The Retro Finger Mouse: A Blast from the Past

What's up guys? Keaton here, and I'm excited to share with you something pretty retro-y, but also pretty strange - a finger mouse! As I was browsing on Amazon for a new mouse, I wanted something kinda different, and that's exactly what I found. I stumbled upon this quirky little device, and I just had to show it off.

The packaging of the finger mouse is quite an eyesore, with outdated icons from Windows Vista, Windows XP, and the old Macintosh logo. It looks like someone sent out a memo saying, "Hey, we're 2016 now!" The box itself is covered in Lord of the Rings graphics, which seems to be some sort of marketing gimmick. I have to admit, it's a bit confusing, but that's all part of the charm.

Opening up the finger mouse, we find a booklet with instructions on how to use it. It tells us that the left click corresponds to the left key and the right click to the right key. Sounds simple enough, right? The system requirements are listed as Windows 98, which is laughable considering the current operating systems we have today.

The features of this finger mouse include a symmetrical design that fits both right and left hand users. It's described as a "real hardware solution," which I'm not entirely sure what that means. Despite its retro vibe, the device is surprisingly cheap, so I guess you can't complain too much about its price.

Now it's time to put this finger mouse on my finger. The packaging comes with some Velcro, which might come in handy. As I attach it to my right index finger, I notice that there's an LED light underneath, which seems like a nice touch. The scroll wheel is located on the side of the device, and I have to admit, it looks like something out of a sci-fi movie.

The finger mouse actually works quite well! When I plug it into my MacBook Air and type in some text, it responds with ease. However, it does require a bit of finagling to get it working properly. The optical sensor is located on the surface, which is cool because it's a throwback to old-school mice.

To test the finger mouse's capabilities, I try using it on different surfaces - a CD cover and even an album cover! To my surprise, it works flawlessly on both of them. It's almost like having a magic wand in your hand. When I'm done testing it out, I realize that this finger mouse is one of the best things I've ever bought.

In conclusion, this finger mouse might seem like something from another era, but it actually works quite well! If you're looking for a fun and quirky way to experience retro gaming or just want to have some laughs with your friends, look no further. This device is sure to bring back memories of old-school computing and leave you wondering why we ever went back to using mice in the first place.

As I wrap up this video, I want to say thank you to everyone who made it through to the end. Don't forget to like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video, and follow me on Snapchat for more behind-the-scenes peeks into my life as a tech reviewer.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: ena Finger Mouse?what.Hey, what's up guys?Keaton here.So, what I have to show you is something prettyretro-y, but also something pretty strange.This is a finger mouse.So, let's check it out.So, this right here is a finger mouse andwhen I was looking on Amazon for a new mouse,I wanted something kinda different and I definitelyfound different.If you wanna check it out, link's below.The packaging alone here is, uh, did we getthe memo that it's 2016?That's just my first thought.I don't do a lot of unboxings here just 'causethat's not really my thing, but I had to justshow you guys what this is all about.Like, half of these icons aren't even up todate.We've got, what, Windows Vista, Windows XP,the old Macintosh logo.Like, I know I make a lot of videos on phonesand stuff, but I did live through the WindowXP days.Like, I did own a computer from way back when.It says The Lord of the Rings here.Don't really know.It says 3D.Don't really know why it says 3D.Flip it to the back, more Lord of the Rings'cause I think maybe the movie was comingout when this came out.- Fly, you fools.- Seems like we are taking a trip back tothe early days, if you know what I'm saying.I guess the only thing for us to do is openthis up.Okay, that was a little bit more dramaticthan it needed to be, but you don't know whatyou can expect when it says The Lord of theRings on it.So we got some instructions on this Lord ofthe Rings booklet.Uh, left click, the left part is the leftkey, the right part's the right key.Look, we know how to work a mouse, it's 2016,okay.And here are the system requirements.There's not many things that say system requirementsanymore, at least just from what I'm seeing,Windows 98.What is Windows ME?Windows 2000, I know that.Windows XP, I know that.Vista, I remember it.Operating system, USB port.Okay.We have some of the features.Let me read you some of these features.These are craziness.Symmetrical design, fit for both right andleft hand users.Wow, so futuristic.Real hardware solution.What does that even mean?But I mean, this thing's pretty cheap, soI guess I really can't complain.Let's go ahead and put this on my finger,'cause after all, it is a finger mouse.We're gonna finger the mouse and that I regretsaying those words at this very moment.Some Velcro.It's been a minute since I put Velcro on orused Velcro.What?I wish I had Velcro shoes still, but I don't.Okay, so I'll put this on my right index finger.It's elastic, that's cool.So it appears that there's the LED there.What appears to be like the optical part there.Got the scrolly wheel of a mouse is rightthere.This is so interesting, like pew pew.It's like one of those laser pointers you'dfind going to like, school with.Bang, bang.Interesting, wow, I don't have words at thismoment.Oh, that's nice.I thought the buttons were way up here, butthat is convenient and also interesting.Let's see if you can hear this.Okay, that sounds promising.That actually sounds like this could work.It legit looks like a mouse on my finger.Tilt your head to the side, look in a littlebit, you'll see it.So, we got the MacBook Air here.Let's plug this in.Oh, wow, it's been a minute since I've seenthat.We've got the optical sensor here.So, it's kind of a throwback, but I grew upwith a mouse, okay, now it sounds like I'mpart of Charlotte's Web.- Guess the yolk's on me.- Wasn't in the book, wasn't in the book.But we had a mouse that, it was exactly likean optical mouse.So this is just kinda like a pretty big throwbackfor me.Let's go ahead and see if this actually works.Open up the laptop here.Type in the super secret password.Gonna try it with the white surface.I don't actually know is this will work orif we have to get a mouse pad.Okay, I'm making contact.It's stuttering along.Okay, that's pretty disappointing.I'm gonna try a surface, such as like a mousepad.This just happens to be an album cover.Ballin' on a budget here.Oh, oh boy, oh!We are flyin', we are flyin', friends.Oh wow, that is oddly good.Wow, that works real well.You can left click.Create a new folder.Just created a new folder.Right click.Throw that in the trash.And the only reason it's a two hand operationis 'cause this album cover, this album cover,this CD cover will start flying everywhere.So, let's go to Google Chrome.Let's go to, oh, what do we type in?Last time you guys found out about one ofmy other tabs.So, can't be having that again.But go to YouTube.It's loading.Navigate, to navigate on here.Full screen.I am shocked.It works, like well.Let's check out the scrolly wheel.It works, like, really well.Wow.Where have you been all my life?Honestly, you get five bucks, best thing youcan ever buy.I am blown away.You the real MVP.See how the finger mouse, it actually works.I'm kinda shocked, especially for the price,but yeah, I'm gonna throw this thing in mybackpack.If you see me out in public, say hi.I don't bite.Just ask me for my finger mouse.Chances are, I'll have it.So, that's pretty much it for this video.If you guys enjoyed it and made it 'til end,drop a like on it and go and get subscribedif you're new around here to the icon righton my chest.Check out my last video here.And follow me on Snapchat right up here.And yeah, I'll see you guys soon.Charlotte's Web, out.\n"