Microsoft has introduced two new wireless desktop mice, the Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 and Wireless Laser Mouse 7000. Both mice feature a new, comfortable desktop mouse design and a snap-in transceiver that makes them easier to cart around with notebook computers, if a full-sized desktop mouse is your thing.
“Our research shows that consumers are more mobile than ever when it comes to using their computers,” said Microsoft product marketing manager Sean Butterworth, in a statement. “With the Wireless Laser Mouse 6000, they can easily take their notebook computer and mouse with them, from the desk to the kitchen or to their local coffee shop, without having to compromise on size and comfort.”
Both the Wireless Desktop Mouse 6000 and 700 feature a snap-in transceiver for easy storage and portability. Both units operate using 2.4 GHz short range wireless technology that operates from up to 30 feet away, and offer high-definition laser technology for smooth tracking on a variety of surfaces. Software drivers (for WIndows) also enable instant access to the Windows Vista Flip 3D feature, along with magnifier and tilt wheel functions. The 700 differs from the 600 in styling, but also offers a rechargeable battery and a horizontal charging station.
The Wireless Laser Mouse 600 should retail for $49.95, with the 7000 going for $69.95. Both should be available in March.
The absolutely absurd idea of putting a touchscreen display on a mouse isn't exactly new. Turtle Beach already did it with its Command Series MC7, which features a 2.25-inch control screen. But apparently, even that wasn't ridiculous enough for Arctic Fox Technologies. Its new Super Mouse looks like someone took the chunky old Atari ST mouse, slapped a touchscreen and scroll wheel on it, and called it an upgrade.
The result is a rather unusual-looking mouse that is now on Kickstarter, starting at $199. And as ridiculous as it looks, some of its features are genuinely intriguing.
Apple is less than a day away from launching its highly anticipated OLED MacBook Pro with a touch-sensitive screen. But it appears that the upgrade is going to cost a pretty penny. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly eyeing a starting price of $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, while the 16-inch version could start at $3,399 in the US.
"At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says the report. The report claims that Apple is targeting a minimum price hike of $400 for its upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
I've spent a good amount of time digging into the spec sheet of the new M6 MacBook Pro (14-inch), and for all intents and purposes, this is a classic Apple "chip and connectivity" refresh. It's not a full redesign. The chassis, Liquid Retina XDR panel, speakers, ports, and battery, all of them carry over unchanged.
However, the M6 brings more cores, stronger on-device AI, higher memory bandwidth on the larger configs, and modern wireless. Here’s the practical rundown of what actually improved, and whether those gains are worth your money.