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Tim S · 22nd Sep 2007, 14:58

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...hardware_day/1

We recently attended the Microsoft PC Hardware Day in London, which was also a celebration of the Microsoft Hardware Group's 25th Anniversary. Was it the most boring event on the planet, or were we able to salvage some enthusiasm from it all? Find out within!

DougEdey · 22nd Sep 2007, 15:10

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The Mobile Memory Mouse 8000, all it doesn't do it bounce.

shouldn't that be "all that it doesn't do is bounce"?

And why have 1GB of memory in a mouse? I have an SD card reader in mine, much much more useful

Javerh · 22nd Sep 2007, 15:14

Microsoft did joysticks too. I had a Microsft Sidewinder 3d Pro once.

l3w1z · 22nd Sep 2007, 15:53

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And why have 1GB of memory in a mouse? I have an SD card reader in mine, much much more useful

Mice require memory now?

Jordan Wise · 22nd Sep 2007, 16:06

one thing i've learnt about technology these days is that anything with the word GIGABYTES is GOOD

you should start rating products with gigabytes, more people will understand!
eg: i'd give the G5 9 out of 10 gigabytes! The outside world and my luddite father can connect with things like that!

<A88> · 22nd Sep 2007, 16:33

I really wouldn't mind a Memory 8000 actually. I've got a corded MS notebook job at the moment and although it's great quality and VFM, it struggles with white surfaces. A cordless laser mouse with the added convenience of a recharging cable would be ideal, and the receiver doubling up as a memory drive would negate the need to purchase a separate one. Just a shame it's gonna cost £75.

Edit:My mistake, actually £50- not too bad in that case, although I wish it had the underside buttons for Powerpoint presentations. Then it would be a definite purchase.

<A88>

Cupboard · 22nd Sep 2007, 16:40

I think the coolest thing about the wireless desktop id the touch sensitive d pad on one side. It can be used like a d pad or like a touchpad, and with the 2 mouse buttons on the other side its perfect for using at range.

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although I wish it had the underside buttons for Powerpoint presentations.

Microsoft do make a presentation mouse, I just can't remember what it is called

<A88> · 22nd Sep 2007, 17:02

I know, hence why I wish they'd included those features on this one

.

<A88>

naokaji · 22nd Sep 2007, 17:04

a mouse with macro recording? lol... i can allready see it comming... you got a micosoft mouse? sorry.. its possible to cheat with it... your banned from (enter mmorpg of your choice)....

<A88> · 22nd Sep 2007, 17:31

Doesn't the G15 have macro buttons as well? It's probably much more of a risk to cheating as well seeing as MMORPG and Strategy games generally rely more upon keys than mouse buttons.

<A88>

Kipman725 · 22nd Sep 2007, 17:47

macros are easy enough to do with any computer and a basic knolwage of a programing language.

The_Beast · 22nd Sep 2007, 18:19

I wonder how much there first mouse is worth today???

Tulatin · 22nd Sep 2007, 18:32

"Maybe it's because my wrists have gone weak thanks to using laser mice (and having a girlfriend), but I found it remarkably heavy even by the standards of yesteryear."

Smooth.

Oh, and people HAVE been banned for macrocasting with the G15 in WoW.

jezmck · 22nd Sep 2007, 18:57

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feels like it’s made by solid lead.
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Still, that’s all old stuff and it’s clear that Microsoft has pushed forwards since then. The company's reps at the event were quick to point out how much Microsoft has moved on since then, pointing out how it pushed forwards to...

Not wanting to be an old grumbler, but was this even proof-read?

andyl33t · 22nd Sep 2007, 20:32

Mouse looks pretty good, but will wait and see test results.

cpemma · 22nd Sep 2007, 21:04

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Originally Posted by jezmck

Not wanting to be an old grumbler, but was this even proof-read?

"there first mouse is..."; "i can allready see it comming ... your banned from..."; "a basic knolwage of a programing language..."

It's catering to all the readers.

All the correct words are catering to you and me.

Woodstock · 22nd Sep 2007, 22:56

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Originally Posted by Kipman725

macros are easy enough to do with any computer and a basic knolwage of a programing language.

or a basic point and click with the right software

Cobalt · 23rd Sep 2007, 00:01

I've heard quite a bit about how great it is that they've put the side buttons on the sidewinder (I'm not sure why that particular point is being pushed so much). Personally I don't see the point of this. With my MX518 I don't have to move my thumb, I just use the tip for the far button and the base for the near one, what's the problem? The other unfortuante thing about that mouse it that it looks ugly. I know that it shouldn't be a major problem but the angles seem unnecessary and ruins the lines of it.

Kurayamino · 23rd Sep 2007, 01:06

OMFG LMFAO What the hell are MS thinking with that hunk of crap gaming mouse. It looks awful and lets face it they've copied Logitech with the weight cartridge system. The Logitech G5 is perfect for my hand and the thumb button is a nice bonus and of course being able to change the sensitivity as and when is cool as well! But thanks for the laugh MS!

Buzzons · 23rd Sep 2007, 02:43

Just to say MS make/made the Game Voice ( http://www.migman.com/hw/control/MS_.../gamevoice.jpg ) and also the steering wheel

22nd Sep 2007, 14:58	#1
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22nd Sep 2007, 16:06	#5
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22nd Sep 2007, 16:33	#6
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22nd Sep 2007, 17:31	#10
<A88> Trust the Computer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 4,797	Doesn't the G15 have macro buttons as well? It's probably much more of a risk to cheating as well seeing as MMORPG and Strategy games generally rely more upon keys than mouse buttons. <A88> __________________ TheCounterfit.co.uk Twitter Facebook Last.fm Flickr! FriendFeed

22nd Sep 2007, 17:47	#11
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22nd Sep 2007, 20:32	#15
andyl33t Minimodder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 38	Mouse looks pretty good, but will wait and see test results.

23rd Sep 2007, 00:01	#18
Cobalt Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 248	I've heard quite a bit about how great it is that they've put the side buttons on the sidewinder (I'm not sure why that particular point is being pushed so much). Personally I don't see the point of this. With my MX518 I don't have to move my thumb, I just use the tip for the far button and the base for the near one, what's the problem? The other unfortuante thing about that mouse it that it looks ugly. I know that it shouldn't be a major problem but the angles seem unnecessary and ruins the lines of it.

23rd Sep 2007, 01:06	#19
Kurayamino As long as the Raven flies Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 537	OMFG LMFAO What the hell are MS thinking with that hunk of crap gaming mouse. It looks awful and lets face it they've copied Logitech with the weight cartridge system. The Logitech G5 is perfect for my hand and the thumb button is a nice bonus and of course being able to change the sensitivity as and when is cool as well! But thanks for the laugh MS! __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6700, Abit AW9D-MAX Intel 975X, GeIL 4GB PC6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency, BFG GeForce 8800 GTX OC2, Western Digital Raptor 150GB, Creative X-Fi Xtreme Music, Corsair HX 620W, CoolerMaster Stacker 830, 24" Dell 2407 Flat Panel, Logitech G11 Keyboard, Logitech G5 Mouse

23rd Sep 2007, 02:43	#20
Buzzons Mod Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,086	Just to say MS make/made the Game Voice ( http://www.migman.com/hw/control/MS_.../gamevoice.jpg ) and also the steering wheel