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 Logitech Offers BIG Things From This Small Device March 9, 2008
M. Pickering (MI, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Logitech has long been an industry leader in wireless computer keyboards and mice (among other things). I have tested most of their desktop and laptop wireless mice over the years and have usually been quite impressed with the majority of them. A notebook/laptop mouse, also referred to as a travel mouse, is smaller (usually 1/3 to smaller in size) than a standard desktop computer mouse. They usually come in three flavors; corded, USB cordless, and Bluetooth cordless. Current USB cordless travel mice usually use a radio frequency of 2.4 GHz, and require the installation of a dongle in one of your open laptop USB ports. Although this is a fairly straight forward process it creates a potential hazard, as you have this rectangular dongle (roughly 1 inches) jutting out of the back or side of your laptop computer, making it easy to damage the dongle or your USB port if not careful. Due to the protruding dongle, you must remove the device and store it away (usually stores inside the mouse itself) between uses. Well Logitech understands this inconvenience and has answered with the VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse.
The VX Nano is a brilliant combination of style and function. The biggest (or I guess you could say "smallest") advantage of this new model is the unique USB micro-dongle, which gives true meaning to the word "Nano" used in the model name. This new USB dongle measures only "-H x "-W x "-D; about the size of a nickel. Once inserted into a USB port the dongle sticks out only of an inch. Compared to the typical dongle, which sticks out one and three quarter inches, this new micro-dongle looks like a tiny bump. No more worries about snapping off the dongle or damaging a USB port when moving your laptop around. In fact, this new micro-dongle is so small that you can simply leave it installed in the USB port when you put your laptop back in its carrying case. There is absolutely no need to remove the dongle whatsoever. If desired the dongle can be snapped into the underside of the mouse, behind the battery compartment door. I find this new, remarkable design simply amazing.
While the VX Nano's dongle may be small, this cordless mouse is BIG on features! Just look at all of the great things packed into this little device:
- Hyper-Fast Scrolling: Weighted and nearly frictionless scroll wheel allows you to scroll through long documents and web pages in a flash!
- Forward/Backward Buttons: Allows easy navigation of the Internet at the push of a button.
- Five Programmable Buttons: Allows full customization of the mouse's controls via the included SetPoint software.
- Laser Precision: Outperforms ordinary optical mice, allowing smoother cursor control on virtually any surface.
- Long Battery Life: Up to 6 months of use on two AAA batteries.
- Ultra-Portable & Attractive Mouse Design: Slim & Sleek, which slips easily into any laptop bag.
- Storable Receiver: Easily store the nano-receiver inside the mouse when you need to free up a USB port.
- Works with Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OS-X (10.3.9 or later)
The VX Nano cordless laser mouse is very stylish and fun to use. The weighted scroll wheel can be switched between free-spin and detent mode. This allows the user to spin the scroll wheel and zip through long documents, spreadsheets and web pages, or to gradually roll with a more conventional, controlled movement. To switch the scroll wheel mode you simply push down on the wheel, which provides a solid "click" tactile feedback. The included SetPoint software installs effortlessly. Once installed you can adjust the sensitivity of the mouse's movements and scrolling speed, customize the 5 programmable mouse buttons, and view the current level of the mouse's batteries.
The mouse measures 4 inches long, 2.4 inches wide, and just over an inch thick; roughly the size of a bar of soap. It has a slim profile, which makes it sit fairly low, with a slight forward tilt (from palm side to the front buttons). It fits very well in an average sized adult hand, but may be a little awkward for those with very large hands. Lefties will be happy to know that the design of this mouse is shaped for both left and right-handed users. The 800 dpi resolution of this model is typical of a standard-use mouse. The VX Nano also comes with a handy neoprene padded case, which provides a safe home for the mouse when not being used.
Overall I am extremely pleased with the Logitech VX Nano cordless laser mouse. It fits my average sized man-hands very comfortably and has all of the features that I desire in a portable travel mouse. The real clincher for me is that micro-sized USB dongle, which I leave in my laptop at all times. My only real complaint about this mouse is the price. I paid $59.99 for mine, from a local retailer, but it can be had for a little less from several on-line merchants. You can surely find much less expensive mice on the market but I think you will find your investment in the Logitech VX Nano to be money well spent. It is definitely the best portable travel mouse that I have ever used and I highly recommend it. =o)
Logitech does it again. November 11, 2007
J. Soelberg (Logan, UT, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The logitech vx nano notebook mouse has got to be the best mouse for the money on the market. The nano receiver is amazing, nobody can believe how small it is until they see it, and gets all the range of any other wireless mouse. The mouse is compact and the included case makes sure that it doesn't get scratched or damaged when thrown into your briefcase or laptop bag. Setup was simple, just plug and play with my vista home premium setup, although it does include a cd with logitech drivers if you want to modify the extra buttons on the mouse. The scroll wheel makes reading (read: skimming) through long .pdf's a breeze, since its one little movement of the wheel and it'll scroll for nearly forever, and then stop it when you want to stop it. If you're looking for a notebook mouse, this is it.
Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse - Great devise November 29, 2007
D. L. Gordon (central iowa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had the Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks for a little over a month now and wouldn't give it up. The mouse fits your hand perfectly. It works great on most any surface. The forward and back buttons located on the top left side could have been better located on the side so they could be used with your thumb, more like Logitech's desktop laser mouse , but work fine, after you get used to the different location. The greatest thing is the super tiny usb receiver, it only sticks out about 3/8". You don't have to ever take it out or worry about breaking it off. I intend to purchase another for my daughter for Christmas.
Amazing Mouse! December 3, 2007
A. Gervasi (Euless, TX United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for NotebooksThis amazing mouse was recommended by one of my students at a technical university. I carry it with me everywhere and bop back and forth between my classroom computers, my laptop, and my desktop at home. It ISN'T line-of-sight, but RF enabled so from all sorts of angles and distances, it moves the cursor. It's great for presentations, too. BTW, I am an English professor not a technical prof. I actually have students now wanting to make presentations (instead of the usual dread) because they love my mouse! Also, the "button" that plugs into the mouse (it's in the pic) fits neatly inside the mouse and turns off the battery thus saving battery life. No other electronic product that I own so completely pleases me. I have zero reservations about this mouse.
Excellent range December 25, 2007
Wayne E. Borngesser (PA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought at recc. of IT neighbor, range is excellent and not having an appendage hanging off the 'puter is fantastic.
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