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There's more than one way to show your inner (or outer) geek. You can always go the store-bought route, but the more creative among us have found more original ways to trumpet their faith.

A graphic artist named Courtney, who had already found some interesting uses for iPod cases, discovered a unique way to make a techo-fashion statement using an Apple Pro Mouse that stopped working: a DIY belt buckle, with complete directions on Instructables. The design is even interchangeable to match your moods.

If it's possible to have a polar opposite to the "Hover Mouse," it would be this decidedly terrestrial Stone Age version reportedly from Russian designer Neko.

No, there's nothing terribly Crave-worthy about this Jurassic item, at least from a technology perspective. But given that we're often accused of being Luddites--OK, Neanderthals--we thought we'd beat our friends to the punch before they sent it to us. We doubt that it's solid rock, but it still achieves that fossilized caveman look that so many of us aspire to.

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We don't get it: Do people's hands really get that cold on the keyboard? In the last few days alone, a plethora of hand-warming products have appeared on various blogs, including one here on Crave that would be the envy of everyone at the soup kitchen.

Prolific gadget maker Brando (gotta love the name) is addressing the demand by building a heater right into one of its peripherals. Fareastgizmos says the temperature of this "USB warmer optical mouse" can be raised by 45 degrees. At $22, it probably doesn't have a temperature gauge, but it … Read more

In our never-ending pursuit of extreme laziness, we have been remiss in the mouse department. But today we spotted a model on Fareastgizmos that could provide some much-needed help. This mouse may not allow you to nap, but it will at least let you do some couch surfing, which is never a bad thing.

Buffalo's 2.4 GHz wireless mouse can work more than 30 feet away from your computer, which would make it useful for work too (gasp) in presentations and the like. It doesn't come cheap--about $175--but we think that's reasonable for a valuable addition … Read more

As our waistline has steadily expanded over the years, we at Crave have become keenly aware that one size definitely does not fit all. So even though our hand dimensions have remained relatively fat-free, we still endorse the concept behind this mix-and-match mouse from Japan's Kokuyo. Akihabara News says the bezels for this optical device come in three sizes, which are marked by numerical measurements rather than the usual S-M-L (perhaps to spare the feelings of those of us with plus-sized fingers). And remember, if those pudgy paws get chilled in the winter months, you can always get these … Read more

We know gamers are all about flair and sparkly accents. In fact most would rather have a PC and peripherals with pizazz over the kind that get the job done. Or is that 13-year-old girls? Anyway, it's a good thing this mouse has more than just interchangeable iridescent faceplates to tempt hard-core gamers.

Creative's HD7600L gaming mouse claims a resolution of 2,400 dpi, better than CNET Reviews' favorite mouse, but has a marginally slower tracking speed of 40 inches per second, and connects via USB to Windows-based PCs only. The mouse glides around on Teflon feet, allows … Read more

We're really didn't need--or want--another item about another mouse this week. But as is the case with so many things we see on Shiny Shiny, we just couldn't resist. After all, who could look past something named Obsidian? It sounds like a designer fragrance. ("Obsidian, by Calvin Klein.') Now that's marketing, people.

To be honest, though, this tart could have been named the DC430-ZX (Series 1), and it still would have turned heads. The wireless mouse from Saitek--which really does look as if it's made of obsidian--isn't just a pretty face either, … Read more

A mouse that can eliminate RSI? We'll believe it when we see (and try) it, but here's one to make that claim.

According to Electronista, the Hela Glider Mouse supposedly staves off repetitive stress injury by behaving "somewhat like an air hockey paddle," avoiding muscle strain resulting from constant reaching to the side. The buttons and scroll wheel have been taken out of the mouse itself and embedded in its pad, which will undoubtedly be an adjustment for many people. But if it can avoid permanent crippling, as we have witnessed too many times, it may … Read more

We'll be honest: This mouse caught our attention because it looked as if it came with its own bodyboard. And, in fact, it does.

That's because this wireless optical mouse operates without a battery--and it needs its special pad to work. The NB-57D mouse, made by A4Tech for the Korean brand Royche, draws its power through an "electromagnetic induction technology" from the USB-connected pad. But, as ingenious as this may sound, we have to ask: What's the point of having a wireless mouse if it can work only with a corded pad?

(Photo: Royche)