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Asus thinks 'puck' mice are still cool, doesn't know what ergonomic means

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 4:51am

Has history taught us nothing? Round shaped computer mice are terribly unergonomic. Apple's original circular mouse for the iMac was hated precisely because of its shape. Asus, makers of all things Eee is resurrecting the old "puck-mouse" design and updating it with wireless and touch.

It's time to revolt against tiny keyboards

Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 2:48pm

Two weeks ago at Gadgetoff, a day-long conference devoted to life-changing and sometimes totally useless ideas and inventions, technology investor Gary Lauder presented an idea that captured my imagination. He spoke briefly about the history of foot binding, the practice...

Smartfish Pro:Motion keyboard has moving keys for more ergonomics and creepiness

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 7:23am

Everyone's seen those questionable curved keyboards that are supposedly more ergonomic. A new company called Smartfish has now created a questionable curved keyboard with an extra ingredient: motorized keys that move with your fingertips. The Smarfish Pro:Motion keyboard imperceptibly...

Sex and the City Mouse: Ergonomic design has smooth curves

Monday, May 12, 2008 - 1:32pm

We've seen plenty of designs for computer mice — from the innovative the ridiculous — but never one so… contoured as the City Mouse (or is that the Village Mouse). Designed by d-Vision, the City Mouse has a shape...

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ergonomics stories

Asus thinks 'puck' mice are still cool, doesn't know what ergonomic means

It's time to revolt against tiny keyboards

Smartfish Pro:Motion keyboard has moving keys for more ergonomics and creepiness

Sex and the City Mouse: Ergonomic design has smooth curves

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