Sony VAIO VoIP Mouse

by  Dave Stephenson  |  Wednesday 11 October 2006  | Comment Now
Sony VAIO VoIP Mouse
Rating
Overall:

Two features step into the ring, and take each other out. It's a nice concept though.

Price
Price: $100
> Pricing info
Specs
800dpi optical sensor; VoIP phone
Sony is no stranger to the peripherals market, but this is its first VoIP product. Primarily, it’s an 800dpi optical mouse, but it flips open to reveal a clamshell-style handset. It doesn’t come with any software, but it works perfectly with Skype, with the scroll wheel doubling as a volume control.

Unfortunately, it’s only a qualified success as either a mouse or a VoIP handset. It isn’t particularly ergonomic in either of its roles, and using it for an extended period quickly becomes tiring. There’s also the fact that unless you have a supplementary trackpad you won’t be able to use the mouse at the same time as making a VoIP call. The price on release will be around $100: which is high despite its twin features.

This Review appeared in the November, 2006 issue of PC & Tech Authority Magazine

Source: Copyright © PC Pro, Dennis Publishing

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