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6 I think there’s definitely a possibility to do better in this area.

13a In pairs, discuss how computer pointing devices have improved since the first mouse
was invented. Use the language from this section and the words in the box.
ball; buttons; first mechanical mouse; optical mouse; optical sensors;
refined mechanical mouse; sensitive surface; touchpad; wheel; wireless;

b You have been asked by a computer hardware manufacturer to think of some functional
improvements and technical solutions for pointing devices. In pairs, discuss your ideas.
c Present your ideas in Exercise 13b to another pair.

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