Prolink PML302M Nano Wireless 2.4GHz Super Mini Laser Mouse
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IF YOU are like any other tech geek, the one thing that annoys you is cable clutter.
Yes, admit it, the sprawl of wires snaking around your work table bothers you no end.
The solution? Go wireless with the Prolink PML302M mouse.
Simply plug the accompanying receiver into your laptop's USB slot and switch on a button at the base of the mouse. The nifty little rodent will sync automatically with your laptop.
Finally, here is a clicking device for users who often work in tight spaces (read: the tiny fold-away tables in airplanes). At just 77mm long, this tiny gizmo not only fits into any handbag, but also hogs less space on the table.
Its wireless receiver, which is about the size of a 10-cent coin, does not stick out awkwardly when I plug it into my laptop. Nice and compact.
One common problem with wireless mice is that they do not work well on most surfaces, especially wood and glass. So I am pleasantly surprised to find that the PML302M runs smoothly on surfaces ranging from a wooden tabletop to marble flooring.
What I am crazy about is its CPI feature, which lets me customise its cursor speed. Just by pressing the CPI button located at the base of the gadget, I could alter the speed of the cursor. This is also handy for gamers who need to zip across the screen at a finger snap.
The gizmo's tiny size means that comfort has to take a back seat.
I find myself having to bend my palm awkwardly, causing my wrist to ache after using it for five hours.
The gadget's saving grace lies in its impressive battery life - Prolink claims that the juice is good for up to three months straight.
For users who love to colour-coordinate their gadgets, note that this baby comes in delicious candy-coloured shades of pink, red, green, blue, grey and white.
Final say
Small enough to fit into a shirt pocket, this baby is the perfect companion for mobile warriors.
By Stephanie Gwee, a freelance writer.
This story was first published in The Straits Times Digital Life on 31 December 2008.
