Kensington Give-Away

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Video Review: Jelfin Gel Mouse

Video Review: Kensington SlimBlade Trackball Mouse

Review: Wacom Bamboo Pen & Touch tablet

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Pressure sensitive, works with the pen or your finger, reasonably priced, very thin and light weight.
Cons: There’s a bit of a learning curve when working with the pen the first few times.
Overall: I’ve always wanted to extensively test a Wacom tablet to see if I could get the hang of it. After using the Bamboo Pen & Touch, I can honestly say it’s a unique experience. This is the perfect device for those that are artists and want a way to create brush strokes and drawings on your computer. I personally will not be using this product for my future graphic design projects, but that’s only because I’m such a die hard mouse user. But if you’re looking for new input device that will give you a new way to interact with your computer, then you should really give one a test drive, you just might get hooked.

You can purchase this product for $99 from Wacom.com.

Review: Kensington Slimblade Media Mouse

Rating: 10 out of 10
Pros: Its slim, feels great in the hand, & has an awesome sleek design. The USB receiver is small and I love the feature of having a dedicated storage area. The entire mouse including the media navigation pad located underneath the mouse is highly responsive, and can also work from up to 30ft away.
Cons: The USB receiver could have been a little smaller and its glossy finish attracts finger prints.
Overall: Overall the Media Mouse has replaced both my Apple remote and mouse. Having that all-in-one feature is a huge plus. I definitely recommend this mouse to anyone looking for a slim mouse that “wont quit when its time to play”.

You can purchase this product directly from Kensington for $49.99.

Video Review: Kensington Slimblade Notebook Mouse

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Very slim, light weight and there is an area inside for storing the Nano Receiver .
Cons: It’s hard to utilize the side-to-side function on the scroll wheel, I kept accidentally clicking down on the scroll wheel on most attempts.
Overall: I really recommend this mouse for anyone that is looking for a notebook mouse with a slim form factor. It’s comfortable to use even though it’s very thin and the Nano Receiver is probably one of the most innovative USB dongles I’ve seen.

You can purchase this product directly from Kensington for $39.99.

Mac Monday: Kensington Si670 Bluetooth Mouse

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Works very well, 1000 dpi so you don’t need a lot of room to navigate, not too big not too small, on/off switch on the bottom, soft grips, easy to open battery door, batteries are included, LED battery indicator.
Cons: It looks a little odd on the sides like radiator or grill of a car, wish it were available in different colors.
Overall: This is the exact mouse I have been searching for. A small notebook Bluetooth mouse that I can also comfortably use with my desktop.  Ultra smooth tracking and a four way scroll button makes this mouse very easy to navigate around multiple documents.  This is one of the best mice I have used; the fact that it is Bluetooth puts it in a class by itself and earns my Editor’s Choice Award.

You can purchase this and other items from Kensington by visiting their website.  The Si670 retails for $49.99 but savvy shoppers can find a deal online.

Video Review: Contour Roller Mouse Pro

Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Never have to move your hands from the keyboard ever again. Lots of programmable buttons, built-in palm rest
Cons: Expensive, and when you reach the end of the scroll bar, it jumps to the edge of the screen (watch the video for a better explanation). Awkward to use with video editing software or graphic design software.
Overall: I like this “mouse” and I use that term loosely since it’s unlike any mouse I’ve ever seen. Although it was a bit cumbersome to use with Photoshop and iMovie, it was a breeze with regular web surfing and word processing. I think the $200 price tag will scare some away though.

Video Review: 3D Connexion Space Navigator PE

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Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Very precise device, low price & it is capable of working in over 100 applications both on Mac and PC
Cons: The buttons have to be press from the side, it is very inconvenient to use them like this.
Overall: This is a great device for engineers, 3D artists, graphics, even normal day users can harness the power and advantages of this little 3D Spaceball mouse.

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Mac Monday Review: Contour Mouse

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Very comfortable to use, comes in 4 sizes
Cons: No wireless model available, slightly more expensive than the average mouse
Overall: The Contour Mouse, was definitely made for comfort. It takes some time to get used to it, but once you do, you’ll probably want 2, one for home and your office. The price is a bit expensive for the average consumer, but if you’re constantly dealing with wrist pain, or if you have Carpal Tunnel, then you owe it to yourself to check out this mouse.

The Contour Mouse can be purchased directly through Contour Design’s website for $109.95.