Wireless Amiga Tank Mouse
The Lyonsden Blog reviewed the Wireless Tank Mouse, a blend of classic design and modern technology. It offers wireless connectivity, optical sensor, touch-sensitive scrolling, and compatibility with old Commodore computers. Despite some minor issues, it caters to retro computing fans.
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The Lyonsden Blog recently reviewed the 'Wireless Tank Mouse,' a modern take on the classic Amiga tank mouse. The mouse is wireless, utilizing Bluetooth or 2.4Ghz connectivity, and features an optical sensor instead of a ball. It comes with a 'Tom' adapter for compatibility with old Commodore computers. The mouse supports scrolling through a touch-sensitive strip between the buttons. The reviewer found it worked seamlessly with modern computers and retro machines like the Amiga and MEGA65. However, switching between Amiga and C64 modes on the Tom adapter was a bit cumbersome. Overall, the Wireless Tank Mouse impressed with its nostalgic design, modern features, and broad compatibility across various systems, making it a versatile option for retro computing enthusiasts.
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11 commentsMy Logitech MX Master 3S is a great mouse. It has everything I want in a mouse but no standard battery. Not even replaceable (no screws, everything glued together). I dread the day the battery will die. Then the mouse is just junk to be tossed in a landfill.
I had to use my old TI89 calculator the other day. Took it out of the drawer where it has been sitting for maybe 10 years. Insert some 4 AAA batteries that I took from my remote and my thermometer station and it just works.
I picked up a TheGamepad, their Amiga CD32-styled gamepad, for use with my MiSTer.
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Pretty cool.
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I’m not joking - a lot of the experience of using an old computer is the physical side - cycle-accuracy only takes you so far, and even a software emulator with the proper form factor is better than an FPGA implementation with the wrong one.
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