Monday, July 30, 2012

Microsoft Unveils Mice & Keyboards for Windows 8

Microsoft introduced its new mice and keyboards for Window 8 ahead of the release of its next-generation operating system on October 26. From ultraslim Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard to Wedge Touch Mouse, Microsoft showcased its latest hardware on its Facebook page.

All four new devices are Bluetooth driven and optimized for Windows, desktop, laptop and tablet. Here is a look at the devices:

Wedge Touch Mouse

Estimated Retail Price: $69.95 (approx. Rs. 3,881)

Small to fit in pocket, the Wedge Touch Mouse provides four-way touch scrolling and navigation. It can be connected with Bluetooth-enabled laptop or tablet. It features BlueTrack Technology that lets mouse work on most surfaces.

It also includes Backpack Mode to power down and sleep along with the computer it's paired to.


Wedge Mobile Keyboard


Estimated Retail Price: $79.95 (approx. Rs. 4,438)

The new ultraslim Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard is designed specifically for tablusers. It includes some of the most commonly used features, such as Windows Hot Keys and built-in media keys.

The cover helps in protecting keyboard from scratches and can also be used as a tablet stand. Enabled with Bluetooth technology, it connects tablet without a cable or transceiver.


Sculpt Touch Mouse
Estimated Retail Price: $49.95 (approx Rs. 2,773)

It has a four-way touch scroll strip and Bluetooth technology connects tablet without a cable or transceiver.


Sculpt Mobile Keyboard
Estimated Retail Price: $49.95 (approx Rs. 2,773)

It is a full-size keyboard with Microsoft's Comfort Curve design and Bluetooth connectivity. Battery-saving technology powers the keyboard down into sleep mode after a period of inactivity and can wake up and reconnect with tap of a key.




Touch Mouse


Estimated Retail Price: $79.95 (approx. Rs. 4,438)

The Microsoft Touch Mouse will obtain updated functionality specifically designed for Windows 8 with new gesture settings. One-finger swipes will allow customers to move content on screen. Two-finger movements will manage apps. The thumb gestures will help in navigating backward and forward within apps.

Microsoft is set to announce its next-generation operating system tailored for a world shifting from personal computers to smartphones and tablets on October 26.

Windows 8 will be available in 109 languages across 231 markets worldwide.

Microsoft has promised to make the new operating system available in August for computer, tablet or smartphone makers to build into hardware.

The software giant has been trying to expand its presence in the booming market for smartphones and tablets, which is currently dominated by Apple and Google.

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