New Zealand-based Swiftpoint has announced the release of the Swiftpoint mouse for early August 2010. “It is extremely exciting to be able to announce to the world that the Swiftpoint mouse will be available in a matter of weeks,” says company CEO and product inventor Grant Odgers, “We have been receiving regular enquiries from people wanting to know when they can get their hands on one, so now we can confirm it is very soon.”
The Swiftpoint mouse is a different kind of mouse. It provides all of the functions of a traditional mouse, however, it operates on the area of the laptop next to the touchpad, called the palmrest. This means laptop users can use their laptop in any environment they choose and still maintain the performance and accuracy a mouse gives. With the Swiftpoint mouse laptop users will never have to rely on a touchpad again.
The idea for the product came to Odgers in 2002 when his frustrations with the touchpad on his laptop grew. He wanted to be truly mobile with his laptop but could not do this with a traditional mouse. He discovered that he was not alone in this thinking, but in discussions with other laptop users, he realized there was no other mouse alternative that would allow him to use his laptop away from a table or desk without having to rely on a touchpad. Eight years on and after multiple product iterations, user group input and product testing, Odgers believes the Swiftpoint mouse will greatly improve people’s laptop experiences whether for commuting, gaming or simply browsing on the couch. “The Swiftpoint mouse can be used in so many environments and with a variety of applications from precision design applications, gaming to general laptop use on planes, trains, buses or around the home. We truly believe it will change the way people use their laptops.”
Odgers also believes the Swiftpoint mouse has the potential to address ergonomic issues often associated with using small mice. The Swiftpoint mouse has been designed to employ a pen-like grip making it feel natural and comfortable to use. Research has demonstrated that the Swiftpoint mouse design is 30-40% more accurate than a touchpad. The combination of portability, efficiency and comfort is what Odgers and his team believe make this mouse truly unique.
The Swiftpoint mouse gives you all the functions of a traditional mouse but operates next to your laptop’s touchpad. It works anywhere your laptop works, so you never have to rely on a touchpad again.
The Swiftpoint mouse is small, wireless and goes wherever you go. You can use the Swiftpoint mouse on the palmrest, or on a desk surface just like a traditional mouse.
The unobtrusive USB dock provides wireless operation and also charges the mouse. It docks the mouse magnetically securing it directly to your laptop, so when you move, you only carry one thing.
If the battery goes flat, a 30-second rapid charge gives you another hour of use. Fully charged, the battery lasts for as long as 3 weeks.
The developers claim that research (linked from their site) shows that the Swiftpoint mouse design is 30-40% more efficient than a touchpad – so accurate it can be used for precision applications such as graphic design and gaming. Advanced scrolling, paging and zooming functions help you navigate through documents quickly.
The Swiftpoint mouse points and clicks like a traditional mouse. Its scroll wheel helps you navigate through documents quickly, or zoom in for a closer look. The intuitive pen-like grip does away with uncomfortable hand cramps commonly experienced with small mice.
When it’s time to type, you can park the mouse between your hands. It’s small enough to stay out of the way and close at hand when you need it again. You can work at whatever angle you choose, because when you park the mouse it will not slide off your laptop.
The Swiftpoint mouse is ideal for use in small spaces Left and right-click buttons and a scroll wheel make the Swiftpoint mouse as easy-to-use as a traditional mouse. Simply tilt the mouse and slide the scroll wheel along the mousing surface to quickly scroll through documents. You can also use SlideScroll to page through a document or zoom in for a closer look.
No cables required, the USB dock acts as a wireless receiver for up to 30 feet (10 meters) and charges a docked mouse. The dock secures the mouse to your laptop, so when you move, you only carry one thing. View a video about USB docking and charging.
Plug-and-play simplicity – No software to install, the Swiftpoint mouse gets you started quickly, on any platform.
The mouse LED lets you know when it needs charging and when it s ready to go again.
The SmartTouch sensor ensures the mouse’s pointer stops moving when your finger is not detected on the finger grip. This optimizes power consumption and ensures the mouse pointer only moves when you want it to move.
Wherever you use the mouse, you can easily change the pointers up direction to suit where you re working. View a video on how to customize the ‘up’ direction.
A parking accessory comes with every Swiftpoint mouse. This thin adhesive film has a parking area that secures the mouse in place whilst typing. The parked mouse stays out of the way and is close at hand when you need it. You can cut the thin film to suit the size of your laptop. It is easy to apply and remove and won t leave a sticky residue on your laptop.
The magnet used to park the mouse will not cause any damage to your laptop.
Supported operating systems:
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Mac OS 10.4 or higher
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The Swiftpoint mouse will be sold online through the company’s website www.futuremouse.com and through Amazon, with plans to expand into further retail outlets later in 2010.
Street price about $70
For more information, visit:
http://www.americas.futuremouse.com/
and
http://snurl.com/10j1b0
