Logitech MX 610 Left-Hand Laser Cordless Mouse

by Logitech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 7.2 x 1.9 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EXRSWG
• Item model number: 931571-0403
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

At last laser precision for lefties only. The Logitech MX™610 Left-Hand Laser Cordless Mouse lets left-handed users enjoy the comfort and control of an advanced laser mouse— without compromising their natural work style.

Performance Laser Tracking State-of-the-art laser technology for unmatched precision and control. Delivers smoother cursor control on virtually any surface.*		2.4 GHz Digital Cordless — 5X Stronger With 5X greater range and interference-free operation, 2.4 GHz technology delivers a level of reliability that conventional 27MHz wireless can´t match. The ultra-compact receiver plugs directly into a USB port, eliminating clutter.
Side-to-Side Scrolling + Zoom Tilt Wheel Plus Zoom is perfect for viewing digital photos and spreadsheets. Instantly zoom in and out; scroll horizontally or vertically.		Forward, Back and Volume Controls The MX™610 Left-Hand Laser Cordless Mouse puts volume and mute controls at your fingertips. Use the forward/back buttons to quickly browse Web sites and large documents, or customize the controls to fit your style.
E-mail and IM Notification Buttons Instant, one-touch access to e-mail and messages. Buttons light up so you can see when new messages arrive from friends, even if you´re not in front of your PC. Easy to switch on or off and to configure.		Auto turn-off Extend battery life with the automatic on/off feature. Mouse automatically turns on when your PC turns on, sleeps when your PC sleeps, and turns off when your PC is off. Battery indicator alerts you when batteries are low.

Product Description

MODEL- 931571 VENDOR- LOGITECH INC FEATURES- MX610 Left-Hand Laser Cordless Mouse- Black/Silver Cordless Laser Technology Left-Hand Usage PC PS/2 Scroll wheel Tilt Wheel Plus Zoom USB. At last--laser precision for lefties only. The MX610 Left-Hand Laser Cordless Mouse lets left-handed users enjoy the comfort and control of an advanced laser mouse--without compromising their natural work style. The Logitech MX 610 Laser Cordless Mouse redefines performance with ultra-precise laser tracking on more surfaces and interference-free 2.4 GHz digital cordless technology. As the world's first smart mouse it extends battery life by syncing with your PC; it sleeps wakes up and shuts down when your PC does. The MX 610 also detects and eliminates wireless interference and alerts you when the batteries are low. Easy to configure e-mail and IM buttons light up when you receive new messages from selected friends and associates. Adjust volume directly from your mouse while speed-browsing on the Web with Forward/Back buttons. The Tilt Wheel Plus Zoom is perfect for viewing digital photos and spreadsheets. Includes Laser Cordless Mouse 2.4GHz Micro Receiver CD with Logitech SetPoint software Installation guide USB to PS/2 adapter two AA batteries.* 2.4 GHz cordless--5X greater range Automatically detects and eliminates wireless interference for a level of reliability that conventional 27MHz can't match. The ultra-compact receiver plugs directly into a USB port eliminating clutter.* Email and IM notification buttons Instant one-touch access to email and messages. Buttons light up so you can see when new messages arrive from selected friends even if you are not in front of your PC. Easy to switch on or off and configure.* Tilt Wheel Plus Zoom The perfect tool for viewing digital photos and spreadsheets.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Left-handed? This is the must-have mouse, August 24, 2006

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David M. Owens (Worcester, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech MX 610 Left-Hand Laser Cordless Mouse (Personal Computers)

I've been using right-handed mice for years, most of them 'ergonomic', which is to say 'carpal-tunnel-inducing for anyone left-handed'. This is the first left-handed mouse I've ever used, and it really is amazing being able to have all the nice ease-of-use functions right-handed users have had for so long, such as thumb buttons, a comfortable grip, and so forth.

The mouse itself took me a little while to get used to. I was using a Logitech G7 cordless mouse just prior, which had extremely fine-tuned response and tracking. The MX 610 doesn't possess quite that fine-level of granularity, but is still rather nice and precise; I only notice the difference when photoediting, where I'm a little less sure than I was before. However, the added comfort is a WELCOME change!

Battery life seems to be decent; I got about a month on the first set of included batteries, consisting of daily use for several hours usually. The MX610 uses 2 AA batteries rather than rechargeables. Some like disposables, some like rechargeables - I'm in the middle on the subject (I've liked and disliked both for various reasons at times), so it's for you to decide if this is a major attraction or detraction.

The MX610 lefty fits well into my (rather large) hand and both buttons are easy to use/press. The wheel is also easy to access, and extremely easy to scroll. As is the case with many current mice, it supports both vertical and horizontal scrolling, and the horizontal scrolling is easy to do (unlike on some Microsoft brands of mice).

The two thumb buttons for forward/backward web navigation are a little clunky to get to (they seem to be set up high, in my opinion) but I don't use them often.

This mouse possesses two light-up buttons as well - a blue button for incoming instant messages, and a green for incoming email. Both of them are extremely poorly-placed, almost on the top right corner of the mouse. Neither of them are particularly easy to access, either via thumb or index finger; I usually have to lift my hand off the mouse to get to them. As I mentioned, however, I have big hands, so your mileage may vary.

There's also built-in volume control up/down buttons just to the front of the mail/IM buttons. Those are slightly easier to click with my index finger when needed, but still a bit clunky.

As with most decent Logitech mice, all the extra buttons (mail, IM, volume, web navigation) can be reprogrammed to do whatever you want out of a variety of functions.

All in all, I find this mouse extremely worth the purchase if you're a left-handed user who wants a usable mouse that isn't a generic righty/lefty scroll mouse, and who wants to have some navigation buttons and extra goodies. The feel of the mouse is very comfortable, and overall it's definitely a quality mouse. Lefties finally get a break in the computer world!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Became Erratic., March 21, 2008

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Herbert R. Walsh Jr. (Rhinelander, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech MX 610 Left-Hand Laser Cordless Mouse (Personal Computers)

Despite the fact that 14% of the reviews poo-pood the MX 610, I decided to take the risk and purchase one. It has an extremely nice feel and I thought that I was going enjoy using it and was glad I purchased it. Unfortunately, within 3 weeks of delivery, the mouse became erratic and inconsistent. It would skip 3 or 4 inches across the screen and was impossible to select a specified point or text. I returned the MX 610 immediately and Amazon immediately refunded the total purchase price. I wish that it had worked.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Jumping and skipping, November 1, 2007

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NanTzu "nantzu" (Austin, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Logitech MX 610 Left-Hand Laser Cordless Mouse (Personal Computers)

I really like the feel of this mouse in my hand. It is sad that there are so few ergonomic left handed mice available. This would be a great one, but.... It has fits where it stalls and then jumps across the page. It is so annoying that I no longer use this mouse. I have a USB port on my monitor that is within 12 inches of the mouse and still I have this problem. I've also tried switching to other ports on my computer, front and back. Something is interfering with the mouse, but I can't find it. I've read that other folks have this problem too, but there's no fix from Logitech. So, back to a 'universal' mouse that fits either hand. At least I can switch buttons and use it left handed.