08-06-2003, 03:00 AM
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Executive Editor
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IOGEAR Launches the First Mouse with a Memory
This has nothing to do with a Pocket PC, unless you happen to be one of the rare few who have managed to get a USB mouse working on your Pocket PC. Regardless, putting flash memory in a mouse is a very cool idea.
"IOGEAR has eliminated the hassles of touchpads, cumbersome mice and bulky external hard drives with the launch of Memory Mouse, a mini mouse capable of storing files of up to 32MB. The tiny peripheral is a great tool for mobile travelers who don�t want to lug around bulky laptops and have limited space to work. By storing PowerPoint presentations, MP3s, photos and other files, Memory Mouse enables users to transfer data onto any PC or Mac computer at any location by simply plugging the device into a USB port."
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08-06-2003, 03:04 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jul 2002
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How about a bluetooth keyboard/mouse/memory combo that can be used with my pocket pc. I would pay for that!
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08-06-2003, 03:13 AM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Jul 2003
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CUMBERSOME mice? So what makes their dumb little mouse so different?
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08-06-2003, 03:19 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jun 2004
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The fact that "regular" mice have long cords, and usually a mouse is the standard fit inside your hand nice and comfortable, and I guess this one is smaller. Also this has a retractable cord, which is nice. Even with wireless mice, there's still the data reciever which is larger, so it works around that as well. I think this is a smart idea, and if I traveled with a laptop often I would be looking for a place to buy it right now lol..
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08-06-2003, 03:22 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Sony already had a mouse with a memory stick slot... not really made for portability, but like this one, it wasn't very ergonomic, and well, MemoryStick...? Please.
So neither of those really get the "mouse/memory" combo right in my opinion. It'd be nice if this had an SD slot or something rather than a paltry 32MB built-in, for a start.
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08-06-2003, 03:30 AM
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Executive Editor
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Originally Posted by takotchi
It'd be nice if this had an SD slot or something rather than a paltry 32MB built-in, for a start.
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I think Iogear made the right bet here. Look, almost every new laptop is coming with built-in CF/SD or Memory Stick (or both) slots, to adding a slot to the mouse doesn't add that much value. 32 MB is an amount that is usable for a few files, but not so much that it makes the mouse extremely expensive. Sure, they could have a 512 MB model, but how many people would buy a $400 mouse? :wink:
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08-06-2003, 04:49 AM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Jan 2005
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My initial reaction when I read this was..."Kewl!"
But the more I think about it, the more I wonder..."Why?"
If the object is simply to have a device capable of storing a few small-mid size files that won't fit on a floppy (the drives for which are rapidly disappearing as a standard piece of h/w in pc's anyway), then why not just pick up one of those USB key fob like thingies. Why carry around a corded mouse.(?)
The potential here for making me all too aware of my proclivity for 'missing something' = HIGH. 
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08-06-2003, 10:30 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Feb 2003
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http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=8234
Now THATS what I'm talking about! A watch with memory built in, you can wear it around your wrist (without looking stupid) and its something most people have with them anyway!
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08-06-2003, 12:33 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Mar 2004
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This is utterly pointless if you ask me. Back when we didn't have a network installed in my house, I used a compact flash card reader and a 64 mb CF card to transfer files. I had the card for a while but didn't use it. I bought the reader [really small, little cable, easy to carry in your pocket] for something like $20.. and I've used it ever since to transfer those larger files. I sure wouldn't carry around a mouse.. it's just .. stupid. No other word for it.
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08-06-2003, 01:05 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by takotchi
Sony already had a mouse with a memory stick slot... not really made for portability, but like this one, it wasn't very ergonomic, and well, MemoryStick...? Please.
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Agreed, this with CF or SD built in would seem to be a better idea.
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