Philips Dishes Up New PC Peripherals

By Gizmodo UK | April 25, 2007

Philips has released a host of new desktop peripherals with four wired and wireless mice and a wireless keyboard. The mice are designed with an â€˜ergonomic feelâ€™ â€“ arenâ€™t they all these days? â€“ and sport high gloss finishes to prevent dirt build-up from your grubby mitts.

Shaped a little like a British World War One tank, the SPM8713 [pictured] is a wireless laser mouse for notebooks, with ’soft silicon cushions’ for prolonged use. It features Philipsâ€™ twin-eye laser sensor for more accurate positioning and has a 1600dpi resolution. Battery life is a year since the mouse turns itself off when not in use.

The SPM7711 is a desktop wireless version of the notebook mouse, also with one year battery life.

The SPM4701 is a cheaper wireless mouse with only 7-months battery life while the wired SPM4700 mouse has a 1000dpi resolution.

The keyboard, the SPT5701, has odd â€“ but possibly useful - drainage holes that can resist some accidental spillage. Thatâ€™s a drop of tea mind, not a pint of lager. It also includes a 4-way scroll wheel and a wireless mouse with 1000dpi resolution and a seven month battery life.

Out next month, but no prices yet.-Martin Lynch

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