# Platinum Orb Mice SPHEREtouch Mouse is an Ergonomic Precious Metal Orb By TopDog | Published 2010-02-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spheretouch References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/01/oreobject-spheretouch-mouse-is-a-155-ball-of-touch-enabled-stee/) & [oreobject](http://www.oreobject.com/products/spheretouch-steel) The SPHEREtouch is not your everyday regular peripheral, it is a hand crafted [ergonomical precious metal orb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-mouse). Sounds impressive, but at a staggering $225 for the platinum model, you can always opt for the stainless steel unit for $155, and your friends probably won’t be able to tell the difference. The SPHEREtouch is the only [hand-crafted touch mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapt) on the market that is equipped with a [vertical mouse wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-pro-click-v2-vertical-edition). Each mouse takes 4 hours to complete in the assembly process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Computer Accessories:** Opportunity for luxury brands to offer high-end computer peripherals made from precious metals. - **Ergonomic Technology:** Innovative designs that prioritize user comfort and ergonomics in computer peripherals, such as the SPHEREtouch mouse. - **Craftsmanship in Technology:** Demand for meticulously handcrafted tech products that showcase attention to detail and quality. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Goods:** High-end luxury brands can explore the market of computer peripherals and accessories made from precious metals. - **Technology Hardware:** Opportunity for companies to create ergonomic computer peripherals that prioritize user comfort and improve productivity. - **Artisanal Manufacturing:** Craftsmen and manufacturers specialized in meticulous handcrafted products can target the niche market of high-end tech accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic See-Through Computer Mice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-artefacts-pointer-instrument.md) - [Health-Conscious Mouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergo-ergonomic-mouse-concept.md) - [Contoured Ergonomics Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-lift-vertical-mouse.md) - [Ergonomic Rolling Ball Mice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergo-m575sp.md) - [Lightweight Ergonomic Mice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kone-ii-air.md) - [Minimalist Ergonomic Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-m5.md) - [Next-Generation Trackball Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trackball-mouse.md) - [Strain-Reducing Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-mouse.md) - [Ultra-Modular Gaming Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital-works-pathfinder-mouse.md)