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Back to nature computer mouse

Written by: Rebecca Milner on March 6, 2008 at 11:14 am | In DIGITAL LIFE |

If you’ve been losing sleep trying to reconcile your internet addiction with your recent enthusiasm for the “back to nature” movement, check out this wooden mouse, hand made in Japan’s rural Gunma prefecture. The “Jupiter” mouse, apparently named so for the wood grain swirls and clicker reminiscent of the largest planet’s famous spot, is available from Actbrise Electronics for ¥13,980.

Not only does it look cool, however, the spherical shape also means that the Jupiter functions differently from a traditional, err, mouse-shaped mouse. The cursor moves in a particular direction and velocity according to the tilt of the ball, somewhat like a joystick, staying relatively put on its little stand.

In other spherical mouse news, Actbrise also has a stainless steel “Escher” mouse (¥8,925, available for Mac too!).

And this nifty series of “Deco” mice (¥12,600-¥15,600), for personal computer users who prefer the bling side of things.

Tags: Back to Nature, computers
Category: DIGITAL LIFE
Other categories: MARKETING IDEAS, LIFESTYLE / FASHION, PRODUCT INNOVATIONS

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PICTURES: Jupiter mouse-the back to the nature mouse…

The ‘Jupiter’ mouse that not only looks good but also spherical shape means that the Jupiter functions differently from a traditional, err, mouse-shaped mouse. This ‘Jupiter’ mouse is available from Actbrise Electronics for ¥13,980, In other sphe…

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Wooden Mouse Shaped Like Planet Jupiter…

The Jupiter mouse is handmade in Japan out of wood with swirling patterns and spots that make it appear like the planet Jupiter. Beyond just looking great, this mouse actually controls the cursor in a unique fashion. The movement of the cursor will …

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The Jupiter Mouse is made of wood, easily fits the palm of your hand and controls the on-screen cursor by using tilting gestures. The astronomically great mouse retails at ¥13,980 ($136.10), and the control method actually seems quite interesting; til…

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