Logitech MX 900 Bluetooth Optical Mouse

Disappointing

Strengths: Cordless, rechargeable, easy-to-use and programmable thumb buttons

Weakness: Excessive battery consumption, very "touchy" recharger base, horrendously buggy and incompatible drivers, useless technical support documents

I bought this as a replacement for my MX700 that croaked after 2 years of service, with the expectation that I could use the bluetooth capability to sync my Palm and other devices to the computer. This mouse has been trouble from day one. I've noticed that the charger base is touchy, in that you have to have the mouse in there EXACTLY right or it will not recharge. I had the same problem with my...
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I bought this as a replacement for my MX700 that croaked after 2 years of service, with the expectation that I could use the bluetooth capability to sync my Palm and other devices to the computer.
This mouse has been trouble from day one. I've noticed that the charger base is touchy, in that you have to have the mouse in there EXACTLY right or it will not recharge. I had the same problem with my MX700 in its latter days.
The drivers (Logitech Setpoint) are the absolute worst I have ever seen, and I have been using computers for 18 years now. They are buggy, unstable, cause the mouse to fail to connect almost every time, and will inactivate the programmable buttons on the side. The Widcomm bluetooth drivers are just as bad. I've used this MX900 on two computers now (I just bought a new computer) and had the same problem.
If you're dead set on a Logitech mouse, buy the MX700 and get a USB bluetooth adaptor if you need it, and save yourself the headache by NOT installing the Logitech software.

By IrisCat - Dec 19, 2005

I also use the mouse with a mini...

Strengths: Great range and resolution. Also gain bluetooth hub with ability to connect to other bluetooth devices.

Weakness: None found so far.

I also use the mouse with a mini bluetooth adapter for great flexibility with my laptop PC. I get full multi-function mouse capabilities without having to also drag along a large "dongle" on the road, when I don't want to use the Logitech hub!

By jpc1958 - Oct 27, 2005

I was looking for a Bluetooth...

Strengths: The size is about the same size as a regular mouse. No noticeable difference. The sensativity is very good for everyday uses. I am not a PC gamer, so I can't comment on the gaming side.

Weakness: I have not had any complaints.

I was looking for a Bluetooth mouse that I could use with the Bluetooth chip in my laptop. I really didn't need the hub, but found it hard to find the right mouse. I have been nothing but satisfied with the MX900. It is very sensative and it reconnects to the PC in less than 2 seconds after idle time. The battery life is usually about 4 to 5 hours of continous use. It recharges in about 2 hours....
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I was looking for a Bluetooth mouse that I could use with the Bluetooth chip in my laptop. I really didn't need the hub, but found it hard to find the right mouse. I have been nothing but satisfied with the MX900. It is very sensative and it reconnects to the PC in less than 2 seconds after idle time. The battery life is usually about 4 to 5 hours of continous use. It recharges in about 2 hours. I have no complaints with the battery life. I have been impressed with this mouse and would recommend it to anyone.

By tjstevens292 - Apr 25, 2005

I purchased this mouse before...

Strengths: Great mouse with a great communication setup.

Weakness: None, unless you really need a mouse with PS/2

I purchased this mouse before thinking that I needed a PS/2 mouse because of my KVM switch. The mouse is great and the base even acts as a Bluetooth port for other Bluetooth electronics. It just wasn't a mouse that I could use and I wanted to remind people that need a PS/2 mouse that it won't work for them. But, if you can use a USB mouse, I would definately recommened this mouse, especially if...
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I purchased this mouse before thinking that I needed a PS/2 mouse because of my KVM switch. The mouse is great and the base even acts as a Bluetooth port for other Bluetooth electronics.

It just wasn't a mouse that I could use and I wanted to remind people that need a PS/2 mouse that it won't work for them. But, if you can use a USB mouse, I would definately recommened this mouse, especially if you have a bluetooth phone or PDA that you connect to your computer.

By mnemonicj - Jan 22, 2005

MX700 was a good mouse, but...

Strengths: Not only does it have much better battery consumption and range for connection than the mx700, but it is much more user friendly.

Weakness: Even at $75, it's still quite expensive.

MX700 was a good mouse, but suffered from battery consumption issues and connection issues. I stopped using the charger completely because it was a chore to get the mouse connected properly to it. MX900 remedies these problems and then some. Hardcore gaming for two days straight off batteries that are none too new have still not caused the red low battery light to flash. The hub/charger is quite...
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MX700 was a good mouse, but suffered from battery consumption issues and connection issues. I stopped using the charger completely because it was a chore to get the mouse connected properly to it.
MX900 remedies these problems and then some. Hardcore gaming for two days straight off batteries that are none too new have still not caused the red low battery light to flash. The hub/charger is quite intelligent and searches for devices such as the mouse at startup so I haven't had to hit the connect buttons since initial installation. Also included is software that tells the intricacies of the mouse in great detail.
Whilie I have no Bluetooth devices other than the mouse to try out, I tried to get some interference and static with other 2.4 ghz sources such as a cordless phone and my Amphony 2000 wireless headphones but got little to none from both. Not to mention that the mouse can supposedly be used approximately 30 feet away from the hub successfully. I haven't tried such a distance yet, but 10 feet away it worked like a charm.
Overall it's a good mouse that I hope lasts me longer than its predecessor did.

By nvarhola - Dec 30, 2003