Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse

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• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.1 x 3 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• ASIN: B001DJ64C0
• Item model number: 910-000718
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 9, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Featuring an elegantly contoured shape and a soft rubber grip, the MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse fits your hand naturally for maximum comfort. Hyper-fast scrolling lets you fly through documents and Web pages with a flick of your finger, or switch to click-to-click mode to scroll through lists and photos. The adjustable-dpi laser engine (up to 1600 dpi) provides two smooth-tracking modes for customizable precision. Logitech's advanced 2.4 GHz cordless technology delivers more robust and more reliable performance than ever before. The "stealth" thumb button—one of ten programmable buttons—gives you additional control.

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Key Features

Elegantly Contoured Shape that Fits Your Hand Naturally for Maximum Comfort Designed to maximize comfort, the MX 1100 features a contoured shape that fits your hand naturally and a soft rubber grip that provides added support and comfort.

Hyper-Fast Scrolling for Flying through Documents and Web Pages The hyper-fast scroll wheel lets you fly through documents and Web pages in just seconds. One spin and you'll never go back to an ordinary scroll wheel. See Other Logitech Hyper-Fast Scrolling Mice

	Adjustable-dpi Laser Engine (Up to 1600 dpi) for Customizable Precision Choose the dpi setting that's right for you—from pixel-precise to ultra-fast for customizable precision. You can switch quickly between two settings, each of which can be set independently.
	Advanced 2.4 GHz Cordless Technology for More Robust, Reliable Performance Logitech's new 2.4 GHz cordless technology gives you more robust, more reliable performance than previous-generation technologies – with virtually no delays or drop-outs.
	Ten Programmable Buttons, including a "Stealth" Thumb Button, for Additional Control One of ten programmable buttons that put total control at your fingertips, the application-switching thumb button makes it easy to jump from one program to the next.

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One Spin, and You'll Never Go Back.

Work faster, not harder. With hyper-fast scrolling, it's easy to be more productive – and more precise. The nearly frictionless alloy scroll wheel lets you fly through long documents and Web pages in just seconds. And you can switch back to "ratchet mode" for easily navigating lists or photos.

See Logitech's family of hyper-fast scrolling products here.

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What's in the Box

Package Contents Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse USB micro-receiver Two AA alkaline batteries Logitech software CD for PC and Mac Quick-Start Guide Three-year limited hardware warranty Full product support

System Requirements PC with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Macintosh computer with Mac OS X (10.3.9 or above) CD-ROM drive 1 available USB port

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Product Description

Logitech MX 1100 cordless laser mouse, contoured to fit your hand naturally, delivers exceptional comfort and features hyper-fast scrolling for flying through documents and Web pages. The adjustable dpi laser engine (up to 1600 dpi) provides customizable precision, and advanced 2.4 GHz technology delivers more reliable performance than ever before.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 66 of 69 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Logitech MX1100 might be the best, if you are not an MX Revolution user, December 17, 2008 By  Y. Kim "Zelium" (Champaign, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)       (What's this?) I have been using this mouse for more than a month now. When the MX1100 first came out, the price was more expensive than the Logitech MX Revolution mouse. So, I was expecting that the MX1100 was going to be an upgraded version of the MX Revolution and that might not be true in some aspects. I have been a big fan of Logitech for a long time. Ever since they made their first mouse, I was a customer and have never been dissatisfied. The only other company that I think is the best for a mouse is Microsoft (Yes, they are a great hardware company). The reliability of a Logitech mouse is very good and I still have many Logitech mice and trackballs floating around my house. When I got the Logitech MX Revolution mouse, I thought that I finally got a mouse that can go with the rest of my life. :) And when I saw a Logitech mouse that was more expensive than the MX Revolution, I was excited how Logitech would have improved their technology even further. The thing is that there is no fancy feature added to the MX1100 and some things are not better than the MX Revolution. Here are the things that I felt during the month of usage. I mainly compare the MX1100 with the MX Revolution, because the mouse in this price range, I think still the MX Revolution is the best and it can be served as a reference for a review. 1. The MX1100 is fatter than the MX Revolution. At first, I thought that the MX Revolution was big, however, the MX1100 is even bigger. As a matter of fact, it is fatter and more round than the MX Revolution. When I first grabbed it, I felt like I was holding a baseball in my hand. Since I got too used to the contour of the MX Revolution, the MX1100 felt a little awkward to me in the first place. But, once I got used to it, it felt much better. Still, I like the shape of the MX Revolution better (I have a small hand) and now the MX Revolution feels much slimmer than before. 2. The material used in the MX1100 feels cheaper than the Revolution. It might be because of the grayish black color and the light weight plastic, however, the touch and the feel of the MX Revolution is way better. And the color and finish of the MX Revolution looks even better than the MX1100. 3. As far as the weight is concerned, the MX1100 is lighter than the MX Revolution. So, if you prefer a light mouse and want to have less burden on your wrist, then the MX1100 might work better for you. 4. I have always liked a mouse with a rechargeable battery. However, the MX1100 uses normal AA batteries (2) and does not provide rechargeable batteries. The good thing is that Logitech claimed that the battery can last almost 9 months of a normal usage. If so, I would not complain about this. Because, the rechargeable battery in the mouse gets degraded and you should recharge the mouse more often over the time. And the rechargeable battery in the MX Revolution is not easily replaced. If the battery in the MX1100 lasts about 9 months, I am happy with it. 5. In the MX Revolution, clicking the wheel changes the scroll mode from the fast scrolling mode to the clicky wheel mode or vice versa. In the MX1100, you should use the small button right beneath the scroll wheel to do that. I am using the MX Revolution and the MX1100 together now and am always confused about it. But if you are one who uses either one, you do not need to worry about it. BTW, I am a huge fan of the fast scrolling mode (you can scroll many pages within a second) and it also works beautifully in the MX1100. 6. Finally, there is a new thing in the MX1100. It is a thumb button and is located under the place that you put your thumb on it. It is not visible and hidden inside the rubber under the place for your thumb. Once you get to used to it, it is very convenient. As you expect, you can assign any action to this thumb button. And the horizontal wheel used to located near the thumb in the MX Revolution is gone. I am not missing it since I did not use it much. I assigned the volume up/down to the horizontal thumb wheel, however, I always forget that the wheel is there. I think Logitech might feel the same way that it is useless. No complaint. Overall, the MX1100 mouse is a great mouse. The tracking couldn't be better and it is a top notch mouse in every aspect. It just has a sibling that shines more, the MX Revolution. Now the price of the MX1100 is approximately $10 cheaper than the MX Revolution and if you prefer a light mouse with a fat and round design, there is no reason not to choose the MX1100. I dropped the MX1100 more than several times from the table and it still works very well. It did not have a single scratch on it. It is very sturdy and firm. And if you are not a big fan of a shiny and glossy surface mouse like the MX Revolution, the MX1100 mouse is for you. They are like the glossy and matte papers in the a photo printing. The choice is on you. 34 of 36 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Must be a good match for your needs, March 5, 2009 By  A. Rhode (Vancouver, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I bought this mouse when I moved desks at work and my mouse cord could no longer reach. I was told that I could go pick out a new mouse and I thought, well the company is paying and I use it all day, I might as well get the best. It's certainly nicer that my $15 Dell mouse. Unfortunately, for every improvement, there seems to be a problem that makes me wonder if I should take it back and just get a USB extention cord. Personal Preference and Comfort This is obviously going to vary from person to person, but I did some research on this after realizing that this mouse isn't the best for me, and so it might be useful for other people. I would say that my hands are medium-sized (larger than most women). This mouse felt great in the store when I was resting my hand on it, but after using it for a while, my hand becomes uncomfortable and my wrist feels stiff. I had never realized it, but I'm a "fingertip" mouse user (http://www2.razerzone.com/MouseGuide/html/fingertipgrip.php), where I only make contact with the mouse with the tips of my fingers. This mouse is designed to have your hand rest on it so that the palm is in contact (http://www2.razerzone.com/MouseGuide/html/palmgrip.php). I can still use it with my fingertips, but its bigger and heavier than ideal for that type of use. The term "ergonomic" is misleading because ergonomics is all about finding what fits you well. I am disappointed with LG that they are one of the top mouse manufacturers but provide no guidance in choosing a mouse with a proper fit. Buttons and Customization This mouse has a lot more buttons than I'm used to, but the scrolling is still the most important for me. First off, the hyper-fast scrolling does as advertised and works well for my office-type uses. I can whiz through long documents, provided the computer can keep up. It works well in Word and Firefox, but is fairly useless in Adobe PDF reader since the software seems to insist on a maximum speed of crawl regardless. I've gotten used the smooth bearing and like using it even when it's not needed. However, I run into issues with AutoCAD and ArcGIS. The scroll wheel is absolutely essential for these programs because I use it to zoom and pan. To prevent accidental zoom, I have to put the scroll wheel back in normal mode. Not a huge deal; the button is right on the mouse but it's a bit annoying to readjust. Panning is performed by holding down the scroll wheel and this is where I make the most errors. It's so loose that if I don't push it down perfectly, I'll push it to the side and mess up the programs. I deactivated the side scrolling and that helps but it's annoying to lose potential functionality because the hardware is poor. I like the button layout on the mouse. They're stiff and accidental presses are minimal. I have a little trouble getting the hidden thumb button to register sometimes. All the buttons are highly customizable and you can assign different functions to different programs. Some of their default settings are a bit weird so it's worth fiddling with. The document switcher is a lot less convenient than Alt-Tab, so I wouldn't bother with it. The thumb button is now set to go a Google search on whatever I have highlighted. I also changed the DPI buttons to Copy/Paste. We'll see if I use it. Performance The biggest issue I have with this mouse is an unreliable mouse signal. I can't have my cell phone near the mouse or the receiver without the cursor moving erratically. This issue seems to magnify when I use a graphics-intensive program like AutoCAD or ArcGIS. It's very inconvenient to have to have my phone kept away because I usually keep it on silent and rely on the vibration to alert me of a call. Without the cell phone, I still experience some issues. There's not much advantage to having a precise mouse if the signal doesn't keep up. From what I can tell, it seems like problems the 2.4 GHz bandwidth are common, and I would expect LG to go with something more reliable for a top-of-the-line mouse. Overall I would recommend this mouse if (1) you prefer resting you hand on your mouse, rather than use your fingertips (2) the USB dongle will be close to your mouse (3) you use the scroll button mainly for scrolling, rather than as a middle button. Otherwise, shop around because $80 should give you some nice options. 22 of 25 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Second best mouse money can buy, October 21, 2008 By  A. E. "wiespinosas" (NY United States) - See all my reviews    (What's this?) I must start this review by saying that this is the SECOND best mouse money can buy in my opinion.... The best mouse money can buy is still the Logitech MX revolution which is actually cheaper than this right now. I've been a Logitech fan for many years. Every time they invent a fancy mouse I must buy it. I am a sucker for fancy high tech gadgets. By now I own (2) MX revolution, (3) VX Revolution, (1) MX Air, (1) G9, (1) VX Nano, (1) V470 and the list continues. (I know, I have issues :-)). This mouse is nice built like all the high end Logitech products. Is very similar to the MX revolution with the following differences, which I consider, CONS: 1. The battery is not built in like the MX Revolution which comes with a charging cradle. The MX1100 works with (2) AA batteries. This can be a good thing in the long run but is annoying to keep changing the batteries. Another reviewer made a comment about the MX 1100 battery life, but I cannot comment on that yet. The box claims 9 months which would be amazing if is true. 2. The mouse is bigger than any other mouse I have. I prefer a normal size mouse but a person with large hands might appreciate this. Now the other differences from the MX Revolution that I consider as PROS are: 1. The center wheel acts as a button only. On the MX revolution it toggles between the fast scrolling mode and the normal mode. On the MX 1100 they provided the button next to the wheel for that. I think it works better than pressing the wheel. The other good thing about it is that is as smooth as the MX Revolution. 2. They added a thumb button. I don't see myself using that but is nice to know is there. I will rate the MX 1100 4 stars only because I still like the MX Revolution better but that is just me... Before spending that much money on a mouse I suggest stopping by a retail store and get an idea how it feels in your hand... These are my 2 cents...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Logitech MX1100--kudos I had an MX700 before this, which had rechargeable batteries, and a charging stand. Good-bye to all that with the 1100, which uses regular AA batteries and can be turned off when... Read more Published 13 hours ago by Erin, New York City 5.0 out of 5 stars Great always present mouse, smooth, good quality. Love this mouse, Ive only used regular wired mice before .. was waiting to find a good mouse. Once you load driver and reboot, nothing to sync each time it loses signal like most... Read more Published 1 day ago by CC 5.0 out of 5 stars Great for gaming, very comfortable in hand! I can't believe how comfortable this mouse is! I spend a lot of time on the computer playing games (mainly MMO's) and the amount of buttons is wonderful (can never have enough in... Read more Published 1 day ago by Heather 1.0 out of 5 stars DOA Got the mouse put the batteries in turned it on and green light on top lite up for about 5 seconds then turned off. Read more Published 2 days ago by S. Karnes 1.0 out of 5 stars it's comfortable in your hand but impossible to use a) not all functions available on microsoft mouse are available on this mouse; b) even with all acceleration turned off and dpi turned down and scroll minimized, the thing has a... Read more Published 2 days ago by Mark Twain 4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the MX Revolution, Better than mostly everything else... I bought this mouse specifically for use at work (to replace the MX Revolution I wanted to take and use at home). Read more Published 3 days ago by D. Purdy 1.0 out of 5 stars Erratic movement / clicking on mac Tried and returned two of these devices. Using on a mac and the mouse would move erratically and randomly click. Read more Published 4 days ago by slowlemur 2.0 out of 5 stars Great mighty mice I have a lot of mouses. This one is the best and perfectly matching my hand. I work on unix terminals a lot and other mouses and trackballs I have usually not able to copy and... Read more Published 5 days ago by K. Liew 1.0 out of 5 stars don't buy it if you're a mac user Jumping cursor is the key word. If you search the logitech forum, you'll find threads of complains from mac users. I should not have bought this mouse. Read more Published 5 days ago by B. Yu 1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid this product I have used Logitech mice for years with excellent results. This piece of garbage should never have been placed on the market. Read more Published 5 days ago by Buckheiser Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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66 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Logitech MX1100 might be the best, if you are not an MX Revolution user, December 17, 2008

By	Y. Kim "Zelium" (Champaign, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I have been using this mouse for more than a month now. When the MX1100 first came out, the price was more expensive than the Logitech MX Revolution mouse. So, I was expecting that the MX1100 was going to be an upgraded version of the MX Revolution and that might not be true in some aspects.

I have been a big fan of Logitech for a long time. Ever since they made their first mouse, I was a customer and have never been dissatisfied. The only other company that I think is the best for a mouse is Microsoft (Yes, they are a great hardware company). The reliability of a Logitech mouse is very good and I still have many Logitech mice and trackballs floating around my house. When I got the Logitech MX Revolution mouse, I thought that I finally got a mouse that can go with the rest of my life. :) And when I saw a Logitech mouse that was more expensive than the MX Revolution, I was excited how Logitech would have improved their technology even further. The thing is that there is no fancy feature added to the MX1100 and some things are not better than the MX Revolution. Here are the things that I felt during the month of usage. I mainly compare the MX1100 with the MX Revolution, because the mouse in this price range, I think still the MX Revolution is the best and it can be served as a reference for a review.

1. The MX1100 is fatter than the MX Revolution. At first, I thought that the MX Revolution was big, however, the MX1100 is even bigger. As a matter of fact, it is fatter and more round than the MX Revolution. When I first grabbed it, I felt like I was holding a baseball in my hand. Since I got too used to the contour of the MX Revolution, the MX1100 felt a little awkward to me in the first place. But, once I got used to it, it felt much better. Still, I like the shape of the MX Revolution better (I have a small hand) and now the MX Revolution feels much slimmer than before.

2. The material used in the MX1100 feels cheaper than the Revolution. It might be because of the grayish black color and the light weight plastic, however, the touch and the feel of the MX Revolution is way better. And the color and finish of the MX Revolution looks even better than the MX1100.

3. As far as the weight is concerned, the MX1100 is lighter than the MX Revolution. So, if you prefer a light mouse and want to have less burden on your wrist, then the MX1100 might work better for you.

4. I have always liked a mouse with a rechargeable battery. However, the MX1100 uses normal AA batteries (2) and does not provide rechargeable batteries. The good thing is that Logitech claimed that the battery can last almost 9 months of a normal usage. If so, I would not complain about this. Because, the rechargeable battery in the mouse gets degraded and you should recharge the mouse more often over the time. And the rechargeable battery in the MX Revolution is not easily replaced. If the battery in the MX1100 lasts about 9 months, I am happy with it.

5. In the MX Revolution, clicking the wheel changes the scroll mode from the fast scrolling mode to the clicky wheel mode or vice versa. In the MX1100, you should use the small button right beneath the scroll wheel to do that. I am using the MX Revolution and the MX1100 together now and am always confused about it. But if you are one who uses either one, you do not need to worry about it. BTW, I am a huge fan of the fast scrolling mode (you can scroll many pages within a second) and it also works beautifully in the MX1100.

6. Finally, there is a new thing in the MX1100. It is a thumb button and is located under the place that you put your thumb on it. It is not visible and hidden inside the rubber under the place for your thumb. Once you get to used to it, it is very convenient. As you expect, you can assign any action to this thumb button. And the horizontal wheel used to located near the thumb in the MX Revolution is gone. I am not missing it since I did not use it much. I assigned the volume up/down to the horizontal thumb wheel, however, I always forget that the wheel is there. I think Logitech might feel the same way that it is useless. No complaint.

Overall, the MX1100 mouse is a great mouse. The tracking couldn't be better and it is a top notch mouse in every aspect. It just has a sibling that shines more, the MX Revolution. Now the price of the MX1100 is approximately $10 cheaper than the MX Revolution and if you prefer a light mouse with a fat and round design, there is no reason not to choose the MX1100. I dropped the MX1100 more than several times from the table and it still works very well. It did not have a single scratch on it. It is very sturdy and firm. And if you are not a big fan of a shiny and glossy surface mouse like the MX Revolution, the MX1100 mouse is for you. They are like the glossy and matte papers in the a photo printing. The choice is on you.

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Must be a good match for your needs, March 5, 2009

By	A. Rhode (Vancouver, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this mouse when I moved desks at work and my mouse cord could no longer reach. I was told that I could go pick out a new mouse and I thought, well the company is paying and I use it all day, I might as well get the best. It's certainly nicer that my $15 Dell mouse. Unfortunately, for every improvement, there seems to be a problem that makes me wonder if I should take it back and just get a USB extention cord.

Personal Preference and Comfort

This is obviously going to vary from person to person, but I did some research on this after realizing that this mouse isn't the best for me, and so it might be useful for other people. I would say that my hands are medium-sized (larger than most women). This mouse felt great in the store when I was resting my hand on it, but after using it for a while, my hand becomes uncomfortable and my wrist feels stiff. I had never realized it, but I'm a "fingertip" mouse user (http://www2.razerzone.com/MouseGuide/html/fingertipgrip.php), where I only make contact with the mouse with the tips of my fingers. This mouse is designed to have your hand rest on it so that the palm is in contact (http://www2.razerzone.com/MouseGuide/html/palmgrip.php). I can still use it with my fingertips, but its bigger and heavier than ideal for that type of use. The term "ergonomic" is misleading because ergonomics is all about finding what fits you well. I am disappointed with LG that they are one of the top mouse manufacturers but provide no guidance in choosing a mouse with a proper fit.

Buttons and Customization

This mouse has a lot more buttons than I'm used to, but the scrolling is still the most important for me. First off, the hyper-fast scrolling does as advertised and works well for my office-type uses. I can whiz through long documents, provided the computer can keep up. It works well in Word and Firefox, but is fairly useless in Adobe PDF reader since the software seems to insist on a maximum speed of crawl regardless. I've gotten used the smooth bearing and like using it even when it's not needed. However, I run into issues with AutoCAD and ArcGIS. The scroll wheel is absolutely essential for these programs because I use it to zoom and pan. To prevent accidental zoom, I have to put the scroll wheel back in normal mode. Not a huge deal; the button is right on the mouse but it's a bit annoying to readjust. Panning is performed by holding down the scroll wheel and this is where I make the most errors. It's so loose that if I don't push it down perfectly, I'll push it to the side and mess up the programs. I deactivated the side scrolling and that helps but it's annoying to lose potential functionality because the hardware is poor.

I like the button layout on the mouse. They're stiff and accidental presses are minimal. I have a little trouble getting the hidden thumb button to register sometimes. All the buttons are highly customizable and you can assign different functions to different programs. Some of their default settings are a bit weird so it's worth fiddling with. The document switcher is a lot less convenient than Alt-Tab, so I wouldn't bother with it. The thumb button is now set to go a Google search on whatever I have highlighted. I also changed the DPI buttons to Copy/Paste. We'll see if I use it.

Performance

The biggest issue I have with this mouse is an unreliable mouse signal. I can't have my cell phone near the mouse or the receiver without the cursor moving erratically. This issue seems to magnify when I use a graphics-intensive program like AutoCAD or ArcGIS. It's very inconvenient to have to have my phone kept away because I usually keep it on silent and rely on the vibration to alert me of a call. Without the cell phone, I still experience some issues. There's not much advantage to having a precise mouse if the signal doesn't keep up. From what I can tell, it seems like problems the 2.4 GHz bandwidth are common, and I would expect LG to go with something more reliable for a top-of-the-line mouse.

Overall

I would recommend this mouse if (1) you prefer resting you hand on your mouse, rather than use your fingertips (2) the USB dongle will be close to your mouse (3) you use the scroll button mainly for scrolling, rather than as a middle button. Otherwise, shop around because $80 should give you some nice options.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Second best mouse money can buy, October 21, 2008

By	A. E. "wiespinosas" (NY United States) - See all my reviews

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I must start this review by saying that this is the SECOND best mouse money can buy in my opinion....

The best mouse money can buy is still the Logitech MX revolution which is actually cheaper than this right now.

I've been a Logitech fan for many years. Every time they invent a fancy mouse I must buy it. I am a sucker for fancy high tech gadgets. By now I own (2) MX revolution, (3) VX Revolution, (1) MX Air, (1) G9, (1) VX Nano, (1) V470 and the list continues. (I know, I have issues :-)).

This mouse is nice built like all the high end Logitech products. Is very similar to the MX revolution with the following differences, which I consider, CONS:

1. The battery is not built in like the MX Revolution which comes with a charging cradle. The MX1100 works with (2) AA batteries. This can be a good thing in the long run but is annoying to keep changing the batteries. Another reviewer made a comment about the MX 1100 battery life, but I cannot comment on that yet. The box claims 9 months which would be amazing if is true.

2. The mouse is bigger than any other mouse I have. I prefer a normal size mouse but a person with large hands might appreciate this.

Now the other differences from the MX Revolution that I consider as PROS are:

1. The center wheel acts as a button only. On the MX revolution it toggles between the fast scrolling mode and the normal mode. On the MX 1100 they provided the button next to the wheel for that. I think it works better than pressing the wheel. The other good thing about it is that is as smooth as the MX Revolution.

2. They added a thumb button. I don't see myself using that but is nice to know is there.

I will rate the MX 1100 4 stars only because I still like the MX Revolution better but that is just me... Before spending that much money on a mouse I suggest stopping by a retail store and get an idea how it feels in your hand...

These are my 2 cents...