Logitech LX8 Cordless Laser Mouse

by Logitech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 8.2 x 9.2 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ZH7E5M
• Item model number: 910-000323
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (123 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 5, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

Make the comfortable move to laser precision.

		Control Laser precision: Outperforms optical mice. Laser technology delivers smoother cursor control on virtually any surface.* Side-to-Side Scrolling Plus Zoom: Perfect for viewing digital photos and spreadsheets. Instantly zoom in and out; scroll horizontally or vertically.
		Comfort and Convenience Cordless mini-receiver: Installs instantly and stays out of sight to ensure a clutter-free cordless experience. Works with both desktop and notebook computers. Total-comfort design: Soft rubber grips and contoured shape give you superior comfort and effortless control. Universal forward/back buttons**: Speed through large documents and Web pages. Longer battery life***: Enjoy up to 8 months of use before replacement.

* Laser sensor does not work on mirrors or clear glass.
** Requires installation of Logitech® SetPoint™ software
*** Battery life may vary, depending on usage.

System Requirements

PC

• Windows® XP, Windows Vista™
• USB port

Mac

• Mac OS® X (10.3.9 or later)
• USB port

Package Contents

• Logitech® LX8 Cordless Laser Mouse
• Mini-receiver
• USB extension stand
• 2 AA batteries
• Installation guide
• 5-year limited hardware warranty

Product Description

Logitech LX8 Cordless Laser Mouse The new Logitech LX8 cordless laser mouse gives you wireless freedom and precise control of your computing. The Logitech LX8’s laser technology dramatically outperforms optical mice and delivers smoother control on virtually any surface. For your comfort and convenience, the Logitech LX8 cordless mouse’s mini-receiver installs instantly and stays out of site to ensure that you’re clutter free. And it works with both desktop and notebook computers. You’ll love the LX8’s Side-to-Side Scrolling. Plus Zoom feature – it’s perfect for viewing digital photos and spreadsheets. Instantly zoom in and out – scroll horizontally or vertically. Other great features include universal forward/back buttons to allow you to speed through large documents and web pages, and a long battery life of up to 8 months. Make computing productive and fun with the Logitech LX8 cordless laser mouse. You’ll soon discover that wireless

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars One stopper flaw, May 7, 2008

By 

Dave "Dave" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Logitech LX8 Cordless Laser Mouse (Personal Computers)

First, let me say that I've used and like many Logitech products. I use their cordless trackman and MX610 and LX7.

I ordered this because while the LX7 does amazingly well for an LED mouse on plain surfaces, it's not quite up to laser sensors for very small movements when doing graphics work. I hoped that the LX8 was a step-up from the LX7.

It's not, in a couple of ways that aren't its fault: It's much lighter than the LX7 and lacks its pleasant degree of heft. It's wider, but that's not a fault.

The big problem is that the side buttons are easy to touch by mistake, and their resistance is so incredibly minimal that the only way I could have used this mouse would have been to disable those 2 buttons, and I don't like losing buttons on a mouse.

I thought it might just be my unit, but someone else had the same problem.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Forward button placement awkward, April 13, 2008

By 

Kenyon Ralph (Del Mar, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech LX8 Cordless Laser Mouse (Personal Computers)

This mouse has a nice feel and extremely precise movement tracking. The only complaint I have is the forward button on the right. It's a little hard to press and sometimes I press it accidentally. I suppose I will get used to it with more usage though.

Also, if the mouse's receiver isn't close enough to the mouse, some buttons will work intermittently.

All buttons work correctly out of the box with my Gentoo Linux system. Just set the number of buttons to 9 in xorg.conf:
Option "Buttons" "9"

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Hardware Yes; Software NO, September 16, 2008

By 

jahgreen (CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech LX8 Cordless Laser Mouse (Personal Computers)

The LX-8 mouse, as a piece of hardware, is fine.

But the Setpoint software necessary to program the mouse's more advanced features is a disaster. It may work for you, but for many, many people it creates software conflicts that cannot be diagnosed and disable the mouse entirely. Go to Logitech's forums and you'll see hundreds of complaints about the software. Logitech gives the same stock answers to everyone. I tried them, and they didn't help, under either XP SP2 or SP3.

The only way I can use the mouse is with XP's standard drivers. If you are happy with the usual mouse functions, plus the use of the LX-8's dedicated page forward and page back buttons, then by all means go for this mouse. It's comfortable and works well with XP's drivers. If you are expecting to be able to program it, be prepared to be frustrated.

The software problems lower my rating from 4 stars to only 2 stars.