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Logitech Wireless Mouse M505 (red)

Manufacturer: Logitech Part number: 910-001326

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Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews

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Bottom Line:: The Wireless M505 Mouse is a good choice for anyone using Logitech's Unifying USB transceiver (which also works with its keyboards), but it's priced a bit high considering its limited button layout.
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Logitech Wireless Mouse M505 (red)

price range: $29.99 - $47.26

Reviewed by: Justin Yu
Edited by: John P. Falcone
Reviewed on: 08/14/2009

The good: Notched wheel allows for vertical and horizontal scrolling; unifying receiver pairs easily with other Logitech peripherals; power button conserves battery life.

The bad: Pricier than other mobile mice; no thumb buttons.

The bottom line: The Wireless M505 Mouse is a good choice for anyone using Logitech's Unifying USB transceiver (which also works with its keyboards), but it's priced a bit high considering its limited button layout.

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The latest mouse in Logitech's seemingly endless line of input devices is the Wireless Mouse M505, a $50 portable pointer with an attractive design that comes in three colors: black, gray, and red. It's also one of the first devices to feature Logitech's Unifying technology, which allows you to connect up to six devices including keyboards and other mice to the same mini-USB transceiver. The technology promises to free up USB ports for other devices, but it also means that you're marrying into the Logitech family. The mouse is accurate and comfortable, but for $50, we're disappointed by the lack of thumb buttons. If you're looking for a no-fuss wireless mouse to throw into a laptop bag and run, we'd recommend the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000, which offers many of the same features and more for $10 less.

The Logitech M505 is similar in size and shape to the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000. It fits comfortably in both hands and there are slotted grooves in the clicker area for the ring and pointer fingers. The scroll wheel in the center of the two buttons is notched (as opposed to smooth), which allows for more precise scrolling through a longer Web page or document. The wheel is clickable as well, bumping the total up to three buttons. Unlike the Microsoft 4000, however, the mouse is missing the thumb buttons that we've grown accustomed to using as a shortcut for the "back" button in our Web browser.

Underneath the mouse, you'll find the laser tracking unit, an on/off switch to preserve battery life in transit, and a release for the battery cover on top of the palm rest. The laser performed well in our accuracy tests, but we prefer the Microsoft 4000's BlueTrack technology that lets you ditch the pad and mouse on most surfaces that a laser just can't handle, including carpets and other rough and reflective textures.

The mouse runs on two AA batteries that are included in the package; it doesn't support rechargeable batteries, but Logitech tells us that the two alkalines will power the mouse for 15 months with help from the "smart sleep" mode that automatically switches to consume less power during long periods of non-use.

The mouse's USB transceiver is both the innovative selling point as well as the reason why this mouse is so expensive. If you're completely dedicated to the Logitech brand of peripherals, you'll be happy to hear about the company's brand-new Unifying receiver. This new technology lets you connect a single USB plug to six compatible mice and keyboards. Each device comes with its own Unifying receiver, meaning that you can conceivably leave them all plugged into several different computers at home and work. It also frees up USB ports formerly occupied by keyboards and mice. If you ever do need to take it out, the half-height USB receiver fits into its own compartment underneath the mouse for convenient storage.

Logitech doesn't include any third-party software in the bundle, but it does offer Logitech SetPoint for Windows and Mac that enables the side-to-side scrolling as well as extra customizable functionality for the middle button.

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Nice mouse

by tflips on February 18, 2010

Pros: Nice size for a laptop, weight gives it a solid feel. I can't find a flat surface that it wont track well on.

Cons: None that I've seen yet.

Summary: Highly recommended.

Summary: Highly recommended.

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8 stars

Great mouse, mine could be a little faulty.

by SengKiat93 on October 23, 2011

Pros: Great design, small size, side scrolling. Ease of use, long battery life. Basically almost everything you would want in a mouse.

Other than the cons below, it's perfect.

Cons: I don't know if it's just me, but the middle mouse button just doesn't work most of the time. It sort of has 'mood swings', sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. I've checked my settings, it's really frustrating.

Also I just feel that the battery cove
9 stars

Much better than the V470. a true disappointment.

by knowjim on February 4, 2011

Pros: good look and feel; wonderful performance. I went through several V470s and was sorely disappointed. At last, Logitech has found the answer for me.

Cons: Nothing, so far.
9 stars

Great mouse with sleek design

by InkMaster on September 1, 2010

Pros: Excellent ergonomics feel. Accurate with smooth action. Precise laser but what I love about this is the energy you can save with the added on/off switch and sleep mode. Not crazy about the unifying technology that comes in this one but nice to have.

Cons: The on/off switch beneath would be nice if it were a button located on top. Added weight makes the mouse feel sturdy and more durable than many however, it's mainly in the rear end. I would have liked to see the added weight more evenly distributed.

Summary: If you can deal with a few minor imperfections this small bullet is perfect for most homes/offices and is quite enjoyable to work with. It has all the things ...

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Summary: If you can deal with a few minor imperfections this small bullet is perfect for most homes/offices and is quite enjoyable to work with. It has all the things you need without all the bells and whistles and makes for a true work horse when you need to get the job done with minimal effort. It's a little pricey to not be able to run across glass but still comes in as a great value.

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9 stars

WON'T USE ANY OTHER MOUSE

by Patty_Piazza on July 14, 2010

Pros: Accuracy, the wireless freedom, the amount of use you get without changing batteries, the tiny, unifyng USB transceiver.

Cons: Does not have a "back" button.

Summary: I've always had good luck with Logitech. I use the nano mouse at home on my laptop and the M505 at work. It would take a lot to make ...

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Summary: I've always had good luck with Logitech. I use the nano mouse at home on my laptop and the M505 at work. It would take a lot to make me use any other mouse!

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10 stars

This mouse is a homerun

by StevePage_believes on June 11, 2010

Pros: Just plug everything in and it works. No hassles and no complicated setup. Tracks well, and it's not laden features that I'll never use. I usually don't write reviews, but I like this mouse so much that I thought I would.

Cons: I don't see any. The article said the mouse is pricey but you get what you pay for. I think I paid around 3o bucks a Walmart.

Summary: I've had the mouse for a little over a month. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Summary: I've had the mouse for a little over a month. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

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