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"ProLab Mouse", which is being campaigned on our sister site machi-ya, is a convenient air mouse that enables easy operation by connecting it to a tablet, PC or smartphone via Bluetooth.

When I borrowed a sample and used it this time, I felt that it was compatible with tablet operations such as the iPad.

I would like to report my impressions after using it immediately.

Coin-sized controller

"ProLab Mouse", as the name suggests, is a very small mouse that is as small as a 500 yen coin.

Isn't it difficult to operate as the first impression? It was a feeling of size.

It may be difficult to grasp the three-dimensional effect in the photo, but the white part in the middle is a trackball, and the outer circumference is equipped with four directional keys for up, down, left, and right.

Air mouse mode (green)

Media mode (light blue)

Keyboard mode (blue)

Air mouse mode (green)

Media mode (light blue)

Keyboard mode (blue)

There are also three different modes, each of which can be distinguished by the color of the trackball. can.

The main feature is that the air mouse mode can be used in the same way as a normal mouse. In addition, there is a media mode that is convenient for music operation and a keyboard mode that specializes in playback operations for presentations and videos.

It seems that by using different modes depending on the scene and purpose, it is easy to operate even if it is small.

Convenient for tablet operation

First, operate the iPad Pro in air mouse mode.

It is possible to move the home screen, multitask, and call the notification center only with the trackball. It was OK to start each application with a click.

Browser apps such as Safari let you scroll quickly by using the 4-way key.

You can also refresh the page by clicking and holding the up key at the top of the page.

It seemed that various things could be done depending on the ingenuity.

Media mode is useful for controlling music and video.

Use the left and right keys to skip forward or backward, and press and hold to fast forward or rewind.

The up and down keys correspond to volume control.

In the case of smartphones, certain operations can be performed with wireless earphones, but depending on the model, it may be difficult to do. Even in such a case, it would be nice to be able to operate it while it is in the pocket.

By the way, I use an iPad as a room audio system at my house, and I found it convenient to be able to operate it while sitting on the sofa or in the kitchen.

I also felt that keyboard mode could be replaced with air mouse mode.

However, if the degree of freedom of movement is high, there is a possibility of erroneous operation, so it may be better to use the simple operation mode for presentations.

Finger grip for added convenience

The ProLab Mouse comes with a ring that enhances usability.

It's good that it's as small as a 500-yen coin, but on the other hand, it's too small to worry about dropping.

If you attach the ring to the back, it will change to a ring-like shape,

You can now operate it by hooking it on your finger.

Since it also increases stability, it was basically an option that I wanted to install.

The air mouse "ProLab Mouse", which is convenient for simple operations on PCs, tablets, and smartphones, is currently running a campaign on the crowdfunding site machi-ya.

At the time of writing, it was possible to order the main unit from 8,925 yen (including shipping and tax), which is 15% off, so if you are interested, please check the details from the link below!

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Source: machi-ya