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Optical vs laser mice, the difference?

Nov 27, 2006 2:30AM PST

Hello,

What exactly is the difference between optical and laser mice?
/Thanks.


peace,

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I'll skip the design issues and head straight to the payoff.
Nov 27, 2006 3:00AM PST

The laser mouse tracks over more surfaces than the first generations opticals.

Bob

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Just don't try either. . .
Nov 27, 2006 9:32PM PST

on a glass topped desk.