18 months.
Bag It Or Junk It? Affordable and good looking touch mouse from Microsoft
