jammin Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 (edited) OCC News Post If you are anything like me you probably spend far too much time in front of a computer. With this, and the fact that many people use laptops for work in various locations (such as the local cafe), you may often find yourself having a quick snack or drink while at the screen. Now this has the potential to get messy, and we all know liquids and technology don't play well together. Belkin thinks it has an answer to this, with it's new washable mouse. The basic premise is that it will resist any wayward spills and can be hand washed under a faucet to remove any of those grubby marks. Other features are pretty standard, with a 1200dpi optical sensor and USB cable. The usual scroll wheel is replaced with a 'pad' which can scroll horizontally as well as vertically. You should see it launch in late August in the US, with other regions to follow. Expect to pay around $30 Edited June 27, 2007 by jammin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireonice Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 I want one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 I wish my sink looked like that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblivescence Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 Now you can wash dishes and surf the internet at the same time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Frankenstein Posted June 30, 2007 Posted June 30, 2007 I washed my wireless keyboard with hot soapy water got it soaked left it to dry and now its sqeaky clean and working Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayMeow Posted June 30, 2007 Posted June 30, 2007 that thing's ugly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nVidia_Freak Posted June 30, 2007 Posted June 30, 2007 For being 'ugly' it has a relatively high dpi than most mice like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted June 30, 2007 Posted June 30, 2007 that thing's ugly. I don't think it's ugly. It's not particularly sexy looking, but I reckon it's pleasant enough. I like the colour choice. Would have been nice if they could have done away with the wire, but hey that's probably quite difficult to do while still keeping it water resistant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendellrt Posted June 30, 2007 Posted June 30, 2007 I expected a much lower DPI. I imagine you could game with it. It would really come in handy with my 5-year old who has goobered up my MX-510. Will there be a similar keyboard? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted June 30, 2007 Posted June 30, 2007 No mention if a similar keyboard is planned, but if one turns up then I'm sure you'll here about it around here somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayMeow Posted June 30, 2007 Posted June 30, 2007 Haven't done any research into keyboards, but they have spill-proof notebooks, so it couldn't be too difficult to use that implementation for a stand-alone keyboard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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