Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks (Black)
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Customer Review: Excellent mouse. Also look at the newer Anywhere MX
Summary: 5 Stars
The VX Nano is an excellent mouse. I am currently using it and I am very happy with it. Other reviewers have done a great job at listing pros and cons.
I am writing this review because the VX Nano is now replaced at the top of the line by the new Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX. I tried both and stayed with the VX Nano. However, some people may prefer the Anywhere MX. I have a more complete review of the Anywhere MX on that product's page, but here is a copy of the main differences between the 2 products:
- The VX Nano is quite a bit lighter (by 30-40%) and it makes a noticeable difference. The Anywhere MX is a bit heavier to begin with, but more importantly, it uses AA batteries vs. AAA for the VX Nano. Note that despite the larger batteries (about 2x capacity), The SetPoint software is predicting ~100 days for the Anywhere's AA and ~150 for the VX' AAA, so I guess the new "dark field" laser uses 2-3x more power. I thought of using AA-AAA adapters to keep the weight difference down, but that would drop the battery life to <2 months. For me, that was the biggest deciding factor with the next bullet.
- The VX Nano is quite a bit cheaper. Now that it's not the "best" Logitech laptop mouse, its price has dropped quite a bit. While the Anywhere MX price is pegged close to MSRP, the VX Nano's price is oscillating up to 40% cheaper than the Anywhere MX. That's a big difference.
- The Anywhere MX can be used on any surface. In comparison, the VX Nano can only be used on most surfaces. It's still extremely competent and works on fabric, many shiny surfaces... anything you'll normally find in a home or an office, and is much better than old red LED-based mice. It does not, however, work on transparent surfaces. If that's important, then the Anywhere MX is the only option.
- The VX Nano has the back/forward buttons on the top vs the Anywhere MX on the side for the more traditional thumb access. Advantage Anywhere MX here. Those top buttons on the VX Nano are not great and I think that was one of the main complaints. I am glad Logitech listened.
- The on/off button on the Anywhere MX is easier to use (flap to slide vs. hold for 3 seconds).
- Both mice get a pouch. The VX Nano has a mesh pouch that's a bit baggy. The Anywhere MX has a tight smooth pouch. It's a near tie.
- The VX Nano comes with a USB extension with holder to use with a desktop. The Anywhere MX doesn't. Not a big deal IMHO.
- The Anywhere MX has the new Nano receiver that can support several devices. The VX Nano has the "old" one. They are the same size though and behave identically with a single device. In particular, there is no pairing and initial latency issues as seen on Bluetooth devices.
Customer Review: Best Notebook Mouse I've Used
Summary: 5 Stars
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This VX Nano Laser Mouse works quite well. The mouse itself is a mid-size mouse and not "Nano" itself, which makes it more user friendly. It also has rubberized side grips which aid in its handling. Included with the mouse is a connection receiver for a desktop, a nice bonus. I use this for my Toshiba laptop for which it is perfect. It has a small receiver that you can plug into your USB port and leave it there, even when transporting the computer. If you wish you could remove the receiver and it store it out of the way and safe inside the mouse itself; the engineers paid attention to details on this one. Two standard AAA batteries power the mouse and it has an on/off switch that I am hoping will extend the life of the batteries. The batteries lasted me only four months. But the batteries were included! The mouse also comes with a nice carry bag to protect it while in your case for transportation, or to just keep it free of dust when not in use.
It was very easy to install and works great right out of the box. The hardest part about installation is getting the mouse itself out of the packaging. I found the tracking and scrolling perfect. At a press of a button you can go from scroll to hyper-scroll on the mouse wheel. Plus I found the mouse speed was perfect for my use as delivered. I have limited mobility and was able to use this easily. And it seems that the mouse does not need direct line of site to the receiver in order to work. It works well without a mouse pad, which was very important to me since I had to test it in bed. I had the computer on the hospital table and the mouse on the bed. The next day I downloaded the software that it comes with and it allows use to increase the utility of the mouse by giving you access to advanced features. I found the additional functionality to be very helpful. Including Internet search at a push of a button. I also appreciate the battery indicator for the mouse, so you do not have to guess when your batteries should be replaced. My computer gains access to the Internet by WiFi and may be the reason it took several minutes for me to download the software. But you only need to do this once, and only if you wish to use the advanced features of your mouse.
This is the standard high quality Logitech mouse technology we have become use too. This has now become my permanent laptop mouse and my sister saw it and is buying one for her laptop. I am really pleased to have this mouse, it makes using my laptop so much easier and therefore enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Customer Review: A vast improvement over my current laptop mouse...
Summary: 5 Stars
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This weekend I received a new toy to play with... a Logitech VX Nano cordless laser USB mouse. I was excited to give this a try, as I'm tired of working around the cord on my existing laptop mouse. With the minor exception of packaging and the software CD, I give this a hearty thumbs-up.
I already use a Logitech VX Revolution mouse on my desktop computer. Without exception, it's the best mouse I've ever worked with. The VX Nano follows in the same footsteps as its bigger sibling, only in a smaller package. The sides of the mouse are rubberized and indented for better grip, and it's highly comfortable for me during extended use. People with bigger hands might like a slightly larger mouse, but my smaller hands didn't mind it at all. The scrolling wheel has the same smooth/ratchet option as the VX Revolution, so I can switch back and forth between those modes without a second thought. The USB key that goes in the laptop port is extra-tiny, so there's little chance of getting it knocked off by accident. There's even a small area in the battery housing that you can use to store the USB key for extended periods away from the laptop. Nice feature, as you don't want to be misplacing it... The battery life according to the configuration screen says that it has 170 days of power on a fresh pair of AAA batteries. Time will tell if that's accurate or not, but I'd be VERY happy with that type of battery life.
The only two drawbacks had nothing to do with the mouse itself. My laptop kept thinking the CD with the software was blank, and I couldn't load from it. That was easily remedied by going to the Logitech site and downloading the latest version of the software from there. Also, the packaging could be better. It takes forever to get the mouse out of the box and plastic. At first, I was a bit disappointed that they shipped without batteries, but then discovered (right as I was throwing the box away) that there was a storage bag, USB desktop adapter, AND batteries stashed away in part of the package that was completely surrounded by cardboard. I can imagine that I wouldn't be the only person who would make the mistake of throwing away more than the box it came in...
My prior laptop mouse is now stashed in the back of my desk, hopefully never to reappear. The VX Nano is perfect for working on my laptop, and I look forward to far less skipping and cord hassles than I had with my optical mouse...
Customer Review: Fantastic Product - Outstanding Value
Summary: 5 Stars
The weight is good for it's size - maybe a *tad* on the heavy side. This is a small mouse - it's meant for portability hence the name "Laser Mouse for Notebooks." I've been using a small, corded mouse for quite a while so I'm used to using a mouse this size. People with large hands might think it's uncomfortable - I wouldn't say my hands are "large" but I do have long fingers. It's easier for me to hold a mouse lightly with the tips of my thumb and ring finger and click the buttons with my index and my middle _salute_ finger. I don't rest my entire palm on the top. The slider pads on the bottom allow easy gliding over most "non-grabby" surfaces.
The difference in the pointer movement when using a laser over LED optical (higher resolution - DPI) is amazing. The arrow on-screen moves very smoothly and is easy to control once you get the pointer speed and accel dialed in. The Logitech software doesn't interfere with your touchpad driver settings if you have one - the software specifically notes this during the install which took less than five minutes.
The scroll wheel in free spin mode isn't very useful to me. A quick spin and the bottom of the document comes up fast. It's not very controllable. The loss of the scroll wheel press for third button is taken care of with an extra button just down from the scroll wheel. Left to right scrolling is taken care of by tilting the scroll wheel left or right. The forward/backward buttons on the upper left edge are meant to be pressed with your index finger. The good thing is that they are in a good place to prevent accidental activation but that becomes a downside when you actually want to use them. You have to make a deliberate effort to find the right one by feel with your index finger. The driver settings for optional control is very comprehensive. You can set any button to do just about anything you can imagine!
The taskbar tray icon shows the battery strength in either days of power left or percentage left - very cool! Plus you have the little green LED in the middle, on top, that that lights up for a few seconds when you turn the mouse and glows red if the batteries are low (2 AAA's).
I'm very picky about my hardware and I'm totally impressed and extremely happy with this mouse. Plus, the tiny *nano* "disappering" USB receiver is just plain cool!
BTW, the laser is near infrared. You can -barely- see it in a dark room when looking directly at it (not recommended to do this - eye safety). So you aren't going to be picking this thing up and pointing the bottom towards a wall and expect to get a red dot...
Great product and I'm very satisfied.
Customer Review: Excellent Little Mouse
Summary: 5 Stars
After I got my first one and used it for a while, I went out and got two more; one for every computer at home. If you are OK with it being slightly smaller than a regular mouse, this one is probably unbeatable. Now that I'm used to them, I like the smaller mice a lot, actually.
The design, craftsmanship and enginuity are just great. The free-wheeling center wheel is very useful and makes document browsing (web, Word, Excel, Acrobat, etc.) much faster. Press the wheel once and it clicks like a normal mouse, but you won't use that once you've used it in freewheel mode. Button just below the wheel is the third mouse button. The scroll wheel also tilts left and right for scrolling. The sideways tils is weighted very nicely and has a positive feel, so you don't accidently hit it.
Forward and Backward browsing buttons are small, in a good location, and also have a good positive click. I have two other mice that have large "back" and "forward" buttons that I and the kids accidently hit all the time. Not with the VX. Overall, the mouse is solid and comfortable.
The wireless feature works great. Yes, you can have three of them (I'm sure more, but I've tried three) in the same room and right next to each other without interference. The mouse "wakes up" very quickly if it has been left for a long time. For travel, you can push a button on the bottom of the mouse to turn it off. Also, inside the battery compartment is a storage area for the transmitter. The unit turns off when you insert the transmitter for storage, and comes on when you eject the transmitter - nice touches.
Uses 2AA (or was it AAA?) batteries, and the battery life is amazing! You don't need rechargables, you don't need to put it in a cradle. The battery life is well over 100 days in my use. I think it's battery monitor (optinal hardware, like the sideways scroll and other mouse programming) said 177 days. The light up top blinks red when it's time to replace batteries, but you can use it for weeks with the light blinking.
Comes with a nice little bag, but mine has survived very well just being chucked in the laptop case with the charger without any protection.
Logitech got it right. Like most laser mice, it doesn't work on glass. Logitech's newest line does (or so they say, I don't know), so prices are coming down on some of the regular laser mice.
If you want a bigger mouse, maybe check out the VX Revolution or similar. Like I said, I use the VX Nano on my desktops because I'm kinda liking the smaller mouse that fits in my hand instead of curving my hand to fit the mouse.