Gyration Air Mouse

Short version: A perfectly usable air mouse with the usual drawbacks, but simple and user-friendly configuration. A handy accessory for HTPCs and for those who just like to lean back. Features: Now works on OS X Wireless, no-line-of-sight operation 8 buttons (3 programmable) Built-in regular optica…

Introduction We see all kinds of weird and wonderful peripherals here at eTeknix, and today is no different, as we take a look at the Gyration Air Mouse Voice. With the Air Mouse Voice you can take control of your desktop as you would with any other mouse, but it goes way beyond that in terms of features. Pick it up, and you can use it are a gesture mouse, allowing you to use it without a desktop surface or mouse mat. If that's not what you want, you can even talk to the mouse, triggering voice commands to deploy

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Numerous presentation mice have hit the market over the years, but they tend to be one-trick ponies - useful when you're standing in front of a projector, but entirely pointless the rest of the time. Gyration's Air Mouse

A mouse is more comfortable than a laptop trackpad but does depend on a flat surface. The Gyration Air Mouse avoids this with a clever combination of sensors so it can be used in mid-air. It is very small and comes with a pouch. It may not take up too much space in a laptop bag but it is not that comfortable for larger hands. It won't replace a full-size mouse. There is trigger button on the underside to engage the in-air mode. It takes a little getting used to but works better in practice.