Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft's BlueTrack Mouse Technology
Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft's BlueTrack Mouse Technology
Posted 09/09/2008 at 10:00am
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The next-generation of Microsoft mice has arrived and – surprise! – this peripheral don’t feature any fancy lasers. The new Explorer mouse is the first that sports Microsoft’s new proprietary Bluetrack technology, something they’ve been hinting at on their website for the past few weeks. The big innovation is that a BlueTrack mouse will work on virtually any surface type, whether its granite, wood, or even carpet (glass and other reflective surfaces are this mouse’s kryptonite). We got some hands-on time with this handsome wireless mouse and were impressed by its tracking accuracy, stylish design, and mesmerizing blue glow. We also spoke with Mark Depue, the Platform Engineer Manager at Microsoft’s Hardware Group, to find out exactly how BlueTrack works.
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The Explorer runs on 2.4GHz wireless technolgoy, which has a range of 30 feet. It comes with a charging station, and is powered by one recharage AA battery (which provides three weeks of use). The transceiver snaps into the mouse to offer extra portability as well. You'll be able to buy the mouse in November for an estimated retail price of $99.99.
Hit the next page for our technical interview
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April 19, 2011 at 11:41am
Microsofts's blue track mouse seems quite stylist and easy to move.I liked it's outlook.thanks for sharing the technology of this bluetrack mouse with us..
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March 10, 2011 at 9:01pm
Great article man ..........Microsoft BlueTrack Technology™. This new tracking technology—available only from Microsoft—lets you use a mouse anywhere and work with confidence on more surfaces than ever before. BlueTrack combines the power of optical with the precision of laser, allowing you to mouse on virtually any surface—from a granite countertop to an airport bench to your living-room carpet.
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December 13, 2010 at 3:29am
Great mouse, They are wireless mouse, It look's like very beautiful and cool mouses, Blue track mouse technology is a latest technology, With A attched a very fancy laser;s,, I think this is mostly used with the Laptops, But It is wonderful Mouse, I want to get this.
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December 09, 2010 at 5:53am
I have always been wanting to have this kind of device. Thanks microsoft already released this to the public. Im pretty sure there are lots of immitations of this coming out. Not just that, other competetors are also making their best to create a gadget like this. I am a making a couple of business essays about this for my coursework project in school.
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June 16, 2010 at 4:10am
This mouse looks pretty awesome and it is having extra features compared to the others available in the market.
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September 04, 2009 at 12:13am
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October 26, 2008 at 4:32pm
Those pictures alone make me want to buy the mouse - the functions seem to be flawless, would be kind of cool if there was a way to choose a specific color for the lights depending on something you click - like the HP Touch computer.
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Gailim
September 09, 2008 at 5:28pm
any chance they will come out with a wired version? i hate having to replace batteries in things like keyboards and mice.
sirphunkee
September 09, 2008 at 2:04pm
I posted a comment here a few hours ago, it appeared on the page, and now it's disappeared..??
I had just asked if Microsoft had provided any indication of what the power drain is with the Blue Track vs. regular optical/laser mice. I'm thinking about battery life here, especially if the dpi is cranked up to 4000
Keith E. Whisman
September 09, 2008 at 12:28pm
In the photos above it shows a blue glow eminating from under the mouse is that just for the pictures or is there really a blue glow showing from under the mouse all around the mouse like in the pictures. If so then I want one or I'll modify my Logitech G5 for that extra bling. Looks awsome if it has that blue glow.
Queenof1
September 09, 2008 at 12:19pm
Anything with blue lighting is cool in my book. From the picture, it looks like this mouse is left-hand compatible? Even cooler!
brentster10
September 09, 2008 at 10:20am
If it worked on glass I would buy it immediately, but it doesnt, so I won't.
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August 23, 2010 at 6:51am
I found very interesting information in it and it is really helpful i think people should look forward to it this is really nice work done and i will refer other people to check it out...nice work done
xtianh
September 09, 2008 at 2:54pm
I have a mouse that works on glass, it's my 1999 Logitech wireless mouse... with that old ball underneath it works in ALL surfaces... hmm... nevermind, it doesn't work on carpet. Oh well. I guess I'll get this mouse to work on carpet.
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