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Benefits and Varieties of Bluetooth Mouse

07 Aug

Bluetooth mouse uses wireless technology with laptop and personal computers having integrated Bluetooth receiver. It is a good alternative to the touch pad and is a one piece, ultra-portable device. The Bluetooth mouse uses Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technologies with adaptive frequency to reduce interference from other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi laptops or cordless telephones. The Bluetooth mouse has a battery life up to three months.

Bluetooth mouse has an optical engine, which gives a smooth, precision tracking on a wide range of surfaces, and it is most useful for a mobile professional using the mouse while traveling. Bluetooth mouse is based on powerful laser technology that has 20 times the performance of standard optical tracking giving more accuracy and responsiveness.

The main difference between a regular wireless mouse and a Bluetooth mouse is the Bluetooth connectivity which is most suitable for laptops, getting rid of cords. It is relatively thin and technologically and physically does not look like a standard mouse.

It is enough to attach the USB cable to the computer and there is no need for any batteries. Bluetooth mouse buttons are conveniently positioned near the right thumb for right-handed users and has a 10-meter free space range. This cordless Bluetooth mouse is comfortable and has an ergonomic curve which fits naturally into most sized hands. Bluetooth mouse goes into power saving sleep mode automatically during periods of inactivity and a simple click awakens it.

In fact Bluetooth mouse is best suited for mobile professionals who despise carrying full sized, bulky mouse with a mesh of cords and the added advantage of Bluetooth mouse is that it gets recharged inside the laptop itself and offers absolute freedom from wires.

Bluetooth mouse is easy to setup and requires no separate desktop receiver. The USB adapter included in the mouse allows connection of up to seven other Bluetooth devices.
Setting up a Bluetooth mouse is very simple. After going through the initial process, the mouse can be connected by turning it on through a switch at the bottom and by tapping any button, it starts working. There is a red glow from under the mouse and the angle at which the mouse is seated is arranged to be optimum

The precision of the mouse is made near perfect due to the needle thin tip of the semi-transparent pointer. Using a keyboard and a Bluetooth mouse together provides a great relief to persons who want to avoid carrying wired devices with them. Bluetooth mouse helps a great deal in mobile computing.
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Generally, Bluetooth mouse has three buttons, the standard right and left buttons, and a third one where the thumb rests. The third one is preset as a back button to use the default web browser and is designed in such a way that it is for right handed people only. The scroll wheels’ cover ensures that the fingers don’t slip while scrolling.

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Ergonomic Mouse

05 Aug

Ergonomics for workplace is being highly accepted by organizations. Everyone is aware of the importance of human resource and hence there is an increased investment for keeping the employees fit and productive. Continuous use of desktops at workplace has lead to many big and small ailments in past. The employee productivity and turnover both have been affected by the same. Those who use computers for more than two hours a day require stretching exercises after every few minutes to reduce the muscle tension that is built by sitting in the same position for long. The most affected areas of body are neck, back, shoulders, head, palms, arms, fingers and eyes. More and more people are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress disorders. No organization wants an increased expenditure on workplace sickness. Ergonomic furniture for workplace is especially designed for overcoming and reducing these repetitive stress disorders like carpal tunnel syndrome. They try to eliminate the most disastrous body postures. The sole aim they are designed with is the support and comfort that human body requires while working for several hours.

Mouse is an essential element of our computer. It is used for scrolling and clicking anywhere on the screen area. It makes many tasks much easier than they would be if done via keyboard. There are a number of hand and wrist twists that take place while using a traditional mouse during the day. A traditional mouse additionally builds a lot of pressure in the carpal tunnel area during the day. Also, it builds a lot of pressure on forearms while working resulting in a regular pain in wrists, arms and palms. Upon studying the various muscoskeletal, visual and environmental issues relating to computer usage ergonomists designed the ergonomic mouse. It was designed to make the companies aware of the flaws relating to computer usage. The main aim was to provide a way for safe implementation of a comfortable environment for computer geeks.

Ergonomic mouse come in various designs and at various prices one has to be quite aware while making a selection. One must check that the mouse size fits ones arms. It is also essential to check if the mouse builds no or least pressure on muscles. Remember the whole reason for buying an ergonomic mouse is to reduce muscle tension. There is no point buying a mouse that fails to do the same. The most relaxing posture for shoulder and arm muscle is when arms are lifted parallel to ground with palms facing each other. On this premise a vertical ergonomic mouse is better than a traditional mouse. It tends to build least pressure on palm areas, wrists, arms etc. it further reduces the amount of wrist twists during the day thereby eliminating the risks of repetitive stress injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. The pains in shoulders, head, back, neck etc are also reduced. There are other designs available for optical tracking for smoother and accurate mouse movements. They fit the natural hand contours and act as hand rests in most situations. They fit different hand structures and easily adapt to both left and right hand users.

 
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The Advertising Ease of Mouse Mats

03 Aug

If you are wondering how to choose the best promotional item to most effectively market your business, it is a worthy consideration to think of computer mouse mats as the ideal gift. Mouse mats have many benefits over other give-aways that set them apart from some of the standards such as promotional pens, mugs or tee shirts.

How does a mouse mat compare with using a promotional pen to get the word out about your company, school or special event? Promotional pens a have long been the standard freebie for businesses to use to help develop a loyal client base and repeat business. The problem with pens is that they are easy to lose, misplace or disregard as valuable, usable objects. Let’s face it- pens are pretty easy come, easy go items. A mouse mat is a different story. People need mouse mats to help them function better and more comfortably at their computer. Mouse mats are more likely to become a fixed feature of someone’s workspace and not be “walked away” with as pens often are. The size of a mouse mat makes them stand out even further over pens. Can you imagine putting on a pen the amount of information about your school or company that is able to fit neatly and legibly onto a mouse mat? The mouse mat definitely has the advantage of having more advertising space available over the promotional pen!

How about comparing the promotional mouse mat and the mug/coffee cup? Once again, the mug has long been a standard give-away used by companies. They, like the computer mouse mat, have the ability to be lettered with the company logo or motto fairly easily. The mug, however, can display only a portion of the message at one time. It must be picked up and physically moved to read the contents entirely. The mouse mat message can be captured with a single glance. That is a much more effective advertising advantage in our ever-increasing fast paced world. Mugs are also breakable and some do not stand up to constant microwave use. The mouse mat has the potential to outlast them by a long shot since they are made of durable, cleanable materials which can stand the test of time.

When looking at the differences between using tee-shirts and mouse mats as your promotional item of choice, the mouse mat also comes out on top. Granted, tee-shirts provide a lot of advertising space- a front and a back side, but how often does a customer wear that shirt? Once, maybe twice a month? How often does a potential buyer see his/her mouse mat? Ten to twenty times per day? That really offers very little comparison between the two when wanting more marketing potential for your money.

In this day of computer acceptance, presence and popularity in our daily lives, using the mouse mat as a successful advertising tool makes perfect sense.

More information about promotional items and promotional gifts can be found online by searching for the leading online suppliers of promotional products. You can tap into their wealth of experience to ensure that you have the perfect promotional gift or business gift to promote your business.

We at YesGifts.co.uk are happy to help you with your promotional products requirements. Our Promotional Team is extremely qualified and can provide you with the committed expert service you would look forward to from a major company. Call us on 0870 933 0085.

Tina Rinaudo is one of the leading lights in the UK promotional products industry. Tina is the co-founder of YesGifts, the UK’s fastest growing online promotional items resource specialising in promotional mouse mats, pens, mouse mats, umbrellas, conference items and much more. For more information please visit www.yesgifts.co.uk

 
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Unusual Christmas Gift Ideas for Computer Buffs

01 Aug

Why is it that Christmas seems to creep up on you unannounced every year? No matter how well you plan and prepare for it, there are still some people in your life that are hard to find gifts for. If you want to avoid going the traditional route and resorting to socks, it pays to think about what each person is interested in before you hit the shops in search of that unique gift.

If you know anyone who is obsessed with computers, you’ll no doubt be aware of the huge range of gift ideas that are out there. The problem is that if you aren’t knowledgeable yourself you could end up buying the wrong thing – a computer game that doesn’t play on your recipient’s computer for example. So why not resort to the wide range of novelty Christmas presents available to put a smile on the face of any computer fanatic?

USB gadgets are proving extremely popular, with anything from a fan to a desktop vacuum available to plug into any standard USB port. There are so many USB toys to choose from, you are sure to find something that will appeal to the person you are buying a Christmas gift for.

The one item that all computer users find handy are mouse mats. These mats come in all shapes and sizes and they make an ideal Christmas gift if you want something fairly simple and inexpensive. Because they are small and light, they are also very cheap to post – making them a perfect choice for friends and relatives who live overseas. As with the USB gadgets, there are also plenty of different options to choose from.

While on the subject of computer mice, why not buy a mouse to remember? Most people have a plain old mouse that has seen better days, and would welcome receiving a new computer mouse that will bring a smile to their face every time they sit down at their computer. How about a bright orange mouse in the shape of a goldfish? Or perhaps a mouse in the shape of a car for the younger member of the family who has just passed their driving test? This mouse even comes with working headlights. There are plenty more to choose from, including ones with animal stripes and spots, and even one in the shape of a ghost.

The key to choosing the right gift is to give yourself plenty of time – don’t get caught in the trap of running around the shops on Christmas Eve and panicking because most of the best gifts have long since sold out. Think about the person you need to buy a gift for, and consider what other interests they have apart from computers. Could you combine the two in some way?

In short, a little advance planning will ensure you buy the right gifts for the right people – and enjoy a Christmas to remember.

Paul McIndoe is an online, freelance journalist and keen hillwalker. He lives in Edinburgh with his two dogs.

 
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