2006-11-29 08:41:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
i've been getting contradictory answers... can anybody cite their info?
2006-11-29 08:47:46 · update #1
No, it's an LED. Some mice have lasers (Logitech MX1000) but you can't see the beam. Put down your mouse.
2006-11-29 08:46:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of mouse, if it is an optical mouse, which many are, it is simply a red light, although looking at any bright light for a period of time is bad. However, some newer mice (last year or so) are laser mice, and have a red laser. In this case it can harm your eyes.
If the mouse's light spreads out widely when held 2-4 inches from a table, it is optical. If it remains tightly focused, it is a laser mouse.
2006-11-29 16:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by Rob S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not a laser and it can't do major permanent damage to your eyes, but it's not a good idea to look in any bright light for a long time.
If it was a laser it would have the mandatory warning sign on it (like you have on the back of your CD player etc.)
2006-11-29 16:43:38 · answer #3 · answered by rchlbsxy2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By pointing the light at the wall and seeing that it diffuses readily I would say it is safe to say that it is not a laser.
2006-11-29 17:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a laser, however it is refracted numerous times to provide information to relay for the cursor. So it is not direct laser, but i still would not recommend staring into it.
2006-11-29 16:44:47 · answer #5 · answered by redbabytruck 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, i think it's just infrared that reflects off the table surface to determine the position of your mouse.
2006-11-29 16:43:51 · answer #6 · answered by CluelessMonkey 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I doubt it...but the real question is, Why were you staring at it in the first place?
2006-11-29 16:43:49 · answer #7 · answered by evillessheiress 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's infrared. I'll look at mine for awhile and get back to you.
2006-11-29 16:49:14 · answer #8 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes and theres a possibility
2006-11-29 16:44:50 · answer #9 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, if you stare at it long enough.
2006-11-29 16:43:02 · answer #10 · answered by V8 Trans Am 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋