Get innovative: Get Jupiter mouse, the accelerometer mouse
By Cheryl | July 15, 2008
Now we are going to talk about a mouse, but strictly for those who are indeed dead bored of the scrawling thing under their palm and are ready to experiment to the hilt. Check out the unique Jupiter mouse. Yes, it goes looks like a tiny miny wooden avatar of a ping-pong ball but it is actually a mouse.
Now coming to the functionality of this innovative version of the good old mouse, You bet it’s damn good. You just need to tilt it and the direction and velocity of the tilt will determine the movement of the cursor in this spherical wonder.
Even the Jupiter mouse rests under your palm but is better than the old concept since it brings a sense of novelty in that otherwise dud and dead job of scrawling and clicking. Designed by the minds working at Actbrise Electronics, the Jupiter mouse is handmade from Chinese flowering ash in Japan’s rural Gunma prefecture and is called so because of the natural wood grain swirls that it uses and of course the click button that resembles the largest planet’s famous spot.
A little bit of innovation and experimentation adds into the charm and breaks the monotony of a job…and the Jupiter mouse does exactly the same…hope you agree.
Price: $239
Via: 7Gadgets
Design meets technology: ‘Glass No-key keyboard is world’s flattest
By Andrew | June 14, 2008
Delicate, transparent, elegant, subtle and classy are a few adjectives that we usually associated with a fine creation of glass. How about loading it with a great deal of technology, unique and intelligent designing and an equally intelligent concept to make a dazzling glass keyboard?
Yes, check out Kong Fanwen’s ‘No-key Keyboard’ and you’ll know what we are talking about. When flat-surface is spinning the world with every other cellphone, TV or ipod going flat, the no-key keyboard is another step towards the flat and touch-screen revolution but in something like a keyboard which was never thought of being ‘key-less’!
This one is the world’s first flattest full size QWERTY keyboard to date that features just a glass surface, camera and lighting! Yes, the all new alternative keyboard concept will be be packed with the latest motion capture technology to sense and watch your fingers pressing the keys to key-in just the right messages!
I just can’t imagine typing on a keyboard without even pressing the keys! Must say- the power of touch is working well! Though, other creations in the world of keyboards including the giant keyboard or the mobile keyboard were no less impressive.
Via: Yankodesign
Mouse goes egg-shaped with Elecom
By Andrew | May 24, 2008
We have been telling you about a number of innovative mouse that you can bring home to complement your PC. Right from the world’s smallest mouse to moldable mouse, there has been a vast variety. But the one which we are now going to talk about has nothing to offer as far as functions are concerned, but no doubts it looks fresh and cute to look at.
Check out this cute Egg-shaped mouse from Elecom (Model M-EGUR). Oval in shape this mouse is available in a variety of colours to choose from. The size and shape of the mouse is apt enough to fit perfectly in your palm, while the egg-shape looks cute on any desk top.
Talk about features and the Egg Mouse comes with a high-resolution optical sensor, and a super smooth scroll wheel that spins at a touch.
So if you are game to have some egg-tastic fun on your desktop, then get home these cute mouse for $49 a piece .
Via: technabob
Airboard: Ergonomic Pillow for some Laptop work
By Andrew | April 28, 2008
While reading, writing, working on a Laptop or for that matter doing anything with the support of your lap, you might have felt the need of that extra height to get the perfect inclination to do the task without straining your eyes back and posture and what comes to handy at that time is a pillow or may two at times.
But now, stuffing pillows below your laptop will have a better and a high-tech substitute with the coming in of this concept called the “Airboard”. Place the board on your lap and with its pumping action, thanks to its built in pump you can easily adjust the inclination of the board to a convenient angle and carry on the task in a much better way.
The product is just a concept as of now. we hope it drives some good amount of pickers as it sees the dawn of production. A good option for students and execs on the move!
Designed by: Ki-Seung Lee
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Via: Yanko Design
Japanese style handmade bright keyboards
By Andrew | April 8, 2008
We all know that Japan is famous for its world class electronics, but another thing that Japan is known for is its art and craft, be it origami or other traditional creative work.
Now if you are wondering why I’m talking of the two things together, so let me tell you that today we have brought for you’re gadgets that are a combination of Japanese technology expertise and creative ability. Check out these amazing handmade keyboards (USB/PS2), compatible with Window XP/VISTA/2000. A perfect way to welcome the best combo of Japanese technology and traditional art in your work area!
ome designs might look a bit too bright to work on and concentrate, but the likes of Zip Ang gold cover keyboard and Waza-Kura, The Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Keyboard, or the Nishi-Ki Keyboard will surely be a treat to work on.
O if you are all set to have one for you, you’ll need to order it atleast a week in advance at GeekStuff4U, as these are made to order and take time for shipping.
Price: $154.80
Kara-Kusa Keyboard
Waza-Kura, The Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Keyboard
Nishi-Ki Keyboard
USA-Gi (rabbit)
Via: techfresh
Swiftpoint Slider Mouse: Perfect for Visual artists and Laptop users
By Andrew | March 10, 2008
With a trail of innovative mouse coming into the market which offer utmost comfort to the user thanks to the flexibilty on offer, we have got something to please the lovers of small!
The graphic designers or anybody who has to work quite closely on Photoshop taking care of minute detailing, or for that matter a Laptop user would love what we have got.
Check out the Swiftpoint Slider mouse that gives you a perfect close grip to take care of all the fine details. You can hold it like a pen or lay it flat and rest your thumb on it to move it just like a normal mouse. It is the small design of the Swift slider that gives you complete control of movements.
The visual artists will find the similar comfort of function in Swift Slider as offered by Wacom tablet. As far as the connectivity goes, it comes with ‘No strings attached’, which in a way works on dual side for it. On one hand the wireless concept gives you the freedom of movement, while on the other it makes the tiny miny mouse susceptible to getting lost. So better watch out!
Coming back to the functions and features, the mouse offers bothe right as well as left clicks and its not necessary that you use it over a mouse pad, even a notebook can work well.
There’s no update on pricing and availability.
Via: SlashGear/ Coolest-Gadgets
PC-Dart Game: Geeky Recreation!
By Andrew | February 5, 2008
If you are fed up of looking at your PC the whole day and recreation for you is limited to those computer games at max since your job doesn’t give you the flexibility to move out and relax then take a chill pill! I’m saying this as here is another computer game (don’t get irritated) with a difference. This one gives you mobility too. We are talking about the computer connected PC-Dart Game. All you need to get the game in your office is a USB port on your computer and 120€.
With this much at your end, all you need to do is have fun by installing the dart board on the wall and connection in the PC. As you hit the target, your screen will display the score to keep the competition levels high!
Not just this, it also features a number of gaming modes to keep you glued to the game even after frequent plays.
Initially the game will be available only in Japan and we hope to get hands on it in other countries as well. After all, recreation cannot be limited to a particular country.
But if you want to catch the action life, you can have a look at the video here.
Via: Akihabara
Moldable Mouse: At your service
By Andrew | January 31, 2008
Many times I’ve seen people complaining of being not too comfortable with their current mouse and wish to add their personal comfortable touch to the accessory. If this is a concern for you too, then without any doubts you’ll love this concept of moldable mouse and no wonders it has received enough accolades after winning the 2007 Red Dot Awards.The mouse offers you the flexibility to shape your mouse any way you like as it’s made out of lightweight modeling clay with a flexible polyurethane and nylon fabric. With this at your hand, you’ll be able to shape-up your mouse the way you are comfortable holding it…as a joystick or a side scrolled or in any other unique shape. All you need to do is shape-it up and out the ‘stick-on’ stick on, radio-frequency controlled mouse buttons and touch-sensitive scroll at any position you like.Sounds cool…specially for those who love change!Via: gadgetastic
OptiWind Mouse: Get rid of those sweaty palms
By Andrew | November 29, 2007
Sweating is a big time prolem…and when I say sweating I mean sweating on all possible areas of your body. But of all the things in the world I’m talking about sweating that too on Gadgetsblog? I’ve got a reason guys!
The gadget that I’m going to talk about next is going to be a help for those who have a problem of sweaty palms.
Many of us must be on a tussle with that mouse turning slippery due to sweating palms. To help out, here is this OptiWind Mouse, which comes with an internal cooling system.
It comes with a tiny cooling fan inside it that will circulate air towards your palm, and prevent them from sweating.
The air comes from the hole on the top of the mouse which are highlighted with chic LED lights. Price : $22.
Via: Gizmodo