Founded in 1981, in Apples, Switzerland, mice were the first computer hardware they have developed and reinvented them in dozens of ways. Along the way, they have extended their expertise to other areas of products for gaming, digital music, PC navigation, and Internet communications.Today they provide a richer range, more fun, comfortable and productive products that are distributed in more the 100 countries worldwide.

Grey colored and with a rather simple, symmetrical, and elegant design and layout, the Logitech Optical Marble mouse will fit easily in any hand, either left or right. Although it is wired, its Marble optical technology is durable, giving you a great mousing experience. Because of this innovative technology, the mouse requires no actual maintenance.

The Logitech Optical Marble Mouse is known for the fact that has a fingertip control which gives you precision and accuracy and in the same time, causes less stress in your wrist due to its shape. The four-button mouse has Web wheel software (available also on Logitech's homepage) that makes Internet browsing much more easier. Another feature you should know about is that this mouse gives you two scroll options. One is by using the two small buttons and the other is by clicking one of the big buttons and then use the ball for scrolling. The same two small buttons, each of them placed above of every big button, can be used for zooming or other cool features.

Besides the mouse, in the package you will find a USB connector for a PS/2 Adapter, a driver CD and an installation guide that will help you installing and configuring the mouse. There are also two AAA supplementary batteries which give the mouse a run for about three or four months of lifetime.

Because most users feel the need of a lighter and smaller mouse, it is good to know that the Logitech Optical Marble mouse weighs around 8.3 ounces and its dimensions are 9.5 x 8 x 2 inches, well suited for someone who has a small desk. It is even small enough for traveling.

Reviews claim that this is probably one of the best mice Logitech has developed so far. Fortunately, the Logitech Optical Marble mouse is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems.

It's a great thing when a big company such as Logitech thinks of the actual needs of its customers. The position your hand takes when touching the mouse without making your hand and wrist ache, being easy to use for both left- and right-handed, the features you can apply to its four buttons, the precision it offers without moving the mouse around too much, the long lasting life of the Marble technology and the fact that the mouse doesn't need cleaning are only advantages. Moreover, it is cheap too. You can find on the market the Logitech Optical Marble mouse twin brother, named Trackman Marble. I'm not sure what the catch is because it seems there is no difference between the two of them. Well, except for the price tag.