Logitech M305 Wireless Mouse (Silver)

by Logitech

• Ergonomic design with soft rubber grip provides exceptional comfort
• Plug-and-Forget Nano-receiver is so small it stays in your laptop
• Logitech advanced 2.4 GHz wireless provides a powerful, reliable connection
• Intelligent battery management delivers months of use and added convenience
• High-definition optical tracking (1000 dpi) enables responsive and smooth cursor control.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6 x 3.5 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002Y6CJJ8
• Item model number: 910-000928
• Batteries 1 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2,148 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #11 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Computer Accessories > Mice
  • #78 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Components
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 21, 2009

Product Description

Color: Silver

From the Manufacturer

Features

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Logitech Wireless Mouse M305 Create a world that is uniquely yours with dreamy new colors and fanciful patterns, available only from The Logitech Fantasy Collection.

Wireless Mouse M305 (Silver) Noteworthy Features •  Ultra-portable compact design •  Available in 7 unique colors, part of The Logitech Fantasy Collection featuring colorful new notebook accessories •  Plug-and-forget tiny nano-receiver •  Sleep mode conserves battery power  Download a spec sheet

Enlarge Feel-good ergonomic design The contoured shape and soft rubber grips keep your hand comfortable, even after long hours at the computer. Enlarge   Plug-and-forget nano-receiver Enjoy on-the-go convenience—the USB wireless receiver is so small you can leave it in notebook   Advanced wireless connection Powerful 2.4 GHz wireless gives you a reliable connection with virtually no delays or dropouts.

Intelligent battery management Automatic sleep mode turns the mouse off when you're not using it Power indicator light eliminates surprises Enlarge   Precision optical tracking Get responsive, smooth cursor control with high-definition optical tracking (1000 dpi).

Enlarge Check out a fuller size mouse with fanciful colors The Logitech Wireless Mouse M310 is a full-size, ambidextrous mouse with contoured design and Plug-and-Forget Nano-receiver that also comes in dreamy new colors and fanciful patterns.

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		Create a world that is uniquely yours with a colorful new accessory from Logitech. See more >
		Wireless Keyboard K250 (Dark Fleur) Plug-and-play setup and reliable typing with advanced 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, 15-month battery life,* plus a tiny Unifying receiver that let you connect up to 6 Unifying-compatible devices. Learn more >		Logitech Wireless Mouse M310 (Red Tendrills) Easy-to-use, full-size ambidextrous mouse with contoured design and Plug-and-Forget Nano-receiver.		Logitech LS11 2.0 Stereo Speaker System (Peacock Blue) To enhance your PC audio, the LS11 delivers clear sound in a small size.

Compatibility

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Package Contents Logitech Wireless Mouse M305 Plug-and-forget nano-receiver Quick-start guide 1 AA battery 3-year limited hardware warranty

Works with Windows-based PC Windows XP or Vista USB port Mac Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later USB port

Product Description

Logitech M305 Wireless Mouse (Silver) Logitech Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

434 of 448 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Works December 15, 2009

By Picturesque Music

Color Name:Silver

I actually bought this elsewhere, got a nice price on it. I would never consider a long-receiver USB-type wireless mouse for a laptop. I can just see them getting hooked and broken over and over, so it was important to have a tiny receiver like this. I admit I've not tested the range. I have not tested the battery life (only a few days old). However, this thing's receiver is awesome; I know it will not break due to its small stature.

The mouse itself was found fine on Windows Start 7 and also XP Home edition on two computers. It's a bit more sensitive than my older USB plug in mouse so I pulled down the pointer speed in control panel.

I generally dislike mouses/mice (?) of this shape as it is stub-nosed and quite tall. That is my main complaint about it but I knew that going in so I cannot ding it a star and it is otherwise a large enough mouse not to frustrate my hands--it is not a tiny, pitiful "laptop"-sized mouse.

It has a button on the bottom to turn it off. If left on the red tracking light underneath is constantly shining, but I intend never to turn it off as I think that light pulls very little power (I hope) and it ensures quick wake ups. Wakeup time is about a second if the mouse has been left for a while--this won't bother you. Responsively it seems fine. I've not tried it with gaming. I hear that USB-based wireless mouses are a touch faster than bluetooth, for what it's worth.

It takes a single AA battery (comes with a duracell), which means replacements should be most readily available and an AA vs AAA or 2XAAA ensures decent battery life without spending any kind of real money on battery replacements. I imagine it would work with a rechargeable nimh but I have not tried it.

As I will use this mouse every day, if I do not come in to update this review in the future you can rest assured that I either got run over by a truck or the mouse continues to work as stated.

EDIT: Feb 9/10. The battery died on this a couple of days go, so with pretty regular use (3-4 hours/day) and never turning the thing off it got about 6 weeks, which I think is certainly acceptable.

EDIT: Apr 24/2012. Decided to accurately test battery life in this mouse. I just replaced the battery today and it had been installed (Rayovac, new alkaline) on Jan 28/2012, so that's pretty much right on 90 days in a fairly heavily used laptop in the kitchen.

147 of 153 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars INCREDIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE! March 10, 2010

By L. Esp..

Color Name:Silver

I own three of the Logitech M305 wireless mouse...One in each laptop...I just leave the very tiny USB transmitter in the USB port of the laptop..It is so small, it will not move around in the port like the longer transmitters..This mouse has an easy off an on switch and if you forget to turn it off it will go into sleep mode....They are available with cool graphics too.....They are compatible with XP, Vista and 7. You can use them on jeans, a blanket, or really any surface with NO sluggish drag and they have a very comfortable feel too.....I love this product***** UPDATE....I JUST BOUGHT THE NEWEST MACBOOK PRO AND AIR...THEY WANTED $75 DOLLARS FOR THEIR MOUSE...I PLUGGED THIS BAD BOY IN AND IT WORKS REALLY WELL FOR $15.00

107 of 116 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great so far. December 30, 2009

By Bill

Color Name:Silver

I have only had this 1 hr., but it's great so far. I have tested it on three different computers (3 yr. old Dell Insipron w/ Vista, 2 yr. old Dell Inspiron w/ Vista and new Acer netbook w/ XP. Just plug and play with all three. Gotta love the tiny USB receiver (can't break off). The size is on the smallish side but seems fine for me and the wife. It works on our shiney wood desk and jeans; haven't tested anything else. It worked from about 4 ft. with the receiver on the the far side of the computer. (If I am any further than that I can't see the screen anyway; heck who am I kidding, I couldn't see the screen from there.)

I looked at the Microsoft 4000 which is a little bigger and feels a little nicer to me, but I got the M305 because I'm cheap and it was on sale for $10 less.

Update 3/1/10: Still works great. We took a three week trip with the laptop and it was really convenient to just leave the receiver in place when packing up the laptop.