Price
At £12.99, I think it is a value mouse. At that price, I could have easily got a Microsoft mouse but as I am already using Microsoft mouse at work, I thought that I should give Logitech mouse a go. On the other hand, most Microsoft mouse is optical technology while Logitech LS1 is a laser mouse. Well, I actually paid £2.99 for it as I have a £10 Amazon voucher.
First Impression
As usual, I checked through every review that I could find on the internet and there have been mixed reviews. Some comments said that the mouse is bigger than expected. However, the description of the mouse did not state whether or not it is a notebook mouse. The package arrived sooner than I was expecting which was about three days. First impression, it looked great but it is smaller than I expected. It is very light but maybe because I am using a wireless mouse for my desktop computer. In comparison, wireless mouse is heavier than wired mouse. I am determined not to get a wireless mouse this time because of the hassle of buying batteries every now and then.
At the side, there are two button-like shapes but the truth is, they are not buttons at all. The scroll is not smooth and it feels like the scroller is going to come out from its place at any time. It has the size of a notebook mouse yet the cable is the length of a normal mouse. The very first thing that I was keen to find out was the noise of the click. One reviewer managed to mention that it was not a noisy mouse. But I guess everyone has different opinion. In my opinion, the clicks are quite loud.
Plug and Play
It does not come with a driver or software CD but as it is a USB mouse, it is ever so straight forward to connect to my netbook. Plug and play instantly. The driver and software are available for download from Logitech website but I never bother. I only need a mouse that clicks fine and move about smoothly. Laser technology means that Logitech LS1 can be used on almost any surfaces. Indeed, it works better than a typical optical mouse. And it does not have that blinking and eye-piercing red light underneath. The glossy finish does not leave any fingerprints on the surface. The rubber-ish material which goes around the mouse makes the grip better.
Verdict
Do not judge a book by its cover. How true is that? Logitech LS1 is a nice looking little mouse. In fact, cute! It is appealing as it has lots of colours to choose. The glossy finish makes it even smarter. However, these are only cosmetic appearances. If you want a mouse that is good looking, this is the one. Otherwise, it just not functions well enough apart from the laser technology which you would probably find it on other brands or models. Given the chance, I think I would have chosen another mouse instead of Logitech LS1.
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