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* [http://www.razerzone.com/ Razer] | * [http://www.razerzone.com/ Razer] | ||
* [http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/AU/EN Logitech] | * [http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/AU/EN Logitech] | ||
| + | * [http://zalman.com/eng/main.asp Zalman] | ||
| + | * [http://www.wolfkingusa.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8&Itemid=6 WolfKing] | ||
| + | * [http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/keymice.htm Saitek] | ||
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Revision as of 15:21, 23 July 2008
The humble mouse it has changed slightly over the years but still does the same thing, providing a method for navigating around a desktop/program quickly and easily. Originally it was just a trackball (The ball moving along a surface thus turning shafts in the mouse which was detected by sensors built into the mouse.) which has later evolved into an optical system where a small camera takes photos of the surface many times a second which it uses to determine movement.
Basic Mouse Terminology
The latest mice on the market have multiple extra features. Some are listed below.
- 4-Way Scrolling / Tilt Wheel - The scroll wheel tilts from side to side to allow horizontal scrolling.
- Customisable Buttons - Various buttons on the sides and top of the mouse which can be customised by the user to launch applications or perform other tasks.
- DPI - Dots Per Inch, the higher this number the more accurate the mouse will be.
Manufacturer-Specific Terminology
- Application Switch Button (Logitech) - Although missing from their latest mice and placed in a somewhat awkward position in the mice that it is included on, the Application Switch Button is in essence a one-button Alt+Tab key combo.