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BlueTrack: How Microsoft's new mice see more surfaces

Posted by Joel Johnson, September 10, 2008 8:36 AM | permalink

Two of Microsoft's new mice use a new "BlueTrack" technology instead of the traditional laser. Maximum PC interviews an engineer about what makes it better than older tech. It sounds like it works like all optical mice of yore, just on a much wider range of surfaces, including granite and carpet.

Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft's BlueTrack Mouse Technology [MaximumPC]

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#1 posted by bardfinn , September 10, 2008 9:11 AM

Microsoft developed the imaging ASIC, eh?

Do three-quarters of the mice flash three red lights two weeks into use, causing the kernel-mode drivers to tank the operating system?

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#2 posted by SeppTB , September 10, 2008 12:25 PM

Badfinn - no worries, if you wrap the mouse in a washcloth for a while it'll fix itself.

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#3 posted by Anonymous , September 10, 2008 1:35 PM

Now to wait for the ultimate mouse advent: blue laser powered mice.

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#4 posted by pork musket , September 10, 2008 1:59 PM

But does it work on pubic hair? This is important.

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#5 posted by nehpetsE , September 10, 2008 7:08 PM

I wrapped my pubic hair in a washcloth for a while and it fixed itself!!!

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#6 posted by Lonin , September 10, 2008 8:34 PM

I sent Joel some of my pubic hair clippings, are you enjoying them?

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