Logitech V470 Bluetooth Cordless Laser Mouse (Blue)
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Customer Review: Blue happy
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this for my new Win 7, 64bit Dell Studio lap top w/ Bluetooth technology. Loved the idea of using one less port as you would have to for a standard wireless. This has the come-to-expect, great Logitech design, easy install directions. It has an on-off switch to save battery life. A very clear marking for the two AA battery install (for those of us battery-install challenged :-) ) and a bright LED that turns RED when you need to replace the batteries. Also comes with a small travel pouch which keeps it from getting too scratched up when packing up your lap top.
I trust the longevity and Reliability of this product will be excellent and "5 star"...based on my history of using Logitech products, but since I just got it, I'm holding off on those. But I have a lot of trust in Logitech and always recommend their products.
The one thing Win 7 users MUST know is you MUST download the updated version of drivers from Logitech. What occurs when you run the Logitech disc is Windows kicks up a NON compatibility screen; if you allow Windows to check issue, it indicates you must go to Logitech...however, the link was inoperable. I went to Logitech directly. Look up the item "V470"; Here's the link:
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Choose your operating system (Win 7) and 32 or 64 bit. Then scroll to bottom of page and click the Download button.
ODD NOTE: even though I got the compatibility issue window, WHEN I CHOSE to cancel vs. continue, THEN using only the disc, the mouse showed as fully installed and it DID work. STILL, download the new driver to be sure.
Hope this wasn't too confusing. It is a great product.
Customer Review: Great mouse--software not necessary on vista
Summary: 4 Stars
Mouse works perfectly for most purposes. The power switch on the bottom is a nice feature (I've had other that the only way to turn them off was remove the batteries). The carrying case comes in handy. The only latency issues are when I first start to use the mouse, it takes half a second before the cursor moves and when windows is running slow. I am using it with Vista Ultimate, which makes the software it comes with not only not necesarry, but a detriment. I would recomend not using the logitech mouse software. Windows will recognize the mouse as soon as it starts up and even install the drivers for it without using the disk. But, when the logitech software is installed the mouse works fine until the logitech software loads. The mouse then quits working and the logitech software asks if I would like to reconnect the mouse. Again, without the software installed, the mouse connects automatically and stays connected. Also, the tilt wheel scrolling and zoom features only seem to work if the sofware is installed. But, the horizontal tilt wheel scrolling is so horribly slow even when it is set to maximum speed that it is unbearable. The opening to press the reconnect button on the bottom of the mouse is so small I have to use my finger nail to press it. But, on vista, it seems that you only need to press it the first time you connect the mouse to your computer, so it's not that big of a deal.
Other than those issues, the mouse works great and I'm pleased with it and would recommend it to anyone who wants a bluetooth mouse and has built in blue tooth on their computer, since this mouse does not come with a bluetooth adaptor.
Customer Review: One of the best mice I've ever had
Summary: 5 Stars
Not like this needs another review, but I bought this mouse (in blue) maybe 2 years ago at a best buy and it's the best mouse I've ever bought. Takes 2 AA batteries that last (I'm not kidding) close to a year. I rarely turn this mouse off and the batteries still last forever. Scroll-wheel is fast but not too fast, it does support scroll-left and scroll-right, although they can be disabled. Unlike other mice, it's not too easy to hit scroll-left and scroll-right by accident, and I love that too. Pads on the bottom of the mouse last forever for easy movement on any surface, and it picks up on almost ANY surface, even my leg (when in cramped spaces). It's been through countless drops, nicks, and tosses, and always comes out fine. Great construction.
I use it for gaming, Photoshop, and on-the-go every day as a commuting student. Works perfectly on Mac and PC. From turning the mouse "on" to connection to my computer (after the one-time initial setup) is roughly 2-3 seconds.
Pros: All of above
Cons: This is a small con, but the sides of the mouse have a thin layer of "comfort gel". Great for gripping and feels good on your hands, but it starts peeling off within the first few months. Underneath is smooth plastic and it feels fine, I don't know why they even needed the layer of gel in the first place. Also note: I HAVE had issues with the one-time initial setup on Windows 7 before. No idea what or why, something to do with it having the wrong drivers, but trying again usually fixes it.
Overall it may be a bit expensive for a blue-tooth mouse, but it is well, WELL worth it.
Customer Review: To the point (Mac User)
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted to review this mouse even though I didn't purchase it from Amazon...
Facts:
- I use one of the previous generation MacBook Pro with Intel Processors.
- I bought this in replacement of the Bluetooth Mighty Mouse (Scroll Issue).
Review:
-The mouse is smaller than most mice, but I don't seem to notice anything when I use it, in fact it feels very natural.
- It looks very nice, and even though the buttons feel a little bit loose compared to the ones in the Might Mouse they work flawless.
- You actually end up having 6 buttons/actions... the left click, the right click, the scroll wheel movement, the scroll wheel button (pressed down) and the scroll wheel tilt left and tilt right, so I set the click, the right click, the vertical scroll, dashboard, exposé and open the home folder.
- At first, it was too responsive, and setting it with the default SW in the Mac, didn't fix it, so I look for the CD that came with it and installed Logitech Control Center, an application that comes in a package and puts itself in the System Preferences panel, which can be easily configured, and then I set the tracking speed and that was it!
- Mine doesn't go to sleep, I actually wouldn't know how to set that up, it responds everytime I move it, just as I move it, without jumping, just like the Mighty Mouse, but with two click buttons and a functional scroll wheel.
The only thing left to test, is to check if it doesn't just die as other reviewers said, but all the other reported problems haven't happened to me.
I love it!
Customer Review: A fairly good mouse, with a few issues.
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this mouse to go with my Acer 7740g gaming laptop. I am using in conjunction with an Iomega Bluetooth dongle, as my laptop doesn't have BT built in.
I am writing this primarily as a PC user for all the other PC users who are considering using this product. Most of the review about this product seem to be from MAC users who are loving the white version of this mouse, since it matches the color of their 'computers'. Basically, I wrote this for all the users of REAL computers! :)
THINGS I LIKE:
1 Love the color. (Blue!) It matches MY ACER quite well. (touche' Mackies!)
2 I was happy with how easy this was to install with Windows 7. No drivers needed.
3 It keeps its connection to my Laptop very well.
THINGS I HATE:
1 Mouse goes to sleep far too quickly, It is not the end of the world, since it wakes up fairly quickly too, but still can be irritating.
2 The MOUSE IS TOO SMALL! Yes, I know, it needs to be portable, but I have LARGE MANLY HANDS. (As I suspect many PC users do, primarily because most of us are not 8 year old girls.) This thing hurts to use for long periods of time. To give you some idea, if it had 3 times the volume, it would fit rather well in my hand. As it is, my hand has no support and ends up fatigued.
Conclusion:
As far as I can tell, this is the best Bluetooth mouse available as of the date of this review. If you must have a Bluetooth mouse, then this is probably the one you should buy. Just know what you are getting into.