Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks (Black)
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Customer Review: Logitech Offers BIG Things From This Small Device
Summary: 5 Stars
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 ½ 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 ¾ 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 ¼"-H x ½"-W x ¾"-D; about the size of a nickel. Once inserted into a USB port the dongle sticks out only ¼ 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)
Customer Review: Best wireless mouse I've used
Summary: 5 Stars
There are a lot of reviews for this mouse already. Why am I writing another one? Because I believe this is the best wireless mouse I've ever used. I bought this mouse about 2-3 years ago while I was in college, knowing that I'd be constantly on the move until I graduated. Let me provide a brief profile of my computer use, to get a feel for how this mouse has served me over those years.
PC type: HP laptop, used as a mobile computer and a desktop replacement
PC uses: MS office, researching, and web browsing (60%), photo editing in Photoshop and Lightroom (30%), and casual gaming (10%)
As a laptop mouse, the design works admirably well. There are other similar mice out there that have these enormous USB dongles that are 1-2 inches long. With this USB receiver, you truly can put it on your laptop and forget about it. It's not going to snap off if you throw it in your bag without removal; it's meant to be left on your laptop. I haven't had a single problem with leaving the receiver on the laptop over years of use with the computer being thrown in half a dozen different types of bags. The size doesn't appear to have come at a cost, either, because I haven't had an issue with connectivity at any point besides when the batteries started to die.
Oh, that, battery life. I remember back in the day when these wireless peripherals came out. They ate batteries like CRAZY. 6 hours of solid use, that's it. It's a bit different now. I've changed the batteries once on this mouse, 1.5-2 years after its purchase. Since I was at school, I'd spend hours and hours writing papers and doing research per week. Let's say I spent 3 hours a day using this mouse (being conservative), which is 21 hours per week. If my guess is correct and the mouse ran out of batteries after 2 years, that's 2,184 hours of use on a single set of batteries. Amazing.
2,184 hours of use is quite a bit, and the mouse doesn't look like it's beyond 2 weeks old. The finish on every surface of the mouse has held up despite everything I've thrown at it. Clicking, rolling the wheel, and moving the mouse across a surface has remained constantly easy over all of this use. On the underside, the battery compartment door, receiver holder, and power button have remained intact and feel like they will last for a long, long time.
When I talk about this mouse, I always tend to ramble on about the receiver and battery life rather than its core features: left click, right click, and mouse wheel. There's a simple explanation for this: I expect a mouse to work in an expected way, and I'm only conscious of its functional attributes if there's a problem. A mouse should fit well in your hand and provide your brain with a tool that is not just comprised of a few buttons, but actually truly becomes an extension of yourself. Thus, this mouse has a highly intuitive feel to it making it not a mouse at all. That's the mark of an excellent human input device.
Ergonomically, I've read a few complaints about the size of this mouse which I'd like to address. First, if you're using this with a laptop, you likely don't want or need some monster mouse that reflects a sedentary lifestyle as opposed to a nomadic one. The size of this mouse allows it to disappear into bags, and its low weight really makes a difference when you're operating it for a long time. Next, I do not think this mouse is too small for "big" hands. To say that it's too small for the hands of most men is pretty absurd. I have bigger hands than most men, being a pretty tall person, and I actually find this mouse to be extremely comfortable, even over time. I recently have been bringing this to work and I now use it 8 hours a day. Never had a problem there. For a size reference: I can palm an official sized men's basketball.
You've heard all the rest in other reviews, so I'll stop with the novel. To sum it up:
Pros
+ Small receiver that does not have to be removed from your laptop
+ No connectivity issues with receiver
+ Excellent size for mobility and handling
+ Batteries last 1-2 years+ with regular daily use
+ Receiver storage within the battery compartment
+ Built to last the test of time
Cons
- Price. Not too expensive, but there are certainly cheaper alternatives.
- ...?
Customer Review: Small, easy to carry, works excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
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Every time I move my laptop I have to go through the ritual of packing and unpacking it. One step of this ritual is to take my mouse and wrap the cord up tight enough to put it in my laptop bag. I'm so happy to report that this step of the ritual will never be performed again!
Mostly because there is no cord. Instead, this communicates via the 2.4 Ghz wireless frequency. Wireless is great for several reasons.
1) No cables. Because the cord of my old mouse got wound up so much, the abuse was starting to show in the cord. Over the last two years I've been using it the cord has taken on a memory that resembles more how it looks while wound up than how it looks while plugged in. In other words, it just looks horrible. But it isn't only the unsightliness, it is also the "in-the-way factor". I don't have to worry about how the cable plugs in because it can often get in-the-way of my CD-ROM drive and my water bottle. Plus, without cables, it just plain looks better no matter the condition of the cable in the first place.
2) Doesn't need to be line-of-sight. I had a Microsoft wireless keyboard that I reviewed a year ago or so. It was crap, in fact, I ended up taking it back and picking up a Logitech (coincidently) wireless keyboard and mouse. But the only way I could get the Microsoft stuff to work decently well was to get the receiver and the keyboard/mouse package within line-of-sight. That defeats the entire point of being wireless!! With this I can work it just fine despite the fact the receiver is not within the line-of-site of the mouse.
3) Fantastic Range. To test it I've gone about a dozen feet away from my laptop -- to the point that I can barely see the mouse on my screen -- and it works perfectly fine. No stutter stepping; only perfection!
The receiver is awesome! First, it is so small I can keep it in my laptop at all times and not be concern with snapping it off like I do with some USB devices. But here is the nifty thing about this. If you open the bottom of the mouse where you put in the batteries there is a place for carrying around the receiver. It hides perfectly within the mouse!
And on top of this, the mouse comes with a nice case to carry your mouse. It is like they thought of everything a mobile professional needs in a mouse. My hats off to the engineers who put this baby together!
And the plug and play worked flawlessly. I had left the original mouse plugged in so I could install the drivers but before I knew it both mice were controlling the computer. It worked without even needing the drivers on my Windows XP computer and I'm quite sure it will work just as easily on Windows Vista or Mac 10+.
I only have two complaints regarding the mouse.
The first is minor, and that is the initial mouse speed. It is waaaaay too fast and this is not the first Logitech device that I have that complaint with. But it does come with a setup utility on CD-ROM and I was able to lower the speed without any problems. Most mice do not take off this quickly at the beginning.
The second is a bit larger. Normally when something is designed to be portable they try to make it as small as possible. They don't call this thing "The Nano" for nothing as it is a bit on the small side. The small form factor is great when it does come to portability but it can sometimes cramp up my hand. I like something to fit in the palm of my hands but this only makes it to the third knuckle of my fingers.
But I can't fault them for the latter, however. This was supposed to be small and I've seen MUCH smaller mice used by people all the time. I'll probably still carry my other mouse around for extended usage. But if you think you will be sensitive to the small size then buyer beware: you've been warned.
If you think this won't be a problem for you then this is the perfect mouse to pick up. I love it!
Customer Review: FRIGGEN AMAZING!!! (Long Review)
Summary: 5 Stars
After owning this mouse for a little less than 20 minutes I decided that I would make love to it if physically possible. Although when purchased I regretted following my childish impulses (I already had a decent wireless mouse-like device) I don't anymore. Even as I opened the box I decided to rate it no higher than a four because of the price, but that was before I opened it.
Now, 25 minutes after opening the brown amazon box I will write about the Jewel:
ONLY READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO KNOW A LOT ABOUT THE MOUSE! OTHERWISE JUST READ THE "OVERVIEW' AT THE BOTTOM.
NANO RECIEVER: [5/5]
Obviously the most noticeable feature is the quarter-of-a-centimeter, where-the-hell-is-the-damn-thing-I-had-it-a-second-ago-receiver. 30 minutes into owning the mouse I have forgotten its existence. I have to constantly look over and make sure there is still a small black thing sticking out the left-quadrant of my laptop. Even though it is the true reason I bought this device the transmitter or whatever the hell it's called isn't my favorite feature. However, for people who constantly break their mice's receivers or don't like taking them out, this mouse is for you.
MOUSE/ DESIGN: [4/5]
Designed for people who are RIGHT and LEFT handed so it doesn't have a very interesting shape. But seriously, who gives a flying truck? 40 minutes into having the mouse. First notable thing about the shape is it is very close to the ground (in this case mouse pad and or kitchen sink). But don't worry, after about 10 minutes that is almost completely forgotten. Along with the two clickers there is a scroll wheel placed in the middle a button to search junk on the internet and two buttons (which I will tell you about in chapter 2... Just Kidding). Lastly, the NANO RECEIVER fits conveniently in the bottom of the mouse which can be very helpful.
SCROLLING WHEEL: [5/5]
Reading previous reviews led me to believe that the mouse had a lightning fast scrolling wheel. When I opened it 45 minutes ago I was pretty pissed. Personally, I like the mouses that aren't too easy to scroll up and down with. This particular one is supposed to be "Frictionless" and it is. At first I didn't like this but then I discovered that (pay attention now) when you push firmly into the scroll wheel it clicks and Tada! now you have a scroll wheel that clicks, isn't that marvelous! The other great thing about the scrolling wheel is once (and if) you install the "set point" software that came with the mouse then you can change how fast you can scroll up and down on a page. Brilliant.
FEATURES: [Eleventeen/5]
Don't get me started about the features! The software that comes with the mouse is brilliant and the mouse isn't worth buying without them. By installing "Setpoint" you can do all of the following:
-> Instantly open Google by clicking a little button in the middle of the mouse.
-> Change scrolling, moving, and sniffing speed of the cursor.
-> Translate your cursor into a different language! [Just Kidding]
-> See how much batterys left and see how much time you have left before clickless.
-> Alter gaming and or normal settings of the mouse and how your computer reacts.
-> (This is where it gets me) By installing the software it is possible to click any button and have anything happen on your computer! Although I personally wouldn't, you can have it so when you press the right clicker iTunes opens! Seriously anythings possible!!! 50 minutes later I'm still amazed!!!
Overall: [5/5]
Definitely good quality and nice design. Probably still a good buy for people that have a desktop computer as well. However, unless you plan on installing the software then I do not suggest this mouse. Definitely a good buy and usually worth $70.00 [Cheap on Amazon].
Customer Review: this little guy is a real sweetheart
Summary: 5 Stars
I like this little thingy so much I'm going to have to come up with a name for it. This replaces the Logitech Revolution Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks (Black) which had to be returned for some design/usage issues I had with it, and so far this is turning out to be exactly what I was looking for in a mouse. This mouse is used daily on my notebook which currently acts as my main computer.
Installation was flawless and the receiver sticks out only 1/4 of an inch. So right now it is plugged in to one of the USB ports as opposed to the Revolution's receiver which is much bigger and which I had plugged in to a port on a Belkin 4-port hub (another great and useful little gizmo) Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra Mini Hub F5U407. Also, the width of the receiver is minimal and doesn't interfere with the USB port right next to it in any way.
I'm right-handed but this is an ambidextrous mouse. The back/forward buttons - which I can't seem to live without anymore - are easier for me to operate as they are accessed by the index finger instead of the thumb. For me that is much easier as I have arthritis fairly bad in my hands - especially my thumbs - and using my thumbs for anything is painful. The position of the back/forward button works well for me based on the size of my hand which is relatively small. To me, it's more intuitive to use the thumb instead of the index finger for the back button, and since my 2 previous mice had that feature, I had to get used to using the index finger instead. However, I'm more than happy to getting used to that as I don't have to worry about my thumb hurting anymore.
The scroll wheel is a bit smaller than most scroll wheels but hasn't presented any problems at all. You can access 4 different scroll capabilities by pressing down on the scroll wheel. I currently have the button behind the scroll wheel programmed for "Close" but there's a multitude of other options available.
The battery case (uses 2 "AAA" batteries) is easy to open with a little lever that pops it open underneath the mouse and that's where the receiver is stored. The on/off button is also underneath and there's a red LED on top of the mouse when the batteries are low/going out. I think the only negative I can think of is that it would have been nice to have the on/off button or at least a usage light located on top of the mouse as a reminder to turn it off.
It's a little too small for my husband - as was the Revolution VX - but it's all about a matter of preference. I think it's pretty much a natural function to keep the palm of your hand on the table/surface area when using a mouse and how the various buttons work when you are in that usage mode is what will make the mouse good or bad for you. For me and my smaller hands and screwed-up thumb -- this works very well. I was planning to get a Bluetooth mouse for the netbook, MSI Wind U100-432US 10-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) Black but am now seriously considering getting another one of these.
UPDATE: Today is February 24, 2010, and I finally had to change out the AAA batteries in this mouse for the first time. Not too bad for longevity as I use the mouse constantly instead of the track pad on the laptop, and I can never remember to turn the mouse off so it's "on" 24/7. I'm just as happy with this little guy today as I was when I wrote the original review.