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Manufacturer: Logitech Part number: 910-000718
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- Logitech's MX 1100 wireless laser mouse is the best in its class thanks to a wide array of features that make navigation easier. You have to pay for all of that capability, but anyone who puts serious time in front of a PC will appreciate what this mouse can do.
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CNET editors' review
Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse price range: $49.99 - $79.99
- Reviewed by: Rich Brown
- Reviewed on: 08/19/2008
- Released on: 08/19/2008
The good: More features than any other desktop mouse; improved sculpt enhances comfort; software lets you customize every button.
The bad: Not rechargeable.
The bottom line: Logitech's MX 1100 wireless laser mouse is the best in its class thanks to a wide array of features that make navigation easier. You have to pay for all of that capability, but anyone who puts serious time in front of a PC will appreciate what this mouse can do.
The Logitech MX 1100 is the first high-end mouse revamp from Logitech in two years. It boasts some added features over the MX Revolution, Logitech's last flagship cordless mouse, but it has also lost a big feature since it's not rechargeable. Despite that loss, digital media artists, gamers, and even power users will love the breadth of control allowed by the MX 1100's wide range of buttons. And with practically no learning curve, only the $80 price tag may give you pause. Given the amount of thought put into this mouse, and how much easier it makes certain tasks, we think it's worth it.
Perhaps the most genius new feature in the MX 1100 is the one that's least noticeable. On the left side thumb rest, Logitech has actually embedded another button underneath the rubberized coating. You can't see it, but pushing it feels completely natural. Its default setting is the Document Flip feature, Logitech's own lightweight task manager, but as with every other button on the mouse, you can configure it via Logitech's SetPoint software. You still get two thumb-side front-and-back buttons, which are fine, but we also still with Logitech would make them a bit thicker.
Also new to Logitech's nongaming mice is a rocker switch for changing the sensitivity of the MX 1100's laser sensor. This can be an important feature for anyone who wants to toggle between different speeds for their cursor, including digital artists working on zoomed in images. You may also want to set it very high for the scrolling speed to scale properly across a large resolution display. You can set the sensitivity to a low of 400dpi, and all the way up to 1,600dpi. That resolution is not quite as high as some of the 2,000dpi gaming mice out there, but it's also likely fine for all but the most demanding shooter fan.
Other features of the MX 1100 involve mostly design tweaks from the MX Revolution. The free-spinning scroll wheel, our favorite feature by far, remains intact, but with a slightly different mechanism. By free-spinning scrolling, we mean that rather than the stepped, incremental scrolling common to most other mice, both the MX 1100 and the MX Revolution let you set the scroll wheel to spin freely. That means that with one swipe you can whip your screen all the way to the bottom. This feature is amazingly useful for navigating long Web pages and documents, particularly spreadsheets. The difference in this new model is that instead of pressing down on the wheel to engage the free-spin mode, you now push a small button in front of it. We found this method more reliable; with the MX Revolution, it sometimes took a couple of presses on the wheel to switch modes.
The last noticeable improvement is a subtle change in the sculpt of the MX 1100. The right edge sticks out from the side a bit more than the MX Revolution, which provides a more prominent resting place for your little finger. It's a small touch, but we found that it added a bit more comfort over long work sessions.
We'd certainly understand if the MX 1100's lack of rechargeability turns you off. We don't really miss the charging station adding to your desk clutter, and a quick look at the power indicator in the SetPoint software says that our batteries currently have 229 days of charge remaining. That feels like a reasonable life span, but it's also not the most environmentally friendly solution. You could, of course, use independently rechargeable batteries, and the cost of the mouse, already $80, would certainly go up with recharging built-in. We do wish that the MX 1100 was rechargeable, but that feature's absence isn't a deal killer for us.
Otherwise, our thoughts on the MX 1100 are the same as the MX Revolution, and even the MX 1000 from 2004. Logitech is far-and-away the design leader in PC input devices, and products like this one are the direct evidence. $80 is a lot to pay for mouse, no question, but for anyone that puts long hours in front of computer screen, the improvements the MX 1100 brings to navigation are well worth the price.
User reviews
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Buy Rechargeable Batteries
by uncleyitz on September 4, 2008
Pros: I have used rechargable batteries in my mice for years
2 batts sit in the wall charger and 2 in the mouse
I swap em as needed
I have thrown out 2 perfectly good bluetooth headsets when the battery died
User replaceable batteries is a huge plus for meCons: The on-mouse DPI setting is a waste for most users who will set it and forget it.
No Linux version of the SetPoint software.Summary: Not the best gaming mouse, but for business users, programmers, and other power users, this is probably the best choice.
Summary: Not the best gaming mouse, but for business users, programmers, and other power users, this is probably the best choice.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best mouse out there for serious users.
by LudoH on September 1, 2008
Pros: -Design
-Precision
-Accepts standards batteries
-Battery lifeCons: -Logitech drivers, though they've improved.
-Impossible to use if you are left handed.Summary: I think the lack of charger is a good thing. First of all they take unecessary desk space, and often feel cheap. While standard AA batteries are heavier than a ...
Summary: I think the lack of charger is a good thing. First of all they take unecessary desk space, and often feel cheap. While standard AA batteries are heavier than a Lithium-Ion battery (like the one in the MX Revolution), they are inifinitely superior. The Revolution's battery is not replaceable, quickly loses autonomy, and last a year and a half at best. Of course owning a charger with rechargeable NiMH AA batteries is a must (they are cheap, last several years, and can be found anywhere).
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Charging included in Cordless Desktop Wave Pro version
by scottc919 on July 15, 2009
Pros: - On the fly DPI switch
- All the other great stuff the MX Revolution had... INCLUDING RECHARGING
The MX1100 that comes with the Cordless Desktop Wave Pro package includes recharging... via a mini-USB port on the front of the mouse.Cons: - No recharging dock... you have to keep track of another USB charging cable now.
- Scroll wheel lacks the automatic switch from micro gear to free scroll when you scroll faster. It's all manual with the button now.Summary: After using the MX Revolution for 9 months or so, I was looking for a second one and found the MX1100 combo pack with the Wave Pro keyboard. I like ...
Summary: After using the MX Revolution for 9 months or so, I was looking for a second one and found the MX1100 combo pack with the Wave Pro keyboard. I like them both. I do miss the auto-switch to free scrolling, but otherwise consider this one of the best combinations I've found. It works well for non-pro gaming with the DPI switch and feels comfortable and substantial in my large hands.
I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a business or mixed-use home mouse.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very nice mouse for all around mousing
by Frelo on September 15, 2009
Pros: Replaceable batteries
I just returned a Revolution because when the batteries no longer charge, you throw it out.Cons: The button in the middle is not configurable.
Summary: Many years ago, IBM had a mouse that used a variable pitch wheel that only turned a quarter turn. The further you pushed it, the faster it scrolled. Great idea ...
Summary: Many years ago, IBM had a mouse that used a variable pitch wheel that only turned a quarter turn. The further you pushed it, the faster it scrolled. Great idea that somehow never caught on, but finally Logitech has come up with a reasonable compromise with this quick scroll wheel.
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A great mouse, but not perfect
by zeocean on June 20, 2009
Pros: Scroll wheel
Ergonomics
Lots of buttonsCons: Loose scroll wheel
Laser sensor at the tip of the mouse,Summary: Bottom line, the MX 1100 is a great mouse. Compared to the MS Explorer BlueTrack mouse, I think it is superior in terms of ergonomics and functions (more buttons). However, ...
Summary: Bottom line, the MX 1100 is a great mouse. Compared to the MS Explorer BlueTrack mouse, I think it is superior in terms of ergonomics and functions (more buttons). However, it does not feel as solidly built as the Explorer (the moving scroll wheel from left to right if you shake it) and is not as great for precision work because of its laser position at the tip of the mouse. Most people will likely need to adapt themselves to the laser position in order to fully appreciate this mouse. I have seen people complain about the cursor not reacting when the mouse is moved by a bit and this is probably caused by the laser position.
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disappointed
by dewatobay on May 27, 2009
Pros: looks good, customizable
Cons: flighty, difficult to pinpoint, no matter how i try to tweak the customization features. I waste a lot of time trying to pinpoint . Time is a factor for me. I do not have all day. And it is heavy for my hand.
Summary: Just disappointed. This mouse has not lived up to hype for me. I had switched from an early Microsoft wheel mouse, which I wish I had kept. oh well
Summary: Just disappointed. This mouse has not lived up to hype for me. I had switched from an early Microsoft wheel mouse, which I wish I had kept. oh well
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Best mouse I've used yet
by steampoweredlawngnome on May 13, 2009
Pros: Excellent battery life, excellent ergonomics, good solid feel
Cons: I honestly haven't a single complaint with this mouse. I've used rechargeable logitech mice and seen others with them as well, and nearly all of them end up having to be prematurely replaced due to the charging contacts wearing out.
Summary: I bought this mouse as a birthday present to myself, and after 7 months just changed the batteries for the first time. A little short of the quoted 9 months, ...
Summary: I bought this mouse as a birthday present to myself, and after 7 months just changed the batteries for the first time. A little short of the quoted 9 months, but I use this mouse about 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, so I really can't argue with 7 months at all.
I use Linux so can't comment on the software it comes with, but using BTNX I was able to make use of every button on it exactly as I want. The hidden thumb button brings up my Plasma dashboard, and the horizontal scroll tilt switches through my desktops.
The device has a nice heft, giving it a solid predictable feel. The adjustable DPI makes it a very nice gaming mouse for when I feel like shooting some monsters. The shape fits my hand perfectly, every button is right where it should be.
My last logitech mouse was also not rechargeable, but the battery life on it was pitiful by comparison, only 5-6 weeks. However, it did last 6 years and was in fact still working when I replaced it with this beauty.
If you're looking for a high-end do-it-all mouse, you could definitely do a lot worse than an MX-1100. -
Mediocre design
by hari-pro on February 17, 2009
Pros: battery life is good
Cons: Feels heavy to scroll,
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Best mouse I have ever owned
by GlandSchlam on January 30, 2009
Pros: * Comfortable Design
* Customizable settings
* Lots of buttons offers great functionality
* Very accurateCons: * Non-rechargeable
* Designed more for righties than lefties
* Is rather largeSummary: The most obvious downfall is the lack of a rechargeable battery, however once I got the mouse home and started using it, I found that the pros far outweigh the ...
Summary: The most obvious downfall is the lack of a rechargeable battery, however once I got the mouse home and started using it, I found that the pros far outweigh the cons. Even though it's non-rechargeable, the battery life is amazing, I leave it on all night and day for weeks and the battery indicator is still well into the green zone. If saving money is really that important to you, than use the on/off switch and it easily extends the battery life. You can get pregnant and have a baby before you'll have to change batteries.
Battery life is a non-issue, however I found the mouse to be a lot larger and heavier than every other mouse I used. The Teflon pads underneath do make it easier to move, but it isn't very portable with it's bulk, unless a noticeable bulge in your pocket does not concern you. I use it with my 17inch monster of a gaming laptop and I tend to keep my mouse and laptop on my desk unless there's a LAN party I just have to get to. So portability isn't a huge issue for me, but it would be nice. If you're left-handed then you're out of luck because this mouse is designed with the right-handed majority in mind. Overall it's a very good mouse, the best I ever owned and it suits my needs perfectly. Interestingly my mother also bought one, she has arthritis and she says the design is perfect for her...go figure.. -
LOGITECH'S "BEST" To date... TWO THUMBS UP!!
by Straight-talk on December 20, 2008
Pros: Most Everything! Top Likes: Flawless Range (distance from base), Ergonomics (sculpture), Button locations & feel, Number of buttons, rechargeable ("Yes," you get their rechargeable model with their Wave Pro Kit), Programability.
Cons: Scroll wheel makes stopping your scrolling at an exact location sometimes a challenge, as it tends to make the page unstable... bouncy, even with the freewheeling ratchet on.
Summary: Been a Logitech Customer from the 80's and never looked back.
They've put out 'mostly' great products, but like other companies, some duds... like the problem plagued Cordless ...Summary: Been a Logitech Customer from the 80's and never looked back.
They've put out 'mostly' great products, but like other companies, some duds... like the problem plagued Cordless Optical Trackman with it's recurring unit-to-receiver communication issues and well deserved cease-to-function-completely.... "Kaput" reputation... stay away from that troublesome problem plagued mouse.
NOW HOWEVER, they've topped themselves and regained my confidence with what I call "my baby" the MX1100.
WHAT A MOUSE!
Everything about this baby is spot on.
It's ergonomics, button feel, communication with it's receiver...even from unusual distances and behind objects that would marginalize or disrupt the communication of their competitor's and even some of their other models. And best of all, the number of buttons and their virtual 100% programability. They did it, they put out a "Masterpiece".
I love this baby and the only drawback is my overprotection of it.
I fear dropping it, I fear anything happening to it, and that's not good.
Bottom line, it may seem costly (comparatively), but if you're seriously looking for a "Top-Notch" product that you just can't wait to use over and over without ever tiring of its perfection, buy this one... The MX1000.
To date, Logitech's "BEST MOUSE EVER".
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Logitech
- Part number: 910-000718
- Description: Think about it. If you spend more than eight hours a day using your computer, you're spending more than eight hours a day using your mouse. Don't you want to be as comfortable as possible? Now, you can.
General
- Device Type Mouse
- Wireless Receiver USB wireless receiver
- Form Factor External
Input Device
- Connectivity Technology Wireless
- Interface 2.4 GHz
- Movement Detection Technology Laser
- Buttons Qty 8
- Movement Resolution 1600 dpi
- Features Battery indicator, Programmable buttons, Switchable resolution, MicroGear Precision Scroll Wheel
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
Battery
- Type AA type
- Installed Qty 2
- Run Time (Up To) 9 month(s)
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows Vista / XP, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost nil
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.logitech.com/
- Address:
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