| Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse | 
| Brand: Logitech
Category: CE
List Price: $79.99
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Rating:  216 reviews
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Media: Electronics
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Number Of Items: 1
Operating System: Windows
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 8.1 x 3
nv:Device Type: Wireless Mouse
Connection Type: Yes - Cordless
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: 910-000718
Model: 910-000718
UPC: 097855050717
EAN: 0000978550507
ASIN: B001DJ64C0
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| 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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Product Description
Think about it. If you spend more than eight hours a day using your computer, you're spending more than eight hours a day using your mouse. Don't you want to be as comfortable as possible? Now, you can. Main Features Manufacturer: LogitechManufacturer Part Number: 910-000718Manufacturer Website Address: www.logitech.comProduct Line: MXProduct Type: MousePointing Device Connectivity Technology: WirelessPointing Device Wireless Technology: Radio FrequencyMovement Detection: LaserScroller: Scroll WheelPointing Device Host Interface: USBStandard Warranty: 3 Year Limited
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 216
 Excellent Successor to the MX1000 December 21, 2008
A. Kwan (Chicago, IL)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I bought this mouse to replace my Logitech G7 (Carbon Black) mouse. Since receiving it this morning, I've been very happy with this MX1100. I'll highlight a few things that made this mouse better than my old G7.
Ergonomics:
I can fully palm the mouse and all but my pinky finger can rest comfortable on the surface area of the mouse. I have large slender hands so I find that my pinky and fourth finger will stay tight together on the right edge of the mouse as I grip it. It would have been nice of the right slope could be extended for those of us with larger and longer hands.
Buttons:
Unlike my G7 which only had one thumb button, this mouse has three (one "hidden"). This is great for gaming as I usually use one for voice chat and have found a lack of a second problematic. I now use the second button as a grenade key and have not yet found a use for the stealth key.
Update (1/12/2009): I've been using this mouse for long gaming sessions most days of the week for the past 3 weeks and so far have only used 15% of the two AA alkalines. At this rate, I figure it'll last me at least another 4 months before I even need to change out the batteries. Although the box rates it for 9 months battery life, heavy use of the mouse will probably reduce overall battery life down to 5-6 months instead.
This is far better than putting a mouse into a charging cradle every day (like the MX1000 or MX Revolution).
DPI Switch:
Although this mouse only allows you to set two custom DPI settings, it is enough for most of my graphics, general, and gaming use. It's definitely not as nice as the five DPI setting ability of my old G7, but having a DPI switch with only two settings is still a good compromise.
Hyper-Scroll/Micro-Gear Wheel:
Unlike the MX Revolution, VX Revolution (and others with the same scroll wheel), this mouse has a button to switch between the indented/click-to-click feel and the smooth scroll feel. I find this much more reliable than clicking down the mouse wheel. Another plus is that I still have a middle mouse button unlike that of other Logitech mice with hyperfast scroll. The mouse wheel button is also far easier to press down than on my G7 which makes it now usable extra button my gaming sessions.
Batteries:
Unlike other battery powered mice, the MX1100 can run on one or two batteries (hence the same polarity for both batteries in the compartment). Unlike my G7 where 7-8 hours of gaming would drain the 900 mAh battery, the MX1100 can probably go for a full 248 days before needing a new pair of batteries (number taken from Logitech Setpoint 4.70 with Duracell batteries that came with mouse).
Update (4/15/2009): The two included Duracell batteries (2180 mAh @ 1.5v) lasted from 12/20/2008 to 4/12/2009. That's a total of 103 days of usage (heavy gaming 4 out of 7 days with the rest of the time spent on graphic work, general use, and animation. There were also a few days where I've left the mouse on overnight, so the two included batteries could have lasted beyond 4 months (approximately 120 days). I've since replaced the batteries with cheap alkaline "super duty" cells from Walgreens. I only expect about two weeks of total battery life before they die. If you have the money, invest in some reputable alkalines or rechargeable Ni-MH cells (high capacity ones - 1800 mAh or greater). Definitely beats having to swap batteries on my old G7 (or plug it into a charger like the MX Revolution).
Cost:
Lastly, this mouse cost $25 less than my old G7 (~$65 compared to $100). The feature set is about the same (maybe better depending on viewpoint), but the lower price tag makes this a better deal and a great step-up for me from my G7.
A true mighty mouse! October 23, 2008
Sean P. Logue (Research Triangle Park, NC USA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I've been using the Logitech Revolution mouse ever since it was available. I really like it, but it hasn't been updated in a couple of years now (though the price is now half of what it once was, which is quite nice!). I wasn't sure how this one would measure up against it, but now that I have it up and running, I think I've finally found a reason to switch.
The shape is very similar to the Revolution. So similar, that from the pictures it probably looks identical. It isn't, though. The MX-1100 is fatter around the middle, and when resting my hand on it, it feels perfectly shaped. I suspect they started the design with a lump of clay, and had several people try resting their hands on it. That's how perfect this feels.
The buttons are also in better, more reachable places (for the most part). On the Revolution, there were several buttons that I really couldn't reach very well (I have small hands) and required too much hand shifting to make them worthwhile. I eventually gave up trying to use them. On the new mouse, I can comfortably use all of them, with the exception of the page forward button (that's the one on the left front edge of the mouse). The page forward button is just a little too far past the curve, and my thumb can't reach it without moving my hand. Still, this is a massive improvement over the Revolution.
The sensitivity adjustment is nice for gamers, as it allows large movements on screen, with comparatively small movements of the mouse. With a quick press of the sensitivity switch, this can be reversed for high accuracy when aiming or doing other position-sensitive tasks. This is a feature lifted right from Logitech's high-end gaming mice, and it works very well. For non-gamers, the software allows full customization of the buttons. I currently have mine set to control my computer's volume, for example.
Switching over to alkalines (which are included) from the Revolution's rechargeable internal battery and recharging stand is a mixed blessing. Because there is no easy way of replacing the internal battery in the Revolution, it will eventually die and the entire mouse will be useless. It also means that it has to sit on its little docking stand when it isn't being used. The alkalines in this mouse, on the other hand, will have to be replaced every so often (nine months according to the packaging), but there isn't a stand to deal with either. Overall, I miss the recharging, but it isn't that big a deal.
The bigger change is with the scroll wheel, and I'm not as happy about that. It still does the hyper-fast spinning, but somehow doesn't feel as heavy and substantial as the older version. The machining marks are gone from it too, replaced by a bead-blasted finish that doesn't look as expensive as the Revolution's wheel.
More importantly, though, is the lack of the ability for the software to switch between smooth and click scrolling of the wheel. On the Revolution, this can be set to change based on the application, and also can be set to switch from clicking to smooth "freewheeling" when the wheel is turned quickly. That is a pretty cool ability, and on this one it is missing. It still retains the ability to manually switch it back and forth by clicking the small button just under the wheel, but I do miss the ability of the software to change it on the fly.
The dongle that comes with the mouse is very small, and looks just like the other Logitech dongles, if you have any of their other cordless mice and keyboards. They must tie each one to a particular model, however, as I now have both my Revolution and my MX-1100 up and running with both of their respective dongles along side an Edge wireless keyboard. There's no interference with any of these devices, which is surprising to me, but they all work fine together.
Overall I'd say if you already have a Revolution and are happy with it, you probably don't need this one. If you are deciding between the two, the nod goes to the MX-1100 due to the improved hand feel and better button placement. It isn't the perfect mouse, but it is very, very close.
Recommended.
Sean P. Logue, 2008
"Place Superlative Here" -- a review of the Logitech MX1100, a great mouse November 8, 2008
Pam Tee
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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
An excellent mouse (and it should be at this price!) October 23, 2008
snapcrackle (United States)
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
Every now and then I sit down at someone else's computer and use their mouse and keyboard, and think "Whoa, that's an impossible mouse, and a really loud, uncomfortable keyboard. How do you stand that? How does anyone else in your office stand listening to you?" The point being, I appreciate having a good mouse, and am always a little surprised that people seem unaware of how much difference it can make.
To me, the most important issues are ergonomics and noise. The Logitech MX1100 is a full size mouse, not the biggest I've ever used but up there. It's a comfortable shape, the buttons are where they should be, and they feel right. And there aren't any annoying buttons where they shouldn't be, that you click by accident all the time. Though I'm not a big fan of the clicking noise that the right and left mouse buttons make, I'd prefer a little less - I can tell from the feel and the screen whether the mouse clicked, or not.
I really like the ultra-smooth, silent mouse wheel. (Though if you prefer a wheel you can feel click/roll, you can change it using a button near the wheel!) Maybe there are people who scroll through hundreds of pages at a time, I don't know. But luckily the hyper-fast scrolling works well even within a regular web page - it's quick to get to where you want to go in the page.
The hidden thumb button is a bit loud and does take pressure. I prefer that, since it's not too easy to trigger - but I can see how some might feel otherwise.
Personally, I'm less concerned about features - the number of buttons and controls on a mouse - because I use multiple computers, and unless I had the same mouse on all of them it's not really worth my time to learn how to use them all. But for someone who spends a lot of time doing complex work (or games!) on one computer, I can see how the features become much more important. The high resolution feature alone might make this mouse of interest to those who need it.
Though in case you didn't know - this mouse, and most others, can be used on Windows XP without installing the software. Just plug it into a USB port. You can't use all the features, but you can use many of them. So if you want to use the mouse without the software, for any reason, or move it around to use on another computer, you can (up to a point).
I haven't noticed any issues around the fact that the mouse uses 2.4ghz signal to connect, in terms of interference with or from another device.
The part you plug into the USB port is nicely smaller than usual, and doesn't have any annoying blinking lights like some do. Nice.
There's a manual Off switch on the bottom, which is a nice feature IMO.
I much prefer that this uses AA rechargeables - I've got lots of Eneloop rechargeable batteries around, and would much rather swap in replacements every several months than have to worry about finding a place for a charging cradle and putting the mouse on it all the time. So one major reason why I'd prefer this over the MX Revolution. (Not to mention that I couldn't stand the thumb "wheel" on the Revolution.)
Add my name to the Logitech phanboy list - I've found their mice and keyboards to meet my needs much better than other brands. Also, they really do provide post sale support. I actually got through to a knowledgeable Logitech customer service rep when on of my keyboards stopped working, and he helped me fix the problem with a secret reset sequence. (It was a big contrast from all the other computer and accessories companies, like Compaq and Dell, who seem to waste your time endlessly, and never manage to help.)
This is really more mouse than most people need, but it is really nice. There are some nice refinements from earlier versions.
The best mouse I've ever used November 15, 2008
RG (California)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
For the past several months I've been rotating between the Logitech VX Revolution and VX Nano. Both are excellent mice. The MX 1100 is better than either of them.
Pros
- Very comfortable. It fits nicely in my hand and I found the buttons to generally be within easy reach of my fingertips so that I didn't have to look directly at the mouse to find a button when I needed to use it. I use the computer all day at my job. So I'm constantly using the mouse for long periods of time. My fingers never feel cramped or tired from using this mouse.
- Runs off 1 or 2 AA batteries. It's kind of an odd feature, but it can run with only 1 battery even though there is a slot for 2 batteries. The included Setpoint software will also give you a battery life estimate. I'm not sure how accurate the estimate is, but it started at 284 days with fresh batteries.
- Feature-packed. This mouse has a scroll wheel that can switch between hyper-scroll and precise scrolling at the push of a button. In addition there are 5 other buttons that can be mapped to perform a variety of common tasks. Each button has a default task assigned to it, but you can change the task each button performs with the included Setpoint software.
- Acccuracy. As far as I can tell, the mouse is very responsive, moving exactly where I want. If you find the pointer moving too fast or too slow, you can customize the dpi settings to your liking through the included SetPoint software.
My gripes are very minor
- The button to switch between hyper-scrolling and precise scrolling is right below the scroll wheel. Sometimes it gets in my way a little bit. A better implementation would have been to simply click the scroll wheel to switch between modes (like on the VX Nano)
- It's a little big. Those of you with smaller hands might find it a bit cumbersome to use.
- A little pricey. For me it's well-worth the money. But if you don't spent a lot of time in front of the computer, you might try the VX revolution as a more inexpensive alternative.
- You need to leave the Setpoint software running to use some of the custom button-mapping features. It's not a huge deal since the software is really easy to install and starts up automatically when you start your computer. But it does use a small chunk of memory.
- It's right-handed only. Sorry for you lefties.
If price isn't an issue, you spend a lot of time in front of a computer, or you simply want the best, then do yourself a favor and get this mouse!
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