Logitech V450 Cordless Laser Mouse
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Manufacturer: LogitechAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: 931669-0403
Color: Gray/Black
Product features:
- Laser technology delivers smoother cursor control on virtually any surface.
- Soft side grip and contoured shape offer superior comfort and effortless control
- Up to one year of battery life keeps you going.
- Experience a powerful and reliable signal with 2.4 GHz digital connection.
- Side-to-Side Scrolling + Zoom - Tilt Wheel Plus Zoom is perfect for viewing digital photos and spreadsheets
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Customer Review: This terrific work horse -- or is that "work MOUSE"? -- is perfect for laptops AND desktops
Summary: 5 Stars
In all my long research on cordless laser models, this was the one that impressed me the most -- mostly from informative reviews from other users.
I must have been bleary eyed, though, because I missed the part about this being for laptop use [I was looking for something to use with my desktop p.c.] However, it is only about a half inch shorter than the mouse that came with my Gateway, so I decided to go ahead and spend twenty minutes opening up the packaging. [Why oh why does electronic stuff come in what seems to be steel-belted 12-foot thick plastic packaging???]
This mouse is really astounding. It's ergonomic and glides very well. It does not have all the frightening bells and whistles that some manufacturers are including nowadays -- bizarre robotic nightmares that look like they could simultaneously microwave a meal, fix your car, function as low-orbiting satellites, and pilot the Enterprise from Star Trek. Sorry, I favor functional simplicity over dazzling techno-overdose. No, this is very nice mouse with a left-click button, a right-click button, and a scrolling wheel that has the familiar clicking that gives a sense of control [a friend has a smooth rolling wheel, and hates it; I tried it and similarly disliked it]. Upon installing the software, you have the option of specifying several different functions for the scroll wheel. One drawback is the that software required me to restart my computer twice; a minor inconvenience, and possibly just a fluke.
Now to the meat of the matter. This mouse has terrific ranging. My tower sits on my desk with the USB ports to the side and my monitor atop it, so it's just about one foot from where I use the mouse. However, I tried the mouse on a folder on my lap, so the desk was between the signal range; no lagging or pauses. I also took the mouse across the room [about ten feet] and it worked just as well, so I'll be taking it to work whenever I have a laptop presentation [no more sitting next to the loud projector]. Anyway, the point is that although my USB ports are on my desk, this mouse would definitely work for someone whose tower sits on the floor or to the side of their desk.
So, though it's marketed as a laptop mouse, I strongly recommend it for desktop use as well. It's only marginally smaller than a standard mouse, so it took me only a few seconds to adapt; frankly, the slightly smaller size actually aids in moving the thing around. It slides very smoothly, and the optics seem to work on any surface; my desk is wood [solid pine shelving from Ikea], and though varnished it has very shallow ridges due to the grain -- and this mouse handles it fine. It may bear noting that this unit doesn't put out the red glare that a lot of optical mice do; you can't even see any light, except for the battery indicator on the bottom. Speaking of which, It remains to be seen how long the battery life is, but since I use rechargeable batteries it's not a great concern of mine; by the way, the unit is very easy to turn off when not in use.
After only about four days, I'm very pleased with this mouse.
= = = = = = = FOLLOW-UP = = = = = = = =
It's now July 2009, and this mouse finally went home to Mouse Heaven, so I immediately bought a new one.
It's still an outstanding mouse. Though it's billed as a notebook mouse, I use it for my desktop p.c. -- it's not as tiny as some notebook mice, and not as large as some regular p.c. mice. It just fits very nicely in my hand.
But a warning -- the newest version of its accompanying software is not compatible with Windows Vista Home Premium. The disc is titled "SetPoint 4.0a2" and below that it says both "Windows XP" and "Windows Vista". My new p.c. has the aforementioned Vista system, but the software just didn't interface correctly, and the mouse didn't operate quite right. I called Logitech and a nice gentleman showed me how to download version 4.60.122 -- which runs flawlessly.
Then again, the software is only necessary if you want to adjust the left & right click buttons, or set how the scroll wheel works, or get an alert when the batteries are running low. The mouse WILL work without the software installed.
I'm actually thinking of buying a couple more of these when I find them on sale, just to have them in the future in case this excellent model gets discontinued.
Description of Logitech V450 Cordless Laser Mouse
With extended battery life and all-terrain tracking, the Logitech® V450 Laser Cordless Mouse for Notebooks keeps on going when other mice have stopped. The micro-receiver stores inside the mouse, turning it off to save batteries for transport.Amazon.com Product Description Be more productive?wherever you use your laptop. With expectional comfort, great performance and enhanced reliability, the Logitech V450 Laser Cordless Mouse for Notebooks is your perfect notebook companion. The ergonomic design with soft rubber grips provides both superior comfort and hand support in a compact shape. Laser tracking delivers smoother, more responsive cursor control than standard optical mice, and the micro-receiver stores inside the mouse, turning it off to save batteries for transport.
Features:
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| Storable, wireless micro-receiver Plug-and-play USB micro-receiver tucks away neatly inside the mouse for easy transport and shuts your mouse off to save power. | Ergonomic comfort Soft rubber grip, finger grooves, and contoured shape offer support and effortless control with either hand. | Laser precision Outperforms optical mice. Laser technology delivers smoother cursor control and precision tracking on virtually any surface.* You'll be more productive--whenever you use your laptop. | ||
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| Side-to-side scrolling + zoom Tilt Wheel Plus Zoom is perfect for viewing digital photos and spreadsheets. Instantly zoom in and out; scroll horizontally or vertically. | Unsurpassed battery life Keeps on going with up to one year of battery life**, minimizing the hassle of changing batteries Use the "On/Off" button to save even more power. Battery indicator light, visible from the top of the mouse, eliminates surprises. | Uninterrupted cordless performance |
System Requirements:
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IBM or compatible PC
- Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP
- USB port
- Macintosh system
- Mac OSX 10.2.8+
- USB port
Package Contents:
- Logitech V450 Laser Cordless Mouse for Notebooks
- 2.4 GHz micro-receiver
- Installation guide
- Logitech SetPoint software CD (for Windows-based PC )
- 2 AA batteries
- 3-year limited warranty
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