Mouse Bungee

Gadgeteer Hands On Review by Julie

December 02, 2001

Product Requirements:
Device:
Any corded mouse

Are you rolling your eyes thinking "oh boy, this is the dumbest thing I've ever heard of"... Well, I don't blame you, because I thought the same thing when Directcase.com sent me a sample and asked if I wanted to do a review of the Mouse Bungee. I looked at it, smirked at it, shrugged my shoulders at it, and then said "oh well, what the heck".

What is the Mouse Bungee you ask? It is a plastic and metal device that keeps the cord on your mouse free from dragging, and snagging which in turn makes it easier for you to use the mouse. The base is made of plastic and comes in a variety of colors including: Black, White, Red, Green, Orange, Purple and Blue. The 4.5 x 3.5in base is weighted with a large silver ball bearing which keeps the device from sliding around on your desktop. 3 rubber feet also help accomplish this task.

The actual 'bungee' part of the device is comprised of 2 long springs which extend out of the base. A plastic clip at the end holds the two springs together. This clip also has the job of holding the actual mouse cord. You pinch the ends of the clip so that you can slide the cord into the middle of the clip. Next, you pull about 12 inches or so of the cord thru the clip, place the Mouse Bungee in front of your mouse pad, and you're all set!

For an item which I thought was just going to be a novelty, I was very surprised... This doo-dad is actually so useful that I don't think I want to use my mouse now without it! I'm serious! After I set this up, I now realize how many times I used to pull the mouse cord because it was too tight or dragging across my desk. With the mouse bungee, the cord is always slack and can't get snagged on anything. I know it's crazy, but it feels like my mouse has lost weight because it is so much easier to move around on the pad!

The Mouse Bungee is an inexpensive computer peripheral that makes a great gift for anyone that uses a mouse. It's one of those little things that looks silly, but once you try it, you will wonder how you got along without it for so long!

Price: $12.95

Pros:
Ingenious device that makes mousing easier

Cons:
Takes up some room on your desktop