1989 – Fujitsu FM Towns model 1 mouse (FMT-MO101)

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In February 1989, Fujitsu announced the first model of the FM Towns family of computers, running its own Towns OS graphics system. FM Towns was a proprietary variant of the PC-compatible architecture focused on multimedia applications and games. The first FM Towns model used an Intel 80386 processor, was equipped with 1 or 2 megabytes of RAM, a CD-ROM drive, a microphone, a gamepad and a mouse[1]FM Towns. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FM_Towns. The mouse that came with this model is the Fujitsu FMT-MO101.

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Of course, the main feature of this mouse is its round shape (or it would be more accurate to call its body mushroom-shaped). Two fairly large buttons made of darker plastic in the form of sectors are located in the front of the case. You can also see the embossed Fujitsu logo on the top side of the case[2]Mouse to mouse http://twinklemagic.la.coocan.jp/towns/mouse/MOUSE_to_MOUSE.html. The bottom of the mouse has a more traditional look, including low-friction feet and a removable latch ring that allows the user to remove the ball for cleaning. In general, the case design can definitely be described as memorable and aesthetically attractive.

The mouse is medium in size, which, combined with the round shape, makes it too wide[3]Mouse to mouse http://twinklemagic.la.coocan.jp/towns/mouse/MOUSE_to_MOUSE.html for a comfortable grip.

It is also obvious that the narrower chassis base does not add stability to the mouse. This problem is not significant, but nevertheless, the user instinctively tries to lean less on the side edges, for fear of inadvertently knocking over the mouse. Probably for this reasons, subsequent FM Towns computer mice had less noticeable but more practical shape.

С технической точки зрения мышь FM Towns имеет интерфейс MSX, что делает ее достаточно универсальной в плане совместимостиFrom a technical point of view, the FM Towns mouse has an MSX interface, which makes it quite universal in terms of compatibility[4]Tepatti T. FM Towns Keyboards, Mice, and Game Pads https://tepatti.com/blog/005/index.html.

The internals of the mouse shown below make it possible to classify it as optomechanical. The implementation is quite advanced for its time. At the same time, metal encoder disks attract attention, because they are more typical for expensive mice of the early 80s (for example, Depraz mice).

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