Logitech’s new pointing device

Logitech, the Swiss leader in ‘pointing technology,’ has launched in India the MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Mouse that does double duty as a normal PC mouse and a TV-style “remote.” Unlike the cordless mouse available, the MX Air does not work off batteries — it comes with a docking station-cum-charger that can be plugged into the A/c mains — and a ‘dongle’ that can be plugged into the USB port of the PC, to create a wireless link for about 10 metres.

The “air” mouse if pointed at the PC, as you would a TV remote, it functions exactly as a mouse placed on a mouse-pad would.It uses new ‘motion control’ technology called “FreeSpace” created by an U.S. company, Hillcrest. It costs just under Rs. 9,000.

Logitech's Fun Mice

Logitech introduce their 'fun mice' series. Its available in 4 designs, the Racer mouse, the Tiger mouse, the Zebra mouse and the Spot mouse. The size of the mouse is about two-thirds the size of a standand logitech mouse. The zebra mouse can fit into small and medium sized hands, and the best part is that it does not any set-up software and can be controlled on virtually any surface according to Logitech. It costs approximately Rs 995/-.