Logitech MX Master: Review of the super mouse with two wheels
The Logitech MX Master is the new top of the range of a mouse known manufacturer of accessories is attention to detail and materials.
Logitech MX Master : can be purchased directly from here.
Direct heir of the old Logitech Performance Mouse MX, the new MX Master inherits the shape for right-handed and some technologies of choice as the Darkfield laser to work on different surfaces and the connection type unifying that allows the use of a single antenna wireless for multiple devices (interchangeable). The similarities between the two end there because, although the shape is very similar to the two mice are profoundly different approach, materials and use.
The new Logitech MX Master is an unequivocally thought model for the most demanding professionals, but also for those who need a product that will show beautiful and classy, finished with attention to detail and an important form in the desk. The profile for right favors the largest share of public penalizing lefties, but is a commercial decision understandable.
The finishes are top-notch: the livery of dark amber color and white, typical of a porous plastic and pleasant to touch provides a more secure grip. In particular, the front is more cut and aggressive than the MX Master, and fingers support more easily, the two large buttons and the wheel pronounced to facilitate the correct grip, even blindly in a moment.
The Logitech MX Master size 85.7 x 126 x 48.4 mm and weighs about 145 grams, data indicating a product designed especially for a male audience, while the weight is in line with other products in the same price range.
The first novelty comes from the use of the battery: included rechargeable type ensures well 40 days of average duration (the specification discussing 6-7 hours a day of average use): in our case after two weeks of use much more than the average charge indicator (three LEDs located just in front of the position of the thumb) shows 2/3 of the tank, which bodes well.
More than that, it is important to the news that the charge is not uniform, and that mouse to drain a few minutes (4 formally, but we prefer to stay soft) to use the mouse a whole day.
Like its predecessor, the charging of the mouse can be done via the micro USB cable supplied, and use the mouse while charging the same (as a mouse wire). The second innovation comes from the point of view of the connections: in addition to the antenna type unifying, excellent for connecting multiple devices with the Logitech (and replaced with another antenna similar in case of loss), the mouse also allows connection via Bluetooth three different devices, selectable via a convenient switch on the bottom at the base.
Logitech MX Master – Usability
From a usability perspective, the Logitech MX Master mouse offers interesting improvements that, in some cases, come to propose a standard in all mouse of high-end in the coming years. No novelty, but a mixture of interesting technologies that will leave control in a completely transparent way. The wheel center is of the mechanical type for which the operation can be jerky (for accuracy) or shipping with the selector switch on the key just above.
In both cases, more determined movement of the finger on the wheel let you launch the rotation and let it go until the battery power is depleted for long, fast vertical scrolling. Operation is precise and after a few tests is easy to know when to act and when to precision ” let go “.
The second wheel of Logitech MX Master is positioned on the side near the thumb, and includes in the standard motion scrolling: just behind there are two other buttons nested, but are sacrificed for location and not really easy to reach.
Just below opens another novelty: the surface of the thumb is home to an area controlled ” touch ” : in practice, there is a button that, when pressed, listen to your mouse movements to activate certain functions related to the movement, similar to what happens with the trackpad of the MacBook Pro.
All buttons are programmable through the new Logitech Options software, which is installed in the System Preferences of the Mac and allows you to adjust the functions of each button in a simple and intuitive.
Conclusions
Did we mention that the Logitech MX Master mouse is designed for a demanding and identifies the price right now: we are pleased to say that the product is worth every penny and that the high degree of customization by the software, together with its wide and interesting nature of the buttons make a product not only beautiful and prestigious to have on your desk.
But great for individual productivity, especially in professional software where the integrated functions are increasingly numerous. Mac software, as always well done and optimized for Yosemite, extends the care that has always Logitech has in its products for the world of Apple.
Review
PROS : High quality materials, design and ergonimia sought, Wheel side is a great surprise, Using touch is unusual but interesting.
CONS : Device only for right-handed.
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