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Inside an optical mouse is a ball that moves freely as you drag the mouse on a surface?
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An Optical Mouse replaces the ball in a standard mouse with a microchip, miniature red light or laser light, and camera.
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What is a track ball mouse?
A "ball mouse" or mechanical mouse is a computer mouse which detects user inputs using a system of servos detecting the movements of a ball (inside the mouse) which rolls on the desk surface. The most common alternative, the "optical mouse" uses optical sensors to detect user inputs. The optical mouse is widely considered to be superior in all important respects, and is therefore becoming much more common then their mechanical cousins.
Can you use an optical mouse on a glass surface?
Yes, but the reflective surface may cause odd behaviors.
What is the advantages of optical mouse?
An optical mouse is great! :D An optical mouse is great! :D
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Mechanical mouse Optical mouse andWireless mouse for the mouse?
I would like to describe remaining advantages and disadvantages briefly. Mechanical Mouse:Disadvantages * performance and tracking ability depend on the surface the mouse moves * need mouse pad or any special surface * the cursor movement looks not smoother to the end user * When you use mechanical mouse, you need to clean the dirt or debris that comes inside the mouse so that the ball and rollers are able to move freely when the mouse moves * Mechanical mouse are heavy generally. Advantage * Low cost Optical Mouse:Disadvantages * Much expensive than Mechanical mouse * Mouse code is required. Physically should be connected to the computer Advantages * Optical mice usually function trouble-free for years * Early optical mice required a special mouse pad, but today's devices can be rolled over traditional pads like a mechanical mouse as well as over almost any surface other than glass or mirror * precision of optical mice is also much greater than mechanical mice * There are no moving parts to break or otherwise cause problems * Weightless Wireless MouseDisadvantage * Much expensive * battery required for some designs Advantage * Cordless mice are more and more popular because they can be used without physically being connected to the computer, which gives a sensation of freedom. * free up desk space and elimination of mouse cord * not need special surface
What uses a device that emit and sense light to detect the mouse's movement?
Optical mouse: Most desktop computer users today have some type of optical mouse, which uses devices that emit and sense light to detect the mouse's movement.
How do you keep the led indicator light inside the scroll wheel lit on your hp wireless optical comfort mouse?
hp optical comfort mouse green scroll light blinking
How does a laser mouse differ from an optical mouse?
I dont own an optical mouse
Difference between optical and mechanical mouse?
A mechanical mouse has a ball & rollers on the bottom which moves the pointer. An optical mouse has a light instead, and you don't even need a mouse pad to use it.
Is an optical mouse better than a regular mouse?
"Better" is subjective. The major advantage an optical mouse, though, is that it is not mechanical-ball-based, so it will not clog up and not work. With a regular mouse, the little ball inside it accumulates dust and dirt, making the mouse not function unless cleaned.
Compare optical mouse and trackball mouse?
i love my cordless logitech optical mouse it works so much better than any trackball. For those with a long memory the trackball mouse came first, required a mousepad for grip and needed cleaning frequently. That was then this is now as optical mice can work on any surface a compute will sit on. Optical mice use an infrared light to count the bumps you cannot see but the mouse can. Optical mice last longer as there is less to wear out
What are the actions of a mouse?
Well the mouse sends the movements of it to the computer. A mouse with a mouse-ball has rollers inside of it that move with the ball and from there can operate similar to a keyboard. An optical or 'laser' mouse is much more advanced.
Why do you need mouse pads?
The mouse pad is useful for both the trackball mouse and the optical mouse. When a trackball mouse is used, the mouse pad is a good surface for the ball to catch and roll on. When an optical mouse is used, the mouse pad provides a good non-reflective surface.
