2007-01-22 04:58:05 · 9 answers · asked by diana h 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
great question, I can just see everyone running for a mirror...lol,
I didn`t and I can definitely say, no they don`t
2007-01-22 05:11:20 · answer #1 · answered by OhSimonsBinDrinkin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a very good question...... I'm gonna have to try that out.
I don't think so, though. Optical mice work by measuring the reflection of the laser on normal surfaces. If you put it on a mirror the reflection would be alot different and the mouse wouldn't know to compensate.
2007-01-22 05:04:09 · answer #2 · answered by Chip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in simple terms,no,like the previous answer explained optical mice work by a laser reflecting of a flat surface and then returning back to the mouse and calculating the lentgh of the lasers ray
by using a mirror it will confude the measurement and your mouse will be erratic and all over your display
the same effect happens when using on glass
2007-01-22 05:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it would not work. An optical mouse cannot work on reflective or shiny surfaces. If you have a desk which has that kind of surface, get some film, like a grip mat to stick to your desk and that will work.
2007-01-22 05:04:40 · answer #4 · answered by Graycode 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If you really want to give an optical mouse a nervous breakdown, try using it on one of those reflective holographic patterns!
2007-01-22 07:27:48 · answer #5 · answered by Stephen L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope - i've found they work best on slightly textured surfaces - the Thunder 8 game pad by x-ray being the best!
2007-01-22 07:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by Duff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the quality of the mouse and how dirty the mirror is
2007-01-22 05:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by teenagekick5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just tried it, no it doesn't work very well at all. It moved slightly, but I think that was only when it came close to the edge.
2007-01-22 05:06:23 · answer #8 · answered by darpunzel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine doesn't (I just checked). Generally, they don't work on reflective surfaces.
2007-01-22 05:05:34 · answer #9 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋