Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks Review

The Bottom Line
After spending time with the Logitech VX Nano there is no doubt that it is amongst the best notebook mice available. The VX Nano even beats the Logitech VX Revolution by using similar technology, but with more polished. The VX Nano is simply a superb mouse for notebook users.

Pros

* Very compact
* Tiny wireless receiver
* Long battery life

Cons

* Navigation buttons are in an odd location

Description

* The position of the navigation buttons means you use your index finger rather than your thumbs to activate them.
* The navigation buttons are positioned so they are difficult to reach.
* The Nano receiver can be stored under the battery door when you want to unplug it.

Guide Review - Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks Review

Logitech introduced a new notebook mouse recently called the Logitech VX Nano. The Nano uses the same scroll wheel as the Revolution VX. The free wheel mode makes scrolling long web pages or documents fast and easy. Unlike the VX Revolution, the VX Nano doesn’t require that you pick the mouse up to change from click scroll to free wheel mode,you simply click the scroll wheel to change click modes on the Nano.

The Logitech VX Nano uses a wireless receiver that only protrudes 7mm from the side of your laptop when plugged in. This Nano wireless receiver design means that you don’t have to unplug the receiver to store or move your laptop.

The Nano has 800 dpi resolution, which is very typical of standard use mice. The laser engine is very accurate and tracks well on any surface but mirrors and clear glass. Wireless reception from the mouse to the Nano receiver is fantastic and in testing I could get about 30 feet from the receiver without loosing connectivity.

Logitech claims the included pair of AA batteries will last for up to six months of use, though heavy users will undoubtedly see less battery life. The Logitech VX Nano has a quick search button under the scroll wheel that goes to your favorite search engine with a button press. The scroll wheel has left and right click functionality and a pair of keys for navigating web pages is located to the left of the left mouse button.

In use the Logitech VX Nano is great, the sensitivity is enough for most users, mobile gamers will want more sensitivity though. The tiny Nano receiver is how wireless receivers should be sized and the ambidextrous design feels great in the hand. You can reprogram all the keys to other functions in SetPoint save the right and left main buttons and the scroll wheel click. Logitech also includes a padded carry bag to help keep the Logitech VX Nano safe during travel.