How is THIS a Gaming Mouse?

Linus Tech Tips

Linus Tech Tips

23 min, 23 sec

The speaker discusses the evolution of computer mice since the 1960s, reviews different models including the Sony Vaio Mouse Talk, the Microsoft Easy Ball, and the Novint Falcon, and concludes with a mention of a sponsor, Vessi.

Summary

  • The speaker discusses how computer mice have evolved since their first demo in the 1960s, including standard innovations like scroll wheels, additional buttons, and optical sensors.
  • They review the Sony Vaio Mouse Talk from 2006, an optical mouse and VoIP phone combination, and test its features.
  • The speaker introduces the MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming X Slim 12 gig graphics card, a thinner but still high-performance graphics card.
  • They review the Microsoft Easy Ball, a mouse designed for children ages 2 to 6, and find it surprisingly effective for simple cursor movements.
  • The speaker introduces the Novint Falcon, a 3D force feedback input device from 2006 that simulates different textures and allows users to sculpt and game in 3D. They test it with a sculpting program and a few games.
  • The speaker discusses a sponsor, Vessi, a waterproof shoe company, and concludes by expressing their preference for the kid-friendly Easy Ball among all the items they've reviewed.

Chapter 1

Overview of Mouse Evolution

0:00 - 27 sec

The speaker introduces the topic and discusses how computer mice have evolved since their first demo in the 1960s.

The speaker introduces the topic and discusses how computer mice have evolved since their first demo in the 1960s.

  • The speaker discusses the evolution of computer mice, including standard innovations like scroll wheels, additional buttons, and optical sensors.
  • They also highlight some attempts to solve non-existent problems, like mouse-phone combinations.

Chapter 1

Overview of Mouse Evolution

0:00 - 27 sec

The speaker introduces the topic and discusses how computer mice have evolved since their first demo in the 1960s.

The speaker introduces the topic and discusses how computer mice have evolved since their first demo in the 1960s.

  • The speaker discusses the evolution of computer mice, including standard innovations like scroll wheels, additional buttons, and optical sensors.
  • They also highlight some attempts to solve non-existent problems, like mouse-phone combinations.

Chapter 2

Review of the Sony Vaio Mouse Talk

0:26 - 1 min, 10 sec

The speaker reviews the Sony Vaio Mouse Talk from 2006, an optical mouse and VoIP phone combination.

The speaker reviews the Sony Vaio Mouse Talk from 2006, an optical mouse and VoIP phone combination.

  • The speaker reviews the Sony Vaio Mouse Talk, an optical mouse and VoIP phone combination from 2006.
  • They discuss its features and challenge themselves to record and playback a message using it.

Chapter 2

Review of the Sony Vaio Mouse Talk

0:26 - 1 min, 10 sec

The speaker reviews the Sony Vaio Mouse Talk from 2006, an optical mouse and VoIP phone combination.

The speaker reviews the Sony Vaio Mouse Talk from 2006, an optical mouse and VoIP phone combination.

  • The speaker reviews the Sony Vaio Mouse Talk, an optical mouse and VoIP phone combination from 2006.
  • They discuss its features and challenge themselves to record and playback a message using it.

Chapter 3

Introduction to the MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming X Slim 12 Gig Graphics Card

1:36 - 50 sec

The speaker introduces the MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming X Slim 12 gig graphics card, a thinner but still high-performance graphics card.

  • The speaker introduces the MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming X Slim 12 gig graphics card.
  • They discuss its features, asserting it is thinner but still delivers high performance.

Chapter 3

Introduction to the MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming X Slim 12 Gig Graphics Card

1:36 - 50 sec

The speaker introduces the MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming X Slim 12 gig graphics card, a thinner but still high-performance graphics card.

  • The speaker introduces the MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming X Slim 12 gig graphics card.
  • They discuss its features, asserting it is thinner but still delivers high performance.

Chapter 4

Review of the Microsoft Easy Ball

1:26 - 3 min, 57 sec

The speaker reviews the Microsoft Easy Ball, a mouse designed for children ages 2 to 6.

The speaker reviews the Microsoft Easy Ball, a mouse designed for children ages 2 to 6.

  • The speaker reviews the Microsoft Easy Ball, a mouse designed for children ages 2 to 6.
  • They test the mouse and find it surprisingly effective for simple cursor movements, but its large size makes it impractical.

Chapter 4

Review of the Microsoft Easy Ball

1:26 - 3 min, 57 sec

The speaker reviews the Microsoft Easy Ball, a mouse designed for children ages 2 to 6.

The speaker reviews the Microsoft Easy Ball, a mouse designed for children ages 2 to 6.

  • The speaker reviews the Microsoft Easy Ball, a mouse designed for children ages 2 to 6.
  • They test the mouse and find it surprisingly effective for simple cursor movements, but its large size makes it impractical.

Chapter 5

Review of the Novint Falcon

5:23 - 18 min, 13 sec

The speaker introduces the Novint Falcon, a 3D force feedback input device from 2006.

The speaker introduces the Novint Falcon, a 3D force feedback input device from 2006.

  • The speaker introduces the Novint Falcon, a 3D force feedback input device from 2006 that simulates different textures and allows users to sculpt and game in 3D.
  • They test this with a sculpting program, then play a few games that demonstrate its capabilities.

Chapter 5

Review of the Novint Falcon

5:23 - 18 min, 13 sec

The speaker introduces the Novint Falcon, a 3D force feedback input device from 2006.

The speaker introduces the Novint Falcon, a 3D force feedback input device from 2006.

  • The speaker introduces the Novint Falcon, a 3D force feedback input device from 2006 that simulates different textures and allows users to sculpt and game in 3D.
  • They test this with a sculpting program, then play a few games that demonstrate its capabilities.

Chapter 6

Sponsor Mention and Conclusion

23:36 - 44 sec

The speaker discusses a sponsor, Vessi, a waterproof shoe company.

  • The speaker discusses a sponsor, Vessi, a waterproof shoe company.
  • They conclude by expressing their preference for the kid-friendly Easy Ball among all the items they've reviewed.

Chapter 6

Sponsor Mention and Conclusion

23:36 - 44 sec

The speaker discusses a sponsor, Vessi, a waterproof shoe company.

  • The speaker discusses a sponsor, Vessi, a waterproof shoe company.
  • They conclude by expressing their preference for the kid-friendly Easy Ball among all the items they've reviewed.

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