Some people have a lot of imagination and sometimes they use it in a constructive manner, to build or make something useful and nice, something to ease our lives or even to bring a little happiness or a smile on our faces. But sometimes these imaginative and innovative people use their imagination for their own purpose, to do something useless or, on the contrary, bad for others, even destructive. I honestly do not know in which category to include the person who invented the arrow computer mouse, or the people who put this idea into practice and manufactured and sold a computer mouse that is shaped like an arrow. Now, if I think about it a bit more, the design is interesting and original, but what about the comfort offered for the user? You have absolutely no support for the hand and you just can't use only your fingers to operate the mouse, without leaning your hand onto something. Anyway, this is my personal opinion and everybody is entitled to one, so maybe you even like it. Some people surely did, as this kind of computer mouse was sold and even appeared in two different models.

The first model is the corded mouse that you can see in two of the pictures showed in this article, that is the red and black arrow computer mouse. Actually the name of this mouse is USB Arrow Optical Mouse and it was manufactured by Brando. This was meant to be an optical computer mouse that everyone can afford and a different shape computer mouse at the same time. It is an optical mouse that can be connected to the USB port of your computer with its retractable USB cord , has the classical left click and right click buttons with the scroll wheel between them , used for internet surfing or leafing really long documents. The optical sensor of this mouse  allows a pretty good tracking of 1500 signals per second, never losing signal and working on any kind of surface except for glass, working just fine without a mouse pad. The design is easy to grab and ergonomic, or so they say. The cable that connects the mouse to the USB port is thin adn its length can be adjusted . It can also use the functions of zooming in and out when looking at a picture or photo. This mouse has a pretty high resolution of 800 dots per inch and is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS. It is smaller and lighter than most computer mice you know, weighing only 56 grams. The price is very accessible for all the people, as it sells for only $12-15. You can order it on the internet and also buy from specialized computer stores.



The other model of arrow computer mouse is the one in black and white. This time the computer mouse is wireless. This is the wireless arrow optical mouse, Mus 2 manufactured by a Russian computer company, Art Lebedev Studios. It is delivered together with its USB receiver. It functions by sending radio frequency signals about its position to the receiver that, in return, sends them to the computer main unit, thus allowing your computer to locate the position of the mouse and translate it into movements of the cursor on the computer screen. The optical sensor offers 2500 frames per second, which is much higher than the cordless bother of this mouse. The design and shape of the arrow computer mouse allow all the people to use it, either left handed or right handed. Because it is wireless and hence there is no cord attached to it, you can use it in any position and rotate it 360 degrees, as it will still work properly within 1.5 metres length, in fact radius, as you can move the mouse all the ways. The buttons are situated on top of the mouse and are vertically separated, working in a similar way with any other usual computer mouse. People who used this computer mouse said it is rather comfortable, in spite of the pointy appearance. Perhaps it is due to the curvy edges of this mouse that were used to make it less sharp.



The high resolution of 800 dots per inch is another of its advantages. The mouse is also able to offer the zoom in and out functions whenever you need it, and can be ordered in any colour you might want it. It works very well on any kind of surface, with or wothout a mouse pad, but it is an optical computer mouse and it might have some difficulties working on the glass or shiny surfaces, as they reflect the optical beam and do not provide a safe and accurate reception. It is compatible with all versions of Windows operating system, but not with Mac OS.



As a matter of fact I think that the designer of this computer mouse intended to make it as an irony , as a metaphor of the pointer on the computer screen coming down on your desk and performing the "point and click " operation. It is rather ironic, but the funny thing is the arrow computer mouse actually works really well and did not remain only a project , but an actual active and useful gadget. If you like to have special things, different things that some others do not dream to have, you can purchase this unusual mouse. besides, you are making a great bargain, too, as it sells for only $ 11-15, depending on the supplier.



In conclusion, my skepticism melt away and I actually think this is an original mouse that draws attention to itself. It does not matter which colour it is, black or white or red (even better); people will immediately stare at it . Not to mention the fact that the cordless version is so small and easy to transport, that you can put it in any tiny pocket or even in your purse and then take it out to use it on your  desktop computer or even your laptop.