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Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse by Logitech
Digital product summary informationManufacturer: Logitech Format: CD Platform: Windows Model: 910-000718 Product features: - Elegantly contoured shape that fits your hand naturally for maximum comfort
- Revolutionary hyper-fast scrolling for flying through documents and Web pages
- Adjustable dpi laser engine (up to 1600 dpi) for customizable precision
- Enhanced 2.4 GHz cordless technology for more robust, reliable performance
- 10 programmable buttons, including a "stealth" thumb button, for additional control
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Digital camera reviews of Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser MouseDigital camera Review: "Place Superlative Here" -- a review of the Logitech MX1100, a great mouse Summary: 5 Stars
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At 5 ounces this is a giant mouse. (For comparison, the Logitech VX is about 3.25 ounces WITH batteries.) But in this case, size equates with comfort and I've found the MX 1100 to be very comfortable. My thumb and fingers are neither cramped nor stretched even after hours of uninterrupted use, and the "clutch" always feels good. [Sorry, not for Lefties.]
The mouse comes with a software disk, a rather large USB dongle, and it takes two AA batteries. (If it's anything like my Logitech VX, it won't be a battery hog.) It has a 1600 dpi laser detector engine which means that it has smooooth handling with no lag.
Besides the two main buttons there is a scroll wheel with side "nudge" that lets you highlight text. Below the scroll wheel there's a button that lets you flip to click-by-click scrolling for precision work. By the thumb there are a pair of toggle strip-buttons. The first lets you play with the mousey's sensitivity. The second theoretically lets you flip between application windows.
I say "theoretically" because, to be honest, I couldn't care less for these features -- except for the scroll wheel which is worth it's weight in gold for the boost in surfing speed it provides. Or to say it another way, I never loaded the software to test out the more spiffy features. I don't use them and consequently I don't see any reason to bog down my computers with code when it's not needed. (Not even for you guys.)
WHICH brings me to the feature that I liked BEST about the MX 1100; that you don't have to load any software to use it. I plugged in the dongle on four machines and without having to reboot, the mouse just worked. The machines were: my husband's IBM laptop running XP/Professional, the family Mac running OSX10.4, the family generic PC running XP/home, and my own MacPro and nary a problem.
Considerations :::
Big mouse. Big dongle. Facts you might want to consider if you plan on travel. (My suggestion for a smaller travel mouse would be the Logitech VX or it's newer equivalents. The VX's dongle is itsy-bitsy.)
The MX1100 is a tall mouse. At my computer hutch it was great. Used at my tall kitchen table, it put my wrist at an uncomfortable level. So consider your work environment.
No need to install the software for normal use. Even the scroll wheel worked on the machines I tried it on.
Besides me, there are those at MacWorld who rate this mouse highly and they add that they found it compatible with Panther (10.3), Tiger (10.4), and Leopard (10.5).
Want More?
If you Mac'kies want more performance, you might hunt around for Mac Drivers for this mouse. Personally, I'm a "K.I.S.S." kinda gal. I just plug and play, but I know that others like SteerMouse or USB Overdrive X.
Like someone else suggested, if you are considering buying a mouse, go ahead and splurge and get the Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro. The keyboard is exceedingly comfortable and the mouse comes with a recharger.
Pam T.
mom and reviewer-at-large
Summary of Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser MouseLogitech MX 1100 cordless laser mouse, contoured to fit your hand naturally, delivers exceptional comfort and features hyper-fast scrolling for flying through documents and Web pages. The adjustable dpi laser engine (up to 1600 dpi) provides customizable precision, and advanced 2.4 GHz technology delivers more reliable performance than ever before.
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