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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yes, it's as good as everyone says, 13 Jan 2008
This is a truly fabulous little mouse. Not too big, not too small - it's perfect for either your notebook or your desktop.
It is so sensitive that it takes a couple of days to get used to, but at the end of the day that's the whole point of laser technology, and once you get used to it, every other mouse will seem sluggish and "dimwitted" to you.
You don't have to worry about the battery (which is a real pain in often used optical wireless mice) because it uses such little power and Logitech have sensibly provided you with a power button on the base which is easily activated with the press of a thumb.
The real icing on the cake though has to be the size of the receiver. Once you put it into your laptop, the only time you'll be removing it is because you want a use your mouse on all of the other computers you come into contact with - otherwise, you just keep it plugged into your laptop all the time...... and don't think the size of that receiver effects the range of usability - it doesn't.
It's quite astonishing actually. If you find your mouse is out of range, then chances are you'll need a pair of binoculars to see your screen!!!!
I'm an IT trainer so I spend a lot of time using other people's computers, most of which are so ancient that the attached mouse has a ball in it - and no scroll button. It's fabulous to just plug the receiver into the nearest USB port and voilà - you have a sensitive and reliable mouse at your fingertips.
If you want to use some of the features however you will have to install the included software. The two buttons for moving backwards and forwards in your Internet browser are great and you really will have to try the scroll button for yourself to realise just how smooth, responsive and accurate it is.
For £40 this mouse is an absolute steal. Congratulations to Logitech for creating the best of both worlds with this one. Well built, attractive and extremely good at what it does.
Buy it!
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63 of 64 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just right..., 25 Dec 2007
I've had my laptop for a while and have made do with the bog standard mouse that came with our desktop years ago (having already upgraded that to a wireless mouse and keyboard). I've always been a fan of logitech since their speakers have have been a joy since I was given them last christmas and I'm happy to say this mouse beats all expectations.
General feel:
The mouse itself is not nano in the traditional sense, the wireless receiver definately is though. I'd often thought about wireless mice but hated the idea of the whopping dongle sticking out of such a small machine. The nano reciever is amazingly small, totally unobtrusive and people I know have trouble believing that it actually contains anything at all.
The mouse is just the right size. I'm a 21yo male and it fits comfortably in my hands. Even after extended use, there's no discomfort and I'd say even less that using a traditionally sized mouse. The contours are magically in the right place and the slightly rough top surface, along with the rubberized sides means for a very easy and secure hold.
The wheel can be (with a push down) changed from ratchet to smooth, though the ratchet itself has a good balance between easy rotation and purposeful increments. The sidewise rock of the wheel, for horizontal scrolling, is firm (so you don't accidentally knock it sideways) but, again, not too firm that it's difficult to use. The buttons themselves are nice and sesitive, requiring not much pressure and have a good spring in them so if you play a lot of games, as I do, you can click very rapidly.
The forward/back buttons, are in just the right place so you don't accidentally press them.
The 2 AAA batteries give what is otherwise a very light mouse a very good weight. I have struggled with some wireless mice that are simply too heavy and it's a real pain.
Performance:
The accesible buttons and great weight make this a perfect gaming mouse and its versitility with just the right number of little gadgets means that everyday tasks are a breeze too. The software itself allows for customisable button functions depending upon what application is active such that if I switch between firefox and media player, the page forward/back buttons, instead control volume without me having to think about it at all. This is fantastic. The software is equally a breeze to set up and very good to use.
Battery life seems good so far, I do intend to buy some rechargables but the mouse itself come with batteries which is novel in this day and age. ALso I haven't lost functionality at all yet so the range and signal reliability have equally been faultless.
Travelling:
It comes with a carry case (!) and the reciever can be placed inside the mouse (which also turns it off while its inside to avoid accidentally running down the batteries). Nice touches here.
Overall:
I can't fault it unless it breaks down anytime soon (which I doubt considering logitech's dedication to well built kit). I definately recommend this mouse to anyone and for any occasion. I've even taken to using it on my desktop (which is easy since it comes with an adaptor for the dongle that can sit on your desktop). Fantastic.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best portable mouse I have had, 23 Sep 2007
I have been using notebook PCs for years, but have never much enjoyed trackpads or, worse, the nipple. However, the original notebook mice tended to be too small for my (average, male) hands, and any benefit gained by the small device was lost in its lead or USB dongle. I thought Logitech had finally cracked it with the mouse they introduced a while back where the dongle lives inside the mouse, but this goes one better. The USB receiver can hide in the mouse (in the battery compartment), but it is genuinely small enough to keep plugged into the notebook 24/7. Moreover, the mouse has all the latest facilities, including forward and back and horizontal scrolling. I am not a gamer, so I can't say how it would be in games, but it is very smooth, responsive and accurate. While it is smaller than the normal desktop mouse, I find it easily large enough to be useable. Three minor criticisms. The on/off button on the base is a little temperamental. The case provided is larger than it need be. And, having seen mine, my wife wants one. Oh, well...
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