Logitech V450 Nano

Ready for some more notebook rodent extravaganza? First of all, let me say that I’m no fan of little things. I don’t like smallish cellphones, I totally dis the minute iShuffle, and can’t understand why people need tiny mice for their laptops when they can use the best wireless laser mice with any kind of computer. Speaking of tiny laptop mice, Logitech has recently released a new model, and its name says it all from me.

The V450 Nano cordless laser mouse is meant for notebook users, but it could be used as a desktop mouse too, they say. Now, why would I use something that small with my desktop PC? Does it come with some out of the ordinary features, at least? Let’s see…Logitech’s exclusive Plug-and-Forget Nano-receiver, featuring a USB receiver that is so small, you’ll forget about it in no time once it is plugged in, letting the mouse always be ready for use. Mmmno, nothing special here. Next!

The battery inside the V450 Nano is claimed to last for an entire year before a replacement is required, but that figure clearly depends on just how long you intend to use the mouse for each day. Hmmm, that might be a good feature, but since a do some gaming, I wonder if this can really last longer than my current cordless solution, whose batteries last for about 5 months no matter what I do with it.

Since it’s wireless, the tiny thing integrates a 2.4GHz wireless transmitter that comes with the standard 10m range. The V450 Nano is scheduled to hit the US market later this month, while Europe receives it later, in July. Another hateable thing about smallish technology is the price. Would you pay $49.99 for this mouse?