Today's most advanced wireless technology for personal networks is Bluetooth®, which offers up to 10 meters of range for secure data transmission and works with devices like mobile phones, printers, and PDAs. If you've decided to upgrade to Bluetooth, then you need a Bluetooth hub connected to your home PC. But why add yet another device to your already-crowded desktop? The Logitech® MX™900 Bluetooth® Optical Mouse combines our most advanced mouse ever with a Bluetooth wireless hub in a single package.
With the MX900, you can easily transform your PC into a Bluetooth control center: Communicate instantly using your Bluetooth headset, or easily exchange data between your PC and your Bluetooth PDA, cell phone, and printer. Thanks to the power of Bluetooth, you can do it all with no wires. Learn all about the things you can do with Bluetooth and Logitech.
And with this Bluetooth solution, you also get our most advanced optical mouse. Powered by the Logitech MX™ Optical Engine, the rechargeable MX900 delivers high resolution, high frame rates, and expert-level accuracy you can't find anywhere else. It features eight convenient buttons and a Cruise Control™ scrolling system to make pointing, clicking, and navigating more efficient than ever.
To streamline your desktop, the mouse's power charger also doubles as the Bluetooth wireless hub. You won't have to worry about desktop clutter or battery life. It's just another way Logitech makes it easier for you to work, play, and communicate in comfort and style.
- All you need to put your Bluetooth devices to work for you right now, right at your desktop.
- Logitech's most advanced rechargeable cordless optical mouse
- Bluetooth wireless hub built into the mouse's recharging station
- Works with both Windows® 2000 and XP
1 Very Good, but Not Excellent Bluetooth Mouse
Pros: Comfortable, precise, and lots of buttons
Cons: Will not fully work without the hub
Full user opinion
I had no problem conecting to my Dell Inspiron 6000 with built in Bluetooth.
When I installed with the hub connected evertything worked properly. After disconecting the hub you loose some features.
One of the buttons will not work without the hub. You also loose the Mouse properties screen.
It would be nice if everything worked without the hub, but it still works with no wires attached.
I wanted to have a mouse to utilize my bluetooth card, and this does the job.
2 Works great with 20" iMac G5!
I bought this mouse because I needed a wireless multi-button bluetooth mouse. This mouse works great right out of the box with my Mac. I didn't need to install any software! I love the form factor. The mouse seems to be made specifically for my hand and that gives it a wonderful feel.
The only reason I gave it a 4 out of 5 is because the mouse is a little heavy and will take some getting use too. Other than that the mouse works as advertised.
3 Extremely poor battery life & precision
I've been very pleased with my Logitech wireless mouse (non-bluetooth) on my PC - so thought I'd buy the Bluetooth version for my Mac Powerbook. Physically the mouse is much flimsier than the other wireless version. From a performance standpoint I seldom get more than 1/2 hour of increasingly erratic use before losing my connection and having to recharge.
Looking for an alternative - or may just use the non-bluetooth version on the Mac as well.
4 No MAC support
I ordered the mouse at amazon and it was delivered promptly.
The mouse feels great in your hand and the quality is good. The only problem is, that Logitech does not support this mouse under MAC OSX (Logitech does support their USB-mice under MAC OSX).
Because of the advanced technology from Apple, you will still be able to use this mouse. But other than the two buttons and the scrollwheel you will not be able to use.
I don't understand why Logitech is not able to support MAC for some of their devices.
5 Almost perfect.
I bought the keyboard & mouse set a few months ago and have been pleased with both. I use an Apple G4 Powerbook with integrated Bluetooth, and was unsure how well the items would would with it, but the PB picked up on the devices with little trouble. Don't be afraid if the Mac seems a bit timid to talk to the Logitech products at first, they'll pick each other up in a couple of tries.
As Bluetooth is built in, I was elated to find out that I don't need to lug around the base station with the mouse. This is great because I can carry the little rodent with me everywhere I go, and just charge it at home every other night or so.
I was also happy that the right-button works just as it does on a PC, that is, it's just like pressing "control" and clicking on a Mac. The scrollwheel also works natively, and you can program up to three other buttons in Expose.
A little app called usbOverdrive allows Mac users to manipulate all of the buttons on USB peripherals (like mice) so that they can all be put to good use. But alas, the current version doesn't support bluetooth mice. The programmer has said that bluetooth would be implemented in the next release, so all we can do is wait patiently.
My nitpicks with this mouse are few: its battery lif,e the lack of an "off" switch, the lack of supporting driver from Logitech.
I have one of the Apple Bluetooth wireless mice and it's been going strong without needing to be recharged for nearly 6 months. I can't go 2 days without needing to recharge the MX 900 mouse and they both use the same type and quantity of batteries. That said, the MX 900 is better and/or out-performs the apple mouse in every other regard. I guess we can't have everything.
But no "off" switch? I keep the mouse in a small microfiber bag (usually used for sunglasses), and throw it in my messenger bag (I take it with me everywhere), and the little red light flashes all day anytime it senses any movement. Not including an off switch just seems to be an oversight...and a very bad one to make.
Also, does ths mouse seem "slow" to anyone else? This is just a software issue, and if Logitech were to devlope an Apple driver I think it would be easy to solve, but even with the track speed set to maximum (which makes the mouse fly when I use the track pad or the apple bluetooth mouse), the logitech movesat a fairly modest speed.
In short, if Logitech increased battery life to something more usable (is one week too much to ask for?), implemented an "off" switch to save battery life when the mouse is in transit, and created an apple driver so we could program all of the buttons, I think this would really be the perfect mouse. Until then, however, It's still pretty close for my needs.
6 Works very well with Apple Powerbook
The Logitech Bluetooth MX900 mouse works very well with my 15" Aluminum PowerBook. I do not travel with this mouse; rather, it stays in the office. I plug in my laptop to the monitor and click a mouse button and a few seconds later the mouse is connected and ready to go.
As Logitech provides no driver for this mouse for Apple, I can only use the left, right and scroll features of the mouse. The scroll button (clicking the scroll wheel) also works. However, the other buttons cannot be programmed for anything OTHER than Expose. For some reason, Expose recognizes the additional buttons.
I am waiting for USB Overdrive to catch up with a driver for this mouse.
In the meantime, this is one of the best mice I have ever used. The desktop charging crade does it's job overnight and the mouse is good for two 8 hour days of heavy use. I charge it overnight, so that is not a problem. It comes with a pair of anemic 1800 mAh AA batteries. You may want to get a pair of 2300 mAh AA batteries from Maha and it should give you two solid (or maybe three days) of use before recharging.
There is no off button -- not a big deal since I do not travel with it.
Very light weight and absolutely no latency problems for office use. I use the built in bluetooth in my laptop and the bluetooth hub provided by Logitech is only used to charge the mouse overnight.
I gave this 4 stars for the lack of mouse drivers for Apple.
7 Works well with Dell Integrated Bluetooth
I ordered this mouse from Amazon.com after thinking about it FOREVER. Do I want it? Man that's an expensive mouse.... well if I hate it I'll just send it back. I finally ordered it and I am very happy with it.
I have a Dell Inspiron 8600 with integrated bluetooth. I put the batteries in the mouse (nevermind the cradle. Didn't even open it at first). Then I told Dell's bluetooth application to search for new devices. It said "found human interface device" and the mouse started working. Wow!
I can agree with reviewers that say it needs a power button. Hey logitech, when you make the next one iwth a power button, please send it to me, ok?
My one minor complaint is that there is a slight delay when you don't use the mouse for a few minutes. It's almost like the bluetooth forgets that it's there or doesn't connect to it all the time. I am looking for a setting that may change it (maybe it's in the bluetooth software) so it never "lets go" of the mouse.
It's a darn expensive mouse, but it's fantastic to be able to have just the computer and the mouse with no power cord, internet cable, mouse cable, etc. Just wireless your whole system and be done with it.
The battery life is also pretty outstanding. I've never had it go dead on me and I frequently forget to place it in the charger. When I travel I just leave the batteries in and by the time I get where I'm going they still work.
Great mouse. Pretty expensive, but if you don't want something hanging out of the back of your computer to give you wireless, it's the way to go.
8 A Great Mouse!
I've been using Logitech mice since the very beginning in the 1980s. Bought Logitech's first wireless (ball) mouse back a few years ago -- perfect mouse, great shape and heft, then a Logitech optical wireless mouse to replace it. Having worn that one out, it was time again to seek out a replacement.
While I simply could have gotten another optical wireless mouse, I wanted to get one that used Bluetooth, since this would cut down on the number of different wireless systems in my house. Also, Logitech's new "laser" wireless mouse has a larger shape that didn't fit my hand well. Kensington doesn't make a Bluetooth mouse, so that left me with just Logitech and Microsoft to decide from. Not being too thrilled with sending Microsoft more of my money (and "quality Microsoft product" being something of an oxymoron) that led me to purchase Logitech's Bluetooth mouse.
Installation was simple enough, though I wish the USB cable from the mouse stand was longer. It's plugged into the USB 2.0 hub on my desk, so apparrently you don't need to be plugged into one of the top level ports on the PC. The USB plug also incorporates a socket for the power supply (wall wart) that the unit requires. The mouse drops into the stand for charging; first complete charging took about two hours.
Software installation went off without a hitch, including the installation of the Bluetooth stack (Widcom), which so far works well with my Socket PDA card and Nokia phone. The mouse has a number of buttons on the top and side, all of which are user-definable; I set mine up to allow me to manipulate the web browser more effectively.
Once the mouse has gone through 2-3 recharge cycles, the batteries last an entire day, and charge overnight. They're conventional 1800mAH NiMH AA cells, which at some point I'll swap for some of the new 2400mAH batteries.
The new mouse shape is great! Fits your hand perfectly, good grip, and tracking is excellent, which is important when you're doing technical drawing work.
All in all, another great mouse from Logitech.
9 Problem with WinXP SP2
Avoid Logitech products if you have Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed. The Bluetooth stack in SP2 interferes with the Logitech Bluetooth stack, and Logitech responses so far have been far from satisfactory. Many people have complained on Logitech's website, so I would wait until Logitech finds a better solution.
10 Bluetooth!
This mouse works just fine. It does everithing they said. Just took me a few hours to get used to the wireless.
11 A great mouse for Bluetooth
I love this mouse. I use it with my laptop everyday. My Dell laptop has an internal bluetooth receiver thus making this small and easy to use. I have to charge the mouse on the hub once a week, however I really don't mind too much (I keep two extra dbl-A batteries in my laptop case). I do have to make sure to remove the batteries when I'm on the go (or the batteries will drain from detecting movement). This mouse is not suitable for left-handed people. I like the weight it has (not lightweight, but not too heavy). Its range is great (thats bluetooth for you).
One mistake I made once was that I tried to install the Logitech software in my WindowsXP (If you just use the bluetooth software that comes with your laptop, it will find the mouse just fine). The software disabled my internal bluetooth device in the laptop and I had to use the hub in order for the mouse to work (not acceptable - otherwise I would have purchased the mx700). It took me a while to figure out that it wasn't just the Logitech software I needed to uninstall, rather I needed to remove the bluetooth hub software as well (very misleading by Logitech).
I only rated this 4/5 stars due to the short battery life. Still, don't let that deter you if you don't mind working around that (I don't mind - I was well aware of it from reading posts on here).
12 Great Performing Mouse! But practical?
I use this mouse with my Powerbook with built in bluetooth.
Pros:
- Control- I have used this mouse for first person shooter video games, which requires that a mouse be very accurate and fast, this mouse is both. Supposedly there is a theoretical bottleneck in the refresh rate with bluetooth mice vs. USB mice and Logitech's own RF mouse (mx700), but I did not notice it in my use, so its doubtful that in ordinary, everyday use that anyone can tell the difference between this mouse and other quality corded mice.
- Ease of use- The mouse took less than 10 seconds for bluetooth to recognize the mouse and configure it. The mouse is literally plug and play, without the plug. Of course I am using my built in bluetooth, the mouse also comes with a hub that will require some installation of software that comes with package if you don't have built in bluetooth.
- Comfort- like the other reviews say, this is definitely a right handed mouse and its probably the most comfortable mouse I have owned. Beware if you are left handed though. The mouse is also heavy due to the batteries, but less than an hour later my hand adapted and I use this mouse as naturally as any other mouse.
Cons:
- Battery Life- really battery life is not an issue if you remember to always put your mouse in the cradle when you are not using it. It does become an issue, however, if you plan on using the mouse for extended time periods without charging or if you forget to charge your mouse. Nothing is worse than rushing to finish a document and suddenly have your mouse run out of batteries. Does it defeat the purpose of a cordless mouse if you have to keep a normal mouse close by as a backup? But as I said, if you use this mouse for a few hours at a time and always remember to place back in the hub, you'll be all right.
- Bluetooth hub- For me personally, I wish they would sell this mouse without the Bluetooth hub, because I don't need it. But maybe you don't need it either. What is the use of buying a "cordless mouse" when you need a hub that is connected to a cord anyways? If you are buying this mouse as a way to save room on your desk, keep in mind that you will need to connect the hub to your computer if you don't have bulit in bluetooth. This not only adds a cable going from your computer to the hub, but also adds a cable going to the electric outlet so you can use the hub to charge the mouse. So by buying a 'cordless" mouse, you've actually added an extra cord and a hub that takes up space. The hub is nice, however, if you already have some other bluetooth enable devices such as a phone or PDA that you have not been able to take advantage of because you don't have Bluetooth on your computer.
- Laptop practicality- see above if you don't have bluetooth built in. Its even worse for a laptop to lug around a hub. But if you do have laptop with built in bluetooth and you want to use this mouse for portability purposes there are also some things you must be aware of. First off the mouse does lessen your battery life a bit by way of the bluetooth connection. Secondly there is no OFF button on the mouse (it instead turns off by sensing inactivity), so to be able to travel with it, you must take the batteries out and then put them back in when you take it out of your bag.
- Price- This is by far the most money I've ever spent on a mouse. If you MUST have a cordless mouse and you don't care about bluetooth for your other peripherals, then consider the MX700 for almost half the price. The MX700 also comes with a hub, but it isn't bluetooth (and therefore has less range and much less connectivity options that bluetooth offers). If you can live with the decreased battery life and taking the batteries in and out, this mouse does become worth the price for a travel mouse. It is also great for Powerpoint presentations, hook up the laptop to a projector and you can sit anywhere in the room and still use your mouse to point and control the presentation, unless the room is huge like an auditorium and you are on the other side.
Conclusion- This mouse leaves nothing to be desired as far as performance and comfort go. Ease of installation is another plus to this great product. However, before you purchase this product, ask yourself is this mouse practical for you? Do you really need a bluetooth hub? Is it really worth the price to you for the bluetooth wireless mouse vs the rf wireless mouse or even a corded mouse? If your answer is yes to these questions, then I highly recommend the MX900 mouse to you.
13 My first Bluetooth Mouse
Having just purchased a new notebook (Sager 8790) with internal bluetooth, I was anxious to test it out and see how it worked. I was initially a bit apprehensive over it, thinking that it might stutter in movement or be slow to react, but the thought of one less cord attached to my notebook compelled me to try.
I chose the MX 500 because I'd heard a bad review from someone regarding the MS Bluetooth Intellimouse. However, I was reluctant to go with the Logitech mouse as I've been using MS Optical Intellimouses (Intellimice?) exclusively since they first came out.
Upon installing the Billionton drivers, it was a snap to have my notebook recognize the MX 500. It works fantastic. I love it. In fact, I'm looking to buy a 2nd Bluetooth mouse now so I can be wireless at work, too. I'm so sold on this that it drives me crazy to use the wired MS Optical mouse at work.
The only downside is that if you're a heavy computer user, you have to be mindful to put the mouse on the charger before going to sleep. Otherwise, you're going to have a dead mouse eventually (voice of experience). I haven't tried to set up the extra buttons above and below the scroll wheel. I can't say whether they work well or not. Convenient for those that need/want the extra options, but I'm happy enough w/ the basics (L, R, scroll, Forward, Backward).
I'm more than impressed with this mouse and wouldn't hesitate to suggest it to anyone. I was leery at first, but am very happy I took the chance because it's fantastic being wireless with such a responsive mouse.
14 Sturdy, Reliable, Easy and Expensive
I bought this mouse late one night after several weeks of thinking about it. The price is definitely high, but the quality of the mouse and bluetooth hub/charger helps the $$$ make sense.
On first use, I thought the thing was going to break my wrist. It is really heavy compared to other mice. Now, I can't stand lighter mice.
Several people have noted that it is only designed for right-handed mouse users, but being mouse-ambidextrous, I can attest that it works quite comfotably in the left hand, though I prefer to use it in my right.
I have used the mouse with my Powerbook g4 with built in bluetooth flawlessly, getting all three extra buttons to handle expose without any hitch or extra software. I am currently using it with WinXP, also flawlessly without any software, though the change windows button doesn't natively do anything. The best part about the button layout is the foward/back set on the side. No need to slide around to move around the internet, just tap the back button with your thumb. Of course, there are cheaper mice with the same buttons.
Battery life is really good. I get about three days worth of mousing on a full charge. Once you have emptied and recharged the battery a couple of times, it is safe to set it in the cradle at the end of the day so that it is always full in the morning. Just be sure to empty the battery every once in a while.
The mouse sits on my desk while I'm at work and gets thrown in the bag with my laptop for the road. I've dropped it from five feet up onto concrete, had the cat knock it off my desk and the mouse still works better than any other mouse I've ever used, and doesn't even show any signs of abuse.
If you can spend the money, and spend a lot of time on your computer, this mouse is well worth the $$$. The bluetooth hub makes the deal okay. Do not buy a wireless mouse that doesn't have a charging station...you don't want to deal with batteries like that.
Oh, and it looks REALLY nice with a brushed aluminum desk look (i.e. apple powerbooks, envision LCDs, Sony Ericson T610, etc.)!
15 The best wireless I've ever used!!!!
Of the other wireless devices and mice that I have used, this one is the best one by far. I love the bluetooth hub which does away with getting a separate bluetooth adapter. The mouse is just great and the feedback is just awesome. It works great with all the apps and I love using the back and forward buttons. Helps me greatly while browsing the internet. As for the application switcher, beats the hell out the the "Alt+Tab". This is a great mouse for ppl on the go. I have bluetooth built in to my laptop, so I leave the hub at home with my desktop and just use the mouse. The mouse has 2 AA size rechargable batteries, so whenever I am on the go and need to recharge them, I just take along 2 extra AA batteries.
Great MOUSE!!! MUST have!!!
16 Nice, except for power management
This mouse is great. I use it with my powerbook 15" as I'm a bit inept with the trackpad. I'm running linux on my powerbook and it works fine with that and it's possible to get most of the buttons working using xmodmap and imwheel with an appropriate X config of course.
The power saving feature of the mouse is slightly annoying, but I can live with that.
My major gripe with this mouse is that there is no on/off switch. It would seem to me that producing a bluetooth mouse is targeted at people using an external mouse on the move (As all the ibook and powerbook users in the above reviews testifies). The fact that the mouse works with any bluetooth hub/dongle/etc is additional weight to this argument in my opinion. However, the lack of an on/off switch is ridiculous in this situation as it means that you have to take the batteries out when your on the move because any small movement will make the mouse think its being used and hence not be in powersave mode.
Puggy
17 Great Mouse, poor software
I got this mouse with the Logitech diNovo Media Desktop which came with the bluetooth hub and a keyboard and media pad. The only problem with the mouse is that the software that lets u assign keystrokes to the buttons on the mouse actually disables the middle mouse button (mmb). I use programs that require the mmb and was wondering why this didnt work until i shut down the program SetPoint from my system tray. Doing so will render the quick switch button inactive but i find it faster to switch programs by pointing and clicking then by pressing a button then pointing and clicking. Without the program all other buttons work as normal. I dont need to assign special tasks anyway.
Another point of interest is the battery life. I have the hub which recharges the mouse which is a must because if u dont keep it charging when not in use it will run out. U can check ur batteries by running the SetPoint software and it allows u to check batteries for the mouse as well as the keyboard and media pad if u have diNovo.
All in all, its a great device if you use bluetooth, but if u dont need or use bluetooth you are probably better off with a regular cordless.
18 Nice quality mouse with some issues
I have both the MX-500 version and this bluetooth version, which I use primarily with my 12" bluetooth powerbook. It was easy to set-up for bluetooth, but configuring the buttons beyond Expose on a mac is a pain. 3rd party software, etc. I even had to add a little program to adjust the acceleration and smooth the tracking. And then it would seem to lose the settings periodically. Logitech driver software has been lacking for me, both for PC and mac. So even though the mouse is solid and nice, it is only as good as it's software interface. Since Logitech has yet to write a driver interface for this mouse and OSX, be aware that all buttons in all programs will nit work without some oddball hacking. As for the PC, the Logitech drivers have a tendency to foul up other drivers you already have onboard. All in all the mouse gets 4-5 stars, the software (or lack thereof) gets 2.
19 Didn't work for me
This product didn't work for me. I kept forgetting to put the mouse in the charging stand and the mouse would run out of juice almost on a daily basis.
As an experiment, I replaced the rechargable batteries in the mouse with two regular AA batteries. The mouse only worked for about 3 days before the batteries were used up. As a point of comparision, an older-model wireless Logitech mouse will run 6 to 12 months on two AAA batteries.
The external charger is also pretty klunky. I thought that Bluetooth was suppose to eliminate wires. The MX900 product actually adds new wires to my desktop, not takes them away.
I switched back to a nice and simple wired mouse.
20 Works great with Mac Powerbook
I bought this since my Powerbook support Bluetooth. It worked great from the time I first used it. The Powerbook recognized it immediately after running the "Setup Device.." wizard. Now I can just bring the mouse near the Powerbook and it gets recognized and starts working within 5 seconds. I don't have to plug the base station into the Powerbook like non-Bluetooth laptops require. At night I just put the mouse into the basestation to charge so its ready for the next day. I have gotten several days of usage on a full charge. The mouse is comfortable and the buttons are programmable to work with the Expose feature of OS X. This makes navigation of the windows really slick. The only down side was the expense.
21 Inferior to MX700
I own both the MX700 and MX900 mice and prefer the 700.
The MX900 has several deficiencies that I do not notice in the 700. First, it seems to have an automatic "powersave" mode to conserve batteries. If I have not used the mouse for about a minute, I must wiggle the mouse for a half second or second before it begins transmitting again. The 700 is much more responsive and does not have this delay. (Note that the delay is limited to mouse movements. Mouse clicks immediately reactivate the device.)
Second, the 900 drains batteries rapidly. I recharge about once a week. Worse, though, is that the low battery warning activates with less than a day's worth of use left. I often need to plug in an old corded mouse when the 900 dies in order to finish my day's work. If you buy the MX900, do not throw out your old mouse. You will need it for the days that the 900 runs out of charge. In comparison, the 700 goes two or three weeks between charges. When it warns of low batteries, it has always had enough charge to let me finish a day's work and recharge the mouse overnight.
Logitech includes a program that lets the user assign different actions to the mouse buttons. This program did not work correctly for me and actually seemed to disable some of the buttons. Killing the program restored the normal operation of the mouse, although I am not able to use the the task switch button. (I do not mind, as the button is in a very awkward position and I probably would not use it anyway.)
I have observed one nice aspect of the 900. It has an incredible range. The 700 is limited to about six feet, but I can use the 900 from across a room.
The base station uses a power cord with a small transformer brick. Make sure your power strip has a free outlet.
Recommendation: This is a great wireless mouse made by Logitech, but the MX700 is even better. If your work area is spread out and you need long range, get the 900. If you have multiple bluetooth devices, get the 900. If you are just looking for a great wireless mouse, buy the 700. Not recommended for left-handed users.
22 Exactly what I was expecting
I have a Toshiba notebook with builtin Bluetooth and was using an MX500 Logitech mouse. That mouse was great, except for the cablem which was long enough to be attached to even some very far desktop computers, but when you use it with a notebook, that cable is too long.
When Logitech released the MX900, I decided to give it a try and now I'm using it very well. It works fine with the builtin Bluetooth, even if you can't install the software that comes with it if you're not using the Bluetooth station provided by Logitech.
The only button that is not working is the app switch one, so, I can live with that.
The battery lasts four full days for me, even leaving it inside the notebook carrying case (in dark surfaces the mouse can't power off the optical sensor) for long times.
The mouse works very well for the kind of applications I use and the games I play (only Neverwinter Nights, actually).
The price is a bit high, but I have to say that I love that mouse.
23 Best mouse for my Powerbook G4
If you have a newer Powerbook G4 with Bluetooth, this mouse is worth it. Currently the most annoying feature of ALL laptops regardless of make or model has always been a way to control pointing features. I've used a large variety of USB, PS2, WiFi wireless, and now Bluetooth connections finding that the biggest difference between them all is that Bluetooth is the best for connecting peripherals. Of all mouse designs and features the Logitech MX900 is the best of all.
First, the false reviews I've read need to be cleared up and the main issues with the mouse. One thing is tracking is the best I've ever had for an optical mouse. There is no sense of inaccuracy or latent response to the mouse after a length of time. The mouse is also not larger than other mice by comparison, but you will have to change your gaming style if you use this mice. In fact, I perform better with heavy mice like this and the Microsoft Intellimouse Wireless. You must get used to a slower mouse sensitivity and a larger mousing surface, but when you do master it you can beat out a lot of people in shooters. The two major problems that do exist are the worthless 3 buttons on the middle near the wheel. On a Mac those 3 buttons are preprogrammed and Expose's current limitations cannot take advantage of them anyway. The button for the wheel I find rather nice for scrolling documents and switching windows in a snap. You will only find that this feature makes the dock completely useless as Expose won't show you what is in the dock if it is minimized. As for price, well, I got it for 70 dollars and that was a good buy for my second mouse on 2 machines. If it's your first you can go pay an extra 20 for it and I think it should still be worth it. If price is a major concern and you don't have problems buying a cheap mouse I'd suggest getting another Logitech brand as I've had problems with Microsoft mice and their responsiveness even plugged in through USB ports.
There are a lot of good things about this mouse. I have gone through loads of wired mice due to breaking the cord and running to the store late at night to finish a project. With my Bluetooth included wireless feature, this mouse also makes Wifi seem like the worst idea to have with a laptop. I chose this mouse over another Logitech due to the rechargeable battery feature, the inclusion of a nicely sized hand mold and a few more buttons. I was surprised to find the optical tracking was way better than other mice I have used, even USB optical mice.
If I were to warn anyone using this mouse about something it would have to be about laptops and disabling the onboard pointing device. Mousing and their hardware is a very low level feature among all systems. Wireless complicates that set and may end up causing you problems if the wireless mouse doesn't truly connect right and you end up without a way to control the pointer on screen. This will mean a system restart for you. If you keep the touchpad or, even worse, "finger joystick" thing active, you will still be able to reset the system and retry the Bluetooth connection to the mouse. In other words, two "mice" are better than none.
24 Not what I needed
Just a quick report on my experience with this mouse. I'll start off by mentioning that perhaps I had unrealistically high expectations...
First off I should mention that I already own it's sister mouse, the MX700, which I use with windows XP, using the standard generic drivers - i.e. I didn't install the Logitech drivers. It works great!
I recently got an iBook with built in Bluetooth. It seemed that the MX900 would be perfect - A great mouse, no wires, and also a bluetooth hub which I could plug into the winXP box and use for wireless internet between the two computers (Yes it CAN be done).
Well the MX900 connected to the iBook easily enough. I got the 4th & 5th buttons working with Expose, but the mouse doesn't move right. When plugged into Apple's bluetooth it develops really horrible acceleration, which make it a real pain to use :(
Anyway I though so long as I can get the wireless internet to work then I won't mind so much. After a lot of messing around I got a bluetooth network set up on the winXP desktop machine. After even more messing around I got as close as it seems possible to get to getting Bluetooth networks set up on OS-X. Basically OS-X doesn't really support them I found out :(
So I'm going to return the mouse. Hopefully I can swap it for a normal wifi router - I just won't have a cool mouse to go with it :(
Oh one weird thing I noticed - the build quality of the MX900 (bought in the US) isn't as good as my MX700 (bought in the UK). Bizzare seeing as they look essentially identical. The MX900 just feels cheaper, the buttons rattle etc.
However I should add that if you intend to use the mouse for a normal destop PC then it's still a great purchase, and probably the best mouse you can buy - I think the extra $40 (over the MX700) is worth it for the bluetooth - if you need it.
25 Souped up MX700 adds Bluetooth to your desktop!
Logitech has done it again! They have been able to design a mouse that meets and exceeds a users needs. Long before the full implementation, Logitech has brought out a whole line-up of products that utilize the Bluetooth wireless technology. There are many advantages to this, which we will cover in this review. Today we will be looking at the MX900 Bluetooth optical mouse which is not set to debut in stores until January 2004! The MX900 looks identical to the MX700, acts in exactly the same way, but utilizes a new wireless technology that allows the users computer to interact with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as cell phones, PDA's, printers, palmtops, microphones and headphones to list a few. (Full review @ bytesector.com)
26 Almost perfect!
I use the mouse with my IBM thinkpad which has build-in bluetooth. I use the mouse without using the hub, and it works well, only that I can't use the file-switching button (all other buttons work well). Now, I can use the mouse without plugging anything to my laptop, and used the hub just for charging the battery! The only thing I don't like is that the mouse looks extremely big for my slim laptop. Other than that, it is perfect!
27 Too big!
Yo, this mouse is way too big. It's too heavy too. And, it ruined my marriage. Last night, my wife was like, "Why is your right hand so much bigger than your left hand?" She thought I was fiddling with myself a tad too frequently. She continued, "Am I not enough for you? Was that shopping spree at Victoria's Secret futile?" I tried to explain to her that my mouse was heavy and that my hand was bigger because I have to exert more energy to move this thing around. Unfortunately, she didn't believe it. Thanks, Logitech! You ruined my marriage. (But, I AM dating her sister!)
28 Almost perfect, like WOW with Expos
Size, weight, lag, tracking accuracy, and compatibility with my Mac. These were the issues on my mind as I was reading up on this mouse, since I'd never actually seen it (or its half-wired cousin, the MX700) up close and personal. My online research wasn't turning up any answers to my satisfaction, so finally I decided I'd just take the plunge and order it.
If you're interested in the gory details, you can keep reading; otherwise, suffice it to say that my doubts were almost completely unfounded. Really, I've never been this happy about a peripheral in my life.
Size and weight: True, it's not particularly small or light. But nor is it the giant lump of dimpled lead I'd pictured from the reviews I'd read. If you can imagine a 12oz can of soda split in half lengthwise, you're in the ballpark for size and heft. It's a lot more ergonomic than that, of course. I've got small hands, and it feels perfectly natural in my palm. And it doesn't hurt that it's got Teflon pads on the bottom to help it slide effortlessly across your desk, or pants leg, or pants leg of the passenger sitting next to you.
Still, I can see how it might be uncomfortable for lefties or for people with really huge hands. For what it's worth, my MX900 has been round the block with big-handed fellows and fellowettes alike, and nobody's complained yet. But there's no left-handed model as far as I know, and that's a shame.
Lag: This has historically been a problem with wireless mice, a problem whose potential for annoyance can only be expressed with the help of nasty words. Fortunately, the MX900 has no noticeable lag at all. None! Give the mouse a little shove and the pointer tracks across the screen immediately.
(Being curious, and a huge nerd, I wrote a little script to time the lag, however imperceptible. It turns out the MX900 is actually 5 to 10 milliseconds FASTER than my old USB mouse, a late '90s model Logitech. This was on a 867MHz PowerBook G4, if it matters to anyone.)
Tracking: I used to own a Microsoft optical mouse that stalled the pointer if you dared move it any faster than the crosstown M23 (approx. the speed of a shuffling kwokleberry). By contrast, my MX900 keeps up with me even if I TRY to fool it. I can whip it across my desk as fast as I can and it has no problems tracking along. I'm no slowpoke, either. I outrun bullets.
Finally, compatibility: If you believe what it says on the box, the MX900 only works with Windows PCs. Not so! It paired flawlessly, and securely, with my PowerBook's built-in Bluetooth hardware. I've got the two thumb buttons and the "Quick Switch" button assigned to Expos, and now "je meurs un petit mort" every time I Expos myself. I'm mystified as to why Logitech isn't advertising this feature.
If you're not going to assign them to Expos, however, you should be aware that until Logitech releases Mac drivers, the thumb buttons and "Quick Switch" won't do what they're supposed to (browser forward, browser back and switch applications, respectively). As I said, I've reassigned these buttons to Expos--I suspect most Mac users will probably do the same--so I personally couldn't care less. Happily, the scroll up and down buttons work as advertised.
Since my computer has built-in Bluetooth, I obviously don't need to plug the base into my computer. I only use it for charging. Goodbye, wires.
Now for the negatives. I can't speak for everyone, but based on my own mousing habits, I count exactly two.
Flaw #1: The middle buttons can be uncomfortable to reach when your hand's already in normal clicking position; you've got to contort your wrist and middle finger something fierce, particularly for the scroll up and "Quick Switch" buttons.
Flaw #2: There's no power switch. Considering that this thing really shines when you're traveling, when you want to just throw your laptop and mouse in a bag without worrying about depleting the batteries, this is a huge oversight. My crappy workaround is to open the compartment and reverse one of the batteries, which is irritating, but air traffic control will thank me.
And this mouse is expensive, really expensive. Fifty bucks more than its non-Bluetooth equivalent, the MX700. But then, a penthouse on Central Park West is expensive compared to the roach-infested basement where I used to live, back before I realized there are certain things in life it's not worth being a cheapskate about. I spend the majority of my working days mousing around, and I like to travel with a minimum of cords and dongles. For me, it's well worth the cost to mouse in luxury and convenience.
Oh, and style. This is one fantastic looking mouse. It looks just as good as it does in the pictures on this website.
Did I mention my basement apartment used to flood when it rained? Well, every time I'm forced by circumstance to use somebody else's mouse, it's like suffering through monsoon season in India. The MX900 is THAT good.
In summary, I love my mouse and would recommend it in a heartbeat, especially to anyone who (1) owns a laptop with built-in Bluetooth--no more cords!--and (2) isn't cursed with left-handedness or monstrously large-handedness. Sorry, left-handed lumberjacks. I never thought I could wax effusive like this about a mouse, of all things, but there you have it. To use this mouse is to enter heaven--consumer-fetish heaven, the finest heaven of all.
29 Bluetooth technology - exceeding expectations
Logitech has done it again! They have been able to design a mouse that meets and exceeds a users needs. Long before the full implementation, Logitech has brought out a whole line-up of products that utilize the Bluetooth wireless technology. There are many advantages to this, which we will cover in this review. Today Bytesector.com will be looking at the MX900 Bluetooth optical mouse which is not set to debut in stores until January 2004! The MX900 looks identical to the MX700, acts in exactly the same way, but utilizes a new wireless technology that allows the users computer to interact with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as cell phones, PDA's, printers, palmtops, microphones and headphones to list a few... (Full review @ Bytesector.com)
30 Not great for laptops with built-in bluetooth
Same as the MX700 but now with bluetooth. I tried this with my Dell Precision M60 hoping to use it without the included bluetooth hub since my laptop already has bluetooth but it just didn't work as good as I'd hoped. When you don't have the hub plugged in, mouse settings can't be changed and are are not remembered from session to session.
Some driver tweaks down the line may make this as great as the MX700 but until then no reason to upgrade if you are wanting to use it with built-in bluetooth.
