Orbita Mouse that You Can Really Take for a Spin

Looks like it should be called the iPuck, but the Orbita Mouse has had a long road from concept to demo but it's finally here. Originally called the "Cylo 3style mouse", now the "Orbita mouse" the Australia born concept has finally been realized and is in production. To best describe it the mouse is big scroll wheel with an optical mouse underneath it. Imagine an untethered and motile version of the 3D Connection SpaceNavigator.

The entire device can rotate smoothly clockwise or counterclockwise allowing for very comfortable paging, rotating or sliding whatever your application might require. Normal left and right mouse buttons have been replaced with "push down" and "squeeze sides". This can be programmed to whatever suits your fancy. Orientation on the desktop is maintained regardless of how much you spin it using its internal compass. This may take some getting used to but users who's apps require more than an average amount of scrolling will certainly appreciate the change. For now you can only find it at one of their online stores for $99. Expect it to filter to niche providers for CAD, document proofing and professional Tempest players.