Logitech Wireless Marathon Mouse M705 with 3-Year Battery Life

by Logitech

• Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 uses less than half the power of comparable wireless mice
• The sculpted, right-hand shape guides your hand to a naturally comfortable positiojn
• The tiny Logitech Unifying receiver stays in your notebook
• Hyper-fast scrolling lets you fly through long documents and Web pages
• Laser tracking delivers smooth, responsive, precise cursor control on surfaces that cause problems for standard optical mice

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 2.2 x 8.6 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0034XRDUA
• Item model number: 910-001229
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (609 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 22, 2010

Product Description

Style: Boxed Package

From the Manufacturer

Sculpted design and integrated thumb buttons for on-the-go comfort and control. Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 Click and go for years without battery changes Having a wireless mouse is all about convenience. You want to check email, click through web pages, and scroll through spreadsheets anywhere you like—without wire clutter or a second thought. The only problem is your mouse may be a bit power hungry, causing you to change batteries more often than you expected. That's where Logitech's new Marathon Mouse M705 can simplify your mobile life. One set of included AA batteries gives you up to 3 years of dependable power without battery changes. Power on with up to three years of battery life Say goodbye to the hassle, expense, and waste of frequent battery changes. Your new mouse uses less than half the battery power of comparable wireless mice. It's so energy efficient, you won't even have to think about replacing the batteries for years. And since you'll be using and disposing fewer batteries, you'll be doing a good thing for the planet, too. One tiny Unifying receiver stays in your notebook and connects up to six compatible devices in different places. Take comfortable control The first time your hand rests on the Marathon Mouse M705, you'll know there's more going on here than a simple point and click. The compact, sculpted shape guides your hand naturally into place, giving you effortless mouse control that's oh-so comfortable wherever you go. Plus, three integrated thumb buttons are right where you need them to move more quickly between web pages and applications. Different setups. Different locations. One tiny Logitech Unifying receiver. The Logitech Unifying receiver is part of a new family of products that brings you wireless freedom and convenience without the hassle of multiple receivers. It's easy to pair up to six Unifying compatible devices, all to the same tiny receiver that never needs to leave your laptop. Now it's even more convenient to move around and work at the office, at home or on the road. Create the combo that works for you. See other products that work with Logitech Unifying receiver. Fly through long documents with a spin of the hyper-fast scroll wheel. Scroll there at hyper-fast speed You set the pace. A single spin of the scroll wheel helps you fly through long documents, presentations and web pages to find what you need in a flash. Or you can to shift to click-by-click mode for precise line-by-line navigation of lists, slides or images. Compact size is easy to take along for precise laser tracking on most surfaces. Track all over with laser precision No cursor lag or jitters. The Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 is designed with advanced laser tracking to give you ultra-smooth, responsive and accurate cursor control. And because you work and play in different places, this mouse does, too—even on surfaces where optical mice typically don't work, like a polished wood desk.

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Choose The Right Logitech Wireless Mouse For You

Good Better Best
	V220	M505	M705	Anywhere Mouse MX	LX6	LX8	Performance Mouse MX

What to look for	Portable Mice				Full-Sized Mice
Connection Strength The higher the signal strength, the more reliable your connection will be. Especially important in busy wireless environments like airports.	27 MHz	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz	27 MHz	27 MHz	2.4 GHz
Tracking Quality Look for smooth, precise cursor control. The higher the quality, the easier it is to navigate documents and web pages. The best also work on more surfaces, including glass.				Also works on glass			Also works on glass
Power Management Stay more productive and eliminate hassles with longer periods between battery changes or a rechargeable mouse.	1 AA battery	2 AA batteries	2 AA batteries	2 AA batteries	2 AA batteries	2 AA batteries	Rechargeable
Wireless Receiver The receiver stays in your computer for cordless mouse control. The smaller the receiver (from standard to nano size), the more convenient it is. The Unifying receiver also lets you add compatible devices like a wireless keyboard.		Unifying receiver for up to 6 compatible wireless devices	Unifying receiver for up to 6 compatible wireless devices	Unifying receiver for up to 6 compatible wireless devices			Unifying receiver for up to 6 compatible wireless devices
Scrolling Performance Scroll through long documents and web pages without having to drag the scroll bar. Performance ranges from fast to hyper-fast.

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Create The Combo That Works For You

Logitech Wireless Keyboard K340 Designed to fit your space—and your life—the compact Logitech Wireless Keyboard K340 frees up space on your desk without requiring you to compromise on comfort. Works with unifying receiver.		Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350 With its distinctive Wave design and Constant Curve layout, this keyboard guides your hands into just the right position. You'll type with ease and confidence, but without having to re-learn typing on an unfamiliar layout. Works with unifying receiver.		Logitech Wireless Mouse M505 (Silver) With 15 months of battery life and laser tracking, you've got the power and precision to be more productive. The tiny unifying receiver can stay in your notebook, so there's less worry of it being broken or lost.		Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX This compact wireless laser mouse gives you the freedom to work anywhere on virtually any surface, even on glass desks and tables where no mouse has worked before. Works with unifying receiver.		Logitech Performance Mouse MX This full-size wireless laser mouse gives you the freedom to work anywhere on virtually any surface, even on glass desks and tables where no mouse has worked before. Works with unifying receiver.		Logitech Notebook Kit MK605 This notebook kit includes a wireless laser mouse, a pivoting display riser, and a compact wireless keyboard, so you can use your notebook your way. Comes with pre-paired unifying receiver, connecting both the included mouse and keyboard.

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What's In The Box Package Contents Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 Logitech Unifying receiver Software CD for PC and Mac 2 AA batteries User documentation System Requirements: Windows-based PC Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 USB port CD-ROM drive Mac computer Mac OS X 10.4 or later USB port CD-ROM drive

Product Description

Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 let you power on and on. It uses less than half the power of comparable mice, so you'll go up to three full years between battery changes.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

274 of 280 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A couple of features you might overlook if you don't read the whole manual November 1, 2010

By J.G.

Style Name:See-Thru Package|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a great mouse for reasons all stated in other reviews. However, some complaints I've seen about this mouse in other websites come from people who have not read the manual and missed some features this mouse offers that address their complaints.

You don't know what to do with the receiver when transporting your laptop?
First, the mouse does have a compartment for the receiver. The receiver is tiny already, so most people will just leave it inserted in their laptops during transport. However if you wish to store it with the mouse, you can do so. It does not require you to take out the batteries themselves to store the receiver, but you do have to take the battery cover off to access the compartment.

The mouse is too heavy for you?
The most awesome and rarely mentioned feature about the mouse is the ability to modify its weight and center of gravity by only using one AA battery instead of two. The reason this is so cool is because it gives you an option to lower the weight of the mouse if you think it is too heavy with 2 batteries (I thought so). You can also to change the way the weight feels in your hand by placing the battery in the slot closest to the center of the mouse or closer to the back of the mouse. Some people prefer the weight of the mouse to be on the back while others prefer it to be more centered. I left mine in the center.

How does it work with just one battery?
If you notice, the two batteries in its compartment are used in parallel (both installed looking the same way), instead of 'in series' like most electronics do (going the opposite way). The mouse works on 1.5 volts instead of 3.0 volts like the usual 2 AA battery equipment would. This is what permits the 3 year battery time. Of course, using one battery means it will probably only last about half the time as using two. I'm not an electrical engineer so I don't have much knowledge regarding the efficiency of using two instead of one battery.

How does this compare to other logitech mice in size and weight?
I use a wired Logitech G9 Laser Mouse for my desktop pc, which weights 122 grams with no additional optional weights inside. I just add 4 grams of weight for my preferences. In comparison the Marathon M705 weighs 88 grams without batteries. With one battery it weighs 112 grams and 136 grams with two. The batteries it comes with weigh 24 grams each (other brands of batteries might have a different weight). So, with two batteries this mouse is heavier than a G9 even though it is slightly shorter lengthwise and slightly thinner as well. The M705 is about 4.5 inches long, 2.8 inches wide, and 1.5 inches tall.

As a G9 user, this was the closest feel I could find in a wireless mouse. All other ones either felt too big forcing you to place your entire palm on them and disallow an optional claw grip or felt not wide enough for my hands. I enjoy the width of the G9, and even though the M705 is not as wide and connecting with as much of my palm as I would want it, it does not make my hand cramp up as most other narrower portable mice and I can use it for games without feeling like I'm using a non-full-featured mouse. It is the perfect blend of portable and full sized featured mouse.

My only gripes:
The DPI on the mouse cannot be modified. This is understandable as it is not a gaming mouse. When compared to the G9, it seems that is it is permanently set at 1000 dpi. Another problem is that it has negative acceleration. This means that when you move it fast from side to side, it registers less movement the faster you move it. This only occurs at high speed movements, such as doing a quick turn on a first person shooter game. Again, I don't detract from the rating of the mouse, because it is not meant for gaming, but I thought I would include this in the review as some people might want this information.

Edit: I'm adding an image of the M705 vs G9 to the product page so you can judge the size difference. I looked for this online but it seems not too many G9 owners have yet bought this mouse since it hasn't been out for very long.

99 of 107 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars In response to the "Poor Tracking" Reviews July 16, 2010

By Brick

Style Name:Boxed Package|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this mouse for my desktop computer because it fit my hand well when I tried it in the store. I initially had the USB receiver plugged into the BACK of the computer and I had serious tracking issues. The mouse worked so poorly at first that I had to go through the software install using just the keyboard. I was hoping the problem had to do with drivers. It didn't. The problem was simply that the USB receiver was too far away from the mouse (or was blocked by too many obstacles). I moved the receiver to a USB port on the front of my PC and the mouse now works perfectly. And just so I don't scare too many people away with concerns that the mouse has a short range, my computer sits on the floor to the left of me and the mouse sits to my right. There's about four feet between my mouse pad and the back of the computer, with plenty of metal and clutter in between.

It's probably safe to assume those other reviewers had the same problem. If you're using this mouse with a laptop I'm sure you'll be fine. If you plan to use it with a desktop, you may want to get a USB hub if your computer is too far from the mouse and doesn't have a front USB port you can use.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My search is over October 12, 2010

By Simple Simon

Style Name:See-Thru Package|Amazon Verified Purchase

I've used countless mice over the years. I've finally found the perfect mouse and this is it. I have large hands and my thumb has started to hurt a lot because my old mouse is too small and I have had to hold it using a claw grip. I went to Best Buy and tried out the different mice. For me, it came down to the Marathon versus the MX Performance. The Performance is a bit bigger and has a more sculpted area to rest your thumb which is a big plus in my book. It felt very comfortable in my hand. The Marathon is a bit smaller (though it is still quite heavy, which I like) and the thumb rest area is not nearly as pronounced or sculpted as the Performance. On the other hand, the Marathon has a THREE YEAR battery life! The Performance needs to be recharged every 30 days. Having to go through a bunch of batteries (or constantly recharge) is why I have stayed away from wireless mice all these years. But the Marathon took that excuse away.

I couldn't be happier. This is, hands down, the best mouse I have ever used.

It feels well made, not cheap and plasticky. It weighs quite a bit and feels substantial and sturdy.

The wireless reception is flawless. I have my USB receiver plugged into the bottom of a Dell monitor and the mouse is about 5 feet away and on a keyboard tray that is below the desk. The signal has to travel through a notebook computer. No problem. I don't play video games so I'm not that picky about lag, but I don't notice any lag in this mouse for my needs.

The unifying USB receiver is a great idea. I have both a wireless keyboard and a wireless mouse sharing a single unifying USB receiver, which is tiny by the way. That frees up a USB port on my notebook.

The mousewheel is well-made. You can click a button just beneath the wheel to turn on click wheel mode or spin-free mode. The button is easy to access and feels sturdy. The spin-free mode is excellent for zipping though long documents and web pages.

This mouse is a perfect 10 out of 10 in my book. It's the first mouse I can say that about.