Genius DX-ECO wireless mouse has built-in capacitor

Genius presents the DX-ECO, a new wireless mouse that uses a capacitor instead of a battery. The company says the capacitor recharges in mere minutes and lasts for 100,000 recharges. However, according to the press release the battery lasts only a full day on a three-minute charge, so it remains to be seen whether the fast charging outweighs the very frequent charging you'll have to do.

Genius, a leading maker of computer peripherals, announces the world's first battery-free wireless mouse that is recharged within minutes - DX-ECO BlueEye Mouse.

Ready for a full day's use after only a three-minute charge, the Genius DX-ECO uses a built-in gold capacitor with a long life of 100,000 recharges instead of outdated, environmentally unfriendly disposable batteries. Consumers no longer need to waste time and money whether on a PC or Mac when using DX-ECO. It�s ideal for government and corporations to provide a wireless mouse option that is not only cost-cutting but also hassle-free from controlling and resupplying batteries.

The DX-ECO BlueEye sensor technology allows for smooth, uninterrupted pointing and clicking on virtually any surface including dusted glass, marble, or thick carpet. Working wirelessly from a distance of up to 15 meters due to the 2.4GHz USB pico receiver, this innovative battery-free mouse can be used anywhere and everywhere. Even when on-the-go the tiny USB pico receiver can be stored inside the DX-ECO for safe keeping.

Featuring 4-way scrolling, adjustable dpi (800/1600 dpi), as well as next/previous page hot keys for more efficient web-surfing, the DX-ECO battery free blue-eye mouse also includes plug and play design and comfortable ergonomic construction.

Product Highlights of DX-ECO Battery-Free BlueEye Mouse
Battery free wireless mouse
Fully recharged within three minutes while using
Works on virtually every surface including dusted glass and marble
Fully Plug and Play
Comfortable ergonomic design
Adjustable dpi � 800/1600 dpi
Travel friendly with storable 2.4GHz USB Pico receiver
MSRP: US$39.99

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GeIL EpicGear shows off first hybrid dual sensor mouse

GeIL's new EpicGear gaming brand showed off Meduza, world's first mouse with "hybrid dual sensor technology" (HDST). Pricing and availability is unknown, but the launch should occur pretty soon.

This mouse features what EpicGear is calling the world's first "HDST" and that stands for hybrid dual sensor technology. As you'll see in the pictures, on the back surface of the mouse where you usually see either a laser or optical sensor for tracking, EpicGear include both a laser sensor and an optical sensor. EpicGear says that super fast laser sensor with speeds up to 6000 DPI and the stable optical precision with jitter-free operation leads to an overall much better feel and use than traditional mice.

Source: TweakTown

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Disable Touchpad When Mouse Connectes

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If you're typing and your thumb accidentally brushes the touch pad, you can have your cursor jump to a random spot on the screen and make your words appear in the middle of a different paragraph. 

One tool that can make this easier is to use an external mouse instead of the touch pad, but when you disconnect the mouse you still need to be able to use the touch pad. Certain computers allow you to do this automatically, or you can perform a few simple steps to do the same thing manually.

Instructions

1. Download the latest drivers for your touch pad. Your computer manufacturer will have the latest drivers available at its website. Go to the website for your computer manufacturer and click on the "Support" link and then find the "Drivers" or "Downloads" link. Find your system and download the driver for your touch pad. Contact your computer manufacturer for more help.
    
2. Click on the "Start" button, then on "Control Panel," then on "Mouse" to open the mouse properties. Depending on your version of Windows, the "Mouse" icon may be under the "Hardware and Sound" section. Find the tab for your touch pad; it may be identified by the maker of your computer or the vendor for that individual part. Click on the "Touch pad" tab to access the setting for your device. On some systems, you will launch a separate configuration tool. You can then look for "Device Select" and click on it. See if your system has a check box next to "Disable touch pad/pointing stick when external USB mouse is present." Check the box.
    
3. If your computer does not have a setting to disable the touch pad, you will need to do it manually. Proceed to the next step.
    
4. With your USB mouse plugged in, disable your touch pad manually by clicking on "Start," then "Control Panel," then "System" or "System and Security," depending on your version of Windows. Click on "Device Manager," then find the "Mice and other pointing devices" category and click on it. Locate your touch pad and right-click, then select "Disable." To re-enable your touch pad, you can repeat this step and when you right-click on your touch pad, select "Enable."

Tips & Warnings

• If you use a USB mouse that is powered by batteries, you may be left unable to use your computer if you have disabled the touch pad and your batteries run out..In Step 3, make sure to have your USB mouse plugged in, or you will no longer be able to use your computer.