Office: Warm Mouse
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: green, laundry, purifier
5. Office: Warm Mouse
$29.95 at Warmmouse.com
A cold “mouse hand” can cramp a casual gamer or blogger’s style, making it hard to stay warm, even if you’ve managed to bundle up. While many office workers warm up by turning up the heat in the room, there’s a more energy-efficient (and in my opinion, comfortable) way to stay cozy when sitting at the PC.
The Warm Mouse is a simple yet effective USB optical mouse that uses only five volts to deliver warming heat to the hand of the user. It’s far less of an obstruction than typical typists’ gloves and it has a convenient on/off switch in the cord that lets you decide when you need it.
In addition to using less heat than a traditional room-warming solution (such as a space heater), the Warm Mouse delivers warmth only to your hand, making it perfect for those of us who still get cold hands during summer months. Its infrared heat is also a practical defense against carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive stress, and arthritis, as well as a natural antibacterial deterrent.
The plug-and-play device is an energy-efficient solution for your cold fingers and possible health complications.
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Another great article in this series. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
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I'm not sure what kind of clothes dryer you USED to have... my LG gives me about 25 combinations of drying heat and spin rate all the way from "no heat, no spin" to "bake and spin the heck out of the clothes." I usually use low heat with lots of air-ated (sp) spin time.
Tomshardware rules! This exactly the kind of out of the box article that keeps me visiting this site again and again.
the warm mouse conflicts with my situation... my hands get cold, yes, but they also get sweaty.
yes, cold and sweaty is a regular for me.
5V?, the usb could output 2.5W, 5V means nothing in terms of consumption.
interesting devices.
"electricity costs have recently increased by 7% in our area. My bill? Its the same size as it ever was, meaning I'm saving at least 7%."
Say your original bill was $100. With a 7% increase, it's now $107. So if you're still paying $100 with a new base of $107, you're paying 93.45% of the total bill, which is a savings of 6.55%. Not "at least 7%". Less than 7%.
What a waste on the clothes spinner.. just set the washer to the high spin and you don't need to buy another device to sit in your laundry room. My mom has done it for years.
The spinner is not a waste at all. It is MUCH faster than even fastest washing machine spin cycles. As a result it removes much more water and detergent from the clothes. It would be a waste if the spin cycle was the same speed, or close to the same speed.
I've been looking for an air filter that's actually "quiet". The one I have now has a constant annoying hum. This is one of the better Honeywell Filter I've seen.
I've been looking for an air filter that's actually "quiet". The one I have now has a constant annoying hum. This is one of the better Honeywell Filter I've seen.
does anyone know what the space capacity this Honeywell Filter can accomodate?
If you are looking for USB Heating solutions to keep energy bills down for chilly temperatures (air conditioned offices are cold, too) -- go directly to the manufacturers at ValueRays.com! You can get super prices, free shipping & no sales tax at one of their authorized online vendors, too, at IGMproducts.com. I have fibromyalgia and so I need to use a complete USB Heated Computer Workstation because I spend 8 hours a day using the computer. The heat really helps me be able to work longer hours. : )
Does anyone know if the Warm-Mouse-Heated-Keyboard website belongs to ValueRays?
Does anyone know if the Warm-Mouse-Heated-Keyboard website belongs to ValueRays?
JudyJudy,
It appears that site is not owned by ValueRays, but I can't be sure. The site was registered by iGlobalMall.com. However, I'm not sure why you mention that website, when a different site is the one we cite in the article itself (warmmouse.com).
Rachel Rosmarin
Editor of Tom's Guide
Thanks for the reply Rachel. I want the valuerays heated keyboard pad and it seems as though its temporarily out of stock. Just wondererd if I contacted valuerays directly maybe they would have it. I'd rather just get it online and not go through the manufacturer though. I'll try to hunt down iglobalmall. Thanks, JJ
Thanks for the reply Rachel. I want the valuerays heated keyboard pad and it seems as though its temporarily out of stock. Just wondererd if I contacted valuerays directly maybe they would have it. I'd rather just get it online and not go through the manufacturer though. I'll try to hunt down iglobalmall. Thanks, JJ
I see! Okay thanks, and good luck.
Here's another ..... I just found this GREEN product -- and it works with your warm mouse item:
Mouse Hand Warmer blanket pouch
I'm going to try this, too because it's totally GREEN! Actually, all the products that produce warmth will help with energy conservation don't you agree?