Microsoft has brought in a new peripheral system - the BlueTrack, which is said to work on nearly any surface. The company claims that its new BlueTrack mouse and
keyboards are more versatile, accurate, and rugged than the current generation of laser guided peripherals. The core of the new system is the use of a larger beam and
an updated optical system. The blue beam is said to be some four times larger than the current laser tracking system, allowing the BlueTrack mouse to work on surfaces such as carpets or on some common home surfaces, including granite and marble, which was previously difficult.

BlueTrack technology is supposed to excel in areas where optical and laser technologies have fallen short. The BlueTrack mouse is also expected to be more rugged than its predecessors and less prone to interference from dust and dirt.
Microsoft has already unveiled three models, including a crescent shaped Explorer mouse, a Sidewinder gaming mouse, and a miniature version of the Explorer. Soon, the Explorer models will be released while the Sidewinder is slated to hit shelves by February next year.