cordless optical mouse (2002)
Logitech Cordless Mouseman Optical for PC or Mac; PS/2 or USB
(Reviewed by Roger Frost for Times Educational Supplement January 2002)
Combining two very useful mouse innovations, this hybrid Logitech mouse is a marvel for those who demonstrate things on screen. The Cordless Mouseman Optical works via radio signals, so you can move around a class or hand it to a student. It uses optical tracking, so it responds well on any desk. And without need of a mouse mat, its no-ball design will never jam up with fluff and bogies.
Plugged into your computer’s mouse or USB port is a receiver that’s compact and easy to move between machines. Best of all for school use, when tried in different machines running Windows 98; 2000, and ME it didn’t insist on extra software to make it work. However, the software on CD lets you customise a wheel and fourth button. Needing two AA batteries lasting three months (rechargeables work well) the benefits of cordless freedom show themselves brilliantly in the classroom.
Price £54.99 incl. VAT
From www.logitech.com or retail and education suppliers
Ease of use 5*
Suitable 5*
Quality 5*
Value 3*