Logitech’s foldable mouse offers a better option than laptop trackpads
▼ Summary
– Logitech is developing a foldable wireless mouse that folds in half like a clamshell for easier portability.
– The mouse reportedly causes 22 percent less muscle strain than a laptop trackpad and works across multiple operating systems.
– Instead of a scroll wheel, it features an “Adaptive Touch Scrolling” area between the mouse buttons for swipe-based scrolling.
– It can pair with up to three devices via Bluetooth and is designed for both left and right-handed users.
– The mouse’s design matches Logitech’s Keys-to-Go 2 keyboard, and additional color options may be available.
Logitech is reportedly working on a new wireless mouse that folds in half, offering a more portable alternative to bulky peripherals. According to leaked marketing images shared by WinFuture, the device caused 22 percent less muscle strain compared to using a laptop trackpad, and it is designed to work across multiple operating systems. The name of the mouse has not yet been confirmed.
Visually, the design resembles the arch shape of Microsoft’s Surface Arc mouse and Lenovo’s Yoga mouse when unfolded for use. However, there is a notable difference: while those competitors only fold flat, the new Logitech mouse folds in half like a clamshell, making it exceptionally compact. One leaked image shows the device looking tiny when folded, easily dwarfed by a hand sliding it into a pocket. Official dimensions and specifications have not been released.
Instead of a traditional scroll wheel, the Logitech mouse reportedly features an Adaptive Touch Scrolling area located between the two standard mouse buttons. This small trackpad allows users to scroll by swiping, and a green light on the touch-sensitive surface likely indicates an active wireless connection. According to WinFuture, the mouse can pair with up to three host devices via Bluetooth, and its symmetrical shape accommodates both left and right-handed users.
The leaked marketing materials suggest the new mouse “matches perfectly” with Logitech’s Keys-to-Go 2 portable keyboard. While only a grey version appears in the images, the keyboard is also available in white and lilac, so additional color options for the mouse may follow.
Details on price, battery life, and availability have not been disclosed, and we will need to wait for Logitech’s official announcement for those specifics.
(Source: The Verge)
