LGR Oddware - ProHance Power Mouse 100
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- Опубліковано 15 січ 2017
- Time to take a look at this piece of retro tech: the ProHance PowerMouse! Forty buttons of MS-DOS application control right at your fingertips, what could be better?
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I love that so many companies never seemed to have a person who asked why?
An exec with a VISION
Asking "why" is a roadblock for innovation.
Why innovate? :P
Why not?
This reminds me of that line from Portal. Cave Johnson, was it?
Of course it squeaks, it's a mouse.
Dayne Close underrated joke
Dayne Close that made me laugh harder than it shouldve
Say yes to keyboard!
A n d y e s , i t d o e s s q u e a k .
It also makes this horrible noise when you go against the edges of the tables.
I think the last statement about it sums it up pretty well, "It's boring."
Easily the worst thing that could be said about oddware, in my eyes. Usually these things are at least some kind of silly fun, but this one just... ugh!
but how does it do well In games like cs:go or doom? Try to play doom without a keyboard
The 8-Bit Guy It's an existing way to ruin your component management and save your favorite error message.
@@TheGamingScout_ and you're giving up having a scroll wheel.
8-Bit Guy!
"Handicapped people, construction people, and... Steppenwolf!" Hahaha!
Pink Shades the triumvirate of users whom couldn't use a normal mouse before.
Probably because you have to be...BORN TO BE WILD...to use that mouse
Oh god I just realized there are people on UA-cam that have never used a ball mouse.
I'm so old.
Don't worry, I still use one.
TheSonicsean : So this is the ancestral mouse type
TheSonicsean haven't used one in about 6 years. I'm not even old at all (16), I had a ball mouse many years ago and the last one I had broke.
Of course now I have my fancy Razer Death adder mouse so that's that, upgraded to that from a Dell ball mouse years ago lmao
I havent
i hated those things even in the 90's.
I could actually see something like that be useful for a CNC machine interface. No need to clear a spot for a keyboard, I guess.
You can get modern versions of these where it's just a numpad below the mouse
Agreed, as a CNC machinist I could use it, but it’s only useful for programming and older machines with a SATA serial interface which new machines don’t usually have anymore because programs are sent over Via WiFi or USB
Touchscreen keyboard
Still so niche
Why do you need all that on a mouse just to play command and conquer?😉
I used to work in CAD drafting, and it was an amazing help when I upgraded from a standard mouse to a Logitech MX800 with its mappable extra buttons. But that mouse was both ergonomic, and supported with great drivers. All the same, someone had to pioneer the idea. Hats off to Power Mouse for failingly plowing the ground for others to follow and improve.
Notice how it crosses out keyboards completely, implying that it's to be substituted, but right underneath it says "perfect keyboard add on!" make your minds up!
That what happens when a tv remote get too close to your mouse.
SuperFunkmachine and gets a little...kinky
Yes-mouse-drivers
@John Human with exit button?
that comment was ingenious.
This was obviously designed to be used with emacs. It's the only software equally clumbersome.
In the 80's was very common to plot templates for the dititalizer and binding to AutoLisp macros. It looked very similar to an icon tool box. (look for "autocad digitizer template" in google.)
Joseph Coco I wonder if gentoo has compatable drivers for this.
OH-HO shots fired! Do I smell a Vim user here?
Indeed, but I've only done a bit of CommonLISP programming. I imagine if I did more I may be an emacsvangelist.
Joseph Coco I'm disappointed... I was exited because I thought I'd met another vintage Apple Fan... But nah... I don't think anyone's a fan of Apples eMacs...
slap some "cool" colors on that thing and you'll have a modern gaming mouse.
But does the Power Mouse have better drivers?
Madd, if an enterprising person wanted to, they could write all new drivers for it.
Now if we could find someone crazy enough to do it...
@Matthew, fair enough.
madmax2069 just look up razer naga
madmax2069
Paint it black, cut some plastic off to give it a more angular look, put some lights on it, and then triple the original price.
$295 in 1990!!!! Eye-watering...
Right?!
but YES!
in 1992 my father bought a PC 386 dx40 with 2MB ram, 127 MB HDD, 5 1/4" and 3 1/2", with NO mouse for USD 2500. Computers that time was very expensive!
@@nandobarreto2 Most people don't seem to realise just how cheap computer hardware is these days.
I remember buying a Tandy serial mouse (with a ball) from Radio Shack and paying $75 dollars for it, back in 1989. I think I also paid $20 for a package of five 3 1/2" 720k diskettes. Things were expensive back then.
Powermouse sounds like some kind of 80s arcade game.
Powerglove. I just gonna say that.
I'd play that~
its so bad
It also sounds like a random name for some XTC pills going around.
It's so bad.
@6:00 I understand why you think it shouldn't cost $100 more than the regular version, but never underestimate how little some people care about spending their company's money. I bet they sold a bunch of these to engineering firms and such.
This was particularly well presented, with the inset shot of the "mouse" so that we can see what you're trying to do with it. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed!
"clumbersome" should be a new word. For when something is both clumsy AND cumbersome.
Im keeping it.
Clumby and clumbersome entered my lexicon from this video and I have and do use them in conversation
I love how LGR reviews this as if people are going to use it for its intended purpose. The only use that mouse is going to see is Twitch streamers doing one of those weird challenges like soloing a Destiny raid with a dance pad
I would do “Ball mouse vs Microwave”
half life 2 on guitar hero controller is still the best :D
This mouse would be awesome for flight Sims
@@chrisakaschulbus4903 if you wanna see something cool check out lobosjr's dark souls on an actual guitar. It's awesome.
@@marcusborderlands6177 dark souls on donkey Kong bongos would like to know your location
Wonder if Kirk MacKenzie is gonna reply to this review telling LGR he too missed the whole point.
I love the "mouse cam" and the chill Jazz music in this vid. Clint is the only guy who could make a video like this entertaining.
I like how it has entire manual sections and articles in the box basically trying to prevent buyer's remorse or to keep you from returning it. Because most hardware doesn't have to tell you how great it is and who uses it *after* you've already bought it.
0:00 I can hear the Geiger counter sound. :) Radiation level is strong in this one! :)
I want to know why a sports supply store in London does their accounting in US Dollars, according to Lotus.
if I had to hazard a guess, it'd be because they were the #1 source for Gridiron lemonballs
2018 PC Gamer: "My gaming mouse has 14 buttons on it!"
ProHance company: "Hold my beer."
Harmonix: Hold my Rock Band 3 PRO Controller
@@masonsparkle Roland: Holy my Guitar Synth.
Man, you remember when optical mice were the new thing?
I actually recall hating them at first, they were way too erratic, especially without a mousepad.
Now I can use mine on fuking glass
Actually, I could see this being pretty useful for modern CAD. I’d like to see how it affects my workflow, since I take my hand off the mouse specifically to use the basic shape functions and type in numbers most of the time.
Maybe they should have marketed for specific jobs
Nintendo had PowerGlove, we, PC users, had PowerMouse :)
DarkBolo It's so bad
and both failed. like father like son
they have something in common . . . there both terrible. (dosen't work well AT AALLL).
I just picture a mouse jacked up on steroids, maybe a menacing glare that told you it was alright
Next time someone complains my classic Logitech 2-button mouse 'doesn't have enough buttons', I'll forward them here :D
I would feel a little sorry if you didn't have a scroll whell on your mouse though. (I'm actually secretly hoping you send me a link to a mouse with multiple scroll wheels lol)
Penguin DT Actually that’s a common complaint I have. I haven’t used a traditional two button mouse for a very long time. I always buy the Logitech one with at least two more buttons and left scroll and right scrolls.
And that’s not even for my desktop, that one is the Logitech Gaming one with the 16 plus buttons or so.
Man I love this series. You have some of the most obscure and random bits and bobs from EVERYTHING computer. This mouse is like a precursor to a gaming mouse or a hot key remote. That sound tho 😂
I swear, I would buy a Blu-Ray of just Oddware episodes.
7:25 That editing...simply gorgeous
Thank you :)
Man, that mouse was rippin some sick farts in that intro.
i thought it was growling at him
*BUT PROTO!*
I thought of a cat purring
ha. ha. ha.
Everybody look at your Hance
We can dance, we can dance
Everybody's taking the chance
Safety dance
Oh well, the safety dance
Ah yes, the safety dance
VWestlife if you and LGR had a baby they would rule the world of old tech review videos
Adam Panitch true
VWestlife. I love the safety dance
FUCK that shirt is sexy.. i kinda miss the
"C:\>
C:\DOS\RUN>
RUN DOS RUN"
joke though..
Soooo... It's a mouse for programs that didn't have mouse support?
I could see it having it's uses but not for $295!
That compaq alone amazes me to no end. Simply amazing and how did I not know about this channel until yesterday? Well done sir.
I have to come back to this video every now and again - just to watch the first few seconds with that noise 😆 cheers me up man, thanks. 👍
That is a beautiful sweat gunk trap. Use it everyday and see which buttons get stuck first!
I love the Power Mouse. It's so bad!
go back to the 80's, Lucas.
Shukterhouse Jive Yeah? Play Rad Racer with it, then we'll talk.
Non-mouse drivers!!!
Dat reference lol.
If it's a console gaming peripheral instead, he'd be fucking mad when reviewing it.
Hi fellow retsufan!
Why is your channel so addictive!?
I think what gives me a kick about all this old technology, is that it makes me feel great about my modern PC with thousands of time more VRAM, RAM and clock speeds.
I love learning about random stuff like this, I enjoy your content!
Loved the uneasy look in the beggining.
Also enjoyed the cozy BGM greatly
Cool....You reviewed this interesting piece quicker than I thought you would. Great to see that you do indeed review things that People send in to you. Another Gold Star will still watch future videos 10/10
You have an absolutely unparalleled work ethic. Amazing. Thank you.
The thing squeaks... So it better resembles an ACTUAL mouse rather than a pointing device.
I need this, best MMO mouse ever
Imagine being new on the Steppenwolf road crew and someone hands you this mouse to use lmao
I love it that you cover this stuff Clint, thanks from a long time viewer, keep up the good work!
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching :)
Seeing the ball in that mouse and realizing that I can remember using ones like it made me think for the first time, "wow I'm old".
10:51 Obviously you've never been a spreadsheet jockey. It was a huge boon to be able to keep your right hand on the mouse instead of bouncing back and forth between it and the keyboard.
40 buttons? I thought gaming mouses had too many.
Chad Barrett I know, right? I look at modern gaming mice like "why!?" but this takes it even further
Pardon me, but the plural of "mouse" is "mice" c:
PuffyRainbowCloud Heh, good catch, I didn't even realize they said that
PuffyRainbowCloud
I thought a grimmer Nazi was going try and correct me. Sorry but the plural of PC mouse is PC mouses. though I have heard you can use mice as well but I was thought in school to say PC mouses.
I must resist the urge to correct the grammar of that statement.
I'm very impressed how you have all this vintage productivity software to properly demonstrate the product under scrutiny for its intended usage. Very interesting and strangely satisfying to watch! Also as a fellow owner of a similarly yellowed 425, always love seeing it in action!
The moment when I realized you were playing Doom with a PC speaker is the moment I realized I have so much yet to live for. Fantastic video, LGR, can't wait to see the next!
Threw me off hearing Doom with PC speaker sounds!
It's rare I hear it myself. Quite charming, really.
just wondering, how can your comment be 4 days old if this video came out today :o ?
They sound like they were pulled right from Commander Keen.
Released early for Patreon supporters!
ikr! All the hours I played Doom, I don't think I ever heard the PC speaker sounds.
Keep up the great work LGR. I Wish I had the money to be a Pateron because i would like to help out your channel
No worries, I'm glad you're enjoying and thanks for the support!
This is the first time I've witnessed Clint raging, I'm here for it
Great stuff as usual. I did not think I needed this but once I knew Steppenwolf uses it...it has become a must buy!
I've been waiting since the unboxing to see this episode!
Looks like something from the set of a 70s scifi movie.
"Begin the launch sequence" (presses "copy" button)
I was skeptical of this series after only watching the game reviews, but I remained hooked to the last second. Good job, man.
OHHH the early days of computing. Nice stroll down memory lane. Love your channel. If Steppenwolf uses it why not !
you are probably the only person who can make an internal mic sound like a boom mic because of your voice
"My mouse is a TV remote!"
so cool to watch! You tested its ability and its just hilarious. Odd for sure, awesome video. hard to believe these things existed at a price like that.
Really appreciate your work man 😊
Can this thing make phone calls too? A beta cellphone? XD
No, but I _do_ have a similar mouse that doubles as a home telephone!
Lazy Game Reviews wait... how does that work.... that's impossible
Search your feelings. You know it to be true.
Nah
+Davide424 Yep, that's the one!
It squeaks just like a real mouse
always great to see a new oddware episode. but this time, the intro was already hilarious :)
Love the mouse view picture in picture. Great vid!
Thank you!
I think you just invented a new word. Clumbersome - Clumsy and cumbersome.
Haha, it works!
why is your commant posted 4 days ago while the video is 5 minutes ago
+CALL ME ASG Maybe it's the clumbersome UA-cam comment system?
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Goddamn LGR, you know how to start a video, haha! Perfect.
this kind of content keeps me alive :D
Thanks for reminding me of a band I haven't heard since at least 10 years. I took a nostalgia hit.
If this is choosing the future, I'll stick with the past.
This phrase still applies today. Case and Point: $1500+ Macbook pros.
A good lesson that more does not make it better
I watch these videos in bed before sleeping. Nostalgia, interesting history and great voice. It's like a tale for grown ups... Perfect!
That track ball looks like it could have been awesome for 3D modeling. Not a replacement for a mouse but used in conjunction with a mouse for rotating and manipulating objects.
Today this would simply get a bunch of RGB LEDs added and be sold as a Gamer Mouse.
Astfgl I would have bought this if it weren't so expensive purely because tribes 2 back in the day Warframe now or just binding a bunch of shit doom builder wants to do to the mouse.
Razer Naga ain't got nothin' on this!
Love your DOS shirt, by the way.
Yes problem bro ;-)
I love LGR content. Nice voice and interesting techy stuff.
Hey man just have to say I love your videos. The thing that cracked me up the most about this one was the way at the end that you referred to the Octo-mouse or whatever it's called as "This THING...." which kind of reminded me of the Detention Center scene from Star Wars, as in "Where are you going with this.... THING." Yes I'm that much of a nerd. Anyways, Keep On Rockin in the Free World brother! Your videos are awesome!
I wonder if anyone ever made a Linux driver for it
$179? and no RGB?
Buy a couple of colored flashlights and light up the mouse. Problem solved.
Power Mouse 5000 is going to be my all Microsoft themed Nu Metal band.
Watching your CRT flicker like crazy I realize how good we have it today with displays lol.
Now we know where Razor got the idea for the Orbweaver
This product is the perfect example of "trying too hard."
Very fun review. Especially how insane it is for someone to review such an obsolete and outdated product but talking about it like it's relevant. Really enjoyed.
I vaguely remembered this product collecting dust on shelves back in the day but it wasn't until you showed that photo of Steppenwolf that I suddenly and very clearly recalled seeing this in a Circuit City when I was like 12 and laughing my ass off.
Meanwhile I still have no idea what the middle button on a 3 button mouse does.
Ian Colquhoun it usually turns on mouse scrolling, which means you can scroll through a page by moving your mouse up and down, but I really only use it for gaming.
if you click the third button on a modern mouse, which is included in the scrolling wheel, you can open links in a new tab :D
You hold middle mouse to rotate the camera in Blender.
Ian Colquhoun You can change the Rear Weapon firing mode in Tyrian 2000 by clicking the scroll wheel
basically it does all the same things clicking down on your scrollwheel does
So you're saying that it squeaks...on purpose?
it's actually recommended that you use the styrofoam packaging it came in as a mousepad
This is one of those things where the marketing material is as entertaining as the actual device
Good video!
This sort of thing is actually really useful for some very specific things, like "digitizing" as the catalog mentions. I worked for a mapping company, and a huge chunk of what we did was digitizing (basically tracing satellite images), so you would spend most of your work week literally doing that. In that case, it was super useful to have the functions on the mouse ( to change the type of line, for example) rather than on keyboard, since you had to do it a thousand times a day. In our case, we used gaming mice, but the idea is the same.
I wonder if you do your accounting on Lotus123 just to be more authentic
Depends on how it stores the date.
I'll say this: a lot of 32-bit software won't function correctly after 2039.
Madd the Sane Y2.039K?
+Sybrand Botes Y2K38 is the usual name. Exact end is 65536*65536-1 GMT seconds after Jan 1,1970 as it wraps around to that many seconds before Dec 31,1969. Some programs switched to a 64 bit clock, which should cover the history of planet Earth from creation to destruction.
I never understood why time had an impact on device's programming, like why was y2k a thing, and why is y2k38 a thing?
Plasma Octopus computers cannot handle infinitely large numbers in hardware (in software they can but it's much slower). Current computers handle 64 bit numbers. Maximum is 2^64. Older ones handled 32 bit numbers and so on. Y2K38 is where bugs arise when timestamps are stored with 32 bits. Y2K was because some lazy coders stored year with two numbers, resulting in ambiquity after year 99 ( =1999). Should year 00 be 1900 or 2000?
I need that mouse to go pro in CS GO. MLG +MOUSELOOK NO SCOPE!
You can bind "ez" in chat to one of the keys. That's what you need to go pro.
Thanks for again showcasing my favorite computer :)
Funny annectode, one of the two Presario 425 I own is so yellowed it's actually plain bright yellow.
The beginning of this video definitely made me chuckle
powermaus is what my girlfriend calls me ;-)
...I'm so lonely
Ha! ;)
:(
A verified commenter with only two responses? What has this site come to? Where are your fans?!
George Walker shhh he’s lonely
Gimme a hug, brotha
Oof
Oh dear...They looked at the mouse which was an amazing industry changing piece of hardware and tried to improve it and make it do everything. "Let's do away with keyboards and have everything possible from just the mouse alone!"
Lol I wonder if someone ever tried to have the power mouse 100 on the left hand, and a regular mouse on the right? Or even worse yet, two power mice?
thumbs upped for the " i like it yellowed " line LOL
Woah, It's my first time seeing a computer that old, it's quite cool, and that is a heck of a weird mouse.