Logitech Cordless Optical Wheel Mouse

by Logitech

Product Details

Data Sheet [54kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005UOSN
• Item model number: 930616-0403
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 7, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Logitech's cordless optical wheel mouse gives you wireless freedom and optical precision in a single mouse that fits comfortably in either your left or right hand. Now just about any surface within six feet of your computer can become your workspace--no mouse pad required, no cords to clutter your desk, and no moving parts to clean. A powerful optical sensor provides twice the speed and twice the accuracy of standard optical mice, while digital radio technology grants the ultimate cordless freedom. The mouse comes with three customizable buttons and a scroll wheel, as well as WebWheel software to enhance Internet browsing.

Product Description

No ball. No cord. Combine the precision of optical with the luxury of cordless freedom. Scroll through documents quickly without clicking a single scroll bar. <br><br>Patented WebWheel™ delivers fast, easy Internet access. Advanced, power-saving technology maximizes battery life. Fits comfortably in either hand. From Logitech, optical mouse experts.<ul><li>No cord to limit your movement <li>New optical sensor up to 800 DPI - twice the speed, twice the accuracy <li>Optical technology means greater accuracy and no cleaning <li>Fits right and left hands</ul>

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This mouse has three things going for it., December 31, 2001

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W. H. Jamison, Jr. (Burien, Washington United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech Cordless Optical Wheel Mouse (Personal Computers)

1) It's made by Logitech, who make the best mice on the market. They always have current device drivers and most of the time you can just plug the mouse in to whatever system you are installing it on and have it work. They are the reference standard for my money.
2) It's cordless. Doug Englebart is a genius, but corded mice can sometimes be a pain in the.... You're always having to move the cord, or pick the mouse up and relocate it or, depending upon where your computer is you may not have enough cord. This is never a problem with the Logitech mice, the range is about six feet and the mouse will work if the transmitter is under a wooden desk.
3) It's optical. Optical mice are the only mice worth having. You don't have to worry about your mouse ball getting all gunked up or have a mouse pad to use the mouse. You never have that annoying behavior where the mouse ball isn't rotating properly, causing your cursor to skitter all over the screen. The sensitivity is fantastic.
In short you should buy one of these for every single one of your computers. Don't worry about conflicts though, the Logitech wireless system is smart enough to deal with having multiple cordless devices on the desktop.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great mouse!, September 17, 2002

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David Rasquinha (Arlington, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech Cordless Optical Wheel Mouse (Personal Computers)

I bought the Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse to avoid the problems of the mechanical ball and more so to avoid the "tail" of the cord that would always get entangled on my paper covered desk. I have used it for over 6 months and liked it so much that I bought another for my laptop as well. The design is very ergonomic, fitting the hand well. The button design and customization are excellent, especially the scroll wheel. I have found the battery life to be very reasonable and not at all a drain as some others have mentioned. The USB interface makes things a lot easier too. Only minor cribs: opening the battery compartment on the mouse is a bother (surely they could find a simpler way) and it would be nice if the mouse could alert you to a fading battery instead of you having to query the status. While you don't need a mousepad, it works a lot better if you are running it over a light colored surface (most desks are not!). And of course, sadly you cannot use it on an airplane in flight because of interference! But on the ground, this is one great mouse.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Value for Cordless Optical Mice, June 1, 2003

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M. Stuart (West Hartford, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech Cordless Optical Wheel Mouse (Personal Computers)

If you're looking for an inexpensive yet quality cordless optical mouse, this is your best bet.

I originally made the mistake of purchasing the Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse Blue (around the same price as the Logitech model), which seemed like it would work better without a clear path between the mouse and receiver. It worked alright, but after hearing some horror stories about things going wrong after a couple of weeks, I exchanged it before the return policy expired.

The Logitech mouse is far superior. I noticed immediately how much smoother and precise it was. It also has a much better power management system -- instead of the light being on constantly, it blinks after not being used for a certain length of time. With the included software, it's easy to track how your batteries are doing before they start giving you problems. I've had no problems with communication between the mouse and receiver since I set it up; it works just like a corded mouse.

This is the best cordless mouse that I have ever used. I especially recommend this for college students with cluttered desktops; the lack of cord really makes it easy to move things around.