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16 January 2007, 14:02
Consumer Electronics Show-2007: ExpressCard Slot Compatible MoGo Mouse X54.
MoGo Mouse X54: Made for ExpressCard slots
Newton Peripherals, the developer of the revolutionary MoGo Mouse™, today announced a new generation of the award-winning mouse, specifically designed to work with ExpressCard/54-equipped laptop computers.
 Frequent travelers who hate the trackpad controls on their laptops may find reprieve in the MoGo Mouse.
Natick, Mass.-based Newton Peripherals LLC is selling a wireless Bluetooth optical mouse that folds down to recharge in the laptop's PC Card or Express Card/54 slot and then pops back up with a kickstand for use.
"People who use laptops don't like carrying a big mouse with them wherever they go," spokesman Steve Friedberg said. "They can't stand using the trackpad and the little travel mice are just too small." • Built-in center scrolling capability through an integrated scroll pad; • No software drivers required; • More user-intuitive feel, with deeper finger depressions for more natural operation; and • “Auto-on” functionality when the mouse is removed from the laptop’s ExpressCard/54 slot.
In addition, the MoGo Mouse X54 also incorporates the latest in Bluetooth technology, enabling millions of laptop users to go wireless without requiring the use of adapters."One of the primary goals of the ExpressCard® standard is to open the door to innovation in the computer industry," said Brad Saunders, chairman, PCMCIA, the standards organization that developed both the PC Card and ExpressCard standards.
The newest version, the MoGo Mouse X54, was unveiled at the International Consumer Electronics Show. It comes with a touch-scroll bar that a reporter found did not function that well.
Since its introduction at last year's Consumer Electronics Show, the MoGo Mouse has gained worldwide acceptance from reviewers and end-users alike. Laptop computer manufacturers such as HP and Gateway have licensed its underlying technology or licensed the mouse for resale; experts have repeatedly praised its functionality and form factor, calling it the "ultimate in portability," "ingenious," and saying it "is incredibly easy to set up, comfortable to use, and so small that it will make even the most space-conscious road warrior happy."
"We have monitored the adoption rate of ExpressCard throughout the computer industry, and noted that consumers are buying ExpressCard-equipped laptops in increasingly significant numbers," said Matthew Westover, Newton Peripherals' President and Chief Executive Officer.
Newton plans to start selling the $80 device in the United States in the second quarter. The earlier PC Card model costs $70. "Accordingly, we saw the potential to take a leadership role for mobile mice in this market, and accelerated our roadmap to take advantage of the opportunity."
MoGo Mouse X54 will be available in the second quarter of this year from a worldwide network of authorized resellers, at an MSRP of $79.99.
What is MoGo Mouse X54™?
The company also began selling what it called the world's smallest Bluetooth adapter for users whose laptops don't already have the capabilities. The button-sized USB plug-in costs $50.
Who is MoGo Mouse X54™ meant for?
MoGo Mouse X54™ is speciically designed for road warriors who hate carrying around full-sized, bulky mice, but who also despise laptop trackpads. It is the ultimate in portability because it delivers the feel of a full-sized mouse without the cumbersome design. MoGo Mouse X54™ provides business travelers with a solution to their problem, making it easier for them to work on the road.
The MoGo is a portable mouse with a twist. It's Bluetooth compatible, so is able to connect to compatible laptops without needing an extra adapter. And once you've finished using it, you simply fold it shut and slot it into a PC Card slot, where it's both secure and receives power to charge its internal battery. Admittedly, it isn't comfortable to use for hours on end, but it's good enough for the odd job you can't manage with a trackpad. We experienced no problems with battery life, so if you're looking for an incredibly light mouse that can be used just about anywhere the MoGo is a good, if expensive, choice.
MoGo Mouse X54™ makes quantum leaps over other portable mice when it comes to mobility, comfort and usability. Its design lets business travelers use MoGo Mouse X54™ on virtually any surface they might ind in the ield. Because of its ExpressCard technology, it offers fast performance in a conveniently compact design. MoGo Mouse X54™ even stores and charges itself inside your laptop ExpressCard/54 slot. And its brilliant center scroll mechanism means you never again have to fuss with your laptop’s trackpad.
Features
• Sophisticated optical tracking lets MoGo Mouse X54™ work on numerous surfaces • Integrated “kickstand” lips out to position MoGo Mouse comfortably • Handy center scroll pad makes navigating documents a snap • Bluetooth operation delivers wireless freedom with no batteries to replace
What is MoGo Mouse BT™?
 MoGo Mouse BT™ is a business-card sized, Bluetooth-enabled mouse that stores and recharges neatly inside…that’s right, inside…your laptop computer’s PC card slot when it’s not being used. MoGo Mouse BT™ is a technologically advanced wonder, featuring patent-pending optics and a system that automatically levers the mouse up into your hand as you work. With no batteries to replace, the MoGo Mouse BT™ recharges in less than an hour in the PC card slot of your laptop.
Who’s MoGo MouseBT meant for?
MoGo Mouse BT™ is speciically designed for road warriors who hate carrying around full-sized, bulky mice, but who also despise laptop trackpads and trackpoints. MoGo Mouse BT™ provides them with a solution to their problem, making it easier for them to work on the road. What’s so special about MoGo Mouse BT™? Other mice, even those meant for road warriors, just don’t cut it. Mini-mice (the “walnut shells”) get lost in your hand and are dificult to maneuver, and the ideas of carrying a full-sized mouse defeats the entire purpose of mobility on the go, making MoGo Mouse BT™ a natural.
Features
• Patent-pending optics provide smooth, accurate performance • Integrated “kickstand” lips out to position MoGo Mouse comfortably • No batteries to replace — takes just minutes to recharge inside your laptop • Bluetooth operation delivers wireless freedom
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