Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse (910-000718)

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Average Customer Rating:	4.0
Brand:	Logitech
Model:	910-000718
Weight:	3 pounds

Product Categories

Wireless Mice; Logitech; New in Electronics; 2.4 GHz; Laser; 2008

Product 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.

Features

Elegantly contoured shape that fits your hand naturally for maximum comfort

Revolutionary hyper-fast scrolling for flying through documents and Web pages

Adjustable dpi laser engine (up to 1600 dpi) for customizable precision

Enhanced 2.4 GHz cordless technology for more robust, reliable performance

10 programmable buttons, including a ¿stealth¿ thumb button, for additional control

Customer reviews

« The latest MX mouse is a winner »

I've owned Logitech mice of all sorts; this successor to the Logitech MX 1000 Laser Cordless Mouse is a winner with a caveat.

My household includes this MX1100, an MX1100 from the Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro (920-000919) (which is actually a little different), an MX Revolution, a VX Revolution, and just retired MX600 and MX1000's.

The ergonomics of the older MX1000 (which I liked, but never QUITE worked for my hand, always felt a little not-fitted) are addressed here. Sensitivity and layout is just right; the thumb grip reminds me of the Logitech 931689-0403 MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse (Black) without the added bulk of that mouse. The software works well and is easy to understand. It's a great multi-button mouse that doesn't require additional configuration.

Now the caveat. The MX1100 that comes with the Wave Desktop Pro is a lighter mouse with a single rechargeable/replaceable battery and a mini USB port on the mouse that attaches to a plug-in power adapter that lets you work while it recharges. I like that design a little better (lighter, no disposables). It seems odd for Logitech to design two nearly identicaly but notably different mice under the same name. Why not include the cool recharge design in this stand-alone MX1100?

Though speaking of batteries, battery life is lengthy with disposables. There's an option to run with just one battery (instead of 2), for weight or convenience. The mouse is a little heavy with 2 AAs in it, but I use a largish mousepad with a high sensitivity set, so I rarely pick the mouse up off the surface to notice the weight.

Quibble: Logitech does have the problem of many tech companies of "too many" products, it's hard to keep straight why I'd buy the MX1100 instead of the MX Revolution...or do I want a G9 mouse for my gaming? Or is that older G7 just as good? I realize the issue is true across consumer electronics, but I'd love to see some more meaningful descriptions and cohesive branding. If somebody like me who buys and uses gadgets constantly can't tell the difference, surely Joe Consumer will also be puzzled.

Note I wrote this after using both MX1100 models steadily for about 3 weeks. No complaints or quirks observed yet.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2008-11-22

« Not recommended »

I was really looking forward to enjoying the Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse. Anything that reduces the number of wires on my desk has an immediate advantage over what I am currently using, which is also a Logitech mouse, but with a conventional USB connection.

But, alas, I was not happy with the cordless mouse despite the wire reduction. It did not feel as precise as my conventional mouse. Also, it moved around in a way that was not only too fast, but also a little erratic. It was, frankly, difficult to use when doing precise graphical database work.

I cannot recommend this item.

Rating: (2 out of 5) @ 2008-11-21

« Great mouse, too many features (maybe?) »

First of all, let me say this is a perfectly satisfactory mouse. I just don't know if I would buy another one for another machine. I'm using this with a Mac, and there haven't been any signal or tracking issues with the mouse. So in other words, it works fine, and I'll try to get into some of the nitpicky points here.

The first couple days using the mouse it took a while to get used to. My hand (XL size, but not XXL) has to spread out over the whole body of the thing instead of just a small part, like a normal mouse. However, I'm now fully comfortable putting my right hand over the device.

Some reviewers might complain about the fact that it's not rechargeable. Heck, AAs are so cheap nowadays and I expect them to last a while. And if you're desperate, pop-in some NiMHs. It also saves you from having a large base with an AC adapter on your desk -- this comes with an itty bitty USB receiver instead. It's also not bluetooth -- but it has it's own inconsistencies over standard RF...and there's a power button to save battery life. (Really only useful if you travel with the mouse...which is doubtful for me given its size.)

Another interesting feature is the DPI sensitivity knob -- though never really used it. If you're doing lots of Photoshop work, perhaps, otherwise, I leave it set somewhere in the middle. Most of the time I'm using the mouse with the knobby scrollwheel -- though you can change to the free moving wheel with a press of a button. For really long pages, I'll switch it to the free moving mode, otherwise, it moves too fast. Sure, I might be able to customize that along with all the extra buttons I'm not taking advantage of with Logitech's software, but I don't feel any need to clutter up my Mac with any more background processes to perform a menial task.

Overall, a great mouse. The price point is just too high for getting one with every computer I use.

Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2008-11-20

« The best mouse I've ever used »

For the past several months I've been rotating between the Logitech VX Revolution and VX Nano. Both are excellent mice. The MX 1100 is better than either of them.

Pros
- Very comfortable. It fits nicely in my hand and I found the buttons to generally be within easy reach of my fingertips so that I didn't have to look directly at the mouse to find a button when I needed to use it. I use the computer all day at my job. So I'm constantly using the mouse for long periods of time. My fingers never feel cramped or tired from using this mouse.
- Runs off 1 or 2 AA batteries. It's kind of an odd feature, but it can run with only 1 battery even though there is a slot for 2 batteries. The included Setpoint software will also give you a battery life estimate. I'm not sure how accurate the estimate is, but it started at 284 days with fresh batteries.
- Feature-packed. This mouse has a scroll wheel that can switch between hyper-scroll and precise scrolling at the push of a button. In addition there are 5 other buttons that can be mapped to perform a variety of common tasks. Each button has a default task assigned to it, but you can change the task each button performs with the included Setpoint software.
- Acccuracy. As far as I can tell, the mouse is very responsive, moving exactly where I want. If you find the pointer moving too fast or too slow, you can customize the dpi settings to your liking through the included SetPoint software.

My gripes are very minor
- The button to switch between hyper-scrolling and precise scrolling is right below the scroll wheel. Sometimes it gets in my way a little bit. A better implementation would have been to simply click the scroll wheel to switch between modes (like on the VX Nano)
- It's a little big. Those of you with smaller hands might find it a bit cumbersome to use.
- A little pricey. For me it's well-worth the money. But if you don't spent a lot of time in front of the computer, you might try the VX revolution as a more inexpensive alternative.
- You need to leave the Setpoint software running to use some of the custom button-mapping features. It's not a huge deal since the software is really easy to install and starts up automatically when you start your computer. But it does use a small chunk of memory.
- It's right-handed only. Sorry for you lefties.

If price isn't an issue, you spend a lot of time in front of a computer, or you simply want the best, then do yourself a favor and get this mouse!

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2008-11-15

« "Place Superlative Here" -- a review of the Logitech MX1100, a great mouse »

At 5 ounces this is a giant mouse. (For comparison, the Logitech VX is about 3.25 ounces WITH batteries.) But in this case, size equates with comfort and I've found the MX 1100 to be very comfortable. My thumb and fingers are neither cramped nor stretched even after hours of uninterrupted use, and the "clutch" always feels good. [Sorry, not for Lefties.]

The mouse comes with a software disk, a rather large USB dongle, and it takes two AA batteries. (If it's anything like my Logitech VX, it won't be a battery hog.) It has a 1600 dpi laser detector engine which means that it has smooooth handling with no lag.

Besides the two main buttons there is a scroll wheel with side "nudge" that lets you highlight text. Below the scroll wheel there's a button that lets you flip to click-by-click scrolling for precision work. By the thumb there are a pair of toggle strip-buttons. The first lets you play with the mousey's sensitivity. The second theoretically lets you flip between application windows.

I say "theoretically" because, to be honest, I couldn't care less for these features -- except for the scroll wheel which is worth it's weight in gold for the boost in surfing speed it provides. Or to say it another way, I never loaded the software to test out the more spiffy features. I don't use them and consequently I don't see any reason to bog down my computers with code when it's not needed. (Not even for you guys.)

WHICH brings me to the feature that I liked BEST about the MX 1100; that you don't have to load any software to use it. I plugged in the dongle on four machines and without having to reboot, the mouse just worked. The machines were: my husband's IBM laptop running XP/Professional, the family Mac running OSX10.4, the family generic PC running XP/home, and my own MacPro and nary a problem.

Considerations :::

Big mouse. Big dongle. Facts you might want to consider if you plan on travel. (My suggestion for a smaller travel mouse would be the Logitech VX or it's newer equivalents. The VX's dongle is itsy-bitsy.)

The MX1100 is a tall mouse. At my computer hutch it was great. Used at my tall kitchen table, it put my wrist at an uncomfortable level. So consider your work environment.

No need to install the software for normal use. Even the scroll wheel worked on the machines I tried it on.

Besides me, there are those at MacWorld who rate this mouse highly and they add that they found it compatible with Panther (10.3), Tiger (10.4), and Leopard (10.5).

Want More?

If you Mac'kies want more performance, you might hunt around for Mac Drivers for this mouse. Personally, I'm a "K.I.S.S." kinda gal. I just plug and play, but I know that others like SteerMouse or USB Overdrive X.

Like someone else suggested, if you are considering buying a mouse, go ahead and splurge and get the Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro. The keyboard is exceedingly comfortable and the mouse comes with a recharger.

Pam T.
mom and reviewer-at-large