Logitech Announces Cordless MouseMan 96; Radio Technology Eliminates Line-of-Sight Limitations; "HyperJump" Feature Optimizes Mouse Use Under Windows 95.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1996--Logitech Inc., international market leader in control devices and imaging solutions for the personal computer, is introducing a cordless version of its popular MouseMan 96. Cordless Mouseman 96 is a radio-controlled, three-button pointing device An input device used to move the pointer (cursor) on screen. The major pointing device is the mouse for the desktop computer and the touchpad for the laptop, although many road warriors bring along a mouse. specifically designed for Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. 95. Featuring programmable buttons, an advanced "HyperJump" command, and an attractive, comfortable design, the product is Windows 95 certified, with complete plug-and-play compatibility. It includes MouseWare 7.2 software, and will be available through Logitech dealers and distributors at an estimated street price of $79.95 (U.S.). Radio Technology Logitech introduced radio technology -- the most sophisticated cordless technology on the market today -- to pointing devices in 1991. Unlike infrared-based cordless mouse alternatives, radio communication does not rely on line-of-sight. Users can simply plug Cordless MouseMan 96 receiver into their computer, and it will pick up the mouse's signal from a distance of up to six feet through most obstacles that may be in the way. Cordless Mouseman 96 offers four transmission channels to prevent interference from other persons operating the same device nearby. In addition, because the product uses low-frequency waves (27 mHz), there is no risk of interference with other radio equipment. MouseWare 7.2 for Greater Productivity With the HyperJump feature included in MouseWare 7.2, users can instantly access eight of the most frequently used Windows 95 management commands with a single click of the middle mouse button. HyperJump immediately displays these commands -- start, menu bar, minimize, close current window, vertical scroll, horizontal scroll, resize Verb 1. resize - change the size of; make the size more appropriate size - make to a size; bring to a suitable size rescale - establish on a new scale current window, and recall last task -- in a centered grid. If desired, users can also program the middle and right buttons to perform alternate functions such as double click, cut, paste, and other frequently used options. MouseWare 7.2 provides tools for customizing cursor size, color, sensitivity, and other device behaviors to best meet individual needs. Special Mouse Trails and Tracker options make it easier to find and follow the cursor in any application. A "SmartMove" feature enables the cursor to jump to the next logical active command. For example, if a user chooses to print a document from the "File" menu, when the print dialog box A movable window that is displayed on screen in response to the user selecting a menu option. It provides the current status and available options for a particular feature in the program. appears, the cursor will immediately jump to the "OK" button. "Cordless Mouseman 96 combines a number of powerful, popular features in a single unit," said Julie Goebel, Logitech product manager. "Members of the press and customers alike have commented favorably on the way that HyperJump reduces the amount of mouse movement necessary to reach common button commands. In addition, a Logitech survey of personal computer users identified the 'cordless' option as highly desirable for making a mouse easier to use." MouseMan 96 also enhances productivity under Windows 3.1 and DOS. In the DOS environment The DOS environment is a reserved area in DOS for holding values used by DOS and other applications. The values stored in this area are called "environment variables" and are created with the Set command (see DOS Set). , for example, the Helix Cloaking memory management included in MouseWare 7.2 frees up conventional memory, allowing users to run memory-hungry applications such as games. System requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. for MouseMan 96 include an IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) or compatible system with a 386 processor or above, Windows 95, Windows 3.1, or DOS, and an available serial (COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. ) or Mouse (PS/2) port. Logitech designs, manufactures, and markets products that make communication between humans and computers more intuitive and natural. Retail and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and product offerings include pointing devices such as mice and trackballs, hand-held and sheet-fed scanners, digital video cameras and control devices for computer games. Logitech International, the financial holding company for the Logitech Group, is traded publicly in Switzerland on the Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. and Zurich exchanges. With operational headquarters in Fremont, Calif., the group maintains manufacturing facilities in the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. , and offices in major cities in North America, Europe, and Asia. -0- Note to Editors: A product photo is available from Logitech. Call 510/713-4266 to order. CONTACT: Logitech Betty Skov, 510/713-4463 |
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