The makers of a new gadget, currently in its development stage, claim to be able to build a PC into the confines of a mouse-chassis. The 'PC' in question is based upon a 1.4GHz quad-core ARM processor so we are probably talking about a computer that runs the likes of Android, ChromeOS or Linux.
The Polish start-up behind the project has called the computer the Mouse-Box. It touts the device as a space saver, a compact portable computer, an ideal device for hooking up to a projector and something you can use discretely at work for extra-curricular projects or with blocked applications, for example. To help with its portability it can be charged via an inductive charging mouse mat.
As this mouse is a standalone computer it needs to stuff all the essential ports and connectivity in its compact form. As such the chassis sports the essential physical connections of micro-HMDI plus 2x USB3.0 connections at the front (pictured above). It's hard to say how ungainly it might feel if all those ports have accessories or devices plugged in.
Inside the Mouse-Box the processor is a 1.4GHz quad-core ARM Cortex SoC. The device also sports up to 128GB of flash storage, Wi-Fi b/g/n connectivity, an accelerometer and a gyroscope. There is no mention of Bluetooth connectivity, which is how I would assume it works as a wireless mouse on your existing PC. An optional battery pack can be installed instead of using the inductive charging mouse mat.
At the moment the Mouse-Box looks to be some way distant from becoming a commercial product. The promotional video doesn't mention any time frame or pricing but simply asks for watchers to spread it around. That makes me feel that this is perhaps the prelude to some kind of crowdfunding campaign.
