Sun 2008/11/23 15:33
Washable mouse spotted at Changi airport in Singapore. I can only think of one use case for a washable mouse - for folks who take good care of their health in front of the computer?
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LOL Danny. I totally agree with you.
(ID #382547) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:36
No, it's for those people who get their hands extremely sweaty while using their computers. ...Mmmm, that didn't sound any better.
(ID #382551) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:39
well I'm the type of human that easily sweat, especially my palm. my palm moistens so quickly that you can spot moist mark on a table after I pressed my palm on it. thus, my mouse get dirt on it quite quickly. no, it's not smelly. no it doesn't feel dirty either somehow. it just left a mark, like dried wet-tissue
(ID #383001) Posted on 2008/11/24 00:52
Student
I know how you feel --_-- especially me with a rough textured G5 laser gaming mouse --_-- the blue "cracky" version with a lot o grooves lol... but wow... how would you even wash that mouse without even having the optics contact with water...
(ID #383397) Posted on 2008/11/24 07:59
Or if you're like me and eat in front of the pc most of the time food happens to fall on the mouse or you use the mouse with fingers that are greasy an it starts to build up on the mouse.
(ID #382552) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:40
Hotdog Repairman
Eh? Never seen anything like that here before. Next they'll start making washable oppai mousepads for umm... sticky fingers?
(ID #382557) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:44
amatuer bum
I take most of my meals in front of my PC. It's my one size fits all media center, and we americans love to eat watching tv. Because of this though, my keyboard and mouse get dirty easily. although I never have to "wash" my mouse. Just wipe it down every now and again and scrape a little grime out between the cracks.
(ID #382560) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:45
Well if you eat in front of your computer I surpose it could be useful having a 'washable mouse'. But the fact you eat "most" yours meals in front of your PC, might mean your on it too much haha... Whilst you are on the phone to your manufacturer complaining about your keyboard being broken you will realise perhaps half a kilo of cake crumbs inside it won't be doing any good, and begin wondering why they don't make washable keyboards!!
(ID #383400) Posted on 2008/11/24 08:00
Or, if you can't stay away from DC.com, even while bathing... ^^;
(ID #382561) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:45
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
Or so you can bathe with your mouse?
(ID #382576) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:57
well...i dunno dolphins live in the water...makes sense to me
(ID #382562) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:46
student , otaku and awesome blogger
Belkin only needs a washable keyboard and they will have finally struck gold
(ID #382564) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:48
Just go buy one of the virtually indestructable keyboards. I have one.
(ID #382577) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:57
www.wetkeys.com "A totally unique typing experience - our solid silicone washable keyboard is spill and food proof, flexible, and practically indestructible. Soft to the touch, it's MUCH more comfortable to use than an ordinary plastic keyboard. Pair with a washable mouse for total desktop freedom! "
(ID #382568) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:51
I have one of those already.
(ID #382578) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:57
Odd.. But cool! Ill have to try one out for my laptop. Its awesome that you can fold them. o.o
(ID #382946) Posted on 2008/11/24 00:05
Unemployed bummer
lol. all that ad needs is a bit of touch-up in the right places with the right 'wrong' words and it'd turn into a Tenga ad.
(ID #383024) Posted on 2008/11/24 01:07
JR. College Student
Actually I think it's just a good idea in general... Washable keyboard would be nice too.
(ID #382574) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:55
See my above 2 posts.
(ID #382579) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:57
JR. College Student
Yea well I post from above and then read the comments below. sheesh.
(ID #382646) Posted on 2008/11/23 17:19
yukito (Registered on 2008/04/07 19:23)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7377002.stm Yeah, keyboards can be pretty damn filthy. ^^;
(ID #382596) Posted on 2008/11/23 16:12
Slacker =_=
Especially on public macs.... First their white and pristine... And then a year later their yellow ._.
(ID #383065) Posted on 2008/11/24 01:42
Student/Panel liner
..Ew o_o. Eheheh then you must be touching the residue of certain liquids when you type on a girl's keyboard. What a perverted thought :D
(ID #383301) Posted on 2008/11/24 05:51
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
Hmm... underwater computer anyone? So you can surf DC.com while you're in the bathtub? XD
(ID #382580) Posted on 2008/11/23 15:58
Hmmm... *tries sitting in bathtub with computer* x_x
(ID #382584) Posted on 2008/11/23 16:05
Hotdog Repairman
Tenrou stop! You forgot your washable mouse!
(ID #382599) Posted on 2008/11/23 16:16
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
Comfortable, right? So much more fun to surf the internet than just stare at your dolphin in the tub... right tenrou? tenrou?? NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
(ID #382661) Posted on 2008/11/23 17:32
the military already has laptops that are fall and water proof
(ID #382648) Posted on 2008/11/23 17:21
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
I doubt i will never get to the point where i HAVE to actually WASH my mouse. Though, the pads on the bottom pickup dust like crazy... but that's a different issue
(ID #382585) Posted on 2008/11/23 16:05
DCX001-Prototype
waterproof mouse will be good ^^ always wanted to use my mouse in bathtub.
(ID #382587) Posted on 2008/11/23 16:07
student
My thoughts exactly. I like how companies are beginning to make products that can adapt to our healthier lifestyle in front of the comp.
(ID #382605) Posted on 2008/11/23 16:21
Pokemon master
I wonder if you can put it in a dishwasher.
(ID #382608) Posted on 2008/11/23 16:25
Student
Is it wireless?
(ID #382615) Posted on 2008/11/23 16:37
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
LOL I think I fall in the eat in front of computer category ^^;
(ID #382624) Posted on 2008/11/23 16:48
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
*raises hands* Me too, especially when I'm watching anime on the PC...
(ID #382655) Posted on 2008/11/23 17:28
I second that.
(ID #382692) Posted on 2008/11/23 17:48
thirded! i usually browse while eating :heh heh:
(ID #383109) Posted on 2008/11/24 02:16
fourthed, although I have more than enough space to push the keyboard and mouse away, crunchy food like chips tend to go flying.
(ID #387068) Posted on 2008/11/27 03:07
王オタク ｘ 天才様
I thought keyboards and mice were already washable? Just get a paper towel and some rubbing alcohol and wipe... good as new.
(ID #382636) Posted on 2008/11/23 16:56
My thoughts exactly. Some people are so lazy they don't bother with cleaning their keyboards and mouse and just spend another 60 bucks.
(ID #382751) Posted on 2008/11/23 18:54
10% Student, 10% Salesman, 80% Gaming/Otaku
we sell these in PC world, and i dont think they're a "big" seller, normally people tend to avoid and go for the cheapest logitech wireless mouse. the problem is that the mouse is wired so its kinda annoying to use it in a bath :P
(ID #382639) Posted on 2008/11/23 16:59
Electrical Engineering Fresh Graduate
I think any ordinary could be washed isn't? Back then I usually wash my trackball mouse under tap water and soap water. Good stuff to clean all those dust piled up. no need to do it anymore with my current A4Tech XL-750F ^^
(ID #382641) Posted on 2008/11/23 17:06
Thermoplastic Engineer
It's Belkin though! Belkin is a quality brand. At $46 Singaporean Dollars, it's not a cheapo mouse either.
(ID #382654) Posted on 2008/11/23 17:25
Student/Panel liner
Belkin routers SUCK though :[
(ID #383306) Posted on 2008/11/24 05:52
i can somehow see how it makes sense... i have one of those white Microsoft optical mouse, and well it's not very white now... the buttons are covered with a layer of something dark and you can see the area where my finger was XD i wonder if there's a washable keyboard too cause i really need one LOL.
(ID #382663) Posted on 2008/11/23 17:33
Student artist
That cool. I need to get one of those cause my hands are always sweaty after intense gaming
(ID #382664) Posted on 2008/11/23 17:33
i could use one... my white Microsoft optical mouse is not that white now... more like gray and you can see where i put my fingers XD
(ID #382678) Posted on 2008/11/23 17:37
Motion Graphics Designer
next to the keyboard, the mouse is the most used human-computer interface. so it does get a little icky after awhile. kudos for this invention but i'm not too sure many will buy it? keyboards n mouse sets can be bought pretty cheap nowadays.
(ID #382688) Posted on 2008/11/23 17:42
Kind of pointless. I'm sure a semi-wet cloth will do just fine.
(ID #382697) Posted on 2008/11/23 17:51
Nah, a good wipe with some Dettol will do the cleaning..
(ID #382710) Posted on 2008/11/23 18:06
Programmer Trainee
LOL I tried not to think about that. I think it's just okay if it's water-prrof, in case I spill coffee on it or something...not for THAT . XD
(ID #382721) Posted on 2008/11/23 18:19
LOL!!!@ danny xD
(ID #382723) Posted on 2008/11/23 18:20
Mechanical Engineering student
Must have especially for computers that are used by the whole family. Lots of germs are being transferred from each member's hands on to the mouse x_x
(ID #382737) Posted on 2008/11/23 18:41
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
LOL. I never notice this washable mouse eventho im livin in singapore ^^; must be for some super clean-freak computer ppl. They should make washable oppai mousepad instead, haha XD
(ID #382761) Posted on 2008/11/23 19:11
Taking care of our dolphins would be much more hygienic :D
(ID #382768) Posted on 2008/11/23 19:24
although funny for the health reasons, i kinda get where their going with this...i mean like after long periods of time black dirt like stuff builds up on the clicker of my mouse...anyone else have that happen to them?...
(ID #382775) Posted on 2008/11/23 19:31
Student and full-time otaku
If you need this, you know you're taking dolphin care too seriously...
(ID #382784) Posted on 2008/11/23 19:38
This is actually a really good idea, no matter how silly it sounds. We spend more and more time in front of computers and if you're using a public or even a family computer then that mouse is going to have been in contact with quite a few people. And remember, people aren't always as hygenic as we'd like. Of course, the flipside to the coin is that if we sanitise everything will we ever get a chance to build up resistance to germs? You can look at it both ways.
(ID #382797) Posted on 2008/11/23 20:32
not anly nouse they will made washable speaker, keyboard,monitor,and pc so they can use computer in the bathroom
(ID #382798) Posted on 2008/11/23 20:33
Hint: Using a Tenga makes for easier cleanup ^^;
(ID #382809) Posted on 2008/11/23 20:42
Artist, Web Designer and Blogger
lol it's for those who take a bath while using computer xD
(ID #382811) Posted on 2008/11/23 20:43
Carer, jobbing tech geek
I look at this, and can't help but think of <a href="http://www.seaslugteam.co.uk/soap.mov">this</a>. I swear by Wet Ones - not antibacterial like Dettol, but skin safe, not as harsh and perfect for touchpads, too. Pick any muck out of the bodywork seams with a toothpick, and use a lens wipe on the optical pickups.
(ID #382815) Posted on 2008/11/23 20:52
Carer, jobbing tech geek
Grr... link fail. http://www.seaslugteam.co.uk/soap.mov
(ID #382817) Posted on 2008/11/23 20:53
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
haha~ i also saw that one in Changi^^
(ID #382830) Posted on 2008/11/23 21:09
I'll not wash my mouse, I'll take this healh risk :P
(ID #382862) Posted on 2008/11/23 22:27
Unemployed Dollfie enthusiast
Wow a washable mouse, I'm guessing it's not for people who eat greasy pizza at the pc though.
(ID #382885) Posted on 2008/11/23 23:03
Lurker, and part time super-villian.
Good old greasy pizza, where would I be without it?
(ID #382980) Posted on 2008/11/24 00:36
Student, Otaku, Gamer, etc
LOL!! That's so true :D, taking care of health
(ID #382905) Posted on 2008/11/23 23:17
My peripherals get dirty real easy... and it's not just from health care. Frequent usage contributes to that. =/
(ID #382932) Posted on 2008/11/23 23:51
Pilot for Singapore Aerophile
it's useful for those travellers, incase they spilled some wine or drink on the mouse, like on the plane
(ID #382955) Posted on 2008/11/24 00:16
Seem interesting.. I have no problem with my mouse. I always clean my media room once a week.
(ID #382962) Posted on 2008/11/24 00:23
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
Should make cleaning the mouse easier. Just fling the thing into the washing machine! XD
(ID #382985) Posted on 2008/11/24 00:39
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
Yea LOL But I think it's good coz it's kept clean... For those who want to be hygienic, or just feel like it...
(ID #383007) Posted on 2008/11/24 00:55
Student during the day, otaku at night, and amateur musician ^_^
I don't think I'll need one of those. My hand is rarely sweaty and all..
(ID #383043) Posted on 2008/11/24 01:27
lol washable mouse... washable keyboard makes more sense, they collect dust and dirt sooo easy.
(ID #383074) Posted on 2008/11/24 01:47
I prefer washable laptop though.
(ID #383081) Posted on 2008/11/24 01:50
seems like a marketing gimmick to me.
(ID #383115) Posted on 2008/11/24 02:19
Cool. Is that white strip a scroll pad or what. I couldn't sacrifice a wheel now. Just the other day, I gave my laser mouse a complete take-apart and clean-down (water and alcohol). I think there was lint or some debris making the mouse buttons not snappy to click. It feels much better to use now :S
(ID #383125) Posted on 2008/11/24 02:30
university film student
Yeah, I think that's a scrollpad. It's in the right place, and the thing with scroll wheels is that they leave gaps in the mechanism. If you dunk a mouse with a scroll wheel in the water you can kiss it goodbye.
(ID #383267) Posted on 2008/11/24 05:31
mahou kishi
sometimes I have to bathe with my laptop and washable mouse is perfect for me
(ID #383129) Posted on 2008/11/24 02:34
Remembing me this http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=qm3tYrewde4
(ID #383144) Posted on 2008/11/24 02:53
I wouldn't be surprised if this were to show up as a best seller at an anime store... but seriously, if its water tight, it would be good for users that work near areas with fluids... or if they are producing the fluids themselves whether it is internally done or externally ^^;
(ID #383153) Posted on 2008/11/24 03:03
Maybe you can use it in a swimming pool as well...
(ID #383165) Posted on 2008/11/24 03:18
AHAHAH, now otakus can wash their mouses incase they spill their "army" on them while watching some 2D action.
(ID #383202) Posted on 2008/11/24 04:23
Computer mice are in the top 30 spots for bacteria at home... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=82119
(ID #383208) Posted on 2008/11/24 04:27
Can come in handy when eating in front of the computer:)
(ID #383293) Posted on 2008/11/24 05:47
Student artist
Yes especially when you are eating noddles
(ID #383570) Posted on 2008/11/24 11:57
haha, i'm using the logitech g7 right now, it's got this antisweat grip thing
(ID #383367) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:58
hm..we should one day have water proof washable lap tops...then with this mouse.. play games while taking shower!? lol
(ID #383416) Posted on 2008/11/24 08:41
a mouse? a screen maybe but a mouse?
(ID #383462) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:48
Student artist
Do they have a washable keyboard?
(ID #383569) Posted on 2008/11/24 11:57
I lol'd at how it might be used. Pretty soon, keyboards, monitors, mousepads...
(ID #383911) Posted on 2008/11/24 18:15
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
Interesting idea ^^
(ID #383977) Posted on 2008/11/24 19:45
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
For a while, I thought it was a water proof mouse X_X
(ID #384171) Posted on 2008/11/24 23:29
i think it would be more for germaphobes O_x not "healthy people" LOL
(ID #384386) Posted on 2008/11/25 04:59
U.S. Army Officer
LOL, I should get some for some of my soldiers going to Iraq.
(ID #384498) Posted on 2008/11/25 07:45
Self Employee NEET
water proof keyboard would be a good ivention
(ID #384755) Posted on 2008/11/25 13:44
Artist/Blogger/Photographer
Don't think I would need a washable mouse. I use wet tissue to clean my mouse(s). Hehe. p.s. Missed Danny when he came to Singapore! :(
(ID #384959) Posted on 2008/11/25 16:20
Simple Program Creator, 3D Designer (Without animation), Flammable Organic Gas Producer, Oxygen consumer
that's nice... i never meet some S**t sticking on my mouse again.... hey...can i use dry cleaning? is this mouse has special cleaning substance/fluid/water?
(ID #388317) Posted on 2008/11/27 21:50
Not "that" health. You should see my mouse. Smooth plastic but the sweat and oil just helps accumulate dirt. Something like that should be on my list.
(ID #391305) Posted on 2008/11/29 21:12
Simple Program Creator, 3D Designer (Without animation), Flammable Organic Gas Producer, Oxygen consumer
hahaha....if this mouse can be washed, then you can put this mouse to the washing machine right?
(ID #393977) Posted on 2008/12/01 18:43
i always clean my mouse with wet tissue once a week :P coz it get dirty ,when i play games to much ^O^
(ID #525035) Posted on 2009/03/17 19:31
i always clean my mouse with wet tissue once a week :P coz it get dirty ,when i play games to much ^O^
(ID #525036) Posted on 2009/03/17 19:31
Undergrad Studs
hey im using that mouse...i bought it from lowyatt in malaysia while i was studying there...
(ID #525375) Posted on 2009/03/18 03:50
I think it is a bit handy, since mouse are getting dirty and sticky if you use it frequently.
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