Mouse mats are one of those items you don't tend to give much thought to. Generally you either use the rubbish Windows one that came free with your computer, or a novelty football one that you got as a joke Christmas/Secret Santa present. Well I've just discovered some rather adorable designs from My favourite Mirror. There's something a little bit edgy about all the designs, and the one pictured just happens to be the one that appeals to me most, but there are LOADS to browse through, They measure in a 7.5 inches wide and would really brighten up your workspace.

$15 from My favourite Mirror [via Domestic Sluttery]

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If you're a peripheral person you'll be pleased to hear about the latest creation in Movea's mouse range, the Air Mouse GO Plus. This expands of the features of their previous offering buy giving consumers the option of three assignable buttons to customize their experience.

The mouse lets you work wireless with your computer within a 30 meter radius of clear vision, and the buttons lets you programme features into your device. You can set up specialized buttons for opining applications and playing media, as well as utilizing the gyroscopic features by flicking your wrist to change the volume.

Now I love my gadgets. My phone is my prized possession and when on occasion it has fallen into the toilet it has plummeted me to the depths of despair.The idea of voluntarily submerging items of tech, seems far fetched but Seal Shield has made it a reality with their line of dishwasher friendly mice, keyboards and remote controls.

No longer do you need to put up with sticky germ infested pieces of electronics as you can just rinse and go to bring them back to a storefront shine. If you're still unconvinced,all devices come with a three year warranty, and are 100%waterproof guaranteed.

Arrrr mi hearties, if ye be looking for a change of navigating peripheral, look no further than the Pirate Computer Mouse. It doesn't matter if ye be Goth, girlie, pirate, or other, the piratey peripheral can be enjoyed by all. I'm not sure whether this permits you to knock back rum at your desk or have the right to hold up other desks and take their tat booty, but you can try.

There's nothing extra special about it, unless you happen to really be into your pirates or hazardous warning signs. But Jonny Depp does play a pirate in Pirates of the Caribbean and we love Jonny Depp. That's enough justification to get it right? The nautical fantasy starts here. Send your bog standard mouse to Davy Jones' locker and get the pirate mouse here for $27 USD. You'll be able you can sit at your desk singing yo-ho-ho all day long.

[via Bright Blue Moon]

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I hear the words "Has anyone got a card reader" muttered at least twice a week, so it goes without saying, we could do with a batch of these in Shiny Towers. As the picture so clearly depicts, it's a mouse with an SDHC card reader slot in the front - now how's that for a bit of gadgety bliss? Who'd have thought attaching a card reader to a peripheral could prove to be so darn convenient and so badly required?

Get your USB SDHC Card Reader + Mouse here for $15 USD.

[via Everything Under $29.99]

This Spherical Wooden Mouse throws all the rules of a standard mouse out the window. Using an accelerometer to track your movements, this rotund rodent couldn't be more different to the typical two button, two dimensional mouse we've become accustomed to.

The Jupiter (all will be explained) is extra special due to the handmade effort that's gone into it, made from Chinese flowering ash swirls in Japan's rural Gunma prefecture, with natural wood grain and clickers that resemble Jupiter's famous spot (make sense now?). It doesn't look particularly ergonomic, but what's a bit of discomfort when you have style and singularity eh?

$223 USD here [via Boing Boing Gadgets]

So, the World of Warcraft is more than a little popular. I think it would be fair to say with 11 million devoted users, this is the most popular MMORPG ever. What's a World of Warcraft session without a dedicated WOC mouse? That was gaming peripheral makers SteelSeries' sentiments exactly when they created the World of Warcraft MMO mouse. I'm going to assume this is for dedicated players only - who else would fork out the $90 USD price tag? Specialist geek gear doesn't come cheap and this hefty mouse is as dedicated as any peripheral can be.

This isn't the first time we've been introduced to gyroscopic mice, but the latest mouse to hit the scenes comes with a selection of new and interesting features. Created by Movea, the bods who were involved with Nintendo years ago (and we know what happened there), they've come up with a wireless mouse that can be used flat on a surface or waved about in the air. Their MotionSense technology means you can control your on screen cursor very precisely, no matter if the mouse is above your head or on your lap.

G4 are claiming the 'world's thinnest mouse' title. I don't know whether they're onto something here (and quite frankly I don't care - a mouse is a mouse right?), or just trying to keep up with the likes of the Macbook Air or LG's X110 laptop in the thin stakes. Either way the makers of the G4 Slim Mouse are very excited about producing an uber thin mouse, just 5mm thick that can fold up into a very flat slot.

So, we've got that it's compact and highly portable, but what else? Well, it comes with a retractable USB cable and has a touch scroll pad and is compatible with both the Mac and the PC. It will also set you back $69.99. And that's about it.

[via Coolest Gadgets]

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Is it wrong that I'm getting goosebumps writing this? Has it been so long without some peripheral porn that I'm now prepared to raise my blood pressure for a notebook mouse? Yes, clearly it has.

This is a notebook mouse from Logitech, which comes with a tiny wee receiver so small you can leave it plugged into your USB port, a mammoth 18 month battery life (I thought when they ran out of batteries you threw them out?) and something called a Clip and Go Dock.

This Lightpad Mousemat, with its discotheque-y display of lights, makes your mousepad look rather dull doesn't it? Upgrade and get a mousepad that'll inject some oomph into your desk.

The transparent border, made of acrylic glass, puts on a light show using either one of the seven colours available, or by fading into each other. Whatever option you go for, it'll sure look purdy.

Brighten up your boring desk for £19.99 here.

[via Chip Chick]

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There's only so much doodling one can do in a day, so why not insert some variety into your desk-top antics. Try sinking a few practice shots Tiger Woods style (well not quite) while enjoying a 'break away from work' moment.

You don't need fancy clubs, garish attire and frustratingly bad swings to enjoy this USB golf ball mouse complete with putting green pad, a tiny putter, miniscule golf balls and even a flag. The optical mouse even lights up whenever the buttons are clicked.

A wireless mouse is not the most exciting computer peripheral but we've got to respect everyone's interests. Believe it or not, there are people who get excited about computer mice. I personally don't know anyone that sad, I mean enthusiastic about mice but hey, c'est la vie.

Logitech have just released a colourful range of wireless mice called the V450 Nano. It includes a scrolling wheel, rubber side grips and tilt wheel plus zoom so you can instantly zoom in and out, and scroll horizontally or vertically.

As it was National Secretaries Day this week (23rd), we've decided to pay homage to this appreciation/celebration of administrative duties carried out by secretaries worldwide (even though we're a day late). Take a look at our top ten list of office gadgetry, great for practicality, convenience and general all round silliness. All in the name of this unofficial holiday.

1. Vacuum Cleaner USB mouse
Fed up of those old McVities crumbs getting stuck to your hand as you're typing away? This desktop vacuum cleaner will suck those pesky crumbs right up. It will also clean all the gook that congregates between your keys and behind your monitor. Saying that, this is a reminder that I am in desperate need of one of these!

Ice cream, computer mice... really, what's the difference? Try to eat either and they'll be bad for your teeth sooner or later. But ice cream doesn't tend to come in Susi-style "Neonic" colours (thank Heaven) like Blue, Hot Pink and Neon Green alongside Black, White and Silver. Random Capitalisation Necessary.

Anyway, IceRage's new mice are pocket sized colourful gadgets with three buttons and a touch sensor; they work with PC and Mac, footling along on an auto-retracting USB cable for easy use and storage. For $50, they better be good.

IceRage Pocket Mouse [via Gizmodiva]

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My dad always reads "shopfitters" as "shoplifters" and it's rare my boyfriend sees a "to let" sign without mentally adding an "i" in the middle. Now I will forever think of this entry level gaming mouse as a Samosa.

Claiming to have the fastest tracking optical sensor in the world, the Razer Sa(l)mosa also has a 1800dpi 3G infrared sensor, 1ms response time and three independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons for personal customisation. All that, and an ambidextrous design so that lefties aren't discriminated against. But still all I can think of are fried, triangular pastry cases full of vegetables (which I don't necessarily recommend as sparky gaming accessories).

Razer [via Ubergizmo]

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I think we've all experienced laptop thigh burn and there is a definitely a market for designing devices to reduce the heat. However, this invention makes the most of a necessary evil by using the heat to power a wireless mouse.

Instead of having to use a recharging dock, you could just place your mouse on the mousepad; this extends from under the computer, channelling the power of the heat into the mouse. Sounds a bit like a prototype, I know, and, well... it is, but the design has been submitted for the Greener Gadgets Design Competition 2008; if it wins, surely its chances of being made go up?

[via Ecofriend]

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I've discovered the key to successful home maintenance: live with someone who cares about mess more than you do. However, if you are that other dishwasher person, you might be interested in this mouse from Japan.

Flick a switch, and you have a desktop vacuum cleaner! Sweep away that linty crap that gathers between the keys and behind the monitor when you're not looking! Make your office manager proud! Erm. I think I might be getting a little carried away. But no, I don't indulge in choreplay.

Product Page (Japanese) [via TOKYOMANGO]

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I'm not a creepy crawly fan at all. I winced a lot during eight legged freaks, I shuddered at the insect house in the zoo, and I refuse to look at my sorta boyfriends tarantula, nestled int he corner of his room. If I had my way all such creatures would be made extinct, taken to a large bonfire in the country somewhere and burnt till nothing but shrivelled mollusc's remained. In that sense I then semi approve of this device. as at least it takes the insect out of the cupboards and into the keyboard. Umm. I think I'd still feel pretty uncomfortable with this mouse, even though the offending insect is buried in crystal clear acrylic. But if you fancy adding an element of surprise yo tour workplace this could be the thing for you.

$24.95 from What on Earth

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If you've ever attended a trade show or, indeed, gone on holiday, you'll know it sometimes something of a challenge to cram all your geek gear into one bag. It can be done but usually means sore shoulders and unusual bulges.

The Jelly Click can't do much about the former, but it can help streamline your packing. Just flatten for transit, and puff up for use. So simple, you have to wonder what would happen if the person sitting next to you thought you were smug and / or weird and stabbed it... It's a concept, so worry not.

[via OhGizmo!]

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