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Ploopy Bean: The Mouse That's Not a Mouse!
7 May
Summary
- The Ploopy Bean offers a trackpad-like experience with a central nub for cursor control.
- Its highly sensitive magnetic sensors detect movements as small as 3 microns.
- This travel-friendly device requires a USB-C connection and costs $51.
A new travel-friendly input device, the Ploopy Bean, has been released by Ploopy. This gadget aims to provide a convenient solution for users working in limited spaces, such as hotel rooms.
Operating more like a trackpad, the Ploopy Bean features a central red nub for cursor control, similar to older laptop designs. However, this nub is significantly more sensitive, utilizing magnetic sensors from Texas Instruments to detect movements as fine as 3 microns.
The device is equipped with four customizable buttons and offers the potential for users to 3D print replacement components. It connects via USB-C and is priced at $51, with current orders estimated to ship within 20 weeks.
