Mobee intros wireless charger for Apple's Magic Mouse

updated 04:25 pm EDT, Fri September 3, 2010

Mobee charger powers Magic Mouse by induction


Mobee today caused a minor stir at IFA by unveiling the Magic Charger. The peripheral uses the same induction behind devices like the PowerMat to recharge Apple's Magic Mouse without wires. By replacing the regular battery section and cover with a special rechargeable pack, the device can run for about six days without gaining any weight or bulk.

Recharging takes longer, at six hours, but the design makes it feasible to recharge the mouse without having to remove its battery. Mobee claims the battery is actually lighter than typical AAs and should improve the speed of the mouse for quick flicking motions.

The Magic Charger is due to ship in mid-October and will be available in the US for $50.






By Electronista Staff

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  1. MyRightEye

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    Joined: Apr 2008

    +5

    Soo....

    "the device can run for about six days without gaining any weight or bulk"

    On the 7th day it starts gaining weight and bulk hu?


  1. nikstar101

    Junior Member

    Joined: Jul 2001

    +9

    Great Idea

    Sounds like an awesome idea. If the pad was big enough you could use it as a mouse mat and never need to "charge"


  1. Mr. Strat

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    Joined: Jan 2002

    0

    Eh...

    I get about two months on a set of batteries.


  1. facebook_Kristopher

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    +2

    price

    I'm using rechargables in mine...pretty effortless already...I can't justify the cost for a device such as this, even the convenience factor doesn't qualify.


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