Optical Liquid Mouse

Tue 2008/06/17 16:29 JST
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Are you bored of your boring mouse? Do you need something to keep you awake at work or school? If so then you need one of these Optical Liquid Mice. So whats so special about these mice?
Well the official page says that apart from having an animal bob up n down at you inside the mouse, "you do not need to install any software on your computer - just attach the USB and you are ready to use the mouse."
I say "......."
Each of these mice costs a laughable 1,480 yen.

On a related note, any folks here who prefer a touch pen or a roller over a mouse?

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  • Benjamin Takeyo
    Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive (Registered on 2007/12/04)
    ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^

    Wha.. lol! What a funny claim on a common feature for mouse to have. ^^

    Tue 2008/06/17 16:54:40 JST (ID #215338)
    reply to Benjamin Takeyo's comment
  • chibihien
    chibihien in Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/19)
    Undergraduate

    lol the mice have names

    Tue 2008/06/17 16:55:16 JST (ID #215339)
    reply to chibihien's comment
    • Poofiemus
      Poofiemus in Education Camp, US (Registered on 2008/07/21)
      University's Slave

      XD I know! Stupid names, too. *snicker*

      Sat 2008/08/09 02:18:10 JST (ID #260620)
      reply to Poofiemus's comment
  • robnubis
    robnubis in Dublin, Ireland (Registered on 2008/01/27)
    full time student, 60% of the time.
    http://www.games.dcu.ie

    I'd be afraid something like that would burst open and destroy my workspace :D

    Tue 2008/06/17 16:55:22 JST (ID #215340)
    reply to robnubis's comment
  • suki
    suki in Cape Town, South Africa (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
    http://sukidesho.blogspot.com/

    Hmm, there's a 'R5 store' here that has something similar.. and pretty colours too!

    Tue 2008/06/17 17:05:11 JST (ID #215344)
    reply to suki's comment
  • nanu
    nanu in U.S. Suburbia (Registered on 2007/12/28)
    hikikomori

    Have to phase out old tech somehow?
    I've tried a tablet before but it wasn't fun for general use.

    Tue 2008/06/17 17:09:05 JST (ID #215345)
    reply to nanu's comment
  • Zen
    Zen in Zjhentohlauedy Home Planet. aka. somewhere in the Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/10)
    Student of LIFE!

    well i have a gun mouse that i use for fun. its got a regular optical mouse as a base and a handgun attached to the top where the trigger is the left click and a button on the side is the right click, then a scroll is placed on the thumb area.

    Tue 2008/06/17 17:23:03 JST (ID #215353)
    reply to Zen's comment
    • AK-kun
      AK-kun in Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/19)
      Costume Talent, Stormtrooper, Student, Writer
      http://akxd.wordpress.com/

      That is so cool! Did you make it yourself or can you buy it somewhere?

      Tue 2008/06/17 17:27:56 JST (ID #215355)
      reply to AK-kun's comment
      • gregory_gdp
        gregory_gdp in Boise, ID (Registered on 2007/07/16)
        Photographer/Night Auditor
        http://hillbillyotaku.blogspot.com/

        I believe Danny actually posted about it some time ago. I'd just search Google for the thing though.

        Tue 2008/06/17 18:01:29 JST (ID #215378)
        reply to gregory_gdp's comment
      • Zen
        Zen in Zjhentohlauedy Home Planet. aka. somewhere in the Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/10)
        Student of LIFE!

        i bought it.

        Tue 2008/06/17 18:21:56 JST (ID #215394)
        reply to Zen's comment
      • Poofiemus
        Poofiemus in Education Camp, US (Registered on 2008/07/21)
        University's Slave

        I think Thinkgeek.com carries it. They also have USB controlled rocket launchers.

        Sat 2008/08/09 02:19:16 JST (ID #260621)
        reply to Poofiemus's comment
  • Rokku
    Rokku in Little Red Dot (Registered on 2007/11/11)
    Student
    http://iish.wordpress.com/

    Lol, Cute

    Tue 2008/06/17 17:44:00 JST (ID #215362)
    reply to Rokku's comment
  • ETERNAL
    ETERNAL in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2008/03/21)
    Amateur novelist
    http://memories-of-eternity.com

    lol, yet another weird invention from Japan. I always use a laptop, though, so I haven't had to worry about mice in about 5 years.

    Tue 2008/06/17 17:50:58 JST (ID #215370)
    reply to ETERNAL's comment
  • Xacur
    Xacur in Mérida, Yucatán, México (Registered on 2007/11/11)
    student
    http://technotaku.com/

    No installations needed!

    Tue 2008/06/17 18:02:41 JST (ID #215382)
    reply to Xacur's comment
  • x33b
    x33b in Chicago (Registered on 2007/11/23)
    Network Admin

    I have the one on the far right with the chick in it. My mother works at a convention center and picked it up last year as a freebie from one of the booths. If I was given the choice, I would use a trackball over a regular mouse any day. For drawing I would get a tablet.

    Tue 2008/06/17 18:07:12 JST (ID #215387)
    reply to x33b's comment
  • Raine
    Raine in United States (Registered on 2008/05/17)
    Student

    Lol, these are cute. Next thing you know, they'll be putting live fish into them, like those old Disco shoes.

    Tue 2008/06/17 18:24:07 JST (ID #215398)
    reply to Raine's comment
  • Kawaii Chan
    Kawaii Chan in Loli Land (Registered on 2008/06/17)
    Student, Goddess of the Blue Star

    they middle mouse is kawaii! be fun to have just cuz. but i like touch pens. mouses are evils. little rollie ball keeps falling out. dont laugh... rawr!

    Tue 2008/06/17 18:35:20 JST (ID #215407)
    reply to Kawaii Chan's comment
  • pitapowa
    pitapowa in France (Registered on 2007/11/05)
    figs seller , photographer
    http://exelica-meteor.com/

    Cute , want one just for fun ^^

    Tue 2008/06/17 18:49:43 JST (ID #215415)
    reply to pitapowa's comment
  • lonetitans
    lonetitans in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2008/04/24)
    http://eeknoos.blogspot.com

    my first impression was that I thought it'll be blobby and soft instead of typical plastic type. haha

    Tue 2008/06/17 19:14:55 JST (ID #215428)
    reply to lonetitans's comment
  • PROXL
    PROXL in Costa Rica (Registered on 2008/05/22)
    Photography, Dealer,computer student
    http://dreamishope.blogspot.com/

    WTF?! o_O Do people will really use this a job or school?

    Tue 2008/06/17 19:34:18 JST (ID #215442)
    reply to PROXL's comment
  • Leo~Chan
    Leo~Chan in montreal,quebec,born in hk (Registered on 2008/03/26)
    study

    lol,that look stupid

    Tue 2008/06/17 19:41:46 JST (ID #215447)
    reply to Leo~Chan's comment
  • yam_roll
    yam_roll in vancouver, canada (Registered on 2008/04/21)
    motion capture editor

    i think i would be easily amused by these then i might try to take out the bobble animal hahaha...i wonder how many dpi these mice have, i can't imagine them being that good seeing how much they cost.
    now if they can fit small figures, instead of animals, into a mouse that would be interesting to see.

    Tue 2008/06/17 20:02:41 JST (ID #215471)
    reply to yam_roll's comment
  • radical anime fan
    radical anime fan in Singapore, Furnace City, Cinderblock Outskirts. (Registered on 2007/01/25)
    Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
    http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/

    A mouse extends the daily usage life of my clicker-moving index finger by a lot. Plus, whenever I use a touch pen I keep getting the feeling that I'm adding scratches to the screen... :/

    Tue 2008/06/17 20:11:31 JST (ID #215481)
    reply to radical anime fan's comment
  • lostandfound
    lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/21)
    Hikikomori in the making
    http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/

    LOL 1,480 yen for a mouse that has an animal bob up and down...

    Tue 2008/06/17 20:57:57 JST (ID #215513)
    reply to lostandfound's comment
  • friedchowfun9
    friedchowfun9 in Bay Area, CA (Registered on 2008/02/08)
    Food Monkey


    LOL, it probably breaks after a week.

    Tue 2008/06/17 21:21:29 JST (ID #215537)
    reply to friedchowfun9's comment
  • chun
    chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
    http://puppy52art.com/

    the duck and the seal ones look so cute!

    Tue 2008/06/17 21:48:08 JST (ID #215567)
    reply to chun's comment
    • Glasseyelashes
      Glasseyelashes in Oklahoma (Registered on 2007/11/01)
      Photography

      the seal is the cutestest.

      Wed 2008/06/18 10:56:09 JST (ID #216088)
      reply to Glasseyelashes's comment
  • Meimi132
    Meimi132 in Stuck in the void between the net life and real life. (Registered on 2007/12/03)
    Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
    http://meimi132.wordpress.com/

    Ooooooo I want a seal one.

    Tue 2008/06/17 22:22:00 JST (ID #215585)
    reply to Meimi132's comment
  • gurugurutrex
    gurugurutrex in Vancouver, B.C., Canada (Registered on 2007/11/07)
    オタク all day long
    http://www.nekomagic.com

    Looks like some cheapo "Made in China" gadgets to me. =/

    Tue 2008/06/17 22:27:02 JST (ID #215593)
    reply to gurugurutrex's comment
  • Coco the Bean
    Coco the Bean in Northern California (Registered on 2008/01/06)
    Pokemon master
    http://thecococafe.wordpress.com/

    These remind me of a crazy mouse a deviantart buddy of mine has. But his also glows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjkXHT2C3bs

    Tue 2008/06/17 22:38:44 JST (ID #215604)
    reply to Coco the Bean's comment
  • mavadotar
    mavadotar in Peterborough, Canada (Registered on 2007/12/11)
    Otaku Security Guard

    What, have they been using Windows 98 until just now?

    Tue 2008/06/17 23:14:27 JST (ID #215622)
    reply to mavadotar's comment
  • thammuz
    thammuz in Pittsburgh (Registered on 2008/01/29)
    COMPENG/SWENG Student
    http://ryan2006.deviantart.com

    Oh.. My.. God.. No software to install?!

    They seem kinda neat.. But I don't think I could give up my G5 for one. And for your question... I haven't used a rollerball for at least 12 years.

    Wed 2008/06/18 00:00:10 JST (ID #215644)
    reply to thammuz's comment
  • Miette-chan
    Miette-chan in Near Boston! (Registered on 2008/01/24)
    Student, Software Engineer in the Making!!!
    http://miettechan.wordpress.com/

    I'll keep my current mouse thank you very much. Touch pens are neat too.

    Wed 2008/06/18 00:41:26 JST (ID #215659)
    reply to Miette-chan's comment
  • FatBastard
    FatBastard in over his head (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    Dirty Gentleman
    http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/

    They should do a recall, and replace the animals with huge bobbing "eyes". Sell millions to the otaku community. Cha-Ching!

    Wed 2008/06/18 00:50:59 JST (ID #215668)
    reply to FatBastard's comment
    • Politsos
      Politsos in the sand realm of the beach (Registered on 2008/10/12)
      Student/Part-time Philosopher/Building a blog
      http://otakucy.wordpress.com

      Now thats the best idea i heard in a long time.

      Wed 2009/04/15 00:00:50 JST (ID #563350)
      reply to Politsos's comment
  • Haruji
    Haruji in Kuala Lumpur (Registered on 2008/02/01)
    Software Consultant, Business Intelligence
    http://haruji.wordpress.com/

    LOL. I saw one similar mouse like this :D

    It was back in the Dubai Project I was on, CBI Bank over there has Optical mouse that have the CBI Logo in water and bobbing up and down :D

    Wed 2008/06/18 00:59:12 JST (ID #215672)
    reply to Haruji's comment
  • nivexus
    nivexus in Melbourne, Australia (Registered on 2007/10/08)
    Student & Accountant
    http://nivexus.deviantart.com

    they're going to have to try a lot harder to keep me awake at work.

    Wed 2008/06/18 03:32:26 JST (ID #215803)
    reply to nivexus's comment
  • Ernest the 5th
    Ernest the 5th in San Bernardino, CA (Registered on 2007/11/07)
    Help Desk Support (IT)

    Yeah, it's been out for a little while. A lady at my work has had one for some time now.

    Wed 2008/06/18 05:01:18 JST (ID #215866)
    reply to Ernest the 5th's comment
  • lin-da-kenobi
    lin-da-kenobi in Lima, Peru ^^ (Registered on 2007/08/15)
    medicine student & otaku

    LOL! LOOKS CUTE!! are they waterproof? hehe

    Wed 2008/06/18 07:02:34 JST (ID #215951)
    reply to lin-da-kenobi's comment
  • The-O
    The-O in USA (Registered on 2008/01/23)
    IT Tech
    http://www.t-ono.net

    "Plug and play!" What a revolutionary new concept!

    Wed 2008/06/18 07:34:55 JST (ID #215964)
    reply to The-O's comment
  • lchen
    lchen in Brooklyn, NYC (Registered on 2007/12/19)
    illustrator
    http://eatyet.wordpress.com

    WANT!
    mainly the middle one, is that a seal?

    Wed 2008/06/18 11:35:34 JST (ID #216109)
    reply to lchen's comment
  • CYL
    CYL in Dangerous place! (Registered on 2008/01/24)
    Student
    http://lcyao.deviantart.com

    hahahaha i'm not kidding, i got one of those but with a dolphin inside XD

    Wed 2008/06/18 16:30:02 JST (ID #216258)
    reply to CYL's comment
  • kâkebuke
    kâkebuke in Paris, Not Texas (Registered on 2007/12/17)
    Wibbling+Writing+Teaching
    http://www.kakebuke.net

    Hm. I like my boring mouse. I'd rather have an oppai mouse pad... :>

    Thu 2008/06/19 03:11:12 JST (ID #216717)
    reply to kâkebuke's comment
  • Sat Nav
    Sat Nav in england (Registered on 2009/04/01)
    anime + games collector

    cheap and chearful.

    Tue 2009/04/14 20:59:46 JST (ID #563232)
    reply to Sat Nav's comment
  • Princess
    Princess in Norway (Registered on 2009/04/22)
    Massaging boobs

    I got a Hello Kitty one, it shines in many colors when I plug it in. >w<

    Thu 2009/07/16 22:24:52 JST (ID #678323)
    reply to Princess's comment

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