The modern scroll wheel combined with optical technology sets the Logitech 904353-0403 Trackman Wheel Optical apart from the other common trackball mice. The optical technology extends outstanding accuracy, less wear and a soft and silky motion. It also eliminates frequent cleaning. There is an additional mouse button that gives further handiness plus the effortless scrolling enables one to fly through web sites.
The Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical offers the following features:
A polished and brilliant design. The placement of the ball was well-thought of as well as the buttons and the scroll wheel. The comfortable contour tolerates extended usage without any strain and comfortably fits your right hand. . Perfectly situated for thumb maneuver is the ball. The optical marble technology of Logitech provides you a silky and an even more accurate tracking. No regular cleaning is needed because it optically records movements rather than with the mechanical parts.
Space-saving. It is especially designed to fit your right hand and since it is smaller in size, you save desk space and lessens any hand and wrist movements. Enhancing internet browsing is the WebWheel software plus there are three customizable buttons and a scroll wheel for easy maneuvering. Installing and setting it up is trouble free. You can plug it easily into your system’s USB or PS/2 port. It works well with both Windows and Macintosh systems.
It has been more than a year now since I bought this product. Since I use the computer a lot and normally gets overworked wrist with the mouse, I thought of getting another option.
I tried the Kensington Orbit trackball but it gave up quickly. Next was Logitech Cordless Trackman FX Optical Trackball and was still not satisfied with it. I tried another for the third time the Logitech Marble Mouse but I still get strain on my wrist. It was after this that I came across the Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical.
I already felt the comfort that I am looking for the first time I used it. The two buttons, the scroll wheel (it also plays as a third button when you press it in) were just fabulous. This is a well-designed mouse for right-handed users that eliminates tension and much effort on your wrist.
Among other things, the software permits you to set the directional orientation although I did not bother installing the software since I started using Windows XP.
Apart from that, here are the other good motives for buying this mouse:
* You can comfortably work in your computer for longer hours and emerge with no pain as you do not need to use a lot of muscles. This is especially good, too, if you have tennis elbow.
* It is faster when you scroll around various web pages.
* The Logitech Trackman can work on glass.
In summary, the Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical Mouse lessens the need to have a lot of motion in your hand and arm which answers for the less tension you get as well as eliminating the problem of having carpal tunnel syndrome.
In other words, if it is comfort, more productivity and less pain that you are looking for, then go and buy the Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical Mouse now! You definitely will not get disappointed with this mouse.
Logitech has come up with yet another programmable gaming mouse – the G500. Its 27 grams of additional weight gives you the clasp that you want to feel in your hand. Other features include an onboard memory, a dual mode scroll wheel and an on-the-fly adjustable DPI. It also boasts of 10 programmable buttons.
The Main Features of Logitech Gaming Mouse G500
Game-changing accuracy. Giving you precision at every hand speed is the gaming-grade laser. It is a good option for FPS and MMORPG gamers.
Onboard memory. With no additional software needed, this feature lets you save and take your settings for your preferred label.
Weight tuning. The 27 grams additional weight extends a more distinctive control and feel. You can have it heavy or light.
Super-quick scrolling with the Dual-mode scroll wheel. Providing you with an accurate click-to-click scrolling is the dual-mode scroll wheel. You can impress your boss by toggling to a less resistance super quick scroll to go through web pages.
An on-the-fly adjustable DPI gives you the exact height of accuracy for any type of games (reaching up to 5700 dpi).
Puts macros in your hand through its programmable buttons. By downloading Logitech SetPoint software, you get macros right into your hand with the 10 programmable buttons.
To my assessment, I consider the Logitech G500 Programmable Gaming Mouse as the best mouse ever. I used to have the G5 and the G9. But it was the G5 that I always use as I do not like the grip of G9.
Between the G500 and the G5, the former has a ridge on its upper-right that gives more comfort when the right mouse button is held by your middle finger. (We normally use the ring finger here.) The G500 offers you a better palm grasp than the G5 as the palm rest is broader and lifted. With the use of the index finger, you can make changes easily because of the sensitivity switches that were located on the upper left side. With the G500, you get to have the mouse wheel toggle, which is a free spin/click, situated on the top instead of underneath the mouse (this is the set up with G9). The thing which I wanted most with G500 is that I can run it in free mode even when browsing and the click mode when gaming.
Technically, the Logitech G500 Programmable Gaming Mouse performs outstandingly than the G5. Allowing more control over the mouse is the Setpoint software which is different from that of G5s.
Medium to small sizes of hands are not a problem as it fits well like when wearing a glove. Making you at ease is the shape and the base-weight. The right and left buttons can be clicked as far back with just a small click-pressure change felt.
The 10 programmable buttons allows you to do click-casting in World of Warcraft game. Perfect is the left and right scroll click which I find easier to use the same as other mice are.
The three buttons on its left side allows you to do scrolling super-fast scrolling which is really excellent.
Any G5 mouse owner will definitely love the Logitech G500 Programmable Gaming Mouse.
I have a limited space in my desk where my PC is sitting, so I looked for a pointing device that can just stay in one place on my desk. That is my main reason for buying this Trackman Marble mouse from Logitech.
I had searched the web for such, was able to read some comments and reviews on several products and finally decided on this Trackman. I eventually got this from my local computer shop and I was surprised that it was actually bigger than what I had expected but that didn’t stop me from buying it. The color I chose was that of dark gray which blended with my black keyboard perfectly.
It worked well with Windows XP Pro, at least the basic functions of a mouse but if you want to configure the buttons you will have to install the Logitech software that comes with it.
Getting used to it took quite a while for me. I had difficulty at first in familiarizing the use of the trackball, especially with the scroll function in which I had to click one of the buttons and move the trackball. The size and positions of the buttons are just right and I can get to them using my ring finger and thumb without moving my hand. In fact, I can also use my middle finger for right clicks just like before with my regular mouse.
I do house design sometimes and this requires very accurate movements. This mouse responded precisely making me work on finer points and edges of the design a lot easier. I noticed that the pointer moves slower than my old mouse until I was able to adjust its speed to the rate suitable to what I was working with.
The ball will eventually gather some dirt after some time of use but cleaning it is just a straightforward process, it will just take about a minute or two. Take the ball off its base and wipe it with moist cloth, then clean the points, and put back the ball on its base and it is ready for use again.
The pros?
* It is perfect for situations where space is limited.
* The movements are very accurate which is a great help for designers in getting their tasks done a lot easier.
* Configuring the buttons can be done.
* The appearance and overall design is modern.
* It is flexible in a way that it can be used by right- or left-handed people.
* It has gentle curves and wide palm base. A great feature in minimizing hand and wrist pains.
* Reasonably priced.
And the cons?
* You will have to install the Logitech software in order to configure this mouse.
* There is no wheel for scrolling. You will have to do some setup to program the buttons to get the functions of a wheel (scrolling up or down).
* If the trackball is dirty, it becomes slower. The trackball needs to be cleaned at least once a week or so.
* The inconvenience of adjusting or getting used to it.
To conclude, the Logitech Trackman Marble Mouse is great overall. I have been using it for over a month now and I prefer it over my old regular mouse. I got used to it pretty quickly and my wrist pain is gone.
Are you planning to change the mouse you are using right now because it is no longer working perfectly well? Or you just wanted to have an alternate mouse for your current one? I suggest you read on to find more about the Logitech V220. I say it is an ideal cordless optical mouse for your notebook.
As I have said Logitech V220 is cordless so you do not have to battle with the cord getting entangled somewhere. Below are its advantages:
Comfort and Control. You can bring it with you much the same way as you can bring your laptop with no worry of the cord being damaged. Its ergonomic design provides you with soft rubber grips on its sides that maximize the comfort of not having slips when holding it. Logitech V220’s non-slip rubber side panels help you to be in control. There is a crest wheel that provides a better grasp whenever you want to scroll it. Both the right and left buttons work perfectly well. It can fit both hands conveniently because of its ambidextrous design.
Plug and Play made Simpler. The double “A” batteries can last up to 6 months and even longer because of its automatic on and off switch. Aside from that, you only need one “AA” battery for the mouse to work. This on and off switch is located underneath the mouse, which I consider a best feature of the V220. You can turn it off if you will just be typing or reading and will not be using the mouse, therefore saving on battery life. It features an LED battery level indicator to alarm you if batteries are getting low. The green light indicates that the batteries are still good; it turns red if the batteries need to be replaced. At the bottom of the mouse are receiver slides that easily turn off when you slide the mouse in and turn on when you slide the mouse out.
If you are on a hurry, just snap the USB mini-receiver and you are ready to go.
Performance Level. Making the Logitech V220 more than 2 ½ times more receptive than the standard optical mouse is the high-definition optical technology which features 1000-dpi optical sensor. Viewing digital photos and spreadsheets is a whole lot better because of its side-to-side scrolling with zoom. It takes less effort if you want to zoom it in and out or roll it vertically or horizontally.
With its price, Logitech V220 is definitely a good bargain not only because of its compact and rugged look but also because of its very good features such as the soft rubber grips on its side. Although it says it is good for your notebooks, you can also use it for your PC.
Another good feature of V220 is that XP, Linux and Vista all recognized it and installation is only for a few seconds.
Do not be surprised if you buy the V220 and no software goes with it. It, nevertheless, provides you a link to the website to make the mouse work which you can download.
There is, however, one thing that the Logitech people must have overlooked. The instruction brochure should have a step-to-step guideline in installing the battery. The diagram is a bit misleading as the positive end of the battery was shown going first into the mouse but the battery has a small negative sign on the end and a small positive sign on the other end. If you follow the diagram, you will be led to put the positive ends first when it should be the other way around.
To conclude, the Logitech V220 Cordless Mouse is worth its price so grab it now!
A good performing mouse is a must-have for those guys who are fond of gaming. Without a mouse that will give you an advantage, gaming will be put to waste and one cannot reach the aim for the highest peak. People at Logitech have attuned themselves to this need and produced the Logitech MX518 Gaming Grade Optical Mouse.
The Logitech MX 518 is a high performance optical gaming metal mouse that has the following features: ultra-high resolution, 1600-dpi MX optical engine that brings quick response similar to that of a lightning and a mirror-smooth tracking. Even without a software, this new mouse from Logitech gives you instantaneous on-the-fly sensitivity regulation allowing you to toggle without any effort from pixel-precise targeting to fast-twitch stepping up. Ensuring you to hit the highest point in performance, enjoyment and contentment despite extreme gaming is the shaped grip.
Logitech MX 518 is approximately 9.5 x 9.5 x 2.5 inches and weighs 15.2 ounces. It comes in two colors, black and silver and connects via USB.
The Logitech MX 518 moves smoothly. Its forward and back side buttons are quite tiny but they both work well. The two buttons located on the left side of the mouse are very useful which default to paging forward and backward in the web pages. Browsing through files and folders is with so much ease also because of the forward and back action of the buttons.
The scroll wheel is not so good compared with the MS Intellimouse 4, however. It is harder to roll and still clicks.
As indicated, MX518 is a gaming mouse, therefore it will work better for gaming and it does excel in this aspect. No matter how quickly I move the mouse, it still tracks. Any member of the family can use it as it fits middle and small sized fits. It is lightweight and shaped adequately to suit the cupped hand. Its cord is slim and a little hard unlike the others which are utterly flat. Downloading the drivers and the program is without trouble and worked well with Win XP as soon as you connect it in.
The Set Point software detects the MX518 and adds user.xml for the MX518 with its default settings. This is really good as it lets you to toggle back or you can use it in parallel to a G5 with no worries of missing any customization.
Both the MX518 and G5 are the same in size and shape except that slightly rougher in texture is the G5’s top and grip areas. MX 518 is slicker in both surfaces.
I admit that the G5 is the best mouse I ever had; nevertheless that does not mean MX518 is not. It is satisfactory and can very well be a good replacement for the G5. Apart from that, it is economical.
As I have been using the Logitech MX518 for quite some time, I know that it will be hard for me to surf the web using another kind of mouse as you I end up pressing the side for buttons (that are not present) in order to navigate.
Ergonomics-wise, the MX518 is definitely implausible, especially to a right-handed person like me.
So if you are planning to buy a new mouse, go look for the Logitech MX518 High Performance Optical Gaming Metal Mouse.
I used a PS2 mouse before with my desktop computer and my problem is that its cord often gets tangled with other cables so I decided to buy a wireless mouse to take away the wire and to free up some space on my desk at the same time. I got this wireless mouse from my local tech shop a month ago for a nice price and I was amazed at how convenient it is to use.
My new mouse is the M305 silver wireless mouse from Logitech. It is doing nicely with Windows XP Pro, and I am planning to test it with Windows 7 later. It is a bit smaller than my old mouse which makes it lighter and much easier to move about. I like its stylish design, nice contour, and it feels good to the touch because of the soft rubber grip – an overall superb ergonomics!
Located on its underside is the power switch which can be useful if you will not use the mouse for a long time. Aside from that, it also has a sleep mode feature that automatically turns off when idle for quite a while. I have never turned it off since I got it a month ago. The single “AA” battery that came with it is still going strong; that at least will save me some money on battery replacements. From sleep mode, there is one second delay wake up time but that is just a very minor issue.
I have heard that wireless mice can work even from afar, and just to satisfy my curiosity I tested it from a distance where I can barely read the fine print on my big screen (about 5 meters away) and it worked well! I have not tried it further than that but come to think of it, nobody will use it that far anyway.
The one thing I like the most about this mouse is its nano receiver. The receiver plugs conveniently into one of my computer’s USB port and it is so small you can hardly notice it is there. I think the size of the receiver is an important issue here, especially when used with laptops. Because laptops are moved around most of the time, the devices connected to it such as flash drives and receivers are prone to damage when left attached. In fact, I am planning to buy another one of these for my laptop.
The only thing I did not like about this mouse is its height as it is to some extent tall. I had a bit of difficulty adjusting my hand to it, but this is just a minor setback and this will not stop me from buying another Logitech M305 Wireless Mouse.
I have not tried the M305 with games so I cannot compare it with other gaming mice.
In conclusion, I like this wireless mouse. It is easy to install – no setup is needed, it feels fine, looks good, is competitively priced, and most of all, it performs very well. So for those who are looking for a wireless mouse that can deliver a superb performance, I highly recommend Logitech M305 Wireless Mouse. Get it now and you sure will enjoy using it on your laptop or PC.
I was happy when I bought a notebook for myself. The problem started when the buttons started to crap out. So I went to look around for a mouse but was completely engulfed with the various mice which made deciding what to buy quite hard.
A friend suggested that I should try the wireless mouse and so I did. It was nice alright but I prefer the corded ones. I had trouble with the buttons as I keep on striking them by chance so they normally become immobilized. The look cheap to me. It makes you think that the scroll wheel will disentangle.
With the above situations, I landed on buying the Logitech Optical USB Mouse, which is the 6th mouse I have bought since my mouse broke down.
The Logitech Optical USB Mouse is not at all that appealing but it is not that horrible. It fits well into my medium-sized hand. The plastic around its base is of fine quality and holding it is effortless. Clicking the buttons is cool as they are quiet and easy to touch. The Optical USB Mouse is unyielding so there is no fear that it will be broken like the low-priced mouse. Scrolling is straightforward with the scroll wheel made of a hard black rubber. This feature makes it effortless to let it roll. Another feature is its tilted wheel. The Logitech Optical USB Mouse really gives a splendid performance.
It is compatible t even if you do not have the Logitech software. However, you have the option of downloading the software should you want to use the features of the USB Mouse. A slow connection will give you problems especially if your file is big. When that happened to me, I have to redo it and finished it in a public library for only a few minutes. If your system is Windows XP and you want to make use of the tilt-wheel feature and the middle button, you need to let the software run in the background. You can stop using it if you want and you still have the other two buttons and the scroll wheel. Do not download the software if you do not intend to use the tilt-wheel and the middle button. On my part, I downloaded the software because the moment I change to using a USB mouse, the settings of my Windows Mouse started to act weird. They don’t stay where I position them even if the ‘Apply’ box was ticked. Restarting will only make the settings to return to Default. But when I downloaded the Logitech software, I never encountered any problem.
The Logitech Optical USB Mouse is not too costly and is easy to manipulate when moving the pointer around.
A bit of advice: Do not follow the mouse set up instructions based on the computer’s instructions if a password is used on signing in to Windows. This is because the computer will not be able to identify your mouse when ask to key in your password.
Let your system run and remove your existing mouse from the USB dock and connect the new Logitech mouse. Only if you do this will the new mouse be identified.
To conclude, the Logitech Optical USB Mouse works and the system software that identifies the mouse when connected also work well. It served the purpose you need it for and most of all, it is not expensive.
This is a superb mouse and I would say is one of the best that I have used. Following are some of the features of the Logitech Wireless Anywhere Mouse MX, which I like:
* Staying on the laptop at all times is the innovative nanno receiver.
* It is wireless so there is no worry of matching or pairing it and you do not have to wait for long to get going.
* It can be brought wherever you are. The word “anywhere” is completely true!
* Though small in size, all the buttons that you need are present.
* It has a superb dual-mode scroll wheel to make scrolling fast and flowing.
* It is designed ergonomically not withstanding its small size.
* The on and off switch underneath also acts as a protective flap for its sensor.
* It comes with a handy carrier.
So what are the differences between the Logitech Wireless Anywhere Mouse MX with that of the VX Nanno.
1. The size. The Anywhere MX is heavier compare with the VX Nanno which is lighter by 30-40%. The batteries could have done it. Anywhere MX uses double “A” batteries while VX Nanno uses the triple “A”. Anyway, as I went on using it, I found out that you can use a single double “A” battery for the Anywhere MX thus making its weight lighter.
2. The Adaptability. The Logitech Wireless Anywhere MX works on any surface in contrast to the VX Nanno, which works only on shiny surfaces. The former can work on both shiny and transparent surfaces. In fact, you can use it even on glass.
3. The forward and back buttons of Anywhere MX has its buttons on its side to make it more convenient and accessible for the thumb. The VX Nanno has them on top. The side buttons of the Anywhere MX is really a big advantage over the VX Nanno as the latter’s buttons are not that great to operate. (In fact, it a common complain among its users.) I am happy that Logitech took this into consideration.
4. The on and off buttons make switching the Anywhere MX trouble free.
5. The innovative Nanno receiver. This feature of the Logitech Wireless Anywhere MX can support a number of devices so there is no worry to pairing it off. VX Nanno still has the old one.
6. The Price. The Anywhere MX is pricey compared to the VX Nanno which is about 40% cheaper than the former.
7. The USB Extension holder. The Anywhere MX must have forgotten this item when they thought of the whole package. VX Nanno has this feature which is a necessity for desktop users.
8. The handy bag. The pouch of the Anywhere MX is neat and tidy unlike that of the VX Nanno.
In summary, the Logitech Wireless Anywhere Mouse MX offers a lot of features in just a small room. It would be the most suitable portable mouse for someone with a small hand size and who does not need the application switch and middle mouse button. Not to forget is its very dear price as well.
Whenever I work on my PC, I almost always wanted to bang my mouse. It is just not working right anymore. So I said it is about time to get a replacement which I did. I bought the Logitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX which works for both the PC and the Mac. And boy was I glad!
Before I discuss to you the benefits I got from the Logitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX, let me first tell you its features.
* This mouse works on surfaces you would not imagine a mouse would; it works on glass.
* It hangs about in your computer. Once you plug it in, compatible wireless gadget can be added without a need for numerous USB receivers
* It can be recharged via your computer or a power outlet even as you are using it.
* Scrolling is made faster than any other mouse, and
* Fashioned to fit your right hand that includes a crafty thumb control to make web browsing, zooming, switching application much easier.
Going back to my own experience in using this mouse, I would really say that it is worth the price as I find it very comfortable to use. It was only about three weeks ago when I purchased the Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000. It gave me pain on my forearm and hand and I blame it on its non-ergonomic design although it claims that it is intended for both right and left hand users. The next mouse that I used was the Apple Mighty Mouse which, sad to say, also has the same design errors.
In contrast to these two mice, the Performance MX did not give me much tension on my hand and arm. The furrow where the thumb sits gives me more control aside from it giving a remarkable feeling.
When you buy the Logitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX, you also get a kit which is not just neat and tidy but very functional. A Micro-USB recharging cable comes with the kit. This allows you to continue with your work while it is being charged. All you need to do is plug one end into the mouse and the other into the computer – so your work is not at all disturbed. Aside from that, a wall-to-USB adapter is also included allowing you to charge the mouse in any power outlet if there is no accessible USB slot. To help desktop users, a USB extension cable is provided to make repositioning the USB receiver easier while there is a helpful small bag for notebook users to hold the cords and power plug.
With a MacBook Pro, three buttons are provided to make usage functional with no need of putting in drivers. Smaller than the magsafe power adapter head is the USB receiver.
Well, I did of course hope it was a Bluetooth mouse. Nevertheless, the comfort it gives me in using it is greater than any other Bluetooth mouse available in the market. Compared with the Bluetooth mouse, the Logitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX has its pointer moving with much accuracy, fluidity and with ease.
In conclusion, I would say that the Logitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX as a whole is enough to make you happy even as it is not Bluetooth. The important thing is it makes navigation a whole lot faster and easier.