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Logitech takes the mouse to a new dimension

The MX610 Laser Cordless Mouse from Logitech is probably the world’s  smartest mouse. Two-way communications enables the MX610 to turn itself on or off and notify the user of incoming email or IM even identifying who it is from.

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The MX610 uses 2.4 GHz digital cordless technology and has its own on-board microprocessor which can monitor and warn when the mouse battery is low; notify the receipt of an important e-mail or instant message; and turn itself on or off  to save power. The mouse will also sense if there is wireless interference and change channels to establish the most secure connection.

“This changes the very concept of a computer mouse, because it is no longer simply an input device,” said Marco Manera, general manager of Logitech Australia. “The way the MX610 processes and delivers notifications for e-mail messages and instant messages puts it firmly into the smart device category. And its ability to manage battery life is extremely practical and a valuable feature. Logitech knows that smart devices will inevitably become a part of everyday life and this mouse shows that we are committed to investing in smart technologies for our mice and keyboards.”

The message notification lights – blue for email, orange for IM can be transmitted up to 10 meters away so the user can carry the mouse into another room and still monitor their important messages. The mouse can be customised with SetPoint software, so that the user is only notified when specific people send e-mails or IMs.

With no less than 10 buttons (for a five fingered right hand?) the mouse also has its own volume and mute controls.

The MX610 Laser Cordless Mouse will be available in Australia at the end of October at a suggested retail price of  $119.