Microsoft has rolled out new BlueTrack technology in a new range of destop mice that can be  used on any surface including shag carpet, paper and granite.

The new  tracking technology, is incorporated into the Explorer and Explorer Mini mice which are expected in Australia soon. The Company claim that the new design will eliminate the need for a mousepad while allowing users to use the new devices in places lie a kitchen.

Also set to be introduced is the  Arc mouse and the wireless Mobile mouse 3000. The Arc mouse features a design that enables it to be folded closed, reducing its size "by almost half." It's offered in red or black and comes with a micro transceiver according to TWICE Magazine. The 3000 has a battery-status indicator and an on/off switch. Six colors are offered: black, white, blue sapphire, red garnet, pink topaz, purple amethyst and green emerald.

Microsoft is also set to introduce a wireless desktop combination of keyboard and mouse. The wireless media desktop 6000 comes with a Comfort Curve keyboard with hot keys, My Favorites Keys, enhanced F keys and shortcut keys, as well as a wireless laser mouse with a snap-in transceiver.

Rounding of f the new accesories range are two new web cams  the LifeCam VX-5500 and the LifeCam Show. The VX-5500 has an attachment base that's meant for use on either a desktop or a notebook. It comes with three interchangeable faceplates (red, white and blue) and lets users send and receive video messages with Microsoft's Video Messages feature.

The LifeCam Show can operate with a desktop stand or an attachment disc, or it can be clipped to a laptop. It also comes with Video Messages.