Microsoft announces a new mouse made of recycled ocean plastic

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Published on September 22, 2021

published on September 22, 2021

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During the hardware event today, Microsoft announced a new mouse focused on sustainability. The new Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse’s shell is made with 20% recycled ocean plastic. You can pre-order the new Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse for $24.99 today.

Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse Tech Specs:

Connection interface	Bluetooth® Low Energy compatible 4.0/4.1/4.2/5.0
Wireless frequency	2.4 GHz frequency range
Wireless range	33 feet (10 meters) in open area; up to 16 feet (5 meters) in typical office environment
Compatibility¹	Windows 11 Home/Pro, Windows 10/8.1 Device must support Bluetooth® 4.0 or higher
Dimensions	3.95″ x 2.29″ x 1.50″ (100.4 mm x 58.2 mm x 38.3 mm)
Weight	2.963oz (84g) (including batteries)
Battery	1 AA alkaline battery (included and pre-installed)
Battery life	Up to 12 months²
Exterior	Materials: Shell made with 20% recycled ocean plastic Color: Seashell
Warranty	1-year limited warranty⁴
Technology details	Mouse tracking system: Red tracking Imaging rate: Dynamically adaptable to 4000 frames per second X-Y resolution: 1000 points per inch (39.4 points per millimeter) Tracking speed: Up to 30 inches (762 millimeters) per second
Product feature performance	Mouse button features: 4 buttons: left, right, wheel, power (press >3 seconds to pair) Scrolling features: Modern wheel for vertical scrolling and button clicking Advanced features: Swift Pair for easy mouse-to-computer pairing¹ Customizable features:³ X-Y resolution adjusting; wheel button function reassignment; left and right click swap; wheel customization; battery level reporting