The Handler – An Extra Finger For Germophobes

The Handler (Image courtesy Amazon)
By Andrew Liszewski

As far as I’m concerned there are so many bacteria and other microscopic organisms crawling over everything on the planet you just have to suck it up. Of course there are plenty of places and things that are bound to have higher concentrations and I guess that’s where The Handler comes in. It’s basically a keychain-sized device with a finger-like hook that can be popped open at the push of a button and used for almost anything from opening doors, to flushing toilets, to pushing elevator buttons and ATM keypads. It’s apparently strong enough to handle up to 60 lbs of force meaning even the heaviest of doors won’t be a problem for it.

Of course you’re probably worried that The Handler will become ground zero for disease and infection but that’s not the case since its rubber and plastic components are infused with nano silver particles which will effectively kill 98% of all single-celled organisms including bacteria, viruses and fungi on contact. I have to admit it’s not a terrible idea and I hope they make a larger version some day that can be used for shaking hands.

The Handler is currently available from Amazon for $10.95.

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Written by Trend Spotter on June 16, 2007  |   No Comments

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Salient V-Mouse Works Like A Stylus

Salient V-Mouse VM-203 (Image courtesy Salient Technology)By Andrew Liszewski

The V-Mouse series from Salient Technology takes all the functionality of a standard mouse and puts it in a vertical configuration so that it’s held and used like a stylus. But unlike with Wacom products where the stylus is detected through the tablet the V-Mouse uses a laser and sensor on the flat tip like an optical mouse does. So you kind of need to slide it around on your desk at all times in order for it to function. It is wireless though working on the 2.4GHz frequency and boasts 1,000 dpi resolution which is important when working with graphics and other precise applications.

While I doubt the company is going to sway any loyal Wacom users I’m sure there are plenty of people out there who are more familiar and comfortable with using a pen over a mouse. Of course given most kids these days know how to use a mouse before they even learn to print the V-Mouse is probably going to find its market in an older age group.

The VM-203 version of the V-Mouse which is aimed at the designer crowd is available now for about $70.

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