Logitech MX™1100 Wireless Mouse (910-000718)
- Input Interface Type: Mouse
- Motion Device Type: Laser
- Connectivity: Wireless
- Interface: USB (Mouse)
- Platform: PC
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Logitech MX1100: A free mouse without a tail.
Pros
ergonomics, reliable connection, dpi switch, weight, size, style
Cons
no rechargeable battery, dpi switch only 2 settings,
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
An excellent mouse without true standout features or performance, but great nevertheless.
Neither "wireless" nor "laser" are new buzzwords these days and "ergonomic" has been thrown around ever since. So what to do in order to build a better mouse trap? Well, let's just say Logitech almost succeeded in making the perfect mouse, but fell short in the end.
IN A NUTSHELL
Logitech's MX1100 is a refinement of the first cordless laser mouse MX1000. Improvements in ergonomics as well as usability are significant, though relative to the MX Revolution sometimes just different. The dpi switch is a welcome feature, though not as useful as initially thought.
The lack of a rechargable battery certainly helped Logitech cutting cost a bit, and usage is long enough to not be a major problem, but it's certainly nicer to simply rest the mouse overnight in its cradle to start the next day fully charged.
DETAILS
Style: [****-] Logitech's style cue are unmistakeable in the MX1100 and both shape as well as color scheme as sooo Logitech. In my case that's a good thing and the mouse tends to resemble the elegantly understated MX Revolution closer than the true predecessor, the MX1000. Soft rubber moldings supplement the plastic portion well and the mouse already looks very ergonomic without even touching it. ;-)
Setup: [****-] The mouse connects to the computer via a tiny receiver which plugs into an available USB port. The receiver is pretty much common feature for laptop mice and not much different in size from a micro flash drive. Unfortunately for laptop users, the receiver does not store in the mouse for easy transportation. Once plugged in, Vista recognized the mouse without a problem, but that was expected since I also had SetPoint already installed.
Ergonomics: [****-] The MX1100 follows the same philosophy as previous models and in a way is more similar to the MX Revolution than the MX1000. The wide thumb support an the bulky body are very typical (and useful). The dpi switches, however, somehow confuse a bit as my pointing finger initially finds those instead of of the LMB (left mouse button). The back and forth buttons on the side are a bit too skinny and backward placed for comfortable extended use. The hidden thumb button is easy to forget, but otherwise works very well (better than the thumb wheel of the MX Revolution). Size and weight work well for me though much smaller hands might disagree.
Functions: [*****] The mouse offers an adjustible laser engine which puts out between 100 and 1600 dpi depending on your configuration. The scroll wheel is mechanically switched between free spin and the ratheted spin. Overall, the MX1100 offers the standard two mouse buttons, a click wheel with side scroll, and 5 additional customizable buttons of which two are most likely to remain associated with the dpi switching. So there is really nothing out of the ordinary here, but the total package is just right and well balanced.
Reliability: [*****] While the MX1000 easily lost its glide feet, the MX Revolution was more annoying as it sometimes lost connection or at least stuttered. The MX1100 now has larger pads which appear more robust and the 2.4 GHz transmitter also acts more robust or at least has not shown the Revolution's problems just yet (neither did the MX1000 have connection problems). Beyond these, the mouse is well built and likely to be durable simple because of the Logitech DNA.
Value: [***--] Frankly, if you already own the MX1000 or MX Revolution, the drive to get the MX1100 is admitedly low. In my case the MX Revolution's spotty connection reliability made this upgrade more of a technical one. Regardless, the MX1100 by itself is a well designed mouse with functionality to match. The price puts it in the middle upper bracket and functionality matches. However, it's not a bargain nor does performance make this a mandatory upgrade.
© 2009, theuerkorn
IN A NUTSHELL
Logitech's MX1100 is a refinement of the first cordless laser mouse MX1000. Improvements in ergonomics as well as usability are significant, though relative to the MX Revolution sometimes just different. The dpi switch is a welcome feature, though not as useful as initially thought.
The lack of a rechargable battery certainly helped Logitech cutting cost a bit, and usage is long enough to not be a major problem, but it's certainly nicer to simply rest the mouse overnight in its cradle to start the next day fully charged.
DETAILS
Style: [****-] Logitech's style cue are unmistakeable in the MX1100 and both shape as well as color scheme as sooo Logitech. In my case that's a good thing and the mouse tends to resemble the elegantly understated MX Revolution closer than the true predecessor, the MX1000. Soft rubber moldings supplement the plastic portion well and the mouse already looks very ergonomic without even touching it. ;-)
Setup: [****-] The mouse connects to the computer via a tiny receiver which plugs into an available USB port. The receiver is pretty much common feature for laptop mice and not much different in size from a micro flash drive. Unfortunately for laptop users, the receiver does not store in the mouse for easy transportation. Once plugged in, Vista recognized the mouse without a problem, but that was expected since I also had SetPoint already installed.
Ergonomics: [****-] The MX1100 follows the same philosophy as previous models and in a way is more similar to the MX Revolution than the MX1000. The wide thumb support an the bulky body are very typical (and useful). The dpi switches, however, somehow confuse a bit as my pointing finger initially finds those instead of of the LMB (left mouse button). The back and forth buttons on the side are a bit too skinny and backward placed for comfortable extended use. The hidden thumb button is easy to forget, but otherwise works very well (better than the thumb wheel of the MX Revolution). Size and weight work well for me though much smaller hands might disagree.
Functions: [*****] The mouse offers an adjustible laser engine which puts out between 100 and 1600 dpi depending on your configuration. The scroll wheel is mechanically switched between free spin and the ratheted spin. Overall, the MX1100 offers the standard two mouse buttons, a click wheel with side scroll, and 5 additional customizable buttons of which two are most likely to remain associated with the dpi switching. So there is really nothing out of the ordinary here, but the total package is just right and well balanced.
Reliability: [*****] While the MX1000 easily lost its glide feet, the MX Revolution was more annoying as it sometimes lost connection or at least stuttered. The MX1100 now has larger pads which appear more robust and the 2.4 GHz transmitter also acts more robust or at least has not shown the Revolution's problems just yet (neither did the MX1000 have connection problems). Beyond these, the mouse is well built and likely to be durable simple because of the Logitech DNA.
Value: [***--] Frankly, if you already own the MX1000 or MX Revolution, the drive to get the MX1100 is admitedly low. In my case the MX Revolution's spotty connection reliability made this upgrade more of a technical one. Regardless, the MX1100 by itself is a well designed mouse with functionality to match. The price puts it in the middle upper bracket and functionality matches. However, it's not a bargain nor does performance make this a mandatory upgrade.
© 2009, theuerkorn
