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Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse (910-000718) | 
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| Brand: Logitech
Category: CE
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $64.50
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New (33) Used (1) from $64.50
Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 705
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 8.4 x 2.8
nv:Device Type: Wireless Mouse
Connection Type: Cordless
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: 910-000718
Model: 910-000718
UPC: 097855050717
EAN: 0097855050717
ASIN: B001DJ64C0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: IN HAND!! READY TO SHIP!! Brand New factory sealed I will ship this item as soon as possible in appreciation of your business.
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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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 18 more reviews...
 The best mouse I've ever used November 15, 2008
1 out of 1 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!
"Place Superlative Here" -- a review of the Logitech MX1100, a great mouse November 8, 2008
1 out of 1 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
 Doesn't work with Windows virtual machine November 5, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great mouse, but none of its advanced features work when used with a Windows virtual machine running under a Mac OS. A call to customer support resulted in a simple "we don't support that". Unfortunately, the system requirements specifications imply the product works with both Windows and Mac OS and provides no guidance that the product is next to useless in a Windows virtual machine.
 `twas the month before Christmas November 4, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
`twas the month before Christmas
And all through the house
There were two creatures stirring -
Just me and my mouse
As I opened the package
I noticed with glee
That the mouse could be freed
And set up easily
Five minutes or less
Was all that it took
To download the software,
Now let's have a look......
First off, this is an expensive mouse, so if you only use the computer to check e-mail and surf the occasional site, you really don't need to splurge on this, except of course if you're going for that professional look.
Next, if you're looking for portability and your laptop bag already fits your laptop rather snugly, you might want to choose a smaller mouse, as this Rubenesque babe will definitely need space to stow her curves. I think it's better suited to a desktop machine. If you like a smaller mouse for toting around the place, or if you have small hands, you may want to try the Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks instead.
Fit wise, it suits a medium to large hand pretty well, and the buttons are well placed for a right hander, except for the back and forward buttons which will need some thumb flexing practice before you can get used to it.
Feature wise, it has the same hyper-fast and precision scrolling options like some of the other Logitech models, except that now there's a separate button for choosing the settings. The same scroll wheel can be used to move horizontally across documents (like big spreadsheets). You can also adjust the sensitivity using the plus and minus keys on the top left hand side of the mouse.
There's also a cool "hidden" button within easy reach of your thumb that helps you to switch between application windows. With XP you get a rather boring pop up list of your open windows, but Vista makes it possible to have your windows shown in 3D view, and you can use your arrow keys or mouse to choose your next destination page.
Another plus for me is that it uses two regular AA batteries, and has an indicator light that turns red when you have but one week of battery life remaining. I already have far too many chargers and cables and other thingies to be able to keep track of them all, and I really don't need another one to add to the pile.
Overall, this is a good mouse with features worthy of the price, but a bit on the large side. Recommended for right-handed professional desktop computer users.
Amanda Richards, November 3, 2008
Ideal specs, but not quite as ideal execution October 31, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
== QUICK TAKE ==
(Bottom Line)
A great cordless mouse with a few comfort issues but no deal-breakers.
(Pro's)
- Tracks very well
- Solid build quality
- Smooth scrolling action
- Easy to program buttons
- On-the-fly DPI switch
- Good looks
- Takes AA batteries, therefore, user-replaceable
- 3 year warranty
(Con's)
- May be too large for smaller hands
- Back button smallish and location not optimal for some
- Mouse button clicks rather noisy
- No desktop receiver extension
== REVIEW ==
I've been through a ton of mice in my life, probably like a lot of people, looking for just the right one. All the specifications on the MX 1100 made me believe my search may be over. Alas, my search continues, but that's not to say this isn't a very good mouse in the interim.
(Tracking)
The MX1100 has a 1600dpi laser sensor, which is very good, but not quite gaming quality. I don't play games that much anymore so this wasn't a huge issue. I can't tell the difference between my Logitech G7 gaming mouse and the MX1100 in WarCraft III or day-to-day functions.
(Comfort)
It is ergonomically designed for right-handed users and though my hand feels somewhat comfortable on it, it is going to take a little longer for me to get used to because of it's sheer size. I have small hands so maybe this won't be an issue for those with larger hands. I find myself adjusting my grip on the MX1100 often and my pinky doesn't sit on the grooves like the way they're meant to. The longer adjustment period may be necessary due to the fact I was using the G7 for so long.
(Buttons & Scroll Wheel)
There are 5 physical buttons, if you don't count the scroll wheel. The thumb back/forward buttons, the 2 DPI adjustment buttons, and a button to change the scrolling to click or not when you turn the wheel. The back button seems placed just a tad too high from where my thumb actually rests and a bit small. It is dead quiet however, which can't be said for the two primary buttons (left/right click). These are much louder than I'm used to and sound very "cheap." I have a Microsoft laptop mouse that clicks quietly and feels great. The scroll wheel is nice and I'm happy to see that their nicer scroll wheel is starting to trickle down to their mice, other than the Revolution. I like the non-clicky, free spinning wheel, but also the ability to make it click should I change my mind.
(Battery)
I haven't used up the included batteries yet but they are supposed to last about 9 months. If you install the SetPoint software, it actually estimates how many days are remaining before the batteries run out. The fact that it takes AA batteries instead of having a built-in rechargeable actually was a selling point for me and why I never bought the Revolution. I am very wary of built-in rechargeables because of the problems they can incur during normal usage. Plus, my G7 would not last more than a day on a full charge and I was sick of changing batteries daily. I don't need one more thing in my life to be mindful of charging. With the MX1100, I can use regular alkalines or my own NiMH batteries and never worry about buying proprietary batteries or sending it in for service to replace it.
== SUMMARY ==
Logitech's premium non-rechargeable cordless mouse is definitely their best offering to date that isn't a rechargeable. I feel they can decrease the size just a tad and make it more universally comfortable. For the price, I think they can also improve the materials and noisy buttons. Until they come out with the next version, I think this is my current mouse of choice. I'll probably also be interested to try out Microsoft's new BlueTrack mice, available in early 2009.
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