Logitech V500 Cordless Optical Notebook Mouse

by Logitech

Product Details

• Item Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002SAF3M
• Item model number: 931171-0403
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 20, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With its exceptional combination of beauty, comfort, and mobility, the Logitech V500 cordless notebook mouse was built for mobile professionals from the ground up. As the new standard in notebook mice, it's based on four groundbreaking new technologies you simply won't find in other models.

The V500 cordless notebook mouse comes fully equipped for the road. Sculpted finger grips provide precise control. The fused aluminum skin and shock-resistant bodywork are robust yet elegantly detailed. And its integrated power management system includes a battery-saving on-off switch and status indicator.

To complete your mobile experience, just pop the receiver back in the chassis, snap it shut, and put the V500 into its protective carry case for easy transport.

	Four-Way Solid-State Scroll Panel The four-way scroll panel represents nothing less than a total reinvention of the traditional scroll wheel. Simply slide your finger across the solid-state panel for hyperresponsive vertical and horizontal scrolling--perfect for viewing spreadsheets, images, and other large documents.		Expandable Chassis The patented expandable chassis articulates 7 degrees to fit your hand while in use, and folds flat for travel--the perfect balance of comfort and mobility.
	2.4 GHz Micro Receiver The 2.4 GHz Micro Receiver is a true enterprise-class wireless solution, providing a range of 30 feet (10 meters) with virtually no interference or latency. It also fits inside the mouse for storage, completing a neat, all-in-one package.		All-Terrain Optical Engine The all-new All-Terrain Optical Engine is the highest-performance compact tracking solution available, with superior surface coverage compared to lesser notebook mice.

Product Description

Logitech V500 Cordless Notebook Mouse

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great overall, but has flaws, January 14, 2005

By 

rl123 (Dallas, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech V500 Cordless Optical Notebook Mouse (Personal Computers)

Overall this mouse is a great product. Having used the Benq M310 and the Logitech Cordless Notebook mouse, which are similar notebook mice but with traditional scroll wheels, some comparisons can be made.

Pros:

- Sensor: The V500 has bar none the best sensor of all its competitors include similar offerings from Logitech. Unlike the M310 or even the Logitech Cordless Notebook mouse, the V500 works on every surface.

- No auto-power off: This might sound like a negative point but it's not. Mice that automatically shut-off the LED to save power will stutter or lag for a second when you move the mouse after a period of inactivity. This is really annoying to me and I'm glad that Logitech did not include this "feature". If I want to save power, I can use the built in on/off switch.

- Overall Design: The mouse is really comfortable to use and the expanding base makes it feel good in my hands. The slot for the receiver is a nice touch (though in fairness, other mice such as the M310 have this feature as well). The scrolling is very intuitive and feels better than a scroll wheel.

Cons:

- No middle button: This is probably the biggest problem with the V500. In mice with a normal scroll wheel, you can click the wheel as a third button. Unfortunately, this cannot be done with the V500.

- Side scrolling: As an earlier poster stated, side scrolling on the touch panel doesn't work in all applications. This is a driver problem that hopefully Logitech will correct in the future. It should be noted that aside from spreadsheets, I haven't found a whole lot of need to do side scrolling.

49 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!, December 13, 2004

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ColdFusion (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech V500 Cordless Optical Notebook Mouse (Personal Computers)

This mouse is unbelievably astounding!!! I'm a person who uses laptops a lot and so having a good mouse is very important to me. Well, I think I've found what I've been looking for in the v500. The precision of this mouse is uncomparable not to mention the sleek design.

A few things I really like were the fact that the USB receiver was extremely small. My USB ports are on the right side of my laptop and once of my concerns was having a receiver that stuck out too much and interfered with my usage. Well this receiver caused no such problem.

The scrolling was a bit different at first because it doesn't use a scroll wheel but it took me about a day and a half to get use to. Once you get then hang of it, you'll never go back to the tradition wheel. What I liked most is that it took the strain off of my hand and therefore is health conscious.

The retail price of $69.99 was a bit steep but if you can afford it, then it's worth it. I was fortunate enough to get it for about $50.00 on Amazon. I only wish the mouse came in other colors because I have a black laptop and I wanted something to match but I'm sure Logitech will modify the colors in the near future.

Overal, no complaints what so ever. Definitely an incredible mouse. I've tried several different mouse brands: Targus, Kensington, etc. I have to say that Logitech is the best in terms of quality and reliability. Hope this review helps!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I don't know of anything superior yet, it could be better, February 11, 2005

By 

Douglas P. Hartley (New England, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech V500 Cordless Optical Notebook Mouse (Personal Computers)

I wanted a mouse because I need one while I'm Wi-Fing in meetings. I bought the V500 because I like that it's wireless, that it collapses, that it stores the USB receiver in itself, that it has 4-way scrolling, that it's small, and that it works on any surface.

Okay, but, initially I found that it hurt my wrist - less so over time.
I find that in meetings the left/right click noise is so loud it's a bit disruptive.
I'm constantly inadvertently triggering the scroll-up sensor. It usually doesn't effect my work but its repeating click noise is always going off, softly.
I think it's a decent power draw on my battery - so I don't last as long off AC in my meetings.

I didn't like the L/R-scroll response but all I had to do is adjust the setting in its SetPoint utility.

I would have liked having "back" and "forward" side buttons like the other Logitech mice have.

That said, I still use it because I still think it's the best product available - albeit embarrassingly expensive.

It gets a lot of attention and it serves what I bought it for pleasingly enough.