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New laser mouse designed for a pen-like feel
By Rain Noe - May 26, 2009
The Scope Node wireless mouse was designed by Japanese manufacturer Elecom under their philosophy of "rational design;" in this case, they were aiming to make the user feel like they're "holding a pen" rather than sliding a rock across their desk. What Elecom has done is move the ultra-sensitive laser directly under your pointer finger, rather than centering it, to make on-screen drawings more precise.
If you're lucky enough to live in Japan, you can order one here.
Rain Noe
Rain Noe is a writer and industrial designer based in New York City.
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