I am sure I’m not the only one who grows tired of replacing the batteries in my wireless mouse. Few things irk me more than my mouse failing me in the middle of a video game or in the dead of night when I am unable to acquire replacements. The computer peripheral gods have heard my cry and the aptly named “Genius” has released the DX-Eco – a wireless mouse that doesn’t use traditional batteries and recharges in less about 3 minutes – just enough time annoy the members of my household or to absorb some sunlight? All the specs, details and explanation of the technology in the press release below. I’ll keep an eye on this one but I already have a question.. Why no accompanying keyboard?
Press Release
Fully Recharged within Minutes – Genius DX-ECO – World’s First Battery Free Wireless Mouse for PC & Mac
Ground-breaking New BlueEye Optical Mouse Now Available in North AmericaJanuary 18, 2012, Taipei, Taiwan – Genius, a leading maker of computer peripherals, announces the world’s first battery-free wireless mouse that is recharged within minutes – DX-ECO BlueEye Mouse.
Ready for a full day’s use after only a three-minute charge, the Genius DX-ECO uses a built-in gold capacitor with a long life of 100,000 recharges instead of outdated, environmentally unfriendly disposable batteries. Consumers no longer need to waste time and money whether on a PC or Mac when using DX-ECO. It’s ideal for government and corporations to provide a wireless mouse option that is not only cost-cutting but also hassle-free from controlling and resupplying batteries.
The DX-ECO BlueEye sensor technology allows for smooth, uninterrupted pointing and clicking on virtually any surface including dusted glass, marble, or thick carpet. Working wirelessly from a distance of up to 15 meters due to the 2.4GHz USB pico receiver, this innovative battery-free mouse can be used anywhere and everywhere. Even when on-the-go the tiny USB pico receiver can be stored inside the DX-ECO for safe keeping.
Featuring 4-way scrolling, adjustable dpi (800/1600 dpi), as well as next/previous page hot keys for more efficient web-surfing, the DX-ECO battery free blue-eye mouse also includes plug and play design and comfortable ergonomic construction.
Package Contents:
DX-ECO wireless mouse
USB pico receiver
CD driver
Micro USB rechargeable cable
Multi-language user’s manual