 Writers' Community! |
|
| Home Page Two Columnists Q&A Submit an Article FAQs Contact Author Login |
Steve Kim's worldSteve Kim (45)    Global B2B Marketplace Optical Finger Mouse - Is it really handy for portable use?Posted Sunday, June 14, 2009 (146 days 21 hours ago.) Viewed 54 times. A contemporary mouse with the most common standard features has been Must-Have item for both desktop computer users and business travelers for years. However, even though there have been introduced numerous fancy-looking mouse devices available by cord/cordless in the market, what it has always needed was a flat surface to use, and also with mouse pad. This often makes people get stressed by looking for a certain flat surface to put their laptop with devices on at one place. Based on this circumstance, a wired USB Optical Finger Mouse has been first introduced about a year ago. For those of you who are attempting to be more ergonomic, this device might be the one to solve the complaints of seeking a flat and hard surface to use it. About 1/3rd or 1/4th in weight to the conventional optical mouse, it is best for using at home, at office, especially for mobile and flight traveler. This innovatively designed Optical Finger Mouse operates while strapped to your index finger and the button is operated with the thumb and it can work on any surface such as clothes, trousers etc. Quite sensitively, this finger mouse works brilliantly on your trouser leg. You can even type with it while it's still attached to your finger and shortens the operation between keyboarding and operating the mouse. But is this really can be substituted for the general one? Take a look at some reviews and comments quoted from amazon.com and other cool gadget review sites to see what features people liked the most about this product. PROS 1. It's pretty sturdy, and only takes a few hours to get used to use it. It feels like a pencil when you use it. 2. Price is reasonable. Looks like its price under $20 in most shopping sites is not exorbitant price at all. 3. Handy and inexpensive way to casually surf the net on an ultra-mobile PC or Net Books. 4. Forget about using Velcro, instead, hold in palm of hand and operate scroll wheel and clickers with thumb. I don't know why these aren't more popular for web surfing as using it is virtually effortless. 5. The finger mouse is perfect for notebook users who prefer a mouse over a touchpad, individuals low on desktop space or even people looking for something different from the norm! It sounds cool, isn't it? However, there are some odds commented by people who used it for months. CONS 1. It doesn't work on some surfaces, for example, it doesn't work on a certain type of jeans, polished fake wood office table, light plastic covered laptops whereas it works with on carpets, old polished wooden table, aluminum-alloy covered laptops. 2. You have to touch the surface when browsing. 3. When the battery of the mouse (wireless type) is low, the mouse pointer starts to jump' from left to right much faster than you move it. 4. It feels quiet heavy when you use it continuously for hours. Of course it is lighter than the normal optical mouse; however, you can't really type with it using the finger index. And it really slows you down when typing with the rest of the fingers. 5. When not in use for a few minutes, its laser light goes off. In order to wake it up, you must press one of the two click buttons. You can't wake it up by rolling the scroll up or down. From all these pros and cons on this product, we can't really think of any situation that it would be useful, except when standing, e.g. in the train or during a presentation or flight. However, the fact is that it will let you keep the device attached to your finger as you type rather than moving your hand to grab and move the mouse around on a flat surface. Only you know whether it will be the best for you or whether perhaps using it as an alternative one would be better for you. But still, it gets thumbs-up for the efforts. 
Permalink Comments (0) Tips For Businessmen Seeking a New Business In Foreign CountryPosted Sunday, March 22, 2009 (230 days 17 hours ago.) Viewed 82 times. Are you the one who seek to start a business in foreign country but have no ideas what to do first? Before you kick off your new business in foreign country, you need to know the market. Your prospects in your target country are the lifeline of your business, and you need to cater to their needs according to their requirements. It is always wise to study the market first, and identify the existing need of your prospective customers.
Generally, doing business in foreign countries requires an understanding of the market environment, including factors influencing consumer lifestyle choices. Analyzing the market environment will be the first step to determine the likelihood of success for the new business.
But how are you going to get all the must-know facts that you need?
Of course, there are a numerous free sources on the web and market research providers available. All of these may or may not be helpful, but some can help project the right image for your successful business. The only problem is, choosing a right firm requires you an extra hard effort to get the high quality services that satisfy your needs whereas free online sources are easy to get without any risks.
To get the best information for the least amount of money and time, start by looking up on the online directory of market research companies to find a one that suits you the best. Finding free online sources including articles on the web and at the library will also be a good start.
But if you are not satisfied with your first attempts in using the free online sources, try to look for fee-base sources but not expensive. It can be either online sources or market research providers. A lot of good and quality information are available for prices that range from inexpensive to thousands of dollars.
Be aware that some of the market research companies offering too low prices for individual reports may provide you unfocused and unclear market research reports that waste your budget and include useless information.
Knowing your target market helps in deciding on pricing and an effective marketing strategy for your business. Clearly understanding your potential customers in your target market is the most important part of market research.
About the Author:
EC21, a global B2B e-Marketplace for traders, provides Market Research service for those who seek to start a business in Korea. The report will give data on market size, trends, import status of the designated market, a list of potential prospects and relevant trade fairs and exhibitions held in Korea at an affordable price. Visit Korea Market Research service today for more information.
Permalink Comments (1) |
Archives:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Home |
Page Two |
FAQ's |
Contact |
Terms of Service |
Article Submission Guidelines |
Questions & Answers |
Privacy |
Mission / About
Copyright © 1999-2009 SearchWarp.com, All Rights Reserved - SearchWarp.com is an IcoLogic, Inc. Company