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 (2,204 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #27 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Computer Accessories > Mice
• 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

438 of 452 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. Read more ›

149 of 155 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

108 of 117 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.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little mouse August 6, 2010

By Max

Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase

I got this mouse because the touchpad on my new laptop is unusable by design (thanks HP). However, this wireless mouse more than makes up for it. The sides where your thumb and either your ring finger or pinky, depending on how you grip it, are rubberized for a good grip. The buttons are easy to click. The scroll wheel does have left and right scrolling, but when you click down on the scroll wheel for a middle click, it can sometimes go left or right. By default, clicking the wheel left or right will just do scrolling, but you can download SetPoint from Logitech's website and customize the buttons to do whatever you'd like, including back and forward buttons.

It's not too heavy. I think most of the weight is present because of the (included) AA battery. When you pop open the cover, there is a hole for the USB receiver if you don't like to leave it plugged in all the time. There's an on/off switch on the bottom if you're not going to be using it for a while.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS A LOT OF MOUSE FOR VERY LITTLE MONEY...Relatively speaking, of course. September 22, 2010

By D. Blankenship HALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Color Name:Silver

I have been using Logitech products for quite a number of years now and have yet to be in the least dissatisfied with any item. This mouse, the Logitech M305 Wireless Mouse is no different. It does precisely the job I paid for it.
This is a workhorse. There is nothing particular fancy about it; it simply works the way it is suppose to work, and works well.

The design fits my hand perfectly and is quite comfortable. The plug-in nano-receiver is quite small. I use this particular mouse on my lap top; the one I travel with and do my work on the job with. The nano-receiver is plugged into the SBU port (I am currently using a Dell Inspiration which is several years old) and that is where it stays. I need not worry about removing it constantly. As the receiver is quite small, there is little to no chance of it being broken or accidently chipped off despite the fact that my lap top takes quite a beating.

This mouse uses a single AA Battery. I have been using this since last December 2009 pretty constantly and have had only one need for a battery change. I always carry a couple of extra AA Batteries with me as I despise using the computers touch pad for the type of work I do.

The scroll function works quite well but if you are looking for the superfast scroll feature you need to look at another model. I personally don't need or want that particular feature. I have tried using this mouse on just about every surface you can imagine from desk top, to my leg, to the floor and everything between. It always works and works smoothly

Please do take note. This is not a high tech mouse of the sort a serious gamer would be happy with.... I handle the ones my grandsons have on their computers and they are in a world of their own with adjustable weight, high speed this and that's and to be quite frank, I am sort of afraid to touch the things for fear of having my hand either being evaporated or transported into another dimension. No, this is a work horse of a mouse with limited features; which is precisely what I needed and wanted.

Set up was absolutely nothing. No programs were needed, not down loads were needed. You just plug in the little bitty chip thing and you are ready to go.

The price here is quite easy on the pocket, something I loved about it, and you actually get quite a bit for your money, something which is becoming quite rare now days.

I have absolutely nothing to complain about in reference to this product.

Don Blankenship
The Ozarks Read more ›