Gamasutra - News - "Intel Offers Wireless Peripherals" [10.25.00]

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Intel Offers Wireless Peripherals

Intel Corporation just recently introduced a family of wireless PC peripherals that allows users to add multiple devices to their PCs without messy cord clutter.

Called the Intel Wireless Series, the product family includes the Wireless Series Gamepad, Wireless Series Mouse and the Wireless Series Keyboard. At the heart of the series is the Intel Wireless Series Base Station, which all the Wireless Series peripherals require, and connects up to eight Intel Wireless Series products to the PC through a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection. The Wireless Series Base Station utilizes a sophisticated radio frequency technology designed to eliminate interference and provide reliability.

The Wireless Series Gamepad offers a full set of controls, including a directional-pad (D-Pad) for control customization; six programmable action buttons; two triggers; and a shift button that doubles the functionality of the buttons and triggers. The Gamepad also doubles as a computer mouse, with a built-in LCD indicator that displays player number, mouse mode and battery status.

The keyboard features a palm-rest that folds into the body of the keyboard for typing away from the desk or in a user's lap. The keyboard includes four Instant Access keys allowing for quick access to Internet connections, favorite Web pages, applications and personal documents. It also offers Multimedia control, including CD volume and tracking, and system audio.

The new Wireless Series Mouse is equipped with a scroll wheel and has an ambidextrous design for left or right handed users.
Intel prices the Wireless Series Base Station at $59.99, the Mouse at $59.99, the keyboard at $79.99 and the Gamepad will be priced at $64.99. For a short time, Intel is offering mail-in rebates on these peripherals, ending the promotion on March 30, 2001.

Wireless Peripherals
Intel Corporation