Microsoft Explorer Mouse With BlueTrack Technology

Microsoft is about to launch BlueTrack, a new mouse-tracking technology for which Microsoft claims is more precise than existing laser and optical mice, and works on more surfaces as well.

The large, blue beam and specular optics architecture, in conjunction with a Microsoft-designed image sensor and proprietary pixel geometry, generates a high-contrast picture of the mousing surface that allows exceptional tracking accuracy.

The BlueTrack Technology light beam emanating from the bottom of the mouse is more than four times as large as the average laser beam used in today’s mice, enabling reliable mouse tracking even on difficult surfaces such as carpet.

Microsoft has fitted two futuristic-looking mice with BlueTrack tech: the Explorer Mouse and Explorer Mini Mouse.

Both mice are wireless and come with little USB receivers that snap into the bottom of the mouse.

The Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack Technology and the Explorer Mini Mouse with BlueTrack Technology will be available at BestBuy.com and Best Buy stores in November