Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks (Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 7.1 x 2.4 inches ; 13.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000TKHBDK
• Item model number: 910-000253
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (622 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #94 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 23, 2007

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
The ultra-portable Logitech® VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks is always ready for use, thanks to the plug-and-forget nano-receiver, the world's smallest USB receiver*. Plug it into your notebook's USB port just once and forget about it.

The Plug-and-Forget Nano-Receiver - plug it once and for all!

		Go very small: Logitech introduces the nano-receiver, the world's smallest USB receiver*. *When compared with other 27 MHz USB receivers for notebook mice commercially available as of March 1, 2007
		Plug it in once and forget it: Barely larger than the USB port to which it connects, the nano-receiver is so tiny that you can plug it into your notebook just one time and forget about it. Out of sight - and out of mind: Once plugged in, the nano-receiver can stay in your notebook. Wherever you are, open your notebook and start using your mouse immediately, without rummaging around for the receiver or constantly replacing it when moving from place to place. Your notebook slides safely into its bag with the receiver still attached. You don’t have to worry about losing it or breaking it
		Hyper-fast Scrolling: Fly through long documents with the MicroGear™ Precision scroll wheel. A new concept in PC navigation, this revolutionary alloy scroll wheel operates in two distinct modes: Free-spin Mode for hyper-fast, nearly frictionless scrolling, or Click-to-click Mode for detailed navigation using an ultra-precise ratchet-scrolling mechanism. Fly through hundreds of pages — or move line-by-line — with more precision than ever before.

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Features

Plug-and-Forget Nano-Receiver Plug it into your notebook’s USB port just once and forget about it. So small, it can remain plugged into your laptop at all times. With the 2.4 GHz digital nano-receiver, your mouse is always ready to use.		Ultra-Portable Design Slips easily into your notebook bag. A contoured shape and soft rubber grip add superior comfort.		Hyper-Fast Scrolling  Fly through long documents at hyper-speed with the nearly frictionless alloy scroll wheel, as first introduced with Logitech MX Revolution. Or shift instantly to precise, click-to-click scrolling.
Laser Precision Experience smoother cursor control on virtually any surface  with laser technology. Outperforms optical mice		Forward and Back Buttons Effortlessly navigate the internet with forward and back buttons.		Carrying Case Protect your VX Nano with a convenient travel case and take it with you anywhere.

System Requirements

PC

• Windows® XP or Windows Vista™
• Available USB port
• CD-ROM drive

Mac

• Mac® OSX 10.2.8 or later
• Available USB port
• Internet connection (required for download of Logitech® Control Center software)

Package Contents Logitech® VX Nano ™  Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks  2.4 GHz nano-receiver  Logitech® SetPoint™ software CD User's guide 2 AAA Batteries Protective Pouch Desktop USB extension stand 3-year limited warranty

Product Description
Simplify life on the road with the ultra-portable Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks. It's always ready for use, thanks to the world's smallest USB receiver. Plug it into your notebook's USB port just once, and then forget about it.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

79 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Logitech VX Nano - *Almost* Perfect Laptop Mouse; Best For Those With Small Hands, October 11, 2007

By	Mark "Technology, Music and Movies" (East Coast) - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)

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The Logitech VX Nano Laser Mouse is a very good product that fills a big need for mice: a powerful and convenient wireless mouse for mobile use. You can use this mouse for your desktop, but it's really ideal for your laptop on the go. Sure you can take any mouse with your laptop, but the short receiver, small size and included travel case make this mouse extra portable.

Over the past year of using this mouse, I have come to further appreciate its good features as well as become more aware of its short-comings. This is still one of the better laptop mice you can get, but the size means it will be more ideal for women and smaller children than for men. After using it for hours at a time, I have found that even though I have small hands for a man it's just not as comfortable as some of the larger models.

PROS:
+ The tiny receiver works great! Leave it in your USB port or store it in your mouse!
+ Great optical mouse lets you use it anywhere; no mouse-pads!
+ The side grips have a nice dimpled texture for moving your mouse in comfort
+ The included buttons (L-click, R-click, forward, back, slow) are just enough for most users
+ The buttons can be reprogrammed, though only the *slow* button behind the scroll is worth possibly changing
+ The LED light on top alerts you to a weak battery and when turned on or off
+ The premium scroll wheel switches from normal to turbo with a quick press; can be used to "click" or "hyper-scroll" for normal to superfast scrolling
+ Nice convenient storage compartment for USB receiver inside the mouse
+ Convenient On / Off button for conserving battery power when not in use
+ The AAA batteries are convenient and will last a few months between replacements
+ Great comfort for those with small hands, like women and teens
+ The mouse works for right and left handers; lefties need to click the forward / back buttons with their ring finger or pinkie

CONS:
- The size of the mouse will be too small for extended use by those with medium sized or larger hands, including most men; might be OK for short stints, but over time it becomes tiresome
- The forward / back buttons are placed in a strange location on the top but still off to the side; this actually is more comfortable with the left hand than the right hand
- Logitech's Setpoint software is often the source of complaints, though it has improved with updates over the past year
- The lack of extra function keys limits this mouse from power users
- The list price is in the ball-park, but not a great value

INSTALLATION AND SET UP

This mouse generally works upon plugging it in. The software that comes with it allows you to customize the buttons, but for this mouse I didn't have a need to do that. Only the center button behind the scroll wheel is worth customizing. By default it's set to *slow scroll* mode where you move your mouse to control the direction and speed of scrolling. The rest of the buttons are standard and probably don't need to be changed.

FEATURES

This mouse is sleek and fits nicely in your hand. It's got all the standard buttons, and the scroll button is head over heels above all others. The extra *forward* and *back* buttons are now basically standard requirements.

The VX Nano uses 2 AAA batteries, which means no you can use regular or rechargeable batteries and can replace them when they fail. I burned through my first set after about 3 months of usage. I have found since then that I sometimes need to change batteries every month. Sometimes I can get about 2 months out of a set with light usage.

Even when your batteries are dying, you can squeeze out some more time by switching the batteries or turning the mouse off and on again. Turn it off when it's not in use to preserve power. The power button is on the underside of the unit. The mouse also comes equipped with a slot to store the USB plug on the bottom.

In fact, the best feature of this mouse is that USB plug, which is almost flush with the back of my computer when plugged in. Most other wireless mice have plugs that stick out 1-2 inches. This receiver only sticks out about a quarter of an inch. This is the first wireless mouse plug I don't have to worry about forgetting in my laptop. I just toggle it on and off on the bottom and go!

Unfortunately, the forward / backward side keys are in a weird spot, particularly when using this right-handed. You have to move your pointer finger over in such a way as to be uncomfortable. Left-handers can click the forward / back buttons with their ring finger or pinkie, which is much more comfortable. You can even use your middle finger if you are *left-clicking* with it, which is the same as *right-clicking* with your right hand. So if you are ambidextrous, it's better to use this left-handed.

I found the placement of those buttons to be less than ideal when using either hand. They are so small that it's difficult to find them, and after not using them much it's easy to forget they are even there when you need them. They do work a little better left-handed, but in general I wish they were bigger and not so far off to the side.

CONCLUSION

This is a very good mouse that is great for mobile computing. The discrete USB plug makes it convenient for laptop users on the go. The small size means that over time those with medium or large sized hands will want to step up to a larger version. Some may decide that the nano-receiver is not worth the smaller mouse and choose the Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse or the Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse instead. Logitech has been adding to their lineup of mice that use the smaller mini USB receiver. That includes the Logitech V450 Nano Cordless Mouse- Black and the Logitech V550 Cordless Laser Mouse, among others. So unlike at the time I got the VX Nano, you do have other options.

Enjoy!

67 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Logitech VX Nano vs. VX Revolution, March 21, 2008

By	Kiyo M. - See all my reviews

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I've been using both the VX Nano and Revolution for several months now. In the end, I prefer the feel/design of the Revolution.

Here's why I prefer the Revolution:
- The size is just perfect and easier to get a grip.
- The scroll wheel is also larger/durable - hyperscroll works better.
- Two more extra buttons (zoom in/out)
- Back/forward button is located near the thumb (whereas you have to use your index finger for the Nano)
- Uses just one AA battery (The Nano requires two AAA batteries)
- VX Revolution can be suitable for desktop use also.
- USB receiver can be easily stored and removed (for the Nano, you have to open the battery cover to store the receiver [but then again, one really doesn't need to store it for the Nano, since it's already convenient to keep it attached on the laptop forever]

Pros about the Nano:
- Obviously the receiver is the biggest selling point. It's nice to keep it on the laptop and really just forget about it.
- You can alternate between hyperscroll/regular scroll just by pushing down on the scroll wheel. (For the Revolution, you have to move a switch on the back of the mouse)
- It comes with a case and USB extender (for desktop use [although the design/size of the Nano is really more for laptops)
- Suitable for both left/right hands. (Left handers were left out [no pun intended] on the Revolution.)

I'm sure most people will find the Hyperscroll really awkward at first; I certainly did. However, once you get used to it, there's no going back. It 's just so much better with less effort to scroll than the "old generation" scrolling techniques. It almost makes it feel like your computer becomes faster, since you can navigate long folders, websites (especially forums), and email effortlessly.

My main problem with the Nano, being a much smaller design than the Revolution, is the scroll wheel. The wheel on the Nano is almost half the size of the Revolution. It just doesn't seem as durable and actually requires more effort to spin. Unfortunately, the hyperscroll on the Nano stopped being so "hyper" after awhile. The hyperscroll is supposed to spin the mouse wheel continuously with just one thrust of the wheel. However, it only spins for about a second now before the wheel stops completely (for the Nano). I sent it back to Logitech and it was a painless effort to get a new replacement (they even paid for postage). I was happy with getting a new Nano with a working hyperscroll again. However, after a few weeks of using it, I'm getting the same problem again. Logitech really should look into this design flaw. Whatever the mechanism part is, which allows the hyperscroll (many seem to state it is the small rubber ring inside), seems to not last the test of time. I've yet to have this problem with the VX Revolution (I guess the larger rubber rings last a little longer?).

Both has it's pros and cons, but in the end, I really prefer the Revolution. If you plan on using the mouse for laptop and desktop, definitely go for the Revolution (assuming you're right handed) - no question. Ultimately, it would be great to have a VX Revolution mouse with the nano receiver (and for the hyperscroll to last forever).

53 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not enough superlatives! (One problem with a MacBook), September 23, 2007

By	Debbie Lee Wesselmann (the Lehigh Valley, PA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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If you've ever had to replace your computer mouse, then you know that Logitech covers a wide range of the market, from wireless to corded, from tiny to ergonomic, from no-frills to bells-and-whistles. The VX Nano Cordless was designed specifically for use with laptops, although it can be used on desktops.

The "Nano" refers not to the size of the mouse (it is *not* one of those ultra-portable mini mice) but of the wireless USB transmitter. When plugged in, the transmitter extends a mere 1/4 inch; you can leave it attached, slip your notebook into your case, and carry it away without worrying about snapping it off. If you choose not to leave it attached, the mouse itself has a storage compartment underneath that locks in place so you don't lose it. The mouse itself is 3 3/4 inches long, with contoured, rubberized sides for a comfortable grip. The mouse might prove to be too small for large hands, although most people won't want anything larger for their laptops. It beats the mini mouse I have and rarely use.

The tracking sensitivity of the mouse is excellent, and the scrolling feature is lightning quick. Although you can plug in the Nano and start using it right out of the box, you need to download the installation software to take advantage of the more advanced features such as internet search (really cool!) and browser back/forward at a touch. (Mac users have to download the appropriate installation software at the Logitech site, while Windows users can use the enclosed CD.)

The VX Nano comes with two AAA batteries, a soft case, a Windows installation CD, and an adapter for desktop use. The adapter is primarily for computers that do not have a USB connector at desk level; it consists of a USB connector at the end of a cord, with a port for the transmitter. The port is lightweight and can be easily skewed by accident, but its flat bottom keeps it from tipping over. I have an older Mac desktop, with a low-speed USB port on the keyboard, and I was able to plug the transmitter directly into the keyboard to use the mouse.

This device works as well on my MacBook as it does on a Windows laptop. Going online to download the Mac driver doesn't take any longer than it does to slip a CD into the drive and install from there. The only flaw I discovered occurred when I opened the back of the mouse while the transmitter was still plugged into my laptop's USB port, which turned off the mouse power; my laptop displayed a message that it needed to be rebooted, and the screen was completely frozen, disabling the normal restart/shut down menus. I learned quickly that I had to remove the transmitter *before* opening the storage/battery door.

I own two other Logitech mice, but this is by far my favorite. However, no-nonsense laptop users who plan to navigate documents only might find this mouse too pricey. I, however, have already packed mine in my laptop case, where it will travel from home to work and back again.