Microsoft launches BlueTrack mice

£70 mouse with "world's most advanced" tracking tech


10 September 2008 11:18 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Microsoft has unveiled what it's boldly calling the world’s most advanced tracking technology, Microsoft BlueTrack Technology, which they say allows consumers to take their mice anywhere and work with confidence on more surfaces than before.

The new tech, that offers a larger blue beam, claims to allow consumers to "mouse" on virtually any surface, with examples give being from a granite kitchen countertop to a carpet.

BlueTrack Technology will debut in two new mice, the Microsoft Explorer Mouse and Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse.

The 2.4GHz wireless mice will boast a chrome trim, blue lighting and ergonomic designs.

The Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack Technology and the Explorer Mini Mouse with BlueTrack Technology will be available at the end of October the estimated retail price of £69.99 and £49.99, respectively.
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