BlueTrack: How Microsoft’s new mice see more surfaces

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]

1. [bardfinn]

   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?

2. [SeppTB]

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

3. [Anonymous]

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

4. [pork musket]

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

5. [nehpetsE]

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

6. [Lonin]

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