Logitech Mouse Works On Any Surface
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Logitech has launched a new line of mice that can be used on clear glass and high-gloss surfaces.


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According to the company, the Logitech Performance Mouse M950 and Anywhere Mouse M905 come with Logitech’s Darkfield Laser Tracking, allowing you to use it on any surface.

Logitech’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Control Devices Business Unit, Rory Dooley said, “Laptops have gained popularity in the last several years because of the freedom they afford – people today want to be able to connect to their digital world anytime, anywhere. However, until now, no mouse has been able to match that flexibility. Thanks to Logitech Darkfield, whether you’re checking the morning news from the granite counter top in your kitchen or at work manipulating a spreadsheet from your glass desk, you can be confident that your Logitech mouse will be up to the task.”

Logitech’s Darkfield uses dark field microscopy to detect microscopic particles and micro-scratches on these surfaces, rather than tracking the surface itself. Similar to the way in which our eye sees the clear night sky, the mouse’s sensor sees the clean areas of glass as a dark background with bright dots – the dust. Then, the sensor interprets the movement of these dots to track exactly where you’ve moved the mouse.

 

The Logitech Performance Mouse M950 has a flexible micro-USB charging system that lets you recharge your mouse through your computer or a wall outlet – even while you’re using it. Four customisable thumb buttons put your most important controls – like application switching and zooming – at your fingertips. And, force-sensitive side-to-side scrolling (software enabled) lets you quickly navigate around Web pages.

Thanks to its compact size, the Logitech Anywhere Mouse M905 works wherever you do and a travel pouch helps protect the mouse while in-transit. The contoured shape fits naturally into most hands and back and forward buttons, placed within reach of your thumb, help you surf the Web efficiently.

Both of the new Logitech mice feature the recently announced Logitech Unifying receiver. The tiny wireless receiver stays in your notebook, so there’s no need to unplug it when you move around. Plus, you can easily add up to five other compatible Logitech keyboards and mice to the single receiver, including the recently announced Logitech Keyboard K340, Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 and the Logitech Wireless Mouse M505.

The Logitech Performance Mouse M950 ($199.95) and Logitech Anywhere Mouse M905 ($149.95) are expected to be available next month.